Areca Resort & Spa
A 5-star hotel in Kathu, Phuket, with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and sauna, and rooms overlooking the city or the pool.
Areca Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel in Kathu, Phuket, with an outdoor and an indoor swimming pool, a spa and rooms of 30 to 50 m². Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00, and the 24-hour front desk is staffed at all times.
The rooms have a city view or a pool view, and they can have air conditioning, a mini bar and an in-room safe. Free WiFi is available in all rooms, and there is free parking on site.
Breakfast is served à la carte or as a continental breakfast, and the resort also has a coffee shop, a poolside bar and a snack bar. Guests can use the fitness centre, the sauna and steam room, and the kids club, and an airport transfer is offered. Patong Beach is 6 km away and Kata Beach 10.3 km, while Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong) is 6 km away.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Areca Resort & Spa measure between 30 and 50 m² and sleep from two to five guests. Some rooms have a city view and others a pool view, so the outlook depends on the room you book.
Rooms can have air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer, toiletries and towels, a mini bar, a refrigerator, an in-room safe and a kettle. Non-smoking rooms are also available.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
from US$83 per night
- City view
- Separate shower/bathtub
- Bathrobes
This 35 m² room sleeps up to three guests and has a city view. A choice of bed set-ups is offered, and the bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, with bathrobes and a hair dryer.
Deluxe with Pool Access
from US$103 per night
- Pool view
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
This 35 m² room sleeps up to three guests and has a view of the pool. A choice of bed set-ups is offered, and the private bathroom has a shower, a hair dryer and bathrobes.
Junior Suite Room
from US$91 per night
- City view
- Separate shower/bathtub
- Toiletries
The Junior Suite Room measures 50 m² and sleeps up to two guests in a queen bed. It has a city view, and the private bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub, with bathrobes, toiletries and towels.
Triple Room
- Non-smoking
The Triple Room measures 50 m² and sleeps up to four guests. It is a non-smoking room.
Quadruple Room
- Non-smoking
The Quadruple Room measures 50 m² and sleeps up to five guests. It is a non-smoking room.
Deluxe Triple Room
- Non-smoking
The Deluxe Triple Room measures 35 m² and sleeps up to four guests. It is a non-smoking room.
Deluxe Quadruple Room
- Non-smoking
The Deluxe Quadruple Room measures 35 m² and sleeps up to five guests. It is a non-smoking room.
Deep Ocean Pool Access Room
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Satellite/cable channels
This 30 m² room sleeps up to three guests, with a single bed and a queen bed. It has air conditioning, a TV, blackout curtains and a kettle.
Hotel facilities & services
The outdoor and indoor swimming pools, the spa and sauna, the steam room, the hot tub and the fitness centre are among the resort's main facilities. A 24-hour front desk, a concierge, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are also available.
For meals, the resort has restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, a snack bar and BBQ facilities, and room service is available. There is a kids club, a playground, a children's swimming pool and a babysitting service.
Getting around can be arranged through an airport transfer, a shuttle service, car hire or the taxi service. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services, a gift shop, a convenience store and a salon are also on site, and tours can be arranged through the hotel.
Great for your stay
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Spa and sauna
General facilities
- Elevator
- Steamroom
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Snorkeling
- Car hire
- Shuttle service
- Taxi service
- Concierge
- Laundry service
- Kids club
- Playground
- Children's swimming pool
- Babysitting service
- Garden
Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Restaurants
- A la carte breakfast
- BBQ facilities
- Continental breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Happy hour
- Poolside bar
- Room service
- Snack bar
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
- Internet access – wireless
- Free wired internet
- Satellite/cable channels
- Telephone
Room amenities
- Accessible by elevator
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Blackout curtains
- Closet
- Desk
- Hypoallergenic
- In-room safe box
- Non-smoking
- Seating area
- Soundproofing
- Coffee/tea maker
- Mini bar
- Refrigerator
- Balcony/terrace
Location & what to see
Areca Resort & Spa is in Kathu, a district of Phuket set back from the island's main beaches, so the coast is reached by a drive. Phuket International Airport is 24.1 km away, and the hotel offers an airport transfer. The Seed of Kathu church is nearby, and Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground is a local green space close to the hotel.
Patong Beach is 6 km away and is one of Phuket's best-known beaches, with Bangla Road for nightlife and the Jungceylon Shopping Center for shopping. Kata Beach has a sandy shore with restaurants and bars along the beach road, and Chaithararam Temple, known as Wat Chalong, is one of the island's best-known temple complexes. Big Buddha Phuket, 9 km away, is a large white statue on a hilltop, and the Phuket FantaSea complex hosts an evening show with dinner.
A day could start at Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong), continue at the Big Buddha on its hilltop, and end in Patong, where Bangla Road has bars and restaurants after dark. For a slower afternoon, Kata Beach suits a relaxed time on the sand, and the Phuket Mining Museum, 3.8 km away, covers the island's tin-mining past. The hotel also offers taxi services, car hire and a shuttle service.
What guests say
Travellers rate the cleanliness (8.5) and the service (8.4) most highly, with value for money also scoring well at 8.2.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Areca Resort & Spa cost?
Rates at Areca Resort & Spa change with the season, the room and your dates, so the price of a night varies. You can check today's price with our partner for your dates.
How do I get to Areca Resort & Spa?
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the nearest airport, 24.1 km from Areca Resort & Spa, and the hotel offers an airport transfer. The nearest bus stations are Phuket Town Local Bus Station (Terminal 1), 5.2 km away, and Bus Station 2 Phuket Province, 5.3 km away. Free parking on site is available for guests who arrive by car.
What is near Areca Resort & Spa?
Kathu Shrine is 2 km away and Jungceylon Shopping Center is 5.7 km away in Patong. Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong) and Patong Beach are both 6 km away, Big Buddha Phuket is 9 km away, and Kata Beach is 10.3 km away. Phuket Mining Museum is 3.8 km away.
Does Areca Resort & Spa serve breakfast?
Breakfast is served à la carte or as a continental breakfast at the resort's onsite restaurants. The resort also has a coffee shop, a poolside bar and a snack bar for other meals.
What time is check-in at Areca Resort & Spa?
Check-in at Areca Resort & Spa starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, so the reception is staffed round the clock.
Are children welcome at Areca Resort & Spa?
Yes, children are welcome at Areca Resort & Spa. Children aged 0 to 11 can stay for free if they use the existing bedding, and an extra bed carries an additional charge.
Is a deposit required at Areca Resort & Spa?
Yes, a damage deposit is required in cash on arrival. It is refunded in cash at check-out if no damage is incurred.
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