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Phuket Orchid Resort

Huge resort, popular with families

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This is a massive, family-orientated resort that's frequented by tour groups. It has some completely over-the-top design touches like gigantic Angkorian bas-reliefs and water-spouting elephant statuary, but what the hell, you are on vacation in Thailand after all. It's in a good location, just off the beach road, but is still all about the pools -- there's a kiddy pool with slides and fountains and a main pool with a floating bar, a massive pool deck, and more Angkorian carvings. The rooms are bit boring compared to the resort grounds, but have all the trimmings -- mini bar, air-con, satellite TV, and a decent balcony. Some have much, much better views than others -- so ask for one of the good ones when you check in. The Bayan Restaurant out front is pricey and does good-value buffets, but be wary of compulsory holiday gala dinners for 3,000B. The following rates include breakfast but not taxes or service charges.

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34 Luang Pho Chuan Rd, Karon Beach. T: (076) 396 519-23 F: (076) 396 526
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Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Extra Bed	800 THB	800 THB
Superior - Double	2,850 THB	4,300 THB	Peak 5,300B
Deluxe- Double	3,750 THB	5,600 THB	Peak 6,600B
Family room	3,620 THB	5,400 THB	Peak 6,400B

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Added to Travelfish on: 31st May, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 22nd August, 2008

Phuket Orchid Resort reviews

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The Hamptons N.Z. - 13th August, 2006
Great value..We had one of the deluxe pool side rooms which opened directly on to approx. 100-mtr lap pool that only those with rooms opening onto it used. Great breakfast selection but eat after 9am when the overnight tour buses have left. This Resort is in a great location with local bars and lots of eating spots handy and just a 12min walk to Kata Beach (which is a safe beach for swimming)or 100Bht by Tuk Tuk. Although a big resort staff we excellent and the complex very clean. Will be back again.

Phuket Orchid Resort reviewed by thehamptons on 13th August, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
thehamptons also reviewed: Green Papaya Resort.

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