Skip to main content

Karon Whale Resort

3.5 star property
Families splash in the outdoor pool with waterslide while taking in stunning views of Phuket's landmarks including the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong

Choose dates to view prices

Karon Whale Resort is ideal for families seeking relaxation and play. Kids enjoy the waterslide and playground, while adults appreciate the library and international cuisine at Karon Whale Restaurant with pool views. Free in-room WiFi adds to the comfort of this welcoming retreat.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Garden View

Standard Garden View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Pool View

Superior Room, Pool View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool Access

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Pool Access

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa (Suite)

Villa (Suite) | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Villa (Suite)

  • Park view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

You may also like

Ad
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Karon Beach by IHG

Karon
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
  • Waterslide
7.2 out of 10, Good, 29 reviews
The price is ₩100,146
₩118,873 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Karon Beach by IHG
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Located in Karon, Karon Whale Resort is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Big Buddha and Bangla Road are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Karon Beach and Patong Beach. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Phuket Aquarium. Visit our Karon travel guide
Map
538/3 Patak Rd., Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83100

What's nearby

  • Karon Beach
    Karon Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • WAT KARON MARKET, KARON, PHUKET, THAILAND FEBRUARY 16 2013: Vendor has snack market stall under temple building
    Karon Market
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Another view of Karon Temple at Phuket Province in Thailand
    Karon Temple
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Karon Beach Roundabout
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Karon Dragon
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karon Sea Food
    2 min walk
  • Kiri
    2 min walk
  • Rosmarino
    2 min walk
  • Louise's kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Angus O'Tool's
    4 min walk

About this property

Karon Whale Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Karon Beach
Located close to Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, Karon Whale Resort provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Karon Whale Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Similar properties

Beach nearby
The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant
Karon
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
7.6 out of 10, Good, 75 reviews
The price is ₩22,556
₩25,038 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: THB 200 to 400 for adults and THB 100 to 300 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Karon Whale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 1000.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: THB 1000.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 200 to 400 for adults, and THB 100 to 300 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 1000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: THB 1000.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 1000.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Karon Whale Resort Phuket
Whale Resort
Karon Whale Phuket
Karon Whale Resort Phuket Hotel Karon
Karon Whale Hotel Phuket
Karon Whale
Karon Whale Resort Phuket Hotel
Karon Whale Resort Hotel
Karon Whale Resort Karon
Karon Whale Resort Hotel Karon

Frequently asked questions

Does Karon Whale Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Karon Whale Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karon Whale Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karon Whale Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Karon Whale Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of THB 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karon Whale Resort located?

This family-friendly Karon hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 3 mi (5 km) of Karon Beach and Big Buddha. Patong Beach and Bangla Road are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Karon Whale Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Sofia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Uselt skick

Det som var bra var läget men oerhört otrevlig personal, skicket på hotellet var slitet och rummen upplevdes inte rena. Det kröp myror inne konstant och mellan receptionen och restauranger var det en råtta på kvällen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location close to the beach , nice pool , friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pool, nice modern spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

Bed was hard, bathroom moldy and outdated, breakfast was terrible, restaurant staff very rude. Just spend a few extra money, and stay next door at Sugar Marina Art
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
first room had trouble with air con but staff were very helpful and moved us to different room overall a great place to stay on a budget
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the staff, the breakfast, the pool and the room. Don’t like the poor wifi, the in room shower.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sakal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Correct

Ensemble est bien sauf la climatisation ne marche pas très bien
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ole bonde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt hotel hjælpsomt personale god beliggenhed
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location good staff.

Very nice staff and a pool that lived up to expectations and the photos! Lots of restaurants close by and of course the Beach is close and fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing hotel

A very thoughtfully designed hotel with a decent swimming pool and pleasant gardens with mini waterfall features adding to the relaxed atmosphere which also had pleasant bird song.The service from reception was excellent from the start,the breakfast was very Good with European and Asian choices.Room was comfortable and poolside bar prices every reasonable for beer and light meals.Within walking distance of decent bars and restaurants as well as the beach.Very quiet although live bands played not far away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

App made this booking easy

Very nice hotel very clean good people working there and I got a great price using this app better than I could have gotten from the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

David.S

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is great if you want to stay in Karon but car parking very limited. The staff were all very pleasant and the room quite good. There was a lot of sand on the floor of the bedroom which is not so nice. One of the curtains was hanging down which I repaired and then it was ok. The hotel was good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun. Relaxing. Close To Everything.

Quick Check-in. Friendly Staff. Clean Room. Beautiful Pool & Mountain View. Tasty Breakfast. Easy Distance To Beach & Night Markets.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

HENG CHONG

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

The hotel value for money you pay,nothing much to complain only need to improve the wifi at room sometimes will disconnect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Top Lage, aber laute Musik bis 2 uhr

-das Hotel befindet sich in einer super lage. in der Nähe von unzähligen Restaurants, Bars usw.. Und auch nur ein paar Gehminuten zum Strand entfernt - Laute musik (life Musik) bis ca. 2 Uhr - Wer ein zimmer direkt über der Lobby bekommt, wird jeden tag bis ca. 2 Uhr die Life Band hören (Instrumente unter anderem Gitarre und Schlagzeug + jeden Tag die selben Lieder)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra läge, nära till strand och nöjen. Begränsad frukost
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helga

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in guter Lage

Schön angelegter Garten mit Pool. Frühstück bestand aus kalten u wärmen Speisen und war sehr gut. Die Sauberkeit der Zimmer ließ zu wünschen übrig. Die Möbel waren alt und es krabbelten ganz kleine Tierchen an Wand und Möbel
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pree

Liked: Cleanliness

Well priced comfortable stay in Karon

Comfortable place stay with out many frills and reasonably priced. Centrally located and very close to the beach. Did not find the staff very friendly, however they attended to requests efficiently. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Had a large pool that I did not use as I preferred to swim in the sea. I would exclude the breakfast in the booking as it was not great and there are plenty of cafes nearby for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligst hotel i Karon

Hotellet ligger 2min.gang fra alt bar og restauranter når man er ved poolen eller værelset er der ingen støj.vi har været der før og kommer igen.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk beliggenhed. Hjælpsom,venlig,glad personale. Kun en i receptionen havde vist en dårlig dag. Dejligt byliv og tæt på fantastisk strand. Dejlig pool med hyggelig poolbar. Vi kommer igen
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel a 5 minuto a piedi dalla spiaggia di Karon e vicinissimo a ristoranti e market.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

MOMO

Liked: Staff & service

お値打ちホテル

海に近いので選びました。マッサージ、食事が近くにあったので、ラクでした。 従業員の方は、皆明るく陽気な感じでした。 値段が安かったので、ホテルの朝食や、設備は、納得な感じです。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

KW

Liked: Staff & service

Good Location near to beach

even this Hotel is not opposite the beach, but is very close and walking distance to beach, but the hotel breakfast every day is same, need more improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Taina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lyhyt matka kaikkialle

Runsaalla aamupalalla päivä lähti hyvin käyntiin. Kiva henkilökunta,mukava uima-allas alue,siisti ja viihtyisä huone ja sijainniltaan loistava hotelli jonne voisi kyllä palata.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to the beach, gross hotel

This hotel is close to the beach but it is not a resort by any means. We had a late arrival and our room was guaranteed which was nice. However, upon arrival the employee at the desk barley talked, mostly grunted. We asked him about a few services the hotel offered and he said they didn't offer it yet there was posters advertising these services around the hotel. Our double bed was two twins pushed together. Over everything the thing that I was most annoyed with was the dirty bedding. One pillow had an obvious blood stain and the sheets had yellow brownish stains. The towels were also old and stained. I had to ask the employee at the front desk for new sheets (I offered to change them myself) and he just moaned and insisted that they were just changed. To his benefit he changed the bedding (I helped) but had the worst attitude from the very beginning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017