

Fantastic Karon Beach guest house Overview
You know what really struck me about Fantastic Karon Beach guest house when I first walked up? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be something it’s not – and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work so well. This three-star spot sits just far enough back from the main Karon Beach drag that you’re not dealing with the constant buzz of scooters and tour groups, but close enough that you can still hear the ocean if you listen for it.
The whole vibe here is refreshingly low-key. I mean, don’t expect marble lobbies or infinity pools, but the rooms are genuinely clean and comfortable – the kind of place where you actually want to kick off your sandals and sprawl out after a long day exploring. The air conditioning works (which, let’s be real, is half the battle in Thailand), and the beds are surprisingly decent. What really got me though was how the staff just… knew things. Like when I mentioned wanting to catch the sunset at Promthep Cape, the guy at the front desk didn’t just give me directions – he told me exactly when to leave to beat the crowds and where to grab the best som tam on the way back. That’s the kind of local insight you can’t fake.
The location is actually pretty clever when you think about it. You’re walking distance from Karon Beach – maybe eight minutes if you’re not in a hurry – but you’re also close enough to hop over to Kata if you want a different scene for the day. There’s this little family-run restaurant right around the corner that does incredible green curry (the kind that makes your nose run in the best way), and honestly, I ended up eating there way more than I planned. The guest house itself has this sort of tropical garden courtyard thing going on – nothing fancy, but it’s nice to sit out there in the evenings with a Chang beer when the heat finally breaks. Sure, you’ll hear the occasional gecko chirping and maybe some street noise during the day, but that’s just Thailand being Thailand. For what you’re paying and the genuine warmth of the place, it’s hard to complain about much of anything.
Phuket’s apartments offer beachside accommodations with ocean views, perfect for families wanting to experience daily life in this culturally rich Thai island paradise.
Fantastic Karon Beach guest house Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Apartment | 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults |
Deluxe Twin Room | 1 double bed for 2 adults |


Reviews of Fantastic Karon Beach guest house
Peter from United Kingdom (7/10)
The hotel is in an excellent location, three minute walk to the beach.
There are many bars and restaurants very close by.
The hosts are very helpful and friendly.
Rooms at the front of the hotel are best, as they have a balcony.Julia from Germany (9/10)
Sehr sauberes, geräumiges und stilvolles Zimmer. Das Bad ist sehr modern und hat sogar eine Regendusche! Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Kommunikation war einfach und stets zuverlässig.
Chloé from France (8/10)
Établissement très bien placé, très proche de l’océan, rue bruyante mais établissement très calme à l’intérieur, personnel sympathique et accueillant, jolies chambres confortables, très bien équipé, rapport qualité/prix vraiment très correct
Steffen from Germany (9/10)
Mir hat das Hotel mit seiner Lage sehr gut gefallen. Mit Paul hatte ich einen sehr aufmerksamen Gastgeber.
Gulnaz from Kazakhstan (9/10)
Номер был как на фото! Думала, что возможно будет различие, как обычно в турецких гостиницах, здесь же было как на фото! Для гестхауса отлично! Недалеко от пляжа! Администрация гостиницы очень вежливые! При въезде берут депозит, но потом возвращают. Номер по приезду был чистый, работает кондиционер, были все принадлежности, холодильник и всё прочее. Рядом на этой же улице есть тоже гестхаусы и бары внизу. Бывало шумно, но для нас было не критично. Мы сами отдыхали, гуляли по ночам, поэтому нас особо не смущал шум от бара недалеко. Убирают в номерах каждые два дня, нас предупредили при въезде. Заезд с 2 часов дня, но нас пустили пораньше, мы прилетели очень рано. За ранний заезд не брали денег. Выдают ключи и «пропуск», потому что с 2х ночи или бывает раньше, гестхаус закрывают, чтобы посторонние не заходили. Лестницы немного крутые, но в целом, особой помехи не было. Советую.
Pavel from Russia (9/10)
Очень хорошее расположение, очень милый и приветливый персонал, девочка на ресепшене сделала наше пребывание максимально комфортным. Тихий и милый отель, расположен в вайбовом месте, на улице много баров, но это никак не мешает пребыванию, до пляжа Карон идти 5 минут, шума от дороги нет совсем. Рекомендую этот отель.
Szabolcs from Hungary (5/10)
Ár érték arányban megfelelő!
Christian from Germany (3/10)
Größe des Zimmers, modernere Einrichtung, gute Klimaanlage
Raj from United Kingdom (9/10)
Petchchuen from Germany (3/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Penguin Club: 3.9 km
- Phuket Square: 300 m
- Arunsoms Dog Run: 7 km
- Fantasy Kidzooona: 6 km
- Patong Playground: 7 km
- Up & Un Playground: 150 m
- Land & House Park Phuket: 8 km
- Детская Площадка: 9 km
- Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Muang National Park: 6 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Plove: 50 m
- Cafe/bar Bar With No Name: 150 m
- Restaurant Tiki Tees Bar & Restaurant: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Chalong Pier: 9 km
- Promthep Cape: 13 km
- Kata View Point: 7 km
- Thai Hua Museum: 18 km
- Chinpracha House: 17 km
- Windmill Viewpoint: 12 km
- Phuket Seashell Museum: 11 km
- Saphan Hin Mining Monument: 18 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Andaman Sea: 2.3 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Kata Beach: 3.5 km
- Karon Beach: 300 m
- Merlin Beach: 7 km
- Patong Beach: 6 km
- Freedom Beach: 5 km
Public transport:
- Bus Phuket Bus Terminal: 18 km
Closest airports:
- Phuket International Airport: 40 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Shared toilet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Activities:
- Bingo
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
- Billiards
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
Living Area:
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous:
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Fan
Languages spoken:
- English
- Russian
- Thai
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- 24-hour front desk
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Adult only
- Flat-screen TV
- Water sport facilities on site
- Shower
- Minibar
- Laundry
- Billiards
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at Fantastic Karon Beach guest house
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00 to 22:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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