The Village Resort

The Village Resort is a 4-star resort in Karon, Phuket, 11.1 km from Phuket Town, with garden-set villas and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. Each 60 m² villa has a separate living room, private patio and en-suite bathroom, with a stone bathtub, air conditioning and cable TV. Choose between a garden view and a pool view; one villa also opens directly to the pool from its patio.

The resort is for adults, and children under 12 cannot be accommodated. The Tamnak Bhrachandra serves local Thai cuisine, while the pool bar offers snacks and tropical cocktails; room service is also available. Breakfast options include continental, American and buffet styles. WiFi is free in the rooms, and free public parking is available at a nearby location. Karon Beach is 250 m away and Karon’s town centre is about 500 m from the resort. Phuket International Airport is 27.6 km away; arrange airport transfers directly with the resort at least three days ahead.

The resort has two villa options, each measuring 60 m² and arranged for up to two guests. Both have a patio, private bathroom with a bath and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a sofa and hardwood or parquet flooring. Their shared layout includes a separate living room, while the outlook distinguishes the two choices.

The Tropical Villa looks onto the garden and has Feng Shui-themed décor. Its bathroom includes toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers. The Villa with Pool Access has a pool view and opens directly to the water from its patio. Both rooms have an extra-large double bed (Super-king size), a hairdryer and a safety deposit box. A refrigerator, seating area and desk are also among the room facilities; the villas differ in their view and pool access rather than in size.

The shared facilities centre on outdoor time and dining. The outdoor swimming pool has sun loungers and umbrellas, and the resort also has a patio, terrace and garden. The restaurant serves local Thai cuisine; a bar and snack bar provide drinks and lighter food, with special-diet menus available on request. Continental, American and buffet breakfast choices are offered, and room service is available. Happy hour and cooking classes are among the activities.

The tour desk can help with local arrangements, and an airport shuttle is available when booked directly at least three days ahead. Free public parking is possible nearby without a reservation, and WiFi is free in the rooms. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, currency exchange, daily housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning are among the practical services. The resort is adults-only and cannot accommodate children under 12.

The Village Resort is on Patak Road in Karon, a beach town on Phuket’s west coast with shops and restaurants near the seafront. Karon Beach is 250 m away, Phuket Square is 200 m away, and Karon’s town centre is about 500 m from the resort. Phuket Town lies 11.1 km away; its Sino-Portuguese shophouses on Thalang, Dibuk and Soi Romanee streets offer a different urban setting. The resort’s villas sit among greenery, set back from the open beachfront.

Phuket International Airport is 27.6 km from the resort, while Phuket Bus Terminal is 11.7 km away. The resort offers an airport transfer service, which must be arranged directly with the property at least three days in advance. Free public parking is available at a nearby location without reservation. The resort is on Patak Road, and visitors arriving by bus will need to arrange transport for the final stretch from the terminal to Karon.

Karon Temple Market is 750 m away, and Karon Night Market is 1.1 km from the resort; both offer a chance to browse local stalls and food. For a different stretch of sand, Kata Beach is 3.2 km away. Phuket Big Buddha is 3.6 km from the resort, while Wat Suwan Khiri Khet is a nearby temple in Karon. Karon Beach remains the closest option for a swim or a walk beside the sea, with the town’s shops and restaurants nearby.