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Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort

4.0 of 5
Nakalay Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
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Ranked #15 of 30 hotels in Kathu
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Gennaro P
Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

On our recent trip we stayed at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, and found that was a Hotel accommodation not a beach resort. There was no easy access to the beach, which was not a great swimming beach. You had to walk along a busy road through tree and scrub and rocks and also try to avoid a shack with residents... More

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Ken L
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We stayed at Absolute Nakalay for a week and mostly enjoyed our stay. On the positive side the service was great with all staff very welcoming and always happy to do anything for you. House keeping always made sure the room was cleaned everyday and the laundry service was also good. On the negative side we arrived to find out... More

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Keaw10
Paris, France
1 review
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
3
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We are twice unhappy about this place. First of all, we have been victims of a fraud system from the Absolute membership. The year before, somebody informed us we won a free holiday week in Thailand, then we had to go threw a whole process of 4 hours brainwash to buy a 8000€ membership ! We did it more to... More

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2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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My husband and I had just spent 5 days at the resort. We have nothing but praises for the service we got at the hotel. The rooms were big and comfortable. We could catch the shuttle bus to and from Patong 5 to 6 times a day. We had a beautiful sea view room as requested. The service staff tries... More

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ian m
Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Having been to Phuket 3 times before, my wife and I were looking for somewhere a little quiter than Patong. We stayed in a Penthouse room with wonderful ocean views. The upstairs lap pool and jacuzzi was ensured the perfect relaxation we expected, and for anyone over 50, this should be your next holiday destination. All staff, with the exception... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
6 January 2012

Dear ian m Thank you for your most generous review which has been shown to the staff at Nakalay. They are all very pleased to have had you as a guest and appreciate your comments. Your comments, along with those of all our guests, are constantly used as a measure or our performance and indicator of where we need to... More

LeicestershireDex
Leicestershire
Contributor
11 reviews
33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

OK. If you are English I would liken this "Hotel" to a Travel Lodge (not Premier Travel lodge). If you are looking just for somewhere to sleep for the night and want this just for a base whilst you go out and about round the island then it will do. The rooms are a decent enough size with what you... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
6 January 2012

Dear LeicestershireDex Please accept my apologies for the poor service you received whilst at Nakalay. An internal investigation is being carried out into the shortcomings of our services and we will act on this to ensure this does not reoccur. Thank you for your review. Geraint Lewis Head of Resort Operations. More

Emanpee
Sydney, Australia
Top Contributor
97 reviews
66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
5
people found this review helpful

I will say first up that we had a wonderful stay in a studio unit at Absolute Nakalay. However, you need to know what you are getting and if it is the style and location that suits your planned vacation. The place is only a few years old and everything still has a new and modern feel to it. Bedrooms... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
29 November 2011

Dear Emanpee.... We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Nakalay and are very grateful for your feedback. Nakalay is, as you say, a chill out resort and enables us to offer a different option than our more centrally located resorts in Patong. The menu at Nakalay is limited in order to be able to maintain freshness and is... More

TrishTravellerVH
Victor Harbor, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Expecting a beach resort with lovely "beach views from each villa"? Not so; only the Penthouse and maybe one or two other rooms get a beach view. Expecting to spend time on the lovely beach? It's difficult to access and is littered with all sorts, including lots of broken glass. It's just through the scratchy undergrowth, past that vicious dog... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
29 November 2011

Dear TrishtravellerVH I am sorry that you had a disappointing stay at Nakalay. The actions of the Guest Service Manager has been reported to his Manager for action. The issues with the beach area are something that we are well aware of and constantly trying to resolve. We are not satisfied with the matter either but it is proving very... More

leonie r
carnarvon w.a.
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Nakalay a lovely beautiful spot very peaceful staff very friendly and would do anything for you know matter what time of the day or night it was and that would not happen in aust loved it only one downfall if their was no shuttle bus your stuck and the food is great More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
4 November 2011

Dear leonie r We are all very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us at Nakalay. it was a pleasure to look after you and we hope to see you again soon. Geraint Lewis Head of Resort Operations More

Ritazell
Sydney, Australia
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The studio was great;- modern, spacious, very well equipped, very clean, could not find fault . Even though we were near a busy road, we could not hear the traffic noise. The pool was clean and the beach towels were huge. Breakfast was adequate, if limited. There was not much choice in the restaurant for the evening meal but the... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
4 November 2011

Dear Ritazell The staff at Nakalay are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. I have taken on board your comments about the evening meal menu and will review it soon. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Geraint Lewis Head of Resort Operations More

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