Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa — Hotel in Karon

Stayed at Diamond Cottage Resort for 3 nights. We traveled with a 5 month old baby, and hence decided to book the slighly larger room (Villa).

Pros -

1. In terms of space, it's reasonably spacious, with a balcony overlooking the property.
2. The bedding was soft, and took some adjusting to. What we really appreciated was a clean baby cot that was already installed when we checked in.
3. Staff is really courteous and friendly. We were provided buggy dropoffs to our room (if we needed it) and our luggage was hauled in and out upon checkin and checkout.
4. Breakfast is excellent : lots of Thai and Western options. The menu changed everyday, with a different type of noodle or stir fry. There was an oven with dumplings and local buns. There was a section with fresh fruits, yogurt, cheeses and salads everyday. Baked goods such as pastries and breads were available as well. The machine coffee was excellent, I thoroughly enjoyed my lungo everyday.
5. Location is excellent : a bustling night market and loads of shopping options and cafes+restaurants nearby.
6. Wifi is decent - I was able to stream a game and take a few work calls.

Cons -

1. Be aware that the property is a bit of a climb from the road, not too bad (We did it carrying a baby), but for older people this could be a problem.
2. We booked the villa, which isn't too accessible friendly. The buggy only drops you off to a certain point.
3. The bathroom is a bit cramped, and the shower pressure is just ok. Takes a while for the hot water to flow through.
4. There were several mosquitoes - the hotel definitely needs to go through some fogging. We asked for a mosquito repellant, which the property said they didn't have. This was disappointing.
5. We understand that there would be creepy crawlies in tropical countries, and we also ended up spotting a large cockroach in our bathroom one night. The staff helped us clear it.
6. There is a large fan in the room, which can only be speed controlled by standing on the bed and tugging at the lever. Also, the electric points in the room seemed a bit off : the lamps flickered...

I stayed for a weekend with my fiance at Seashore Beach Cottage. I am torn about this place, and I'm not sure whether I would return.||Pros:||Gorgeous location. I love Kata Noi Beach, I really think it's the best in Phuket. Your only other options at Kata Noi are other cheapo budget stays or Kata Thani Resort, which looks great but is rather pricey ($243/night was the cheapest available option when I checked for our weekend away).||The view. Sweeping views of the beach and ocean from the front balcony of all cottages. Nice to sit out there and drink a beer.||Etc. Each cottage has a mini-bar with very reasonable prices, A/C, satellite TV, and an instant hot water heater (if it works). Staff are very kind and efficient, even if their command of English is not the best.||Cons:||Very, very basic accomodation. Really their price (I paid about $100/night) is based on the location and view, otherwise I wouldn't pay half that rate. Cottages are relatively clean but very worn. Bed linens are old and the bed/pillows are hard and uncomfortable. The bathroom is rather iffy, with open-air slots to the outdoors, and the shower head placed illogically over the toilet. So basically you have to hover over or next to the toilet to take a shower. When we got to our room, our water heater wasn't functioning and the shower head was ripped off the wall; however, this was quickly remedied by staff.||Those stairs! Oy vey, it was quite a climb, and we weren't even in the upper tiers. The cottages are way up on a hill so although the view rocks, getting to the view sucks. NOT recommended for anyone with limited mobility.||Conclusion. If you want a good location with views but don't want to break the bank, this is your place. However, if you're looking for passable hotel-style accomodation, avoid Seashore Beach Cottage. Next time I'll probably stay down the road at Kata Sun Beach, which although on the other section of Kata, is half the price with...

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This hotel is designed with inspiration from traditional Thai architecture. From the moment you arrive, friendly staff welcome you, and you can relax in a lobby immersed in Thai culture while enjoying a refreshing welcome drink. Afterwards, you are taken to your room by golf cart.

We stayed in the Deluxe Room with Pool Access, and it was truly beautiful. As soon as you enter, you feel like you are in Thailand, thanks to the authentic design. What we loved the most was the balcony—sitting there, overlooking the pool and surrounding greenery with coconut trees, gives a real sense of peace. We almost did yoga there😅

The hotel has two pools. One is the Coconut Pool near our room, perfect for relaxing and feeling close to nature. The other is the tiered swimming pool near the entrance, ideal for those who want to swim. Both pools are close to each other, so you can enjoy either.

We also experienced breakfast at the hotel, which offered a wonderful selection of Asian and European dishes. We even tried the floating breakfast, which was amazing. Breakfast was served to our room and placed in the pool—it was both fun and delicious😊

The hotel’s restaurant is located at the entrance, where you can enjoy your meal while watching the street. We tried Pad Thai, coconut soup, mango sticky rice, and vegetable spring rolls—the spring rolls were especially delicious and highly recommended!

The hotel is only a 10-minute walk from Kata Beach and also close to Karon Beach. The Thai culture theme is evident throughout the hotel and especially in the rooms, making it a unique experience.

This hotel is ideal for couples, anyone seeking relaxation, those wanting to feel close to nature, or travelers who want to explore the Kata and Karon areas.

We recommend it and wish everyone a...