Hotel / resort with swim upto bar

slappy · January 27, 2015

Hi Folks

I don't know Phuket very well, because last time I went was 7 years ago.

I have a couple of friends coming over in April from Australia, both are in their 50's and they are travelling around Thailand and before they go back, they want to relax for a few days in a hotel or resort which has a swim up to bar, which is in a touristy area but not very busy.

Can any of you recommend a hotel or resort which has a swim up to bar.

Many Thanks

Slappy

NamKangMan · January 27, 2015

Do you mean a bar beside the pool, or the bar is in the pool, and you sit up at the bar, whilst still in the water?

hansgruber · January 27, 2015

Do you mean a bar beside the pool, or the bar is in the pool, and you sit up at the bar, whilst still in the water?

The latter.

Gracelands in Patong.

Club Med in Kata

Holiday inn in Patong.

That's all I can think of for now.

Old Croc · January 27, 2015

The Horizon, Karon.

Swiss Palm, Patong.

Australians who travel to Bali frequently expect most hotels to have swim up bars. I've spent many an hour sipping and swimming at such hotels.

Many guests become concerned when they see groups of men spending long periods of time at these bars and they rarely seem to get out for a toilet break!

(N.B. I always did the right thing) .

They are a lot less common in Thailand.

LivinginKata · January 27, 2015

Baumanburi Patong

recycler · January 27, 2015

It's always such a drag to walk to the toilet when you drink beer

nsimmons · January 27, 2015

This place has a swim up to bar pictured here

http://www.baanpuriphuket.com/articles/baan-puri-resort-phuket-thailand-pictures.html

Cheers,

NS

whiteman · January 27, 2015

Plenty have a swim up bar the problem then is getting served eg no one there or sleeping or playing on there phone just to name a few.

macca46 · January 27, 2015

The Mecure has what you are looking and it is close to almost everything and not expensive have a good holiday.

stat088 · January 27, 2015

Novotel Vintage Park.

stat088 · January 27, 2015

Novotel Vintage Park.

hkt83100 · January 27, 2015

Centara in Karon (the former Islandia!)

madmitch · January 27, 2015

Phuket Orchid in Karon

hansgruber · January 27, 2015

The Horizon, Karon.

Swiss Palm, Patong.

Australians who travel to Bali frequently expect most hotels to have swim up bars. I've spent many an hour sipping and swimming at such hotels.

Many guests become concerned when they see groups of men spending long periods of time at these bars and they rarely seem to get out for a toilet break!

(N.B. I always did the right thing) .

They are a lot less common in Thailand.

Yuk. It didn't ever cross my mind.

No wonder it's warmer near the bar.

Shazdeb · January 28, 2015

Just out of Patong is Patong Grand Ville. Its a small 38 room resort with a nice pool and swim up bar. Close enough to get to Bangla in 3 to 4 min but away from the noise when your ready to relax. There are bungalows around the pool or on the hill with a tropical forest setting. Lots of Australians go there as the new owners are Australian