With a stay at Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa in Karon, you'll be near the beach, a 3-minute walk from Karon Beach and a 2-minute drive from Kata Beach. This 4-star resort is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Patong Beach and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Kamala Beach.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this resort include babysitting (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Le Bayon, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 524 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
"Our room was on the 4th floor, and the duvet was slightly damp. There was a faint, almost unnoticeable musty smell when we first entered, but it disappeared after a short while. I don't think the room felt old; some minor wear on the corners was negligible – you're not staring at the corners anyway. Overall, the room was quite clean; we didn't see any bugs or ants, probably because we were on the 4th floor. The mirror faced the bed, but I didn't mind; I wouldn't even know some people find this an issue if I hadn't read other reviews.
We brought a water filter, but the hotel's water came out clean and colorless. Our filter would turn yellowish after about 2 days, but subsequent daily changes kept it mostly clear. My family even brushed their teeth directly with tap water, and we had no issues. The hotel environment was also excellent, giving a real vacation vibe. The kids loved the pool, and there were taps right by the poolside for rinsing feet and showering, which was very convenient. We could easily wash off sand from our feet after coming back from the beach.
Breakfast was indeed quite 'Western' (or 'white people food'), and after two meals, we weren't keen on it anymore, so we ate breakfast out for the rest of our stay. There's a 7-Eleven to the left of the hotel entrance and a 'You & Me' laundromat next to it. If you turn right out of the hotel, then left at the intersection and walk a bit, you'll find 'Hungry Corner,' a restaurant we ate at for five days because it was delicious. Some other restaurants near the hotel weren't great, so I recommend checking Google ratings. The hotel staff were all very nice. For the price, I think this hotel offers excellent value for money."