Every travel enthusiast knows about Karon Beach, one of the longest beaches in Phuket. It stretches for as much as 5 kilometers, and tourists love it very much.
In the immediate vicinity of the beach is the Diamond Cottage Resort - a chic hotel with a decent level of service, which will be discussed now.
Location
The resort hotel complex is located among the hills, directly between the beaches of Kata and Karon. In just a couple of minutes you can walk to the shores of the Andaman Sea.
International airports are 31 and 81 kilometers from the hotel (Phuket and Krabi). Within walking distance are coffee shops, the Plaza Kata shopping center, bars, the Karon night market and many other interesting places.
You can also quickly get to the famous Chalong temple and pier, Phuket Simon cabaret, a monument to two heroines and, of course, the Phuket Fantasy show.
Service and Facilities
The Diamond Cottage Resort has everything that should be in a resort hotel of the declared level. Namely:
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.
- Two parking lots: open and covered, guarded.
- Reception working 24/7.
- Currency exchange point.
- Tour agency.
- Luggage office.
- Babysitting service.
- Laundry, dry cleaning, ironing.
- Conference and banquet facilities, photocopy and fax facilities.
- Transfer.
- Car rental.
- Beauty saloon.
- Gift shop.
It is also worth noting that at the Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa 4 * hotel, the staff speaks four languages ββ- Chinese, English, Thai and Russian.
SPA salon
It deserves special attention. Many stay at Hotel Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa 4 * in order to arrange relaxation for their body and soul. After all, here, in the salon of the hotel, a really impressive range of services is provided. Here are just a few of them:
- Traditional massage. It is done for the whole body, arms, neck, head, back, legs, as well as doubles.
- Fragrant relaxing massage. It is performed with ylang-ylang, peppermint and lemongrass oils.
- Deep tissue massage. Helps relax muscles.
- Honey hour massage. They make it with the addition of freshly squeezed orange juice, which has a tonic effect.
- Lymphatic massage. Performed using light pressure. Helps stimulate the body's immune system, improves blood circulation.
- Body treatments: peeling using herbs, honey and sesame seeds, salt, cream scrub (coffee, coconut), etc. Help cleanse the skin, effectively remove dead epithelial cells.
- Nutritious wraps using extracts of aloe vera and cucumber, natural clay, honey, milk, etc. These procedures help to quickly moisturize and soothe the skin, stimulate collagen production, and also have a detox effect.
- Face care: natural masks using the best ingredients (fresh cucumbers, honey, aromatic essential oils, etc.). Cleansing, exfoliation, detox, radiance, cleanliness - this is what these procedures are aimed at.
In addition to the above, the spa of the Diamond Cottage Resort (Thailand, Karon Beach) offers dozens of other treatments, as well as whole packages that include several services at once.
Other entertainment
As you could already understand, based on the foregoing, you should come to the Diamond Cottage Resort Hotels and Spa (Karon, Phuket) for the sake of the spa located in it. But this does not mean that, except for his visit, there is nothing to do here. Leisure infrastructure includes:
- Pools, including children's.
- Fitness Centre.
- Relaxation area.
- Sun terrace.
- Waterslides.
- Jacuzzi and hot tubs.
- To the sauna.
- The library.
- Bicycle rental.
In general, everyone will find something to their liking. Although the vast majority of people still spend time either on the beach or in the SPA.
Nutrition
Diamond Cottage Resort has several dining options where guests can enjoy gourmet food and drinks. Among them:
- Restaurant Ma-Now. Here, in an elegant setting, lunches and dinners are held. It serves international and Thai cuisines. Open from 12:00 to 23:30.
- Restaurant Ma-Prow. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. International and Thai dishes are offered, as well as exotic treats. Open from 6:30 to 23:30.
- Bounty Bay Bar. At this restaurant, guests can enjoy a variety of cocktails and drinks, homemade burgers, light snacks, as well as sandwiches and other treats. Open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- Coconut Bar. It offers tropical drinks. Located next to the pool, it is also open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- Diamond Cool Bar. Located next to the Ma-Now Restaurant. Open from 18:30 to 23:30.
It should also be noted that Diamond Cottage Resort has room service. Any guest can use this service from 7:00 to 23:00.
Accommodation options
In Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa 4 * (Thailand, Phuket), the following apartments are offered to guests:
- Superior Double Room with Pool View. Area 30 sq. M. m
- Spa Wing Apartment for 2 Persons. The area is similar, there is a spacious balcony.
- Executive Suite with 2 bedrooms and a living room. Area 120 sq. M. m, the view opens onto the pool.
- Villa. Area 40 sq. There is a private balcony with garden views.
- 2-seater "Deluxe". Area 40 sq. m, view of the pool. There are also options with direct access to it through the terrace.
What about amenities? In the rooms located on about. Phuket Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa 4 * has everything: starting with a coffee maker and a minibar, ending with air conditioning, a refrigerator and a hairdryer.
The executive room has a bit more chic equipment - it has additional βbonusesβ like a second plasma TV, DVD player, etc.
Tourists on vacation
Now you can pay attention to the reviews left about the Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa 4 * hotel in Karon. They are, for the most part, positive. Here are the most common comments:
- Kata beach, located on the left side, is simply gorgeous - with wonderful white sand and warm, blue water without big waves. Karon, although famous, is not liked by everyone. Because there are big waves and rough yellow sand.
- There are no sun loungers, so towels should be taken to the beach. Their guests are provided. Then the used can be changed directly at the reception.
- Nearby is a market with fruits and things - there is a huge selection and low prices.
- The hotel is located on a small hill, but at the reception you can always find administrators who are ready to take guests to their case on an electric car.
- It is recommended that when ordering a voucher order breakfast only. The surrounding area is full of restaurants and cafes offering a wide range of interesting dishes at low prices. The main thing is not to eat somewhere near the hotel - itβs expensive there. It is better to go left, to the intersection, then turn again to the left side - a street will open to your eyes, where there are countless places.
- The hotel itself has a welcoming, welcoming atmosphere. And the staff is excellent, does its job flawlessly. Apartments are always cleaned on time and honestly, not forgetting to change linen, towels, bring tea, coffee and hygiene items (shampoos, gels, cotton buds, etc.).
- Breakfast some tourists consider not very diverse, even meager. But people who do not like to be full are satisfied. Special attention is paid to the presence of fresh and tasty fruits.
- You can rarely meet Russians in a hotel. Mostly elderly foreigners rest in it, including the Chinese.
- If, by mistake, the guests were accommodated in another room (for example, in the one where there are two separate beds, and not one 2-bedroom), then you need to say this immediately, and the problem will be solved immediately.
- All the equipment in the rooms is decent, not old, including furniture. By the way, on TV, it shows two Russian-language channels with good films.
- Excursions are recommended not to be taken on site, but ordered from a tour operator. It is more profitable.
Guests pay special attention to the hotel. It is designed in a colorful Thai style - very beautiful. Everywhere fountains, pools, elephants, blooming plumeria - every detail pleases the eye.
The only drawback noted by tourists is the Superior category apartments. Their minus is that their windows overlook the main street. Life does not stop at Karon at night, and therefore guests who decide to stay in this room suffer from loud music. Although, you can close the door to the balcony and sleep under the air conditioning, but this solution also does not suit everyone.
Therefore, it is recommended to think about this point in advance in order to book a good room.
Who should go here?
This question also needs to be answered. Phuket, in particular Karon, is a place for people longing for an active pastime. The resort is not suitable for individuals who want to relax from the hustle and bustle of life, as life here is in full swing.
When is it best to go to Karon? In January, December and February. In winter, comfortable weather reigns here (30-32 Β° C), there is no unbearable heat and rain. The sea, of course, is also warm - from 26 to 29 Β° C.
Although, the beach season in Phuket lasts only at least 10 months. However, these months are the most favorable for spending a comfortable vacation in all plans.
Voucher cost
Now you can talk a little about prices. At the Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa (Phuket, Thailand) a trip for one person will cost about 45,000 rubles. This amount includes:
- Accommodation in a double room for 8 days (7 nights).
- Round-trip flights departing from Moscow.
- Breakfast
- Free transfer to the hotel from the airport and then back.
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide provided throughout the rest.
For two people, the ticket will be, accordingly, about 90,000 rubles. Prices can vary up to 110,000 rubles, but for this amount better conditions are offered - for a longer period with accommodation in a high-level room.