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17/38 Moo 6, Kamala Beach | Kathu, Kamala, Phuket 83150, Thailand
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Aqua Marine Resort & Villa
Ranked #11 of 21 hotels in Kamala
3.5 of 5 stars 210 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Kamala beach(8)
  • Golf buggy(5)
  • Sea view(5)
  • Tuk Tuk(4)
  • White Orchid(4)
  • Good value(3)
  • Pool bar(3)
  • Shuttle buses(3)
  • Happy Hour(3)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
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Canberra, Australia
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Great views of the Andaman Sea”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
6
people found this review helpful

My partner and I spent six nights at the resort in 2006 and had fond memories so returned in late January 2012 with three friends for two nights.

The best part of our stay was the free upgrade (for all three separate parties) from a deluxe room to villa. The Thai style rooms were beautiful. A welcome cake and large bowl of fruits awaited us in each room upon arrival which was a lovely surprise.

We only ate at the resort once during our stay which was at approximately 10.30pm on the night we arrived. All meals were very good. The staff were however quite tired and service a little slow. The breakfast buffet had a good variety and was on par with my experience at other 4 star hotels in Thailand. There did seem to be less staff than in 2006 and they may have been slightly less attentive but overall still good.

The resort is a very short 10 to 15 minutes into Patong. It was in fact nice to be away from the hustle and bustle but still close to Patong and Kamala Beach.

The actual hotel itself is beautiful with a lot of Thai architecture. It is set dramatically and quite steeply in a hill side amongst the jungle which doesn't make it the best for very young children. There are however buggies available to transport guests from their rooms to reception, the bar and restaurants.

There are three pools on the premises including an infinity edge pool bar with great views over the Andaman Sea which we made good use of.

There is a shuttle service to Kamala Beach every hour which is fantastic and I believe there is one to Patong Beach also which we didn’t utilise during our stay.

Overall the experience for all five of us was very good. The resort reflects its four star rating. The resort could tighten up its service levels by providing a little more oversight and training for their staff, particularly in the restaurant and bar; i.e. drinks delivered in faster time-frames and staff that can understand English well so food ordering isn’t a difficulty for customers and staff.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 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
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“best place i would die to go again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

i had a honney moon suite best place bed was big for the night hehhe

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Not impressed with their lack of customer service!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Beautiful Hotel. Gorgeous Rooms, but when you think about the little things, that's what makes the experience.

I arrived to the hotel to which I asked for a 'wake up call' for the following morning as I was flying back home and a taxi to the International Airport. This did NOT happen and I woke up by my own body clock. I missed out on breakfast to which I had already paid for in the hotel costs and as I needed to be at the airport, I went to the front desk I spoke to a lady about the situation to which she shrugged her shoulders. I couldn't believe it. I said well atleast tell me that I have a taxi. She looked at me like a stunned mullet. No taxi was organised either.

It was with great generousity from one of the bell boys who called his friend who drove me to the airport with literally 30 secs to spare before the gate closed.

I will NEVER stay at this hotel again!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Fantastic view but hotel rooms need updating!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Me and mum wife stayed at thie resort over the new year. The hotel is away from all hustle and bustle but can easily get to other popular areas, such as patong, karon beach. Theres taxi available everywhere which can be hired for the whole day or few hours. Be warn that the hotel is on the hill, so be prepared for a steep walk up and down to the kamala beach. Plus point of the hotel is the view from the rooms and lobby, its breathtaking. There isnt much to do at the resort but a short taxi ride to the patong beach, where you can party all night.
With regards to the service provided by the hotel, there was no welcome drink!! Staff are fairly poor with their english. AND room we were given was smelly and furnitures were very old. The rooms need updating and modernised. Following a complain, we were transferred to a better room. Breakfast was ok, not a lot of choice. Overall the resort was average but the service could be improved.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great HQ for a fantastic holiday”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My friend and I had a wonderful time at this resort. We were there for a week in a deluxe seaview room, and had no major complaints about the place. The views were incredible from our room, the room was clean, and was cleaned and beds made every day. The staff were amazing and really made the hotel to another level, from the lovely ladies who cleaned the rooms of a morning, or the restaurant staff, everyone greeted you with a smile.

The hotel is relatively out of the way from the hustle and bustle, but the presence of security guards at the main entrances to the buildings made it feel safe to walk around at night. The shuttle buses were a fantastic service and taxies were a very minimal cost back to the hotel, the spa was fabulous and the food, including breakfast, was really yummy. I thought maybe the restaurant was a little too western, but that was perfect for my not so adventurous friend.

Overall, the hotel was beautiful, lots of traditional architecture in the lobby and featured in the rooms. Everything was very clean, service was nothing short of impeccable and the hotel felt very safe, even at night (This was very important being a party of only 2 teenage girls). And the unlimited, highspeed internet included in our rate was amazing! We were able to contact our families with out hassle and cost.

Room Tip: Go for a seaview room as they are away from the area that all the shuttle buses pick up, we saw heap...
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 17/38 Moo 6, Kamala Beach | Kathu, Kamala, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Price range (per night):* 58 AUD - 105 AUD

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