Centara Villas Phuket

Centara Villas Phuket is a 4-star resort in Karon, Phuket, with sea-facing villas above Karon Beach. Set among greenery, it pairs a hillside setting with a walking path down to the sand. The villas have wooden floors and furnishings, while the room range includes balcony-equipped options and larger stays with a private pool. A two-tier outdoor pool with a waterfall provides another place to swim, and the spa has massage treatments; Thai cooking classes add a hands-on activity.

Accommodation spans 46 m² villas for up to three people and a 61 m² Pool Villa. Choices include king and twin layouts, ocean-facing villas, a Spa Villa with a private hot tub, and a Pool Villa with its own pool. Air conditioning, minibar and seating areas feature across the rooms, while villa bathrooms have a bathtub and shower. Dining includes two restaurants and a bar, with Asian, Mediterranean, Thai and international dishes, plus buffet breakfast. Free private parking is available; WiFi in rooms incurs a charge. A drop-off shuttle serves Karon and Patong for an additional charge.

The six room options are villas ranging from 46 m² to 61 m², with the smaller size covering the Deluxe and Spa Villa configurations and the largest being the Pool Villa. Several 46 m² choices vary by king or twin bedding and by whether they face the ocean; the Spa Villa adds a bath and private hot tub. Balconies and air conditioning appear across the room range, alongside a minibar and seating area.

All six options accommodate up to three people. Room details include a refrigerator, safety deposit box and telephone; tea and coffee makers appear in five options. The 61 m² Pool Villa is distinguished by its own pool, while the Spa Villa's hot tub sets it apart from the standard and ocean-facing villas. King and twin versions give you a choice of sleeping arrangement, and each villa has a balcony.

Dining at the resort includes two restaurants, a bar and a snack bar, with room service also available. Food and drink facilities include a minibar and tea and coffee maker, breakfast in the room, fruit, wine or champagne, children's meals and special-diet menus on request. Breakfast is served in American and buffet styles. WiFi is available in the rooms for an extra charge; free private parking is available on site without advance reservation.

Outdoor facilities include a terrace, garden, picnic area and barbecue facilities, along with sun loungers or beach chairs and pool/beach towels. Massage, full-body massage, spa facilities and relaxation packages complement Thai cooking classes, fishing and evening entertainment. You can use the tour desk, car hire, airport shuttle, luggage storage and currency exchange, with a 24-hour front desk, babysitting services, daily housekeeping and a business centre. The resort also has family rooms, non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, balconies and valet parking.

Centara Villas Phuket sits on the wooded hillside above Karon Beach, with sea views and a path running down the cliff to the sand. Karon Beach is 150 m away, while Karon Noi Beach is 850 m from the resort. The setting is quieter and more elevated than the beachfront strip, so the return walk from the shore involves a climb; guests also note the steep terrain. Karon's beachfront runs alongside the village's restaurants, shops and beach services. Patak Road passes through this part of Karon, while the resort grounds sit above the shoreline.

Phuket International Airport is 27 km away; Phuket Bus Terminal is 12.1 km away and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 13.5 km away. The resort's cliffside access makes transport useful for reaching Karon's town-side streets rather than relying on repeated uphill walks. A drop-off shuttle runs to Karon and Patong for an additional charge. Drivers can use free private parking on site without a reservation. The resort stands on Patak Road, and the beach path provides a separate pedestrian route down to the shore.

Karon Temple Market and Wat Suwan Khiri Khet are each 1.7 km away, and Karon Night Market is 2 km away. The markets are stops for local food and shopping, while Wat Suwan Khiri Khet gives you a nearby temple to visit. Freedom Beach is 2.1 km away for another beach outing. The cliff path connects the resort directly with Karon Beach, while the road shuttle also serves Patong for an additional charge.