Karona Resort & Spa is a great choice for your beach stay in Karon, putting you near activities such as parasailing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. CHILIES serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, Thai
At a glance
Hotel size
95 units
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Subpaya Place has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Dining
CHILIES – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: THB 4000
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: THB 2000 (from 4 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately THB 400 for adults and THB 350 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 1200 per room (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 4 costs THB 1200 (one-way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Karona Resort & Spa 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Karona Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Karona Resort & Spa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Karona Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Karona Resort & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is THB 1200 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karona Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Karona Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as parasailing and rafting. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Karona Resort & Spa also has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Karona Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, CHILIES.
Does Karona Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Karona Resort & Spa like?
Karona Resort & Spa is a short 3-minute walk from Karon Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Kata Beach.
Karona Resort & Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Great location! Easy walk to the beach and walking street. Staff are amazing and very attentive. We look forward to our next stay. 🥳👍🙏❤️
David
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
7 Aug 2024
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.
Lloyd
Lloyd, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2023
Only downfall was no elevator and we were on the 4 th floor 😳 sprained my ankle first day on the stairs
Nannette Kerr
Nannette Kerr, 20-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2022
Martin Paul
Martin Paul, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Jan 2020
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.
AS
AS, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 Dec 2019
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
Richard
Richard, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2019
Per
Per, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
21 Nov 2019
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.
MG
MG, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2019
kerry
kerry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Oct 2019
Lovely location with 2 local supermarkets and multiple restaurants within a 5 minute walk. Just 2 minutes from stunning white sandy beach.
Verified traveller
8-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2019
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
Verified traveller
25-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
18 Sept 2019
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.
Verified traveller
6-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sept 2019
This is a great looking resort. Very green, well maintained gardens and pool area.
Troy
Troy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
28 Aug 2019
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.
Leslie
Leslie, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2019
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
Robyn
Robyn, 7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Aug 2019
the pools are small the property was good and the staff are friendly
Verified traveller
6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Jul 2019
Average hotel with great staff
We booked this Hotel near the beach. On the website it appeared to be well maintained and and a nice pool area. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast wasnt bad. The bed was uncomfortable, old matress, and there is no elevator to the upper floors. The hotel is just run down. The pool needs maintenance as there are tiles coming loose. The service at the hotel is great, it's just older hotel and needs some remodel work. It rained for most of my stay, had there been sunny weather it would be easy to overlook the deficiencies of the hotel because the Beautiful Karon beach is next door.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 May 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 May 2019
Water leaking from ceiling and wet the bedsheet in the midnight. Guess air-con pipe is leaking
Jz
Jz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 May 2019
The resort was nice size. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Could have a bit more variety at breakfast in terms of fruit and vegetarian options. Also could have more sun beds or make sure customers put their towel on the sunbeds and then don’t use it for most of the day. Good location but closer to Kata end.
Nicole
Nicole, 6-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Dec 2018
The place was fine though I felt the cost for food was higher then usual. That said their live entertainment was great.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2018
it was in ideal place to get around.beach bars food outlets all near by,staff very good.very clean apartment.breakfast spot on.
Antony
Antony, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2018
Had a brilliant 16 nights stay at Karona Resort & Spa , lovely friendly staff , rooms cleaned everyday , the hotel is so close to the beach and plenty of restaurants around . Karon beach is so much nicer than patong , we are definitely going back next year .