Karon Princess Hotel

Karon Princess Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Karon, Phuket, directly across from Karon Beach, with an outdoor pool and spa tub. Its two room types have private balconies, air conditioning, private bathrooms and bathtubs. One overlooks the garden, while the larger room offers 40 m² of space; both include a flat-screen TV and minibar.

The hotel has a restaurant serving Asian and Western dishes, a bar, room service and cocktails. Guests can also use the outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool, fitness centre and massage service. Tour information and motorbike rental are available, as are laptops, scanners and printers for rent. Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and free private parking is provided at a nearby location. Shops, restaurants and markets are close by, and Karon Beach is just across the road. The rooms suit couples or friends looking for a balcony and a bathtub, while the children’s pool and kids’ meals add facilities for families.

Karon Princess Hotel has two room categories, both with a private balcony, air conditioning, a private bathroom and a bathtub. Each includes a flat-screen TV and minibar, while the rooms also specify a tea and coffee maker, safety deposit box and hairdryer. The shared features make the rooms similar in their basic comforts, but their size and outlook differ.

The 36 m² Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden View looks onto the garden. The 40 m² Deluxe Double or Twin Room is larger and has a balcony, though no particular view is named for it. Both room types have a shower as well as a bath, and toiletries are provided. Their beds can be arranged in different configurations, so the options suit couples or travellers who prefer separate beds. Each room accommodates two persons according to its room details.

The outdoor swimming pool is complemented by a children’s pool, sun terrace and fitness centre. You can also arrange a massage, ask the tour desk about excursions, or use the concierge service. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and daily housekeeping are among the practical services, with private check-in and check-out also available.

Dining facilities include a restaurant and bar, kids’ meals, wine or champagne, fruit and breakfast in the room. Guest rooms have a minibar and tea or coffee maker. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Free private parking is provided at a nearby location, and no reservation is needed. The hotel also has a lift, non-smoking rooms, currency exchange, car hire and laundry services. For work or documents, a business centre and fax or photocopying services are available; laptops, scanners and printers can be rented.

Karon is a west-coast beach town where the main road runs beside the shoreline, shops and casual eateries. Karon Princess Hotel stands across the road from Karon Beach (50 m). Karon Night Market is also 50 m away, and Karon Bazaar is 200 m away. Streets close to the hotel have restaurants, shops, markets and convenience stores, a mix of local services that guests also appreciate. The hotel's Sunset Restaurant faces Karon Bay and serves Asian and Western dishes, with cocktails and room service.

For arrivals by air, Phuket International Airport is 28.8 km away; the airport lies in northern Phuket, so the final leg crosses the island to the west coast. Phuket Bus Terminal is 12 km away. Karon Road runs along the beach, and a taxi or hired car can bring you to the hotel from either transport hub. Free private parking is available at a nearby location, without a reservation. The 24-hour front desk can assist on arrival.

Karon Temple Market and Wat Suwan Khiri Khet are each 650 m away, giving you a nearby market and temple to visit. Kata Beach is 2 km away for a change of shoreline, while Phuket Big Buddha is 2.7 km away and makes a notable temple visit on the hills above southern Phuket. Karon Beach is close enough for walks along the sand, and the night market offers stalls to browse after the day’s beach time. Tour information is available at the hotel for arranging excursions around Phuket.