Amora Beach Resort Phuket

Amora Beach Resort Phuket Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Amora Beach Resort Phuket, I wasn’t expecting much from another beachfront property. But this five-star place actually surprised me in ways I didn’t see coming. The lobby hits you with this blend of contemporary Thai design and genuine warmth that doesn’t feel forced or overdone like some of the mega-resorts around Patong.

What really got me was the location – you’re right on Karon Beach, which honestly beats the chaos of Patong hands down if you want actual beach time without dodging jet skis every five minutes. The sand here is that squeaky-clean white stuff, and the water’s usually calm enough for a proper swim. I mean, you’ll still get the occasional tour boat, but it’s nothing like the circus closer to town. The resort sits back just enough from the main Patak Road that you don’t get hammered by traffic noise, but you can still walk to decent restaurants without needing a tuk-tuk every time you want som tam that isn’t resort-priced.

The rooms themselves are pretty solid – I stayed in one of the deluxe ocean-facing ones, and the balcony actually delivered on the view promise. You know how sometimes hotels show you these gorgeous sunset photos and then you get there and realize you’re looking at a parking lot? Not the case here. The bathrooms are spacious with those rainfall showers that actually have decent pressure, which honestly makes or breaks a beach vacation for me. Staff-wise, they get the balance right between being helpful and not hovering – the concierge team knows their stuff about boat trips to the islands, and they’ll steer you toward the better operators without the hard sell. I particularly appreciated that they were upfront about timing for Phi Phi trips (go early or deal with crowds, no sugar-coating).

Pool area’s where this place really shines though. It’s this multi-level setup that winds through tropical gardens, and there are enough quiet corners that you can usually find a spot even during high season. The poolside service is quick, and they make a solid mango sticky rice if you’re craving something sweet with your afternoon Chang. What I didn’t love was the breakfast buffet – it’s extensive but tries to please everyone and ends up being pretty mediocre across the board. You’re better off grabbing coffee and fruit there, then wandering down to one of the local spots on Karon Circle for actual Thai breakfast.

The resort runs a shuttle to Kata and Phuket Town, which saves you from the tuk-tuk negotiations, though the schedule’s a bit limited. If you’re planning to explore much beyond the immediate area, you’ll want to rent a scooter or make friends with Grab. All in all, it’s one of those places that gets the fundamentals right without trying too hard to be something it’s not – solid beachfront location, comfortable rooms, and staff who actually seem to care about your stay rather than just going through the motions.

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Reviews of Amora Beach Resort Phuket

• Alexander from Russia (9/10)

  Liked the location , close to beach , good breakfast , nice gym

• Dervish from United Kingdom (9/10)

  the location, design of the hotel, the beach bar, comfort of the beds

• Teodora from Italy (9/10)

  Location

• Molly from Sweden (9/10)

  Amazing beach front!
  Beach restaurant is great
  Breakfast is amazing
  Pool is nice!

• Zeynep from Turkey (8/10)

  Very good varieties in the breakfast and good for international customers, good location, and the beach was awesome. Also the beach club has excellent service and menu. 3 different pools given you a change that you can enjoy different activities with the kids.

• Patrick from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Clean and v friendly staff – safe. Great access to the beach. Prices (drinks) not unreasonable.

• Leigh from Australia (7/10)

  nice facilities

• Priscila from Australia (8/10)

  The facilities are outstanding, with beautiful swimming pools, a great restaurant, and a lovely beach. The staff is always friendly and ready to assist with anything you need. The room is both comfortable and clean.

• Khurelbaatar from Mongolia (7/10)

  Staff were nice and tried their best to meet our needs. Manager Tuang was great help and made our stay much more pleasant. AC in the rooms were very quiet compare to any other places in Phuket.

• Diem from Australia (7/10)

  Breakfasts catering for everyone
  Nice and clean

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