Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa, KaronPhuket Orchid Resort & Spa in Karon, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 14 hotels we score in Karon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 2.5.Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa is a four-star property situated in the Karon Beach area of Phuket. Set within tropical gardens, the resort features 524 rooms, many of which include private balconies overlooking the mountains or swimming pools. The grounds contain three outdoor pools, a dedicated children's pool, and a full-service spa. On-site dining options are available alongside meeting rooms and parking facilities. This resort suits families and travellers looking for a village-style atmosphere near the coast. Because of its large number of rooms, the property can feel quite busy during peak periods.What stands out

Three outdoor swimming pools

Short walk to Karon Beach

On-site spa facilities

Private balconies in rooms

Watch out for

Large number of rooms

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.