Holidays in Thailand are becoming more popular year by year. Tourists from all over the world come here. Phuket is located off the west coast of Thailand and leads the list of its largest islands. For a long time, Phuket was not a tourist center. Today he has changed a lot. The number of hotels here is growing every year, for every taste and budget you can find a place that will remain in your memory for a long time.
A few words about the island
Phuket is an amazing place. This is the largest island of Thailand. It is located in the west of the country and is a separate province. Phuket is not only a tourist center, it is a large economic zone of the country. Hevea is grown here, from which rubber is made. Profitability rubber is comparable only with the tourism component. Pineapples are also grown here and jewelry is made.
The climate of the island is hot, tropical. It is warm all year round and there is no sharp difference between summer and winter. The air temperature averages 28 ° C. From the end of October to the April month, the dry season is set here. At this time, the flow of tourists increases significantly. During this period, all sea excursions are open, including long-distance ones that attract citizens of other countries. In the summer, these excursions become inaccessible due to frequent precipitation and monsoon winds. The number of tourists is somewhat reduced, but they still come here to rest.
According to statistics, several thousand citizens of foreign countries live in Phuket permanently.
On the island there are over a thousand hotels. No one keeps such statistics in detail, so there is no exact data. Here you can find a hotel of any level at any cost. However, there are hotels that deserve special attention. One of these is Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 *. It is located between Karon and Patong beaches.
Phuket beaches and their importance for hotels
Phuket has many beaches, some of which have earned special popularity among tourists. Many hotels indicate the name of the beach in their name. This is done so that the tourist can understand where the institution is located.
All the beaches of Phuket are qualitatively different from each other. There are no similar ones.
- The most famous beach of the island is Patong. It is very large and located on the west side. This is a tourist attraction center. There are enough discos and shops, so tourists from other areas of the island come here in the evening. At the same time, Patong is the most polluted beach, the water here is not as clean as in other areas. The reason for this is the large concentration of guests.
- Karon is another major beach in Phuket. It is located south of Patong. Karon is famous for its yellow quartz sand. It is very beautiful, but walking on it in sunny weather without shoes is not recommended. Karon has a large number of hotels and cafes.
- The third most popular beach in Phuket is Kata, which flows smoothly into Kata Noi. These are cozy little beaches in the south of the island. A sailing regatta is held here annually.
- The beach, where a large number of large hotels are located, is Bang Tao. It is located in the northwest of the island, away from noisy discos.
- The small but cozy beach of Surin is famous for its boulders and emerald water.
In addition to these beaches, Rawai, Nai Harn, Kamala and Nai Yang deserve attention.
Phuket Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is located on its own private beach, but is often referred to as Karon Beach.
How to get to the hotel?
To get to Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort (Karon Beach), you need to go from Phuket Airport, which is located in the north of the island, towards Karon Beach. After passing Patong, you must follow the rise further and at the highest point there will be a turn to the right and a pointer. The hotel has its own separate territory, so there will be a barrier along the way.
Exact hotel address: 29 Soi Karon Nui, Tambon Karon, Amphur Muang, Phuket, 83100, Thailand. If you have to travel on your own, with a rental car at the airport, you should understand in advance that in Thailand the traffic is left-hand. In Patong, as a rule, there will be a large number of mopeds, but in general the road is quite free. Distance from the airport - more than 40 kilometers. Travel time is at least 50 minutes.
Description
This establishment belongs to the Starwood group. This is a world famous hotel chain located around the world. In Phuket, there are only two hotels of this group of companies - The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa 5 * and Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 *. Reviews for these hotels are always positive.
The hotel area is completely fenced and separated from Patong by a mountain range. That is why this place is considered secluded. There is no room for outsiders on the hotel's beach, so it is especially clean and comfortable. On the territory of the guests are also waiting for pools, restaurants, entertainment, so none of the vacationers will be bored. A huge territory allows each guest to find their own nook.
The hotel offers many compliments to its guests, including:
- On birthday, a birthday person is presented with a delicious cake.
- On the wedding day, with a few days' notice, the hotel will give a photo shoot and a box of chocolates decorated in honor of this day. The newlyweds are decorated in a special way.
- The hotel also presents chocolate cake on their wedding anniversary. Anniversary is best announced in advance.
Description of rooms
Hotel Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 * is quite large. In his room stock - 470 rooms. All apartments are divided into four types:
- Superior - 37 m 2.
- Suite - 186 m 2.
- Junior Suite - 72 m 2.
- Villa Grande has two floors with four bedrooms.
All rooms are decorated in Thai style. There is wood and glass, which creates a special atmosphere.
All rooms have the following attributes:
- Safe.
- Air conditioning.
- 37-inch LCD TV.
- Mini bar.
- Hair dryer.
- Bath amenities, including bathrobes.
- Ubiquitous internet access.
And this is not a complete list of available attributes. The rooms are very comfortable. There is a balcony. Depending on the selected room, guests are invited to take a shower or bath. Cleaning is done daily and upon request.
Additional hotel services
In Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 * for each guest a whole package of additional services will be offered. Firstly, the hotel offers rooms for people with disabilities.
Secondly, at the request of guests, the room can be prepared for bed. It is very convenient and does not require additional fees.
Thirdly, in the room you can always find tea, coffee, coffee maker and kettle. If you are not in the mood to make tea yourself, you can use the delivery service of any food and drink.
In addition, at the request of vacationers, a morning wake-up is provided, an iron and ironing board are provided, and laundry and ironing services are provided. All this is very pleasing to hotel guests.
At your service - all kinds of outdoor activities:
- Volleyball and basketball court.
- Turkish sauna.
- Golf.
- Two outdoor pools.
- Jacuzzi.
- Tennis courts.
- Massage.
- Water sports and attributes for them.
- SPA center.
For an additional fee, Internet access, laundry, doctor. On the territory of Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 stars there are shops, a hairdresser, a tour desk, a currency exchange, any kind of transport, a fax and a printer are available.
For those with children, an extra cot in the room will be offered. Also on site there is a kids club, babysitting. In hot weather, children are happy to splash around in the children's pool.
Restaurants on site
Green well-groomed hotel area is a rarity for the island of Phuket. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 * is famous not only for its park and private beach, but also for its excellent cuisine. The hotel has five restaurants offering guests a variety of cuisines. Chefs from around the world work on culinary masterpieces.
- Wang Warin Restaurant is where you can sample Thai food. Only dinners are served here.
- Ariake Restaurant is also open in the evenings and serves Japanese dishes.
- The guests favorite restaurant is the Beach Barbecue. It serves dishes cooked over an open fire. The facility is open for lunch.
- Another restaurant Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 *, located right on the beach, is La Fiamma. As the name implies, Italian dishes are served here.
- Pakarang Restaurant is open from morning until late in the evening. A wide variety of dishes are presented here.
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort (Thailand) itself operates on a full board basis . This is unusual in Thailand, where breakfast is mostly served. This type of food is explained by the closed nature of the hotel. Guests who value peace and a high level of service love to come here.
Le Café Fleuri Café serves food from various countries. In the evening, Le Patong Pub and Karaoke opens, where you can drink beer and sing karaoke. Another place for dating is the Sunset Bar. Light cocktails are available until night at the Tonson Beach Bar. It's hard to stay hungry at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 *. Booking.com characterizes this hotel as one of the best in Phuket. Its rating on the portal site is 8.8 out of 10.
Beach and Pools
Convenient when the beach is located right next to the hotel. There is no need to cross the road or go a long way daily. Some fifty meters, and here it is - the lagoon of the Andaman Sea. If you look at the hotel from above, you can see that the water is clear, the color of the sea wave, and the sand is white and white. Everyone passing this hotel enjoys great views every time.
The sand on the beach is crisp white. For all vacationers - beach towels, sun loungers and large umbrellas.
Just above the hotel, on the main highway, is an elephant farm. It can be seen while driving by car or moped. From there, a baby elephant is brought to Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 * daily. He entertains vacationers, with him everyone can take pictures.
If you do not want to swim in the sea, you can always take a seat by the pool. The pool complex is very beautiful. It includes several tanks at once, connected with each other by bridges.
Vacationers can go snorkelling, diving with instructors, windsurf in windy conditions and enjoy water skiing. On the beach they play with the ball.
Hotel reviews
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 * Booking.com, TopHotels.ru, Tripadvisor.ru and other tourist portals are called one of the best on the island. He takes one of the leading places in the ranking.
The first thing that vacationers pay attention to is a large territory. Buildings are buried in flowers and greenery. This attracts guests. A certain atmosphere of privacy created by placing in a separate sandy bay creates coziness. The hotel is located away from the highway, so the noise does not interfere either night or day.
They also praise the spa and gym, pay attention to the elephant calf, entertaining the guests of Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 *. The photos of the beach, rooms and grounds are very bright and attract attention.
Among the minuses are the rather high prices in the restaurant and for some types of paid services, including taxi. Due to the fact that a transfer to the same Patong costs money, tourists often stay at the hotel in the evening, because the cost of a taxi in Phuket is quite high.
Judging by the reviews, the hotel is most suitable for demanding tourists who want to relax from the hustle and bustle. Those who come to have fun will have to look for bars and discos beyond.
What excursions are worth paying attention to?
When choosing an excursion program, you can contact the bureau directly in the lobby of Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 5 *. The reviews also suggest that those who want to save money should buy tours directly at the stands along Patong Beach. There you can bargain.
Once in Phuket, you should definitely pay attention to sea excursions. There are a lot of them, they vary in duration and cost, but impressions will give unforgettable ones.
From short excursions - a tour to the island of James Bond. It is a large rock in the sea, worn out at the base. A film was shot here about agent 007. They say that very soon the rock will fall into the sea, so it’s worth taking a picture of it as a keepsake.
Another paradise that is definitely worth a visit is Pi-Pi islands. There are several types of excursions in Pi-Pi, but each is full of adventure. The islands are associated with the filming of another Hollywood movie - “The Beach” with Leonardo DiCaprio. The places here are very beautiful.
The longest sea excursion is a visit to the Similan Islands. They are called Thai Maldives, here the sand is white, like flour. Similan Islands is a large group of islands. To get there, you have to go to the mainland and from there go on a boat on a long trip. The sea route will take about 40 minutes. There are several options for excursions, so you can visit the islands several times in a row.
In addition to sea excursions, various show programs are offered, for example, in Fanta Sea, near the Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort. 2015 reviews also praise excursions to Khao Lak and Khao Sok National Parks. Here guests ride elephants and offer river rafting. Phuket has its own zoo and a new good water park located behind the airport. There are a lot of excursion programs, it is simply impossible to describe them all.
Phuket is a large island, you can come here every year and still find something new and unknown. Everything is pleasant here: a light breeze, a variety of beaches, delicious cuisine and interesting entertainments. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is a great place to relax in a quiet, cozy place. He will remember a bay of incredible beauty, the warm Andaman Sea and the highest level of service.