Summary rating :
	6.2
Room :
	4.0
Facilities :
	6.0
Service :
	10.0
Location :
	6.0

Recent travel reviews

6.2
Period of the stay : Sep 10, 2009

About the hotel:
Staff are friendly. But rooms are probably due for renovation. Breakfast was a good spread.

About the reservation service:
Good and efficient as always.

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Period of the stay : May 16, 2009

About the hotel:
Basically the hotel is not bad, but there are some minor things which make the stay there not as good as it could be. 1. The hotel is actually located neither in Karon nor in Patong (closer to Karon though), and it takes time and money to get to both cities. Such location could prove beneficial for people who want to travel to both towns, but for most there is no need to go to Karon if they can go to Patong. 2. Karon beach is too dirty and water is too muddy there. So, if you want to have swimming facilities near the hotel, you should better stay near Patong beach. 3. The villas are situated the way that all people passing by (e.g. on their way to the swimming pool) can look into your windows. Thus, to get some privacy, you must close all the window curtains. 4. The swimming pool is well placed but swimming from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. is prohibited due to sanitization. For most people 7 p.m. is actually the time when they get back from their day tours and would like to relax. Thus the sanitization time choice (as well as its duration) is completely incomprehensible to me. 5. You do not feel sincere hospitality in the hotel. Despite of the usual Thai politeness, it feels like you are one of the many and they don’t care. The attitude to the guests could be better. I would actually exclude the hotel from the “Recommended” category.

About the reservation service:
the most convenient and helpful

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Period of the stay : May 03, 2009

About the hotel:
By far the BEST hotel service i ve ever received compared to all the other countries i ve traveled. We were greeted with complimentary drinks and the staff were so patient and friendly throughout our 4 days stay. The food is great, the facilities are great, the prices for spa is extremely reasonable because they give first class treatment irregardless of the rooms you pick. The beach is clean too and of walking distance so we really didn t have to leave the hotel! I will highly recommend centara villa to honeymooning couples! ;)

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Period of the stay : Apr 28, 2009

About the hotel:
Its quite a peaceful place. One thing that really captivated me and my friends is how they remembered their guests. And they never failed to wear a sincere smile on their faces. The only disadvantage is to have mosquitoes and lizards, which can t be blamed due to the environment we re in. And there s too many stairs. But it s quite a good exercise. Furthermore, they provide a buggy car to take you around the hotel compound so that s considered quite efficient and nothing to complain about. And another thing, it can be said to be quite safe. One of my friend left a camera on the stairs railing beside the road, and she only realized it after quite some time. And when she went back to the place, it was still there, untouched. I mean, its not even hidden. It was lying there in the open. During that time, the buggy car might have passed that route several times. And yet, the camera was still there when my friend came to look for it. Overall, this is the best place I ve visited, compared to other places that I ve been. Their services were superb. Starting from the time we arrived, throughout our stay there for 7 days and 6 nights, until the day we checked out, we were never disappointed with their services and their greetings and their smiles. We really enjoyed our stay there, and it was quite hard for us to actually leave the place.

About the reservation service:
Booking service was very efficient and informative. I actually wanted to book just one room but they suggested 2 rooms. When we reached there, I was glad I took 2 rooms because the information they gave me was true enough. No doubt its spacious enough to fit the 4 of us, but we will be having trouble sleeping after that. And its very easy and user-friendly.

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Period of the stay : Oct 19, 2008

About the hotel:
Pros: Room was nice Cons: Requested twin beds over a month before and didn t get them. Was told that it s only a request . Ants in the bed and a Huge cockroach in the bathroom. Customer service at hotel needs to be approved. Also it s on Karon Beach which is not very nice..too industrial.

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Period of the stay : Oct 11, 2008

About the hotel:
One of the best places my fiancee and I have ever stayed! 1) fantastic villas with amazing views over Karon beach and sea 2) Excellent location just 8-9 minutes away from Patong and a few mins from Karon beach 3) Again, location fantastic as you are not in the busy Patong streets where you are hassled by hawkers every 2 minutes and it is really nice to get away from the busy streets to a quiet, relaxing villa in the trees! 4)I would recommend the spa villa as it was really nice to chill in your own spa after a hectic day shooping! haha! 5) We only ate at the Cliff restaurant but the food here was absolutely delicious!! We only had the thai food as makes sense being in thailand and eating their food but it was definately some of the tastiest and well prepared foods around! Would recommend the Thai green chicken curry and Pad Thai! 6) Staff are friendly and couldnt do more for you 7) Not a great place for people who dont like hills or steps tho as the villas are set within the hill so you need to do a lot of clmbing up and down steps, which was fine for us but maybe not favourable if you have bad legs! 8) Would recommend tourists go and see Chokun tours in Karon - 3 mins further on from the main roundabout on Karon beach as the thai guy there was fantastic in sorting out our trips and making sure they suited us. For example I liked the look of an elephant safari but he advised it took nearly 4 hours to get to the tour so would waste more time in the bus then on the actual tour! He could of just booked it to make the money!! In summary, I would def come back to Centara Villa if i come to phuket and would def recommend this place to anyone wanting a cool, relaxing holiday but not too far from the action!

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Period of the stay : Aug 31, 2008

About the hotel:
this is a great hotel, up on the hill, very beautiful, at night you can fall asleep together with nature. But when we were there the house in front of our room were under renevation, it was quite noisy in the morning, every morning 9:00am sharp, they wakes me up by the noisy of impact drill. I hope it gets better next time.

About the reservation service:
sawadee booking service was very good, but hope can get better rate on all the hotels.

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Period of the stay : Apr 28, 2008

About the hotel:
The hotel was a dream such as the rest of the areas including the restaurants and the SPA. All the staff was great during our stay specially on our fathers 60 birthday. We fully enjoyed our stay and of course we will be back! But if you dont like ants and moscitos- this is not the place for you..

About the reservation service:
Easy to use! Will use it again.

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Period of the stay : Apr 11, 2008

About the hotel:
A very nice resort with well equipped rooms plus excellent maid & room service.The restaurant is very good with lovely views & surroundings.The check out time of 2.00 P.M. is a bit late I think,and I was rushed when checking out of the room.

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Period of the stay : Apr 04, 2008

About the hotel:
Hillside location close to Patong, steep steps but worth the great views. Inhouse tuk tuk for those not wanting to climb the stairs to the Lobby, a friendly and prompt service only a phone call away. Enjoyed afternoon cocktails and many hours in the pool. Walk down to the beach is worth the effort. Would definately return.

About the reservation service:
A professional service that ran smoothly throughout our entire Thailand holiday, thank you.

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rooms \| category \| season (rates per room, unless noted)	High Season Nov 01, 2009 - Dec 24, 2009	Peak Season Dec 25, 2009 - Jan 06, 2010	High Season Jan 07, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010	Low Season Apr 01, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010
Deluxe Villa,single	5200 THB	7650 THB	5200 THB	2700 THB
Deluxe Villa,double,twin	5500 THB	8000 THB	5500 THB	3050 THB
Deluxe Ocean Facing Villa,single	6000 THB	8500 THB	6000 THB	3500 THB
Deluxe Ocean Facing Villa,double,twin	6350 THB	8800 THB	6350 THB	3900 THB
Spa Villa,single	7750 THB	9050 THB	7750 THB	5200 THB
Spa Villa,double,twin	8100 THB	9400 THB	8100 THB	5500 THB
Pool Villa,single	10600 THB	12350 THB	10600 THB	7650 THB
Pool Villa,double,twin	10950 THB	12700 THB	10950 THB	8000 THB
Rates are incl. 10% service charge, incl. 7% VAT, incl. breakfast Rates are subject to availability, terms and conditions. extra bed surcharge. (see rate table) Free Night Offer : Nov.01 - Dec.24, 2009 and Apr.01 - Oct.31, 2010 - Stay 5-8 pay 4 / Stay 10 pay 5 / Stay 12 pay 6 - Compulsory breakfast on free night THB 590 per person per day > Applicable to all room types > No maximum night free A minimum stay of 5 consecutive nights is required on Dec.28,2009 - Jan.05,2010 with no check-out allowed on Dec.30 and Dec.31 Compulsory Gala Dinner New Year`s Eve on Dec.31,2009: 4500 Baht/adult & 2250 Baht/child Extra bed for child under 12 yrs. 600 Baht/night Book now

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Centara Villas Phuket (formerly Central Karon Village, Phuket): Set on an incline surrounded by a luxurious natural tropical backdrop. The spacious exotic villas are all sea-facing giving the resort a dramatic ambiance whilst reflecting a unique Thai atmosphere. Direct access to the wide sweeping Karon Beach is literally just steps down (5 minute walk) from the pool area by coastal pathway.

Majestic and panoramic views are the signature of this unique island retreat resort in Karon, Phuket. Boasting a complete array of facilities and services including 2 swimming pools, 2 restaurants, bars and SPA Cenvaree. The 72 spacious Thai-style villas are surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and offer a mix of natural garden and sea-views. Some of the villas offer a private pool or spa. Centara Villas Phuket offers a uniquely relaxing haven with its warm and romantic setting.

The Villas, which are decorated to the modern standards, are surrounded by natural jungle-gardens and all sea-facing. Both king and twin villas have a large furnished and private balcony which opens out on to the gardens, and the sea beyond and equipped with private bathroom complete with indoor garden, air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV with in-house movies, IDD telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and in-room safe.

:: Deluxe Villa ::

Outdoor ocean facing furnished terraces or patio. Comfortably furnished, queen size villas are quipped with Bathroom/Shower, Individual Air-conditioning, Color Television with satellite and in house movies channel. Refrigerator with fully stocked Mini-bar, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities.

:: Deluxe Ocean Facing ::

Outdoor ocean view furnished terraces or patio. Comfortably furnished, queen size villas are quipped with Bathroom/Shower, Individual Air-conditioning, Color Television with satellite and in house movies channel. Refrigerator with fully stocked Mini-bar, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities.

:: Spa Villa :: Delightful and secluded location with 32 sq.m. of air conditioned living space plus terrace with jacuzzi pool. En-suite bathroom, bath /shower, colour TV with satellite channels, in-house movies, in-room safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar and refrigerator are all as standard. Villa host plus complimentary evening cocktail provided.

:: Pool Villa :: Delightful and secluded location with 32 sq.m. of air conditioned living space plus extensive furnished sundeck and 5x3 meter pool. En-suite bathroom, bath /shower, colour TV with satellite channels, in-house movies, in-room safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar and refrigerator are all as standard. Villa host plus complimentary evening cocktail provided.

	The Cliff Restaurant Mediter- Asian Cuisine: A lifestyle restaurant with stunning view of the Andaman Sea featuring a Mediter-Asian menu with emphasis on fresh products and creative presentation. Opening Hours: 6:30 - 10:30 hrs. / 18:30 - 22:30 hrs.
	The Cliff Bar Light Refreshments, Snacks, and Cocktails: A relaxing open air cocktail bar affording spectacular sunsets. Don't miss our popular daily "Sunset Hour" (Happy Hours: 18:00 - 19:00 hrs.). Opening Hours: 6:30 - 23:00 hrs. / - hrs.
	The Bayview Restaurant & Bar Thai & International: Situated in the heart of the resort, overlooking both the pool and Karon Bay. The Bayview Restaurant & Bar offers refreshing snacks as well as local and international favorites for lunch. In season, various dining events await dinners in a truly magic atmosphere. Opening Hours: 11:00 - 18:00 hrs. / 18:30 - 22:30 hrs.

The resort is an ideal venue for small Incentive and meeting groups, a few days staying with us will make the rest of your year achievable. Walk-rallies, Team Building games, Theme Party Dinners, "Fishing and Cognac" on the rocks, are just some of our specialties. A full range of meeting room audio-visual support equipment is available on-site.

Your health and well-being is so essential in today's world. At SPA Cenvaree, we put you first with pampering treatments that are both relaxing and good for you. You will find SPA Cenvarees at almost all of our hotels and resorts plus an expanding collection of spas at locations around the world.

Other than relaxing on the beach where a range of fun and recreational facilities and activities include two-tiered swimming pools with cascading waterfall, windsurfing, para-sailling, fishing, Centara Spa, golf nearby, etc.

- Airport transfer
- SPA Cenvaree
- Foreign Exchange
- Games Area

- Intra-Resort Guest Buggy transport facilities
- Laundry and dry cleaning service
- Medical Service on call
- Room service

- Shuttle Bus Service to Karon & Patong
- Tour Desk
- Thai Cooking Class

Centara Villas Phuket is located on the west coast of Phuket, on the hills over-looking the majestic sweep of Karon Bay. The hotel is just a few minute drive from the shopping and nightlife of Patong (the well known entertainment area of Phuket), 25 minute drive from Phuket city, and 45 minute drive from Phuket airport.

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rooms \| category \| season (rates per room, unless specified)	High Season Nov 01, 2009 - Dec 24, 2009	Peak Season Dec 25, 2009 - Jan 06, 2010	High Season Jan 07, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010	Low Season Apr 01, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010
Deluxe Villa,single	5200 THB	7650 THB	5200 THB	2700 THB
Deluxe Villa,double,twin	5500 THB	8000 THB	5500 THB	3050 THB
Deluxe Ocean Facing Villa,single	6000 THB	8500 THB	6000 THB	3500 THB
Deluxe Ocean Facing Villa,double,twin	6350 THB	8800 THB	6350 THB	3900 THB
Spa Villa,single	7750 THB	9050 THB	7750 THB	5200 THB
Spa Villa,double,twin	8100 THB	9400 THB	8100 THB	5500 THB
Pool Villa,single	10600 THB	12350 THB	10600 THB	7650 THB
Pool Villa,double,twin	10950 THB	12700 THB	10950 THB	8000 THB
please choose roomcategory Rates are incl. 10% service charge, incl. 7% VAT, incl. breakfast Rates are subject to availability, terms and conditions. extra bed surcharge. (see rate table) Free Night Offer : Nov.01 - Dec.24, 2009 and Apr.01 - Oct.31, 2010 - Stay 5-8 pay 4 / Stay 10 pay 5 / Stay 12 pay 6 - Compulsory breakfast on free night THB 590 per person per day > Applicable to all room types > No maximum night free A minimum stay of 5 consecutive nights is required on Dec.28,2009 - Jan.05,2010 with no check-out allowed on Dec.30 and Dec.31 Compulsory Gala Dinner New Year`s Eve on Dec.31,2009: 4500 Baht/adult & 2250 Baht/child Extra bed for child under 12 yrs. 600 Baht/night please choose roomcategory