Le Meridien Phuket

Address: 8/5 Tambol

Description:
Le Meridien Phuket is tucked away on secluded Relax Bay, with a lovely 549m (600-yd.) beach and 16 hectares (40 acres) of tropical greenery. This is one of the largest resorts on the island, and throughout the year it is packed with Asian and European vacationers. The advantages of a larger resort are its numerous facilities -- two big swimming pools, watersports, four tennis courts, putting green and practice range, and a fine fitness center; the disadvantage is the crowds (during recent low-occupancy due to SARS the hotel was almost giving away rooms and the place was packed). The staff is helpful but harried and can often be found "dug-in" behind the front desk like soldiers in a trench for the onslaught of the many big groups here. The resort caters to families though and there are lots of activities and a good day-care center that kids just seem to love. The large building complex combines Western and traditional Thai architecture, and one of the advantages to its U-shape layout is that it ensures that 80% of the rooms face the ocean. The modern furnishings in cheerful rooms are of rattan and teak, each with a balcony and wooden sun deck chairs. No fewer than 10 restaurants give you all kinds of choice.

Facilities:
10 restaurants; 4 pubs with games and live shows; 2 large outdoor pools; golf driving range and on-site pro; mini-golf; outdoor lighted tennis courts; squash courts; fitness center; watersports equipment and dive center; bike rental; excellent children's center; game room; concierge; tour desk; car-rental desk; limousine service; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms.

Location:
Karon Noi, Relax Bay