If you want to spend your vacation in a luxury resort and spa hotel, then you should go to Thailand. There are many such complexes. And one of the most popular is the Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket.
general information
The hotel complex was opened a little more than ten years ago. But the last reconstruction dates from 2010, so the hotel looks new both inside and out.
Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket is located in a very convenient place for tourists. That is, in close proximity to the most popular beach in Phuket, which is Patong. It can be reached in a couple of minutes. And even closer is Kalim Beach. True, it is regularly exposed to frequent tides. Nearby are the boxing arena, Bangla Road (the epicenter of the resort’s nightlife), as well as a cabaret, go-kart track and Prince Songkla University. These are the sights closest to the hotel. And the airport is relatively close. Drive about 50 minutes. So the place where the hotel is located is convenient in every sense of the word.
Service
At Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket, there is absolutely everything that guests may need. Naturally, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and parking (near the building), a 24-hour reception and luggage storage, a tour desk and ticket service. If necessary, guests can take advantage of the receptionist and concierge. And here you can call the nanny, which is very convenient for people who come with children. A professional educator will take care of the child while his parents relax and enjoy each other's company.
It is worth noting that for business travelers in the hotel all conditions are organized. There are six meeting rooms and a large conference room with a capacity of 200 people. There is also a computer center.
In addition to the above, Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket offers dry cleaning and laundry services, an airport shuttle, and newspaper service and room service. However, this is not all. VIP service and car rental are also available here. The staff speaks both Thai and English, so you can contact the administrators for any questions.
Things to do?
Mostly people come to the Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket 4 * in order to spend most of their time sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the sea. However, for this resort hotel is intended. Beach towels are provided for guests, and a free, open mini-bus to and from the hotel takes them to the sea. It takes a few minutes to go, but anyone who does not want to do this can find out the schedule at the reception and use this convenient service.
An outdoor swimming pool is on site along with a terrace where guests sunbathe. The hotel also has a library, a billiard room, table tennis, a games room and a full-fledged fitness center with modern fitness equipment. If you want, you can rent a bike or take yoga classes in the hall.
When you are in Phuket, you should definitely go on an eco-tour, go parasailing and diving, try sailing, windsurfing, go water scooters or even parachute. All this is possible here.
For body and soul
As you can understand from the name of the complex, the Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket hotel, the photo of which is presented above, has its own spa center. And staying at this hotel, you just need to go there at least once.
There are several treatment rooms, some of which are designed to serve couples. Various treatments are offered: from Ayurveda to massage and aromatherapy.
Vanilla-chocolate masks and body wraps, flower foot baths, softening and moisturizing skin mousses are popular. Here, special cosmetics are used, saturated with vitamins E and A. Thanks to their effects, the skin is restored and regenerated. Mousses also include extracts of orange, cocoa, lime and coconut flakes. But applying this mass is only the beginning of a pleasant procedure. Then the client is given a relaxing massage that relieves stress. Shea butter used in the process perfectly moisturizes the skin. And so that the client can prolong the effect, at the end of the procedure he will be presented with a bottle with this healing agent and shower gel.
And this is just one of the services available here. A full list will be available upon arrival, guests are given brochures.
Nutrition
You can't stay hungry while at Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket. The description of the hotel is impossible without mentioning the restaurants, so it’s worth saying a few words about them.
Blue Pacific Restaurant - This establishment is located near the pool. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served there. There is also a bar at the restaurant and a children's menu.
Tub Tim Thai Restaurant is located close to the first establishment. Chefs serve Thai dishes to visitors. It serves only lunch and dinner.
Guests say the food is good and quality. European breakfasts: serve scrambled eggs, omelet, fruits, sweets, cheese and meat slices, and even hotter. But this is already for everybody, as many spices and seasonings are put in such dishes.
And for dinner, theme nights are often organized. They cook excellent grilled shrimps, squids, chicken and pork, octopuses. You can try noodles with vegetables, rolls, fish, pizza, spaghetti and meat in sauce. By the way, the restaurant is allowed to bring their own wine.
Double apartments
The rooms at the Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket are also worth mentioning. And you can start with double standards, whose area is 45 square meters. m
There are two options, they differ in the choice of beds. There are apartments with one large double bed or two separate. Each room has its own balcony, seating area, electric kettle and plasma TV, which, incidentally, broadcasts two Russian channels. One is news, and the other is with films (non-stop). There is a bathroom. There is a separate shower, bath and toilet.
Two guests for a weekly stay in this standard will need to pay about 35 thousand rubles. If you need breakfast, the price will be 6-7 thousand more.
By the way, options with sea views are more expensive at 10,000 rubles.
Premium
And such apartments have the Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket. The photo above shows how these numbers look. It is worth noting that the beds that can be seen in the picture are considered single beds. One can imagine how huge the bed is for two people.
The conditions in the premium do not differ from those available at the previously mentioned number. But the price is different. For a week of living here you will have to pay 50 thousand rubles. With breakfast - 55 thousand rubles.
And if you need apartments with sea views, then the price will increase to 55 and 60 thousand rubles, respectively.
By the way, the deluxe room has its own Jacuzzi. Only in such apartments is there a parquet floor and a four-poster bed. And floor-to-ceiling windows with sea views.
Suites
Many travelers decide not to deny themselves anything when they arrive at Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket. Thailand really has its rich atmosphere. For such guests there are luxurious suites. The above photo demonstrates the exquisite interior of such apartments.
The key feature of the suite is its huge area of 110 square meters. m. The space is divided into a living room, bedroom, dining area and a spacious bathroom. 73 and 78 thousand rubles. - The cost of a weekly stay in these apartments (without breakfast and with it).
And the hotel has the so-called family deluxe suites with an area of 90 square meters. m. These apartments are designed for four guests. The space is divided into two neighboring bedrooms. For privacy you can not worry, since the bedrooms are separated by an interior door. Each has a TV and a double bed. Also in the apartments there is a dining area and everything that was listed earlier. But the price of a week's stay is 90 thousand rubles. With breakfast - 100 thousand rubles. By the way, four of us going here to relax is most profitable. Since in this case, everyone will have to pay only 22-25 thousand rubles. in Week.
Good to know
Many people would like to spend their holidays at Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket. The reviews that other tourists leave about their vacation here, for many cause a corresponding desire. However, more on that later. In the meantime, it is worth noting the attention of several important nuances that are worth knowing.
Check-in here starts at 15:00, and departure - until 12:00. The hotel is allowed to stay with children. If people came with a child who is under 12, then you will not have to pay extra for his stay. But he will sleep on the beds in the apartments.
The kid is not even two years old? Then he will be provided with a crib, also free of charge. If there are two children, then for the second one you will have to pay 588.5 TNV per day (about 1,050 rubles at the current rate). But he will be provided with an extra bed. If you need it, then you should contact the administration before arrival. A confirmation of the provision of this service will be sent to the guest. And by the way, the same thing needs to be done to organize the transfer. At least 72 hours in advance, the guest must contact the hotel by telephone, order a service and indicate their flight details.
About staff
Many travelers who visited this complex, note the attention of its employees. Cleaning is done daily; towels and linen are also changed. As recent reviews show, the hotel has a Russian-speaking administrator who can be contacted for any questions.
More guests talk about the fact that the territory of the hotel is huge, but it is constantly monitored. As well as the condition of the pools. Everywhere is clean and tidy. The area, by the way, is green, there are a lot of flowers around, and the lobby has a small decorative pond with carps.
In general, if we conclude about the staff - they serve quickly, well, paying attention to all the little things. And it pleases.
What else do guests say?
Hotel Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket receives mostly positive reviews. People who have been here say that the hotel is quite quiet, since it is located at a fairly large distance from the central noisy streets. Higher rooms offer chic panoramic views of the surroundings.
And the attitude towards the guests is a separate issue. On an important event for the guest (birthday, for example), he is congratulated - they bring the cake to the room.
If you need something, you just need to ask. Additional shampoos or gels, fresh towels - the request will be fulfilled immediately.
And tourists are advised to take rooms with sea views. Because otherwise, there is a risk of getting apartments whose windows do not open a picturesque panorama, but the corridor of the building located in the neighborhood. However, all the nuances can be clarified even when drawing up a reservation request.
Tourists assure: being here on vacation, you need to enjoy the atmosphere, comfort and delights of the resort. And the hotel with reasonable prices and decent service will make the pastime even more enjoyable.