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The Front Village Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
566 Patak Rd. | Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
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The Front Village Hotel
Ranked #29 of 67 hotels in Karon
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Jyvaskyla, Finland
1 review
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Friendly service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

Our vacation was a 25-year wedding anniversary trip. On arrival hotel was pleasantly surprised us with cake.
The room was clean and basic, and met our expectations.
Only a construction disturbed us in the morning.
The biggest thanks goes to the hotel staff, who were friendly and cared.
On the sixth day, I had an accident and broke my leg.
This required several visits to the hospital and nearly ruined our vacation.
The hotel staff did everything that we are still enjoying the holiday.
Every time asked how are you and offered to help. I got the feeling that they really did care.
The hotel location was not a problem before the injury, but after that, when leaving the hotel,
always had to take a taxi.
Unfortunately, we had to go home earlier.
Thank you so much everyone!

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

We were upgraded to a pool access room. This was GREAT with kids as we could play in the pool with one whilst keeping an eye on the other one sleeping in the room. The room was clean, spacious and well kept. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Swim-Up pool bar (always fun).
Breakfast was nothing memorable. Distance to main area of Karon is between 10-15 minute walk..... and the pavement is a little awkward with a pram. 2 minutes in the car but finding a park can be a bit difficult.
We would definately stay here again.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney
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43 reviews 43 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Excellent rooms, bad location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013 via mobile

This hotel had many positives and negatives. The positives were the staff were friendly and accommodating. They remembered each guest and made you feel welcome. The rooms were spacious. We were upgraded to a lovely big room on arrival. The hotel was well maintained and very clean. The negatives....firstly the location was poor. The hotel fronts the busy road to Patong. Inside the traffic noise was minimal, but outside was noisy and unfortunately you had to cross this road to reach the beach. The beach was only 5 minutes walk away but this section of Karon Beach was underdeveloped and not the tropical paradise you may be expecting. The area had a mosquito problem, which was out of the control of hotel management, but I thought they could have done more about the mosquitoes, like provide fly screen doors. Wifi was not free which surprised me. The breakfasts were very poor, on some days stale bread and left overs from last night was served as breakfast. We used the pool bar once and that was it. Ice with flavouring was not my idea of a mango smoothie! Lastly, this mock Mediterranean style hotel seemed out of place in the tropics. It lacked the exotic! Overall, while good, I wouldn't stay again and would prefer to pay extra for a beachside hotel in a better location.

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great hotel. Worth staying at.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013 via mobile

This is a great hotel. The staff are super friendly and can speak English well. They were very helpful all the time. The room was great and we had a room that had its own entry into the pool. The hotel massage on site is worth going to bit more expensive than the street ones but better service and more relaxing. Easy to hire motorbikes from the hotel. Karon beach where this hotel is situated is and is the best spot. The hotel was on the outer part of karon but still easy distance to walk to things perfect if it was a bit closer.

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Room upgrade always a bonus”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

We stayed here for 5 nights on our first visit to phuket. the Hotel was very clean and obviously our room upgrade to pool access room was a complete bonus. The pool and surrounding areas were well kept and not too busy. Location was good, only a short walk to the main town to sample the many nice restaurants. Would recommend to anyone.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Front Village Hotel
Front Village Karon
Front Village
The Front Village Hotel Phuket/Karon
Address: 566 Patak Rd. | Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Phuket > Karon
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #29 of 67 hotels in Karon
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Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set against a backdrop of magnificent mountains and nestled in lush tropical gardens, in a secluded part of north Karon in Phuket, the Front Village is perfect for an exotic getaway. The resort features distinctive Sino-Portuguese architecture and every one of the 71 elegant guest rooms boasts stunning sea views. ... more   less 
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