Utopia Karon - Karon Beach

The rooms at Utopia Karon - Karon Beach measure between 34 and 36 m², and every room has its own bathroom with towels, toiletries, bathrobes and a hair dryer. Two of the rooms have a balcony or terrace, one has a mountain view and another has a garden view. A bathtub comes with the one-bedroom apartment and the Superior room.

The one-bedroom apartment has a double bed, and the Superior room offers a choice of bed set-ups. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the Standard and Superior rooms have air conditioning, a kettle and a refrigerator, all within the same hotel stay.

The property has an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre, and there is a private beach as well. Free parking is available, and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms.

Daily housekeeping, laundry service, luggage storage and a concierge are offered, along with room service, a restaurant and a bar. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and babysitting is also offered, and the property is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator.

For getting around, an airport transfer, a shuttle service and a taxi service are offered. The languages spoken include English, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian and Thai, and there is also a rooftop area and a terrace.

Karon Beach lies on Phuket's west coast, between Patong to the north and Kata to the south, and the hotel is 700 m from its sand. The area has a lively feel, with restaurants, bars and shops along the roads behind the beach, and it appeals to travellers who want both the sea and a choice of places to eat and shop close by. Karon Beach is the nearest beach to the hotel, and the streets around it keep the area active into the evening.

Kata Beach, a neighbouring bay to the south, is 1.4 km away. Patong Beach, with its nightlife, lies further north. Phuket Big Buddha, the large Buddha statue on a hilltop, is 1.5 km from the hotel, and Chaithararam Temple, known as Wat Chalong and one of the most important temples on the island, is 4.1 km away. The Karon night market is close by, and Phuket International Airport is 30.8 km away.

A good day could start with a swim or a walk on Karon Beach, continue to the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, and end with dinner and a stroll through the night market. Kata Beach can be added to the same day, since it is close by, and Patong suits a livelier night out for those who want one.