Swensen's Turtle Village Phuket — Restaurant in Mai Khao

The ice cream at Swensen's in Turtle Village, Phuket, is undeniably delicious and of high quality — exactly what you’d expect from this well-known chain. The wide variety of flavors and desserts is tempting, especially on a hot day when a cold treat is just what you need.

However, the prices here are significantly overpriced. You pay a hefty island and location surcharge, which can easily amount to 70%. For example, a kids' ice cream served in a playfully decorated plastic cup costs 169 Baht here, while the same treat in a Swensen's in Khon Kaen is only 99 Baht. That’s a steep difference that's hard to justify.

Many tourists who don’t venture far from their luxury hotels may not even notice this markup. But those who know Thailand well or have traveled to other regions will likely question whether this surcharge is truly necessary.

Bottom line: If you're craving good ice cream and don't mind paying for the location, you’ll be satisfied here. But if you value fair pricing, it might be worth exploring alternatives or saving the Swensen’s experience for...

The Monthong durian ice cream was amazing.

We had the durian sundae boat. The creamy, rich flavor of the durian was perfectly complemented by the sticky rice and coconut goodness. The ice cream was not too sweet, and the combination of flavors was simply divine. However, the sticky rice was not perfectly cooked which was a little bit of a shame.

Wonderful tourist friendly services with English menus and English speaking staff. They also accept...

It’s ice cream and it tastes great. I ordered the celebrity brownie and hubs ordered the banana split. I demolished mine quick (yum). Hubs worked thru 3 scoops of ice cream, banana and various toppings. Will def try...