Phuket - the second most popular resort in Thailand among Russian-speaking tourists. And for many, it stands in the main place, because here you can find everything your heart desires: picturesque landscapes, a unique variety of exotic places, rocky highlands, wide long beaches, magnificent lagoons, shallow estuaries, rich coral islands and the underwater world.
There are many different hotels on the island, which makes the choice somewhat difficult. We will make this task easier. Introducing rating of the best hotels in Phuket 2014 year.
We have also compiled a general rating of hotels in Thailand as of 2014.
5. Novotel Phuket Vintage Park 4 *
Dignity. A 4 star resort with trendy facilities and modern Asian design. New beautiful hotel. There are many shops, shopping centers, cafes nearby. 20 minutes drive from Phuket town and 40 minutes to the airport. From water activities - a huge swimming pool of 2000 sq.m. The beach is located five minutes walk, clean, well maintained. Batik making, Thai cooking, and aerobics lessons are provided. Friendly and helpful staff. The rooms have absolutely everything you need. Good food.
Disadvantages. Drinks are not very tasty, service is lame. You have to wait a long time for the waitresses serving hot drinks. Few fruits. The beach is close, but you need to cross 2 roads along the way, which is problematic - in Thailand pedestrians are not held in high esteem. Upon settlement, they take a deposit of $ 400. Nobody speaks Russian in the hotel - it is advisable to grab an English-Russian phrasebook.
4. Anantara PhuketVillas 5 *
Dignity. The hotel is built in the style of a Thai village, there is a water mill, and there are bridges all over the territory. Luxurious recreation area and the whole territory. A wide beach strip, which is a protected area. Excellent number of rooms and level of service. Good food. The hotel has a Russian speaking representative. Great restaurants, of course a little expensive, but worth it. Great staff, good housekeeping. Lovely pool, nice half empty beach.
Disadvantages. The price for the hotel is high. The villa looks a little shabby in places. There are no equipped umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach. The hotel is located 40 km from the tusovka civilization, so the hotel assumes a relaxing stay.
3. The Shore at Katathani 5 *
Dignity. The hotel consists of different villas that combine the unity with nature and luxury. They are made in an elegant oriental design. Each villa has its own pool, panoramic garden and ocean views. Sophisticated design and interiors that combine natural textures and soft colors. Well-groomed area, well-developed infrastructure. Nice beach with fine golden sand. Excellent housekeeping. The staff are friendly and helpful. Exotic nature - palms, lianas. Good food. Quiet, calm hotel - civilization is a 10-15 minute walk. There are several inexpensive restaurants near the hotel.
Disadvantages. Expensive. The food is monotonous. A bad-smelling river flows between the beach and the hotel, and it pours out into the sea.
2.Sea Sun Sand Resort & Spa 4 *
Dignity. Quiet lovely hotel, few people. Quite spacious and clean beach. Friendly and helpful staff. Well-groomed green area. A very decent restaurant. Good service, tasty, abundant. They are transported around the territory in electric cars.The hotel is large enough to give the feeling of being in a tropical forest. Clean sea and beach. Rooms are cleaned every day. Great pool. Russian manager. The hotel has its own beach, so the sun loungers are always free.
Disadvantages. Small houses in the form of a bungalow. If you have funds, it is better to pay extra for the villa. Expensive. Linen is rarely changed. Some distance from civilization.
1. Destination Patong Hotel and Spa 4 *
Our rating is topped by Phuket's best hotel for 2014 - Destination Patong Hotel and Spa 4 *.
Dignity. Great hotel. At the reception there is a Russian representative. Huge rooms with everything you need. Very beautiful area, gorgeous pool. Good location of the hotel. Everything is within walking distance - Janselon Mall, beach, entertainment center. The food is excellent - yoghurts, fruits, main courses. Lots of activities and entertainment. There is a kids club. The service is excellent: unobtrusive, everything is on time, no problem. Helpful staff. The beach is located three minutes walk from the hotel. Leaving the hotel, across the road there is a market complex, many restaurants and bars.
Disadvantages. Modern city hotel in the very center. You won't be able to retire here. The territory of the hotel is small. There is no private beach, distance from the sea - 5-7 minutes.