Ramada Karon Beach Resort, Phuket

Lai said, "I was very disappointed with the hotel. it was very run down. The room was an ok size but the bathroom was very, very small. Only had a curtain to separate the shower cubicle from the toilet so when you showed, the whole floor (which isn t that big) got wet! Just outside our room was this foul smell which entered the room which wasn t nice to smell first thing in the morning. The breakfast was awful too. The kidz club which is right by the kid s pool on 2nd floor was OK... but charged an arm and leg to babysit for even 4 hours and it wasn t aircon either. I traveled with 3 kids and they loved the swimming pool and the slide and our room was just by the pool so it was very convenient nipping in and out of the room. They also charge you for EVERYTHING, at one stage, wanted to charge me for complimentary water! A short ride away to Karon Centre they also charged and should have been complimentary. Despite the above, we made our stay enjoyable but will not be returning to the Ramada again. I wouldn t recommend this hotel to anyone. The pictures you see online are not the same in real life either! Reception staff though was friendly."

karnravee said, "It was a good memory. My kids love the castle room. They splended a lot of time at this room. The beach had to take a little bit walk. It was very fun to play with the wave at the beach and slider at the swimming pool. Breakfast was nice.All the staff were helpful and nice."

lauren said, "good service clean rooms very helpful and friendly staff, little bit far from town and patong"

Oyvind said, "We the staff is trying hard to make it a good stay. There is a kids club with a lot of activities and toys, fully supervised. There are two large swimming pools. One is for relaxing and one for the kids. 5 minutes walking to the beach and Karon centre. A very good restaurant (American style) and entertainment every night. The prices seem high but the portions are large. This is a good 4 star hotel in European standard. Only thing to note is that the local taxi company that waits outside the hotel overcharges you. If you rent another taxi they try to scare you out of the car. Don’t use them! If you have small kids this is the place for you in Karon."

Karen said, "The hotel has excellent facilities, but is looking a bit tired. The reception/public areas are spotless and modern, however, the rooms are not to the same standard. We the size was fantastic, with the upstairs for the kids, and downstairs for the grownups. There is a PS2 for the kids, but in the 2 weeks we refused to load (we had/swapped at reception etc around 10 in all). The advertised TV is very limited for English speaking guests, as it is limited to 5 or 6 channels, and these are not for kids in any way. The 2 pools are very good, and the hotel facilities in general are also good.The location is at the very end of Karon Beach, there are restaurants within walking distance and the market is not too far. Its 4km to the other end of Karon Beach/Kata beach where there is a larger selection of restaurants/bars etc. Its a long walk with children, and a Tuk Tuk there is around 200 baht each way. It soon adds up. We hired a car for a week, and at 1200 Baht per day, is well worth it. It is easy to drive to the mainland for the boats out to Pang Nga Bay. The hotel staff are very helpful and courteous, and go out of their way to help.I would recommend this hotel, but be aware of the location"

Trevor said, "A great place to stay especially with children. Clean, tidy, good service and the staff were fantastic with our daughter. Should of the full day was 750B. Kids enjoyed staying at their Adventure (Underwater) room. Breakfast was plentiful, staff were helpful and friendly. The only complaint I have is that the information booklet in the rooms should be more comprehensive, this can avoid having to call staff for explaination for minor things. Easy 5 min walk to foreshore and to Karon Circle. I woud prefer to stay close to Kata Beach next time because the beach were better for swimming esp for children and during this time of the year."

CHANDRA said, "Hotel is nice and clean BUT away from Sea beach. Also away from market.Those who do not want crowded place shall enjoy."

Alison said, "Wonderful hotel, excellent facilities and friendly staff. If you are looking for a child friendly hotel then this is it. A wonderful kids club, fully supervised providing a variety of activities, from cooking to swimming to batik painting for a nominal fee which includes a meal. Lovely swimming pools, one for relaxing the other with water slide, fountains and dinosaurs, at 1.2meters it is a bit deep but there is a lifeguard and life jackets are available. All hotel staff where friendly and provided excellent service and will recommend excursions and book any you require. My children are 2, 4 and 6 and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The location is within walking distance of the beach, about five minutes walk and about the same to the busier part of Karon, 5 to 10 minutes walk or 50 to 100 baht in a tuk tuk. This hotel was beyond our expectations and i would rate this hotel at least a 4 star in eurpoean and american standards."

Lisa said, "Great for kids. We booked for two families - 2 Deluxe suites with adjoining theme rooms for the kids. Our Children loved their room which was an Underwater themed suite - I found the noise from the fish tanks irritating and would advise booking the Space suites as it is quiet and the lights are brilliant at night.The kids club is well run and with good activities, however there are no gates to seperate it from the pool area so my son wandered out at his leisure on the day he was booked in. It is free for kids if there is an adult to supervise them.There is unlimited popcorn, slurpies and snow freeze for the kids all day which impressed our lot!Was a bit disappointed the beach was such a trek but the kids had a wonderful holiday anyway, as did we laying by the pool drinking Margaritas.Staff were excellent. Joe Cools was good and breakfast selection plentiful."

Jasmine said, "It s a fun place to stay in. Will highly recomment this hotel for families as they have children facilities - playroom, Children fun swimming pool. Kids are like Kings and Queens here! I love the castle duplex room. Makes me feel like a princess too!!"

GABRIEL said, "Newly renovated. Very comfortable bed. Only thing lacking was a kettle to make tea and coffee."

valda said, "great hotel for kids.really had fun and didnt spend enough time there.wish it was longer.the staff are great with kids. i highly recommend the duplex rooms."

Dietmar said, "My wife and I stood in the Ramada Karon Beach Resort for 5 nights. The Hotel nice, ideal for families with children. Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was rich.Location on the north part of the Karon beach is not the best place to stay. You have to pass the main road to get to the beach."

Ingrid said, "It was my second time at this hotel. I like it because it is quiet, clean and the staff is nice and friendly.The Joe Cool restaurant serves very good food. Don´t miss it."

Saida said, "We poolview. The rooms were clean, and spacious enough as we traveled with our two young children. The hotel is absolutely fantastic for young children, the swimmingpool, kids club was great!! the only negative is that it is far from restaurants, you will have to go to karon center, by tuk tuk costs about 150 and to patong 250 baht. (approx. 15 min) the breakfast in hotel was very good. the staff was very friendly and helpful. Good value for money!!I would definitely go back!!"

Erma said, "Hotel renovation was almost done during my stay on 9th & 10th Dec.Only the elevator and some painting work need to be done. Service was good. The hotel managers went around to chat with hotel guest during breakfast which was a good sign where they care about the guest. This hotel is definately recommended for families with young kids. They have this kid adventure club with lotsa faciliies to take care of the young one. I wish i was still a kid too. Location of hotel was abit out as it was the start of karon beach and u have to walk 5-10 mins to see shops around karon. Hotel room was nice and pleasant but i found the bed a bit hard. Although hotel was renovated, i felt the shower head need to be change still. I was only disappointed with the breakfast as there was not realli much varieties. I cant consume pork and yet found realli lotsa pork, bacon n ham.. There was like more than 4-5 hot dish for both daes breakfast that contain pork. Definately not suited for Muslims and healthy goers. Danish pastries was quite stale.. ( Definately more than 2 daes shelf life)."

Mr said, "worth every penny we got delux sea view rooms for only 1200 baht per night what a bargin."

Mr said, "very nice hotel. newly refurbished. rooms very comfortable. this hotel has been designed with families in mind. great for kids. staff very polite and helpful."

Heidi said, "Felix Karon is to far from the beachhave big problem sleeping becase the noise from the cars outside big rooms and a verry hard bed i rate it 2+ hotell"