We are a couple in our late 30s traveling for the very first time to Thailand. We are flying from Australia to Phuket, and plan to stay for 5 days there. I have been researching hotels upon hotels, but they’re all starting to blur into one. Can anyone recommend a good hotel or resort? We’re really keen on relaxing by the beach for a lot of the time, and would love it if there were a restaurant on the premises…we’re a couple of foodies. A private pool, spa and gym would be icing on the cake. Any help on this enquiry would be wonderful! Thanks in advance.

Pro tip…first pick the beach…then the hotel.

Just stayed at Kamala Beach Resort.....huge swimming pools to choose from, great food at the restaurant, right on the beach, across the road from "Phuket Fantasy", the staff are friendly and speak good english.....I would go back there again.

 

Makes sense to ask in the Phuket forum....MOVED

I know that blurring feeling when checking out hotels on the net.

 

I woul recommend the Kata Beach Resort right on Kata beach ... http://www.katagroup.com/

The newly renovated "The nai Harn" on Nai Harn Beach is spectacular. Book a a deluxe room, or suite.

 

Massive balcony complete with outdoor bed and spectacular views. 3 Restaurants.

 

Or, the Vijjit it Rawai, Private pool villas.

 

The Hilton Karon is also very nice, massive complex with full amenities, live music, nice suites with separate bedroom and living areas, and a decent sunday brunch.

Marriott Maikhaw or Le Meridien.

If money is no object The Shore at Kata Thani.