9 Reasons to Stay at Thavorn Palm Beach Resort in Phuket

I stayed at both the Thavorn resorts in Phuket during my 6 days stay on Thailand’s biggest island. Thavorn Beach Village in Kamala district is the right place to find serenity and peace and quiet – mostly perfect for couples or those who like to stay away from the noise. But on the other hand, Thavorn Palm Beach in the Karon district is the right place to go if you’re willing to get your hair down (and wet!). While both resorts are wildly different, they are incredibly beautiful in their own rights. So here are my top reasons to visit Thavorn Palm Beach in Karon, Phuket:

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It’s right on Karon Beach

What I loved the most about Thavorn Palm Beach Resort is that it is located in the hottest area of the Karon district – right on the beach! The beach is a literal stone’s throw away from the resort. All you have to do is cross the street from Thavorn Palm Beach and voila – you’ve arrived on the beach! Karon beach is a pristine, very long beach in Phuket which offers the peace and tranquillity that is often amiss in the neighbouring Patong Beach. Karon Beach is a great place to swim or sunbathe – and is also a favourite amongst fitness enthusiasts. Throughout the day, you will find joggers running up and down the stretch of Karon Beach. In fact, an open gymnasium is also located on the beach!

It’s centrally located

While the resort in itself is very self-sufficient, I loved the fact that it was not isolated from the rest of the world. The main Karon market is just a short walk away from Thavorn Palm Beach Resort and right around, there is also a small market with your usual needs – ATMs, cafes, street food, convenience stores like 7-11 etc. So while you stay at Thavorn, you are not just restricted to the resort because of its location – and can explore plenty of other experiences in the neighbourhood too!

They have four giant water slides (and three pools)!

Welcome, to my absolute most best toppest of them all reasons to stay at Thavorn Palm Beach Resort…their four giant water slides + three pools! The highest of the four slides is four storeys high and they come in different shapes and sizes – curved, twin spiral, wide, and roller coaster spiral, You already know the massive water baby that I am and if you put me in a beautiful resort right on the beach which also had its own pools AND water slides…well, I would never leave! But sadly I did and here I am telling you this tale. It was the most fun I’ve had in a very long time. I fully let my inner child out and went for it. There are smaller slides for children to enjoy as well but it is most definitely a treat for adults too! If you ever find yourself in Phuket, don’t miss out on the opportunity of staying at Thavorn Palm Beach (even if it’s only for their water slides you go…trust me, it will be worth it!) If you’re looking for places to stay in Phuket, Thavorn Palm Beach could be an option at the top of your list!

Their pool bars are epic

Speaking of their three pools and water slides, Thavorn Palm Beach also has two pool bars and through most of the day, these two are the littest spot in the resort until sundown. The bars have the best music playing for you to have a gala time. They have special happy hours too – and happy hours differ for both the bars so you can go bar hopping and get happily tipsy within this very resort- how cool is that! Now you understand why I say those giant waterslides are as much fun?

The bus stop is right outside

If you are not keen on hiring motorbikes (like yours truly) and don’t want to opt for private taxis while getting around Phuket (it’s a lot less economical and environmentally friendly), there’s good news for you! There’s a bus stop for the Phuket Smart City bus located right outside the resort on the main Karon road. This bus can take you to different sites around the city including Promthep Cape, Patong Beach, Phuket Airport and more… all at a cost of 100 Thai Baht! It’s also easy to catch the local songthaews as well as bike taxis on the road to make things easy for you.

They have SEVEN eateries on-site

Have you ever heard of a resort with seven eateries on-site? Well, I hadn’t until I entered Thavorn Palm Beach. Each of these eateries is specially curated to satisfy a different type of craving. The Ciao Pizza and Grill Restaurant does incredible Thai and Italian dishes – and even offers pizza-making classes. The Coffee Talk Cafe is a beachfront coffee shop selling “real” coffee and freshly pressed juices. Sweet Talk is the ice cream and dessert shop where you can go satiate that sweet tooth of yours (I know I did!) Windsong Restaurant is where they have their daily breakfast buffet. Then there are the Chaba Swim-Up and Blue Heaven pool bars. And lastly, the separate room service menu. Quite an impressive selection of seven, yes?

The breakfast spread is incredible

Speaking of the daily breakfast buffet at Thavorn Palm Beach’s Windsong Restaurant…did I tell you how incredibly epic their breakfast menu is? This has been true of both Thavorn properties I’ve stayed at – this one and Thavorn Beach Village in Kamala – their choice of breakfast delicacies is simply the best I’ve ever had yet (easily comparable to Taj Resort’s breakfast in Havelock). They have eggs, ham, traditional Thai breakfast, Indian breakfast dishes, croissants, danishes, a hundred (or fewer) types of muesli and cereal, fresh fruit juice, cut fruit, bread and a lot more.

It’s perfect for families or groups of friends

If you haven’t already figured it out, Thavorn Palm Beach is the perfect place to go when you’re a family with kids or a group of friends. There are enough things in the resort to keep you entertained and busy (read: pizza-making classes, giant water slides, pool bars…) In fact, there’s one more thing that the kids will love: their in-house petting zoo. Home to two tortoises, rabbits, goats and sheep – this is sure to keep your kids happy!

The resort is…HUGE

Okay, I admit – this one is the most obvious. But to give you an even clearer idea of Thavorn Palm Beach’s hugeness: all guests receive a map of the property upon check-in to ensure you can find your way around the resort. Even then, I fully lost my way on my first day here and it took me asking for directions multiple times (followed by a kind staff member who finally led the way for me across the resort) to finally arrive at the restaurant for lunch! And all this space is within reason…there is so much to do, after all!

We love tranparency! My stay at the this property was sponsored by the Thavorn resorts – but the views are solely my own and cannot be bought. Promise!

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