23points · on 3 of 3 lists: Phuket 101, Nothing Familiar and Oyster.com
Centara Grand takes its look from the Sino-Portuguese shophouses of Phuket Old Town and sits right on Karon Beach. Its water park has water slides, a lazy river and a cliff-diving spot. Mare serves Italian food, COAST Beach Club grills by the sand, and The Cove puts on a Sunday brunch.
“The resort is truly a masterpiece, with beautiful architecture”
a Google reviewer
“he greeted us by name every day and would go above and beyond to provide the best service”
a Google reviewer
15points · on 2 of 3 lists: Phuket 101 and Oyster.com
Beyond Karon is an adults-only resort for guests over 18, set on the sand at the southern tip of Karon Beach roughly 100 meters before the beach becomes Kata. Its low-rise buildings hold contemporary sea-view rooms, and one of its two pools faces the ocean, with the Beach Bar right on the sand. Kanda Spa offers traditional Thai treatments, and the resort holds Thai cooking classes as well as beachfront weddings with Thai and Chinese tea ceremony packages.
“Perfect beachfront location right on beautiful Karon Beach, stunning sea views from the room”
a Google reviewer
“The resort is quiet, peaceful and ideal for a relaxing getaway away from the busy crowds.”
a Google reviewer
15points · on 2 of 3 lists: Phuket 101 and Nothing Familiar
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort sits across the road from Karon Beach, with pools that look out over the Andaman Sea toward the sunset. Its 75 acres of gardens grow the plants of southern Thailand around quiet lagoons. Children have the Peacock Playhouse kids' club, and adults the Pullman Spa, yoga, tennis, and pickleball.
“The hotel is stunning, the grounds are lush and the staff are fabulous.”
a Google reviewer
“The pool and sea views are stunning, especially at sunset.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings as last updated on 20 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · May 2026
- Nothing Familiar · December 2023
- Oyster.com · May 2025
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