Katathani Bhuri Beach Resort, Phuket

Advantages: great facilities, great rooms, good view
Disadvantages: Food and services a bit expensive, standard for a Hilton

...(Pineapple rice and Singha beer are my favourite). The room I stayed in had a double bed, TV with on-demand channels, very nice bathroom with a wooden part that opens up to one side, so you can see out of the balcony. I can remember that the Salmon sandwich from the room service menu was very good, around 200 baht. Every day, the room service cleans the room immaculately, also leaving some orchids on the bed table and complementary mineral water. What I also liked was that the shop close to the court yard swimming pool stocked a variety of imported English books at a reasonable price. The only problem I can think of is getting into other places on Phuket, as well as the fact that ripping off foreigners is still wide spread throughout Thailand. Tuk Tuks from Karon beach to Patong are quite expensive, so haggle. Compared to similar resorts... Read review

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Advantages: Beaches, People, Food, Weather, Beach sports and Diving
Disadvantages: Accommodation is roughly double the rate of other parts of Thailand, but still cheap compared to Europe and places like Hawaii. Cheaper accom can be found, but harder to find.

...it a “must place” to go if your into scuba diving or fishing. The beaches are clean and the food is fantastic. My favourite beaches were Kata Yai (big) and Kata Noi (small). Both are resort beaches that still retain the beauty of Phuket. Both are ideal for families. People may be suprised that there is a Tesco superstore on the island under the brand name of "Lotus". Here they sell a whole range of goods. So don't pack your case in the UK with cosmetic goods, camera film, sun tan lotion, shampoo, toothpaste, mosquito creams, deodorants etc. As they can be brought for around half the UK price. This is the best place to buy whiskey, vodka, gin etc. Don't buy your spirits from Bangkok Airport as prices are double. My only criticism with Phuket was Phuket Town. To be honest I thought it was old and dirty. Which is completely not what I... Read review

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Advantages: Good Location, Friendly staff, nice swimming pool
Disadvantages: Shower facilities quite basic & off season there can be a lack of hot water!

...I definitely experienced my best holiday in Thailand! I started the holiday in Bangkok, and after the rush of the city, it was so nice to relax and experience Phuket. I stayed in Kata, which was such a nice resort... not as built up and 'seedy' as Patong... and it definitely had the best beach! The Kata Beach Resort was lovely! The bungalows were really nice and all spread out on a hill, which meant you weren't disturbed by the noises from the resort. There weren't really many sea views, but you were surrounded by lovely, lush gardens, which made me feel like I was in the Jungle! The accommodation itself was quite standard. Even the more 'luxurious' bungalows were basic! But it was clean and comfortable, and they all had little verandas, which was really nice to sit out on in the early evening. The whole of Kata Beach Resort, is very... Read review

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