Merlin Beach Resort

Address: 158 Jawaraj Rd

Description:
The Merlin Group maintains two massive compounds, one in central Patong, the other more choice property is 3km (2miles) south on scenic Merlin Beach, a small horseshoe of sand in an isolated bay (the beach is all coral though so not for swimming). Both are popular with Australian tourists, and feature particularly attractive common areas, spacious open-plan lobby with oversize rattan furniture and rooms with balconies and views of pool or seaside. Both facilities feature stunning lagoon-style swimming pools each with a pool bar and some rooms even have private "swim-up" access. There are nicely manicured gardens throughout. Both are all-inclusive with facilities ranging from a fine fitness club, watersports, game room, gym, sauna, and snooker. The Merlin Beach resort, with its private beach access, is the better of the two with newer rooms just a hitch higher standard. The resort is somewhat remote from the action of Patong, but for some that is its greatest asset.

Facilities:
4 restaurants; bar and lounge; 2 outdoor pools; tennis; small fitness center; spa with massage, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam; tour desk; car-rental desk; business center w/Internet; shopping arcade; limited room service; babysitting; same-day laundry and dry cleaning service; ballroom and meeting rooms; nonsmoking rooms.

Location:
3km/2 miles south and west of Patong, Patong