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4.5 out of 5

"Stayed here for 3 nights on top level. Has everything you need with a nice view. About a 10 min walk from the main street and 20 from the beach. All i ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 22 Feb 2017

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Hotel Description

At Karon Phunaka Resort you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Karon Beach and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Kata Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, furnished balconies, and LCD TVs.

The restaurant, Phunaka Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym, and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Karon hotel include Bangla Road and Jungceylon Shopping Center.

Family Sea View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Jacuzzi Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Karon Phunaka Resort ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Karon Phunaka Resort

Everyone (2) Couples (3) Family (1)
4 out of 5

Nice Hotel, lots of stairs

Pros: great view. nice pool area
Stayed here for 3 nights on top level. Has everything you need with a nice view. About a 10 min walk from the main street and 20 from the beach. All in all is a great hotel, but don't book if you don't like walking or stairs.

Posted by on 22 Feb. 2017

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4 out of 5
Pros: The View
Cons: Some service skills lacking
Location: Inspiring
Facilities: Above average; Value: Bargain; Service: Lacking; Cleanliness: Lovely;

Posted by , from Australia - NSW - Sydney on 8 Oct. 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: A short walk to the main street of Karon Beach where there are ample restraunts and shops
Cons: Lots of steps to negotiate, not a bad thing if you are over indulging with food & drink.
Location: Perfect
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Affordable; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Staff are friendly and accomodating, you will not be dissapointed!

Posted by , from Australia - SA - Adelaide on 11 Mar. 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: The staff
Cons: The location and having to take the lift to the room every time
Facilities: Good; Value: Great deal; Service: Respectful, Courteous; Cleanliness: Spotless; The panoramic view from the room is fantastic

Posted by , from Australia - VIC - Melbourne on 18 Feb. 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: The view
Cons: Nothing
Location: Inspiring
Facilities: Above average, Plenty of space; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Delightful, A slight smell in room; Lovely 10 minute walk to the shopping!!

Posted by , from Australia - ACT - Canberra on 21 Oct. 2013

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4 out of 5
Pros: Clear ocean vistas - our room basically overlooked Karon, good food, not the least, wonderful people.
Cons: Physically challenging- . Negotiating the place was painful for my aged mother.
Location: Good views
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Great deal; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Staggered design of resort on steep hill spectacular, walk to resort provides glimpses of local life and architecture

Posted by , from India on 20 Jul. 2012

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Property Features

Karon Phunaka Resort offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Karon Phunaka Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Karon hotel.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free beach shuttle; airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Karon Phunaka Resort offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Karon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Phunaka Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

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. The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Karon Phunaka Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karon Phunaka Resort

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at midnight
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safety and Health Administration (Thailand)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately THB 550.00 for adults and THB 225 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 1750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Karon Phunaka
  • Karon Phunaka Resort
  • Phunaka
  • Phunaka Resort
  • Phunaka Resort Karon
  • Karon Phunaka Hotel Karon
  • Karon Phunaka Resort And Spa Phuket
  • Karon Phunaka Resort Phuket
  • Karon Phunaka Resort Spa
  • Karon Phunaka Resort Hotel
  • Karon Phunaka Resort Karon
  • Karon Phunaka Resort Hotel Karon

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.