Name: Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Address: Karon, TH
Price range: From $207

Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, KaronLe Meridien Phuket Beach Resort in Karon, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 14 hotels we score in Karon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $207 a night (cached, not a live quote).Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is a large beachfront property situated on the southwestern coast of Phuket. Set within 40 acres of landscaped grounds, the resort offers direct access to a private beach and features 470 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a gym, and tennis courts. The hotel serves international cuisine and provides amenities for families and business travellers. While the resort offers extensive recreational options like water sports and miniature golf, its large scale can create a busy, impersonal atmosphere. The property follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning and environmental management.What stands out

Private beach access

Large outdoor swimming pool

Extensive landscaped grounds

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Large resort atmosphere

Some dated interiors

Better-scored in Karon

The Boathouse Phuket, Karon: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $213 a night. The Boathouse Phuket is a boutique hotel situated directly on Kata Beach on the west coast of Phuket.

OZO Phuket, Karon: 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $123 a night. OZO Phuket is a 4-star hotel located 150 metres from Kata Beach in Thailand.

Kata Rocks, Karon: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,863 a night. Kata Rocks is a five-star resort situated on the beachfront of Kata Beach in Phuket.