We returned to Phuket from Bangkok for a few days of relaxation before we flew back home to Australia. This is definitely the hotel for you if you just want to chill out! It's location is about a 15 minute walk to the beach, or there is a shuttle, though it's only one way. The hotel layout, as a few have mentioned, is quite steep! We needed 2 lifts to get to our room and quite a few stairs. Not the greatest if you have had a long day shopping or at the beach! The room was quite nice though. Limited mini bar which was disappointing, and we ordered some replacements for the pepsi we drank when we arrived and instead of the 60baht listed on the menu, they ended up costing 500. I also had the "do not disturb" sign on the door and housekeeping came banging on the door. Overall, the hotel is beautiful and relaxing, and the staff are very helpful. The view from our room was incredible (room 5105) and the infinity pool is amazing. Wifi is limited to the lobby and pool area, so don't expect it in your room.
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August 28, 2012
Dear Leanne P,
Thank you very much for your review of your stay with us. It is glad to know that you like your room, sea view from your room and the infinity swimming pool and that overall you enjoyed your stay with us. There is nothing make us happy working here much more than our guests’ happiness.
And we, included the roomaid, apologized that she interrupted your relaxing time during your stay. She didn’t mean to do that to any of our guests. In that day, she didn’t find “Do Not Disturb” sign card hanging front of your room. We’re really sorry about that. I believe it was blown away from the door. Because our resort located on the hill, the wind is normally blowing all day long slightly or heavier in rainy day/night. And the card is quite not heavy. It was only plastic card. In order not to annoy our guests by mistake again, we have decided to change new Do Not Disturb sign. Thank you very much. Your comment is very useful to us.
For minibar bill, It probably was misunderstood or miscommunication. As I checked the bill in the system, the payment for 5 pepsi x 30 THB each = 150 THB only. But the bill total costs 650 THB which was not for pepsi only. The reservation received your booking through Agoda.com specified that you booked Superior room without Breakfast inclusion. And it was the reason that on your arrival, the reception introduced you special discount coupons for Breakfast and explained that it would cost you 250 THB per person in case you would change your mind to have Breakfast in our restaurant. Out of 2 night stay, you both went to our Breakfast line on second day only and gave the coupons to the Restaurant staff and that was the origin of the 500 THB added to your bill. Somehow, on your check out date, our Reception may not well explain about it. We apologized for this.
For heavy shopping day, we understood that nobody would want to walk more. We wish we knew this during that moment. We have Buggy car that can carry you to your room. It’s another way of transportation within our resort. The Buggy cars are normally parked near of the stairs leading to Front Desk or at front of the lift. If our staffs knew this, we’re pretty sure that they would drive you to your room.
For Wi-Fi service in room, it is in list of our work now. Thank you very much for your comment.
Once again thank you very much for your stay with us. If there is anything we could assist further, we’re more than happy to do it.
With Best Regards,
On behalf of management team
Pasara Puthamat
Executive Secretary
Karon Phunaka Resort & Spa
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