Karon Beach Resorts & Higher-End Hotels
This is the second Karon hotel page, focusing more on resort-style hotels, larger family resorts and higher-end places around Karon Beach.
Karon is a good base if you want a long beach, plenty of restaurants and easier access to both Kata and Patong. It is busier than Surin or Bang Tao, but usually not as full-on as Patong. This page should help if you want something more comfortable than the budget hotel list.
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Karon Resorts and Larger Hotels
Karona Resort & Spa
(near the Karon / Kata end)
Karona Resort & Spa sits around the southern end of Karon, close to the Kata side. This can be a useful area if you want access to both beaches without moving hotels halfway through your trip. It is more of a resort-style stay than the small budget hotels on the first Karon page.
The southern end of Karon is handy for restaurants, beach time and quick trips into Kata. Check the map carefully before booking, as Karon is a long beach and the exact location makes a difference once you are walking around in the heat.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa
(between Karon and Kata)
Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa is another option around the Karon and Kata border area. This location can work well if you want to split your time between the two beaches, with Karon’s long open beach on one side and Kata’s smaller beach village feel on the other.
It is a resort-style hotel, so it is worth comparing if you want pools and more facilities rather than a simple room. As with many hotels in this part of Phuket, check whether the walk to the beach suits you. A little hill can feel like a mountain after dinner and two cold beers.
Location: Karon / Kata area, Phuket
Phuket Orchid Resort
(large family-style resort near Karon Beach)
Phuket Orchid Resort is a larger family-style resort around Karon Beach. It is worth checking if you are travelling with kids and want pools, space and more facilities than a smaller hotel can offer. Karon is a good area for families who want a big beach and plenty of restaurants nearby.
Large resorts can be very convenient, especially if you do not want to organise every meal and activity from scratch. The trade-off is that they can feel busy in peak season, so check recent photos and current facilities before booking.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort
(northern Karon hillside area)
Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort sits toward the northern end of Karon, a useful area if you want to be closer to the Patong side but still stay in Karon. It is set back from the beach, so it is worth checking the map and walking distance before booking.
This can be a good fit if you want a known hotel brand, views from the hillside and easier access to Karon town. It may not be the best choice if you want to step straight from your room onto the sand, but it gives you a quieter position than the busy beach road.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Baan Karonburi Resort
(near Karon Beach road)
Baan Karonburi Resort is a mid-range resort-style hotel near Karon Beach road. It is a useful one to compare if you want to stay close to the beach area but do not need the size or price of the bigger five-star resorts.
This sort of hotel can work well for couples or families who want a comfortable base, beach access and plenty of restaurants nearby. Karon has a long beachfront, so check where the hotel sits along the beach before booking. Being close to the right part of Karon makes life much easier.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa
(near Karon Beach road)
Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa is a larger resort-style option in the Karon Beach area. It is worth checking if you want a hotel with more facilities while still staying near the beach road, restaurants and shops.
Karon is a popular package-holiday beach, so hotels like this can be busy in high season. That is not always a bad thing if you want everything easy and close by. Check current room photos and recent guest comments before booking, especially with older resort properties.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Secret Cliff Resort & Restaurant
(cliffside between Karon and Patong)
Secret Cliff Resort & Restaurant is not a standard Karon beach-road hotel. It sits on the cliff area between Karon and Patong, so it is more about sea views and a quieter setting than walking straight out onto Karon Beach.
This can suit couples or travellers who like views and do not mind using transport. It is probably not the best choice if your plan is to wander barefoot to the beach every morning. Check the map carefully before booking, because this is one of those Phuket locations where the view and the convenience are not always the same thing.
Location: Karon Cliff area, Phuket
The Old Phuket Hotel
(central Karon Beach area)
The Old Phuket Hotel is a long-running Karon hotel in a useful central area. It is worth checking if you want to stay close to Karon Beach, shops and restaurants, with more hotel facilities than the smaller budget places.
This is a practical choice for travellers who want Karon as their main base and do not need a remote resort. The area is easy for beach time, evening meals and transport to Kata or Patong. Check the different room styles before booking, as older hotels often have several wings or room categories.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
The Front Village Hotel
(northern Karon area)
The Front Village Hotel is a resort-style hotel toward the northern end of Karon. This area can suit travellers who want to stay in Karon but keep easier access to the Patong side of the island.
It is still a Karon stay, not a Patong one, which means you get a calmer beach base and can travel into Patong only when you feel the need to remind yourself why you did not stay there. Check the walking distance to the beach and current hotel photos before booking.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Pacific Club Resort
(hillside Karon area)
Pacific Club Resort is a smaller resort-style hotel set back in the Karon hillside area. It can suit travellers who want a quieter base and do not mind being a little away from the beachfront road.
This type of location can offer better value and a more peaceful stay, but it also means checking the map properly. If you want views, space and a less hectic feel, it may be worth comparing. If you want to be directly on the beach, choose one of the beachfront or beach-road options instead.
Location: Karon Beach hillside area, Phuket
Paradox Resort Phuket
(formerly Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach)
Paradox Resort Phuket is the updated name for the old Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach listing. It is one of the larger resort options in central Karon, with a big garden setting and easy access to the beach area.
This is a good one to look at if you want a full resort holiday rather than a simple hotel room. It can suit families, couples and travellers who like having pools, restaurants and space around them. The location is one of the stronger points if you want to stay in central Karon.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa
(slightly elevated between Karon and Kata)
Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa is set a little back from the beach on the Karon and Kata side. It can be a handy location if you want access to both beaches and do not mind a short walk rather than being right on the sand.
This is a family-friendly resort style of stay, with more facilities than the smaller Karon hotels. The location is useful, but check the walking route before booking, especially if you are travelling with small kids or anyone who does not enjoy hills pretending to be gentle slopes.
Location: Karon / Kata area, Phuket
Centara Karon Resort
(central Karon resort area)
Centara Karon Resort is a larger family-friendly resort in the Karon area. It is worth checking if you want pools, restaurants and a more complete hotel setup, but still want to stay within reach of Karon Beach and the local restaurants.
This sort of resort suits families and travellers who like having facilities on site. It may not feel as small and personal as a local guesthouse, but sometimes easy wins, especially if you have kids, luggage and no interest in arguing about where breakfast is every morning.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
(formerly Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa)
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort is the updated name for the old Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa listing. It is one of the biggest resort properties in Karon, with a large garden setting, direct beach access and plenty of facilities for families, couples and groups.
This is a proper large-resort holiday rather than a small local hotel stay. It can suit travellers who want pools, restaurants, space and easy access to Karon Beach. If you want quiet and small, it may be more hotel than you need. If you want everything in one place, it is one of the main Karon options.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
Centara Villas Phuket
(cliffside north of Karon Beach)
Centara Villas Phuket is a cliffside resort at the northern end of Karon, with more of a view-and-villa feel than a central beach hotel. It is a good one to check if you want a quieter, more private stay and do not need to be in the middle of Karon town.
The location gives you a different sort of holiday from the beach-road hotels. It can be romantic and peaceful, but you will likely use transport more often. Good views usually come with stairs, hills or both, because Phuket likes to keep you honest.
Location: Karon Cliff area, Phuket
Beyond Resort Karon – Adults Only
(beachfront at the Karon / Kata end)
Beyond Resort Karon is an adults-only beachfront option at the southern end of Karon, close to Kata. This is a good one to check if you want to be right by the beach and prefer a hotel that is not aimed at families with young kids.
The location is one of the strongest points, especially if you want easy beach access and the option of walking between Karon and Kata. It sits higher in the price range than the simple Karon hotels, but for beachfront convenience it may be worth comparing.
Location: Karon Beach, Phuket
The Village Resort & Spa
(quiet resort-style stay in Karon)
The Village Resort & Spa is a smaller, more relaxed resort-style option in Karon. It can suit couples or travellers who want something quieter and more comfortable than the busy family resorts, while still staying in the Karon area.
This is a good one to compare if you want a softer, more private stay rather than a large hotel with crowds around the pool. Check the map before booking so you know the walk to the beach and restaurants. Karon is spread out enough that location still matters.
Location: Karon Beach area, Phuket