538/3 Patak Rd., Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83100
What's nearby
Karon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bangla Road - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Kata Beach - 11 min drive - 3.2 km
Big Buddha - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
Patong Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 72 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Soul - 3 min walk
Kiri - 2 min walk
Sutin Bar
Up Seafood Karon Beach Phuket - 3 min walk
Karon Sea Food - 3 min walk
About this property
Karon Whale Resort
At Karon Whale Resort, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Karon Beach and Kata Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, Lao, Russian, Thai
At a glance
Hotel size
55 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15
Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Waterslide
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2001
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Waterslide
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Karon Whale Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: THB 1000.00 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately THB 200 to 400 for adults, and THB 100 to 300 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 1000 per vehicle (one way)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for THB 1000.00 per night
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 5 and 12 costs THB 1000.00 (one-way)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Karon Whale Resort Phuket
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Karon Whale Resort Phuket Hotel Karon
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Frequently asked questions
Does Karon Whale Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Karon Whale Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Karon Whale Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Karon Whale Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Karon Whale Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Karon Whale Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is THB 1000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karon Whale Resort?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Karon Whale Resort and nearby?
Karon Whale Resort has a waterslide and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Karon Whale Resort?
Yes, Karon Whale Restaurant offers international cuisine and pool views.
Does Karon Whale Resort have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Karon Whale Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Karon Whale Resort like?
Karon Whale Resort is a short 3-minute walk from Karon Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Karon Temple.
Karon Whale Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Feb 19, 2020
Great location close to the beach , nice pool , friendly staff
Verified traveler
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 16, 2020
Great pool, nice modern spacious room
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2019
Not worth it
Bed was hard, bathroom moldy and outdated, breakfast was terrible, restaurant staff very rude. Just spend a few extra money, and stay next door at Sugar Marina Art
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 31, 2019
first room had trouble with air con but staff were very helpful and moved us to different room overall a great place to stay on a budget
Verified traveler
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2019
Love the staff, the breakfast, the pool and the room.
Don’t like the poor wifi, the in room shower.
Verified traveler
15-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2019
Nice location good staff.
Very nice staff and a pool that lived up to expectations and the photos! Lots of restaurants close by and of course the Beach is close and fantastic!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2019
Very relaxing hotel
A very thoughtfully designed hotel with a decent swimming pool and pleasant gardens with mini waterfall features adding to the relaxed atmosphere which also had pleasant bird song.The service from reception was excellent from the start,the breakfast was very Good with European and Asian choices.Room was comfortable and poolside bar prices every reasonable for beer and light meals.Within walking distance of decent bars and restaurants as well as the beach.Very quiet although live bands played not far away.
dave
dave, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2019
App made this booking easy
Very nice hotel very clean good people working there and I got a great price using this app better than I could have gotten from the front desk
Gilbert
Gilbert, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 21, 2019
The hotel location is great if you want to stay in Karon but car parking very limited. The staff were all very pleasant and the room quite good. There was a lot of sand on the floor of the bedroom which is not so nice. One of the curtains was hanging down which I repaired and then it was ok. The hotel was good for the price.
David.S
David.S, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2018
Fun. Relaxing. Close To Everything.
Quick Check-in. Friendly Staff. Clean Room. Beautiful Pool & Mountain View. Tasty Breakfast. Easy Distance To Beach & Night Markets.
Travis
Travis, 10-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2018
Value for money
The hotel value for money you pay,nothing much to complain only need to improve the wifi at room sometimes will disconnect.
HENG CHONG
HENG CHONG, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 28, 2018
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 11, 2018
Well priced comfortable stay in Karon
Comfortable place stay with out many frills and reasonably priced. Centrally located and very close to the beach. Did not find the staff very friendly, however they attended to requests efficiently. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Had a large pool that I did not use as I preferred to swim in the sea. I would exclude the breakfast in the booking as it was not great and there are plenty of cafes nearby for breakfast
Pree
Pree, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 11, 2017
Good Location near to beach
even this Hotel is not opposite the beach, but is very close and walking distance to beach, but the hotel breakfast every day is same, need more improvement.
KW
KW, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 22, 2017
Close to the beach, gross hotel
This hotel is close to the beach but it is not a resort by any means. We had a late arrival and our room was guaranteed which was nice. However, upon arrival the employee at the desk barley talked, mostly grunted. We asked him about a few services the hotel offered and he said they didn't offer it yet there was posters advertising these services around the hotel. Our double bed was two twins pushed together. Over everything the thing that I was most annoyed with was the dirty bedding. One pillow had an obvious blood stain and the sheets had yellow brownish stains. The towels were also old and stained. I had to ask the employee at the front desk for new sheets (I offered to change them myself) and he just moaned and insisted that they were just changed. To his benefit he changed the bedding (I helped) but had the worst attitude from the very beginning.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2017
Great location. Close to everything
Have stayed here 2-3 times before and have booked to stay here again next year. Pool access rooms are lovely.
Tracey
Tracey, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 19, 2017
Stayed in one of the Villas, for the price I would definitely stay again, no real issues
mitch
mitch, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 26, 2017
big failure
the hotel has an awesome location as it is 3 min away from the beach besides that this hotel needs A LOT of improvement. Our air conditioner didn't work since they gave us the room. the cealing of the room was full of filtrations and the shower didn't drained and as no body speaks english it was mission impossible to have someone to fix it instead we used twizzers to take the bathtub plugged and be able to shower. Beds in thailand are
usually hard but the pillows were more like rocks. They never cleaned the bathroom hardly they did the bed. Most of the times we also had to ask them to clean the room because they would usually not do it. There is a HUGE rat that seems to live in the lobby!! and you can see it crossing from the lobby to where the fountains are multiple times in the day. I don't know how are the other rooms but we never had interner in the room. The only
area were the wifi works is at the lobby.
Verified traveler
6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2017
Great location and staff
Really nice place to stay. Perfect location, near the beach, shops, bars. Staff amazing and friendly. Pool is great. Breakfast was very good, though a little more variety would be welcome. Halfway through a relaxing holiday and have extended my stay here due to location, staff, price, pool and just being in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Andy
Andy , 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2017
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7-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 24, 2017
Excellent location. Very clean.
Right in the centre of Karon and close to beach. Very clean hotel and the supplied brekky is fine.
steve
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2017
Excellent location is the only real plus
Location is close to the beach and to restaurants and nightlife. Most rooms face the pool and nightlife noise is not a significant issue for those rooms. Rooms and beds were just OK. First 3 of 5 days no wifi. The whole Soi was out. Once back on it was OK sometimes and impossibly slow others. Included breakfast follows the normal routine but quite low in terms of quality and variety. When I was there it was sunny every morning and cloudy/raining in the afternoons. As a result I went to the beach every morning and came back to the hotel each afternoon. Each morning I put out the sign asking for the room to be made. Each day housekeeping showed up about 2:30 PM wanting to make up the room. Needless to say it did not happen. Room for improvement to say the least.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 2, 2017
Marina
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2017
Nice and clean, friendly staff. Highly reccomended
I will defiantly stay again! Close to everything.Beaches are wonderfull!
Peter
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2017
Great location near the beach and restaurants. Happy friendly staff. Breakfast was a surprise as you never knew what would turn up. Lasagne or Mc cheese. The only thing I will say is breakfast is until 10.30am but if you turn up after 9am the food isn't always replenished.