Pacific Club Resort, Karon Beach
So, it's low season in Phuket right now, aka summer season or green season. Over the years I have been busy reporting on the weather, trying to prove that Phuket is pretty darn nice year round. Yep, you are going to get some rain sometimes, more likely in low season than high season, BUT there's a big advantage. You can book the best hotels such as the Pacific Club Resort at much lower prices than high season. You can stay here for just over 1,000 Baht per night at this time of year. And the weather is still nicer than "back home"!
The Pacific Club Resort is one I have meant to write about for some time and was just reminded of it by customers who came in yesterday who were staying at Pacific Club. This resort has something special about it. Must do, since it's rated as the best hotel in Karon Beach by TripAdvisor users, and is listed in the top 10 list for Phuket for 2011.
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For me, it has several plus points. Firstly - location. It's on the hillside overlooking the north end of Karon, with the jungly hill behind and the Andaman sea in front. Some might say that's a poor location. Some people want to be right by the beach, but it's only 10 minutes walk to the beach, and the hillside location is quiet and gets plenty of fresh sea breezes. Second - it's not a huge resort. There are only 40 rooms, so it's not crowded at the pool, or the gym, or the sauna.. a lot of facilities for a resort of this size. Wifi connections in all rooms too (not free, but not a big charge).
And then there's the food. The Pacific Club owner, Eric, is also a chef and ran the Karon Cafe and Restaurant for many years before opening this new resort. They specialise in steaks and lamb, fresh pasts dishes, seafood, texmex food. And it's not expensive either. In fact I think I will go eat lunch there next week one day and do a restaurant review here. Just been checking the menu online and can see that my diet is ruined!
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The Pacific Club Resort is one I have meant to write about for some time and was just reminded of it by customers who came in yesterday who were staying at Pacific Club. This resort has something special about it. Must do, since it's rated as the best hotel in Karon Beach by TripAdvisor users, and is listed in the top 10 list for Phuket for 2011.
• Top 10 Hotels in Phuket 2011
For me, it has several plus points. Firstly - location. It's on the hillside overlooking the north end of Karon, with the jungly hill behind and the Andaman sea in front. Some might say that's a poor location. Some people want to be right by the beach, but it's only 10 minutes walk to the beach, and the hillside location is quiet and gets plenty of fresh sea breezes. Second - it's not a huge resort. There are only 40 rooms, so it's not crowded at the pool, or the gym, or the sauna.. a lot of facilities for a resort of this size. Wifi connections in all rooms too (not free, but not a big charge).
And then there's the food. The Pacific Club owner, Eric, is also a chef and ran the Karon Cafe and Restaurant for many years before opening this new resort. They specialise in steaks and lamb, fresh pasts dishes, seafood, texmex food. And it's not expensive either. In fact I think I will go eat lunch there next week one day and do a restaurant review here. Just been checking the menu online and can see that my diet is ruined!
Pacific Club Resort - Booking & Reviews
• Pacific Club Resort - Rates and Reservations at Agoda.com
• Pacific Club Resort - Hotels Reviews
• More Karon Beach Hotels
Pacific Club Resort - Photos
Phuket Hotels - More Information - Online Booking
• More of Jamie's Phuket Hotel Suggestions
• Top 10 Phuket Hotels
• Phuket Hotels - Book Online at Agoda.com
• Thailand Hotel Booking at Agoda.com
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We stayed at Pacific Club last year for 5 weeks and return this week for another month's stay. Can't speak highly enough of Pacific Club. There has been a change in the dining room with Chef Jim Tawa taking over from Uncle Eric. We've been told to expect great dining. Roll on next Tuesday.
Hi Jamie, my friends and i are going to stay at the Pacific club resort in November and we are fanactical anglers, can you tell me if any of the locals are available for hire to fish for Giant trevally & sailfish. We've fished all over the world and have allways found the local fishermen to be the best guides.
Hi Steve,
I admit to knowing very little about fishing trips. There are plenty of charter boats.. but are you talking about maybe heading to the beach and asking a local if you can jump on their longtail or something? I think if you ask on the TripAdvisor Phuket forum you'd get some answers....
Thank's for the reply, we'd love to go out on a longtail with the local's espeacially if they would take us out to the islands, but trolling for a few tuna would do.
G'Day Jamie
we are booked in for early June.
Is it hard to organise motorbikes?
the place looks awesome, just the thing for a 20th anniversary getaway.
Can't wait.....
Carl
Motorbikes for rent? Easy.. not sure where would be the closest to Pacific Club, but if you walk into Karon center you'll see bikes for rent. Have a good trip!
We kindly Thank Jamie for this forum about our property Pacific Club Phuket Hotel too. We love to welcome everyone to our home.
Happy Traveling
Thank you Eric! One of these days I must head over to Pacific Club for lunch!