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Karona Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Beach resort with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Located near Karon Beach, Karona Resort & Spa offers a peaceful retreat with a poolside bar and garden. Guests rejuvenate at Subpaya Place spa and dine at CHILIES restaurant. The property features an outdoor pool, sun loungers, and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 3 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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6 Soi Karon Soi 2, Karon, Phuket, 83100

What's nearby

  • Karon Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kata Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kata & Karon Walking Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kata Noi Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Big Buddha - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commune - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪เสื่อผืน หมอนใบ (A Blanket & A Pillow) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tann Terrace Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A Blanket A Pillow - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks (สตาร์บัคส์) - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Karona Resort & Spa

Upscale resort near Karon Beach
Close to Kata Beach, Karona Resort & Spa provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or aromatherapy at Subpaya Place, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, CHILIES, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 95 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: THB 400 for adults and THB 350 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CHILIES

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 4000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: THB 2000 (from 4 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately THB 400 for adults and THB 350 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 1200 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: THB 1200 (one-way), (up to 4 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Karona Resort
Karona Hotel Karon
Karona Resort & Spa Phuket/Karon
Karona Resort And Spa
Karona Resort Karon
Karona Resort & Spa Phuket/Karon
Karona Resort Karon
Karona Hotel Karon
Karona Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Karona Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karona Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karona Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karona Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karona Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Karona Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of THB 1200 per room applies.

Where is Karona Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Karon resort is within a 15-minute walk of Karon Beach and Kata Beach. Kata Noi Beach is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Karona Resort & Spa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 245 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Easy walk to the beach and walking street. Staff are amazing and very attentive. We look forward to our next stay. 🥳👍🙏❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robet Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated between Kata and Karon beach. 100 meters to the beach out front door. Close to Dino park and Kata beach road and night market! On site spa facility with cheap prices! View of ocean and pool area is peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
冷房が20度以下に設定すると壊れると表記があったので20度に設定。 全然涼しくなりません。 暑い外から戻ってきた時や寝る時はキツかったです。 暑がりやさんはキビシイかも。 シャワーの水圧も弱く時間かかります。 シャワージェルとシャンプーは有りました。 灰皿は無いですがバルコニーでたばこ吸えます。 海が見えるのが良かったです。 朝のバイキングも普通。 5Fだったので、エレベーターで4Fに行ってから長い廊下を歩き階段を登っていく感じ。ちょっとコンビニ行きたい時や出かける時なんかは面倒くさいかも。 セブンイレブンは500m歩きます。 一番近いのはセブンイレブンでは無いですが少し歩けば有ります。 日本語が出来るスタッフがひとりも居なかったので英語は勉強しておきましょう。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

DANIELA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ABBIAMO PRENOTATO UN ALBERGO A 4 STELLE. CAMERA: SPORCA, MALEODORANTE, BAGNO CON PERDITE, MUFFA, PIANOTERRA CON "PASSAGGIO PEDONALE" 0 PRIVACY. CLASSIFICAZIONE 4 STELLE ARBITRARIA, 1 STELLA È ANCHE TROPPO. DOVEVAMO RIMANERE 19 GIORNI, DOPO 2 GIORNI SIAMO ANDATI VIA. UNA PERDITA DI SOLDI E DI TEMPO.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフは親切でフレンドリー、朝食も美味しく宿泊客も静かで落ち着いて過ごせました。ホテル内のプールは清潔で快適です。シャワーのお湯が出ないトラブルがありましたが、すぐに対応してくれました。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lloyd

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
overall service was poor, room was not cleaning well at each day. Incorrect linen left each ie: one towel for two ppl. I would not recommend this Korona Beach Resort & Spa to friends or family as there are many other resorts in the area who provide better overall service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nannette Kerr

Only downfall was no elevator and we were on the 4 th floor 😳 sprained my ankle first day on the stairs
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slitet

Åldrat och slitet, lyhörda rum. Behöver en ordentlig renovering innan jag återkommer. Trevlig personal i restaurang
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicht weit vonm schönen Karon Strand. Wasser und Sand wirklich super. Zuwenig Mülltonnen in der Stadt, geht aber auch schlecht weil die Gehwege sehr schmal sind.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

AS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for the beach and the town. The hotel itself was a bit dated and smelt a bit musty (especially the spa - although my husband said his massage was excellent). We didn't really use the restaurant or bars - the pool bar closed early evening and the restaurant had no atmosphere whatsoever. Breakfast was ok. Next time I will pay the extra for a resort which has more facilities and a beach view from the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Richard, Kiefer, ,Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Built on the side of the mountain about a 5 minute walk to beach but the building has no elevators so if your above the first floor you better be in shape
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beliggende tæt ved havet og byen. Ok hotel på 3 stjerner
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ligger perfekt for stranden Sød/venlig og hjælpsom betjening Dårlig altan, men da vi bad om 2 stole, var de der i løbet af 5 min. Der var kun en lille træbænk i forvejen.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Anu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mukava hotelli Karonilla

Mukava hotelli erittäin hyvällä sijainnilla. Aamupala maittava ja palvelu hyvä. Hotelli on rinteessä ja siinä ei ole hissiä. Sänky oli tosi kova muuten huone tilava ja siisti.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

MG, Los Angeles

Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived at the hotel after a long day of travel, they told us our room had been cancelled by Expedia and we needed to pay them again directly. When I called Expedia this was not the case. We felt a though they were trying to scam us so we booked another room. Now, Expedia has been trying to contact them to figure out what was happening and they have no been returning any calls or emails.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

morgan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Décevant

Litrie inconfortable !!!de plus 4 étage sans ascenseur, petit déjeuner laisse a désirer, très déçu, nous ne reviendrons pas dans cette hôtel !!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fint hotel med skøn beliggenhed

Fint hotel med god beliggenhed og pæn standard i forhold til pris. Hvis man kan klare en del trapper (ingen elevator) så får du her et godt hotel til billige penge med rigtig god beliggenhed i forhold til skøn strand og rigtig hyggelig by med gode spisnings- og shoppingmuligheder. Det største minus var at sengene ikke var gode når man sov to i samme seng. Hvis den ene vendte sig, så vækkede man samtidig den anden da sengene var skrøbelige. Vi havde værelser med skøn havudsigt og var rigtigt glade for opholdet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with 2 local supermarkets and multiple restaurants within a 5 minute walk. Just 2 minutes from stunning white sandy beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenji.S, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ほぼ、全てにおいて満足！ だが、唯一残念だったのはエレベーターがなかったこと。 シービューを希望して、叶えられたのだけれど、シービューのお部屋は5階。 重たい荷物を持って5階まで上り下りするのはなかなかしんどかった…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the staff are excellent and the amenities are up to standard I do however think charging over Au$55 to hire the key to a safety deposit box in your room is a bit cheeky given every other resort I've ever stayed in includes that amenity without extra cost
Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible manager. He did not refund when we did not stay at the property at all. He overselled shabby looking hotel by falsely putting photos on lastminute.com.au. My mother who is 65 year old was put in a shabby room at 4AM in the morning. When we paid for Deluxe room they put us in a shabby dark room and DID NOT REFUND my money. Only for money making business with no hospitality towards customers.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Troy, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great looking resort. Very green, well maintained gardens and pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

You can’t really moan a ‘bout Karona!

We enjoyed our stay in this tired, three star hotel with a beach view. The beach was unswimmable because of rips and no lifeguards because it was low season. The hotel has seen better days but most things worked with the exception of wifi and hot water which took an eternity to come through. I only had cold showers as I couldn’t be bothered to wait for hot water. Wi fi was woeful. I had to sit on the balcony to get a weak signal and frequent drop outs. However, the place was clean and there is plenty of cheap eating nearby and staff are kind and nice but have limited language skills. Breakfast is a standard hotel buffet with cereal, fruit, bread and pastries and eggs done as you want them.it was a great place to use as a base and cheap so you get what you pay for.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn, perfect

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place to stay staff friendly rooms clean only problem many stairs if you are put in top rooms as there are no lifts breakfast is buffet no bacon though meals overall are nice close to beach but definitely too many stairs for older people to climbp
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Abbiamo prenotato in questo hotel basandoci sulle recensioni, grosso errore. L'Hotel potrebbe migliorare in molte cose, a partire dalla colazione., sia come qualità sia come presentazione. Pulizie lasciano un po' a desiderare, dietro la TV c'era parecchia polvere, e le camere non davano l idea di essere state pulite, forse anche colpa del arredamento un po' retrò, i cuscini durissimi, e scusate ma le coperte di lana propio no dovrebbero essere tolte e sostituite con qualcosa di più igienico. Forse avrebbe bisogno di un po' di rinnovamento. Unica nota positiva personale gentile e disponibile.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

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