The Old Phuket - Karon Beach Resort

The Old Phuket - Karon Beach Resort is a four-star hotel in Karon, Phuket, with two outdoor swimming pools in separate wings. Its Sino Wing blends traditional Portuguese-style rooms with Thai design, while the Serene Wing has bright, white-washed interiors. The two wings offer a choice of distinct room styles close to the beach.

Accommodation ranges from 34 m² rooms to a 60 m² family room. Rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, balconies, flat-screen TVs and minibars; selected options add a spa bath, terrace, pool view or direct pool access. Families can choose a dedicated room type, and the hotel has a kids’ club and fitness centre.

A daily Western buffet breakfast is served at the semi-outdoor Shark Restaurant. Two other restaurants offer Thai, Italian and seafood dishes, while two bars serve snacks and drinks. Karon Beach is a short walk away, with shops and massage parlours just outside the hotel.

The six room types span the Sino and Serene wings, with sizes from 34 m² to 60 m². All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a balcony, flat-screen TV and minibar. The Sino Wing options include a garden-view Deluxe Double or Twin Room, a room with a private spa bath, and a terrace room. Their details range from a bath or shower to spa-bath features.

In the Serene Wing, one 55 m² Deluxe Double Room overlooks the pool and has a seating area, while another has a terrace with direct pool access. The 60 m² Deluxe Family Room adds a pool view and a bed combination for a family group. Across the range, room features include baths, showers and outdoor space, with pool access and a private spa bath distinguishing selected categories.

The hotel has a fitness centre, airport shuttle and family rooms, alongside a lift and facilities for disabled guests. Children have a kids’ club, games room, indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. A tour desk and room service are also available, while the garden, terrace and sun terrace provide outdoor spaces. Cooking classes are among the activities offered.

Dining facilities include a restaurant, bar and snack bar, with kids’ meals and special-diet menus available on request. Fruit, wine and champagne, a minibar, and tea and coffee facilities are among the food and drink options. Breakfast is served daily as a Western buffet at Shark Restaurant.

Rooms have private bathrooms, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers, with a choice of bath or shower. Selected rooms add views and seating areas. WiFi is free throughout the hotel, and free private parking is available at a nearby location without reservation.

Karon is a west-coast beach town with a broad sandy shoreline and a strip of shops, restaurants and massage parlours. The Old Phuket - Karon Beach Resort stands on Karon Road, 100 m from Karon Beach. Karon Night Market is 50 m away, and Karon Bazaar is 200 m away. Karon Temple Market, 650 m away, brings market stalls and local food close to the hotel; the temple setting gives this part of Karon a local focus alongside the beach businesses.

The hotel is 28.8 km from Phuket International Airport and 12 km from Phuket Bus Terminal. The drive from the airport to Karon typically takes 60 to 75 minutes. An airport shuttle is available, and free private parking is possible at a nearby location without reservation. Karon Road connects the hotel with the coastal road, so reaching other bays and inland sights involves a road transfer rather than a walk along the beach strip.

Kata Beach is 2 km away, and Phuket Big Buddha is 2.7 km from the hotel. At 5.1 km, Kata View Point looks across the southern bays; Promthep Cape, 9.1 km away, is known for views near the island’s southern tip. Karon and Kata offer a quieter beach setting than Patong. From May to October, the south-west monsoon can bring rough seas and strong currents on the west coast, so follow the beach flags before swimming.