31/11 Mu 8, Sakdidej Rd., Cape Panwa Phuket , 83000 Panwa Beach, Thailand
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Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket, I wasn’t expecting much from what looked like just another mid-range property. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The lobby has this understated elegance that doesn’t try too hard, and the staff genuinely seemed happy to see guests rather than just going through the motions. What really caught my attention was how they’ve managed to create this sort of boutique feel without the pretentious attitude you sometimes get at smaller hotels.

The location is honestly pretty smart – you’re not stuck in the chaos of Patong Beach, which means you can actually sleep at night without hearing scooters revving until 3 AM. Instead, you get this quieter spot that still puts you close enough to everything you’d want to explore in Phuket. I mean, a quick tuk-tuk ride gets you wherever you need to go, but you return to this peaceful bubble where you can hear the waves instead of karaoke bars. The rooms are spacious – and I’m talking actually spacious, not hotel-brochure spacious – with these floor-to-ceiling windows that flood everything with natural light. The beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with concrete all night, which is sadly rarer than it should be in Thailand.

What sets this four-star property apart is the attention to small details that most places overlook. The housekeeping team actually pays attention to how you leave things – they don’t just rearrange your stuff randomly. The breakfast spread isn’t huge, but everything they do have is fresh and properly prepared, including decent coffee (trust me, that’s not a given everywhere). The pool area becomes this lovely quiet retreat in the late afternoon when the day-trippers have cleared out. Sure, the Wi-Fi can be a bit spotty in some corners of the building, and the elevators are slower than you’d prefer when you’re running late, but these are minor gripes in the grand scheme. The concierge actually knows the area well enough to give you real recommendations instead of just pointing you toward tourist traps. Overall, it’s one of those places where you feel like you’re getting genuine value rather than paying for fancy marketing – which honestly makes it worth considering if you want comfort without the inflated resort prices.

Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studio Suite2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
One-Bedroom Suite2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket

  • Bronwen from Thailand (9/10)

    Whilst not as extensive as some hotels , the breakfast is good and they can provide gluten free bread if ordered in advance .

  • Lisa from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Our 6th visit to Kantary Bay and as usual everything was perfect.

  • Ann from Finland (9/10)

    A very peaceful well maintened property with excellent scenic location in a local community. Best suitable for couples and repeated senior travellers staying several weeks. Lack of noisy bars. Good breakfast with an excellent permanent staff, special thanks to chef at eggstation.

  • Eric from Spain (9/10)

    Breakfast was acceptable but nothing special

  • Jylinn from United States (9/10)

    Beautiful hotel! Beautiful, fresh flowers. Exceptionally clean.

  • Kim from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location, good layout and lovely rooms

  • Charmaine from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Room was lovely, bed was super comfortable, breakfast was great. Staff were super friendly & helpful.

  • Linas from Lithuania (9/10)

    Perfect cozy hotel in super quiet location. Perfect breakfast. Nice 2 pools. If beach needed hotel arranging transportation for to nearby hotel with private beach (free of charge)

  • Khan from Bangladesh (9/10)

    The serenity, good location, well manured staff (Specially Kiki & Nicha)

  • Luci from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Perfect location, helpful friendly staff, excellent breakfast, great shuttle service, easy to access shops, beach etc

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Clock tower: 11 km
  • Phuket Aquarium: 200 m
  • Suan Luang Park: 10 km
  • Thai Hua Museum: 11 km
  • Chinpracha House: 11 km
  • King Rama 9 Park: 11 km
  • I Sweet Ice Cream: 11 km
  • Khaokhad View Tower: 5 km
  • Phuket Rd Promenade: 11 km
  • Saphan Hin Mining Monument: 10 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Thai Bar: 200 m
  • Restaurant Full House Panwa Phuket: 550 m
  • Restaurant Baba Hot Box by Sri Panwa: 850 m

Top attractions:

  • Chalong Pier: 15 km
  • Phuket Seashell Museum: 19 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Rang Hill: 12 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Panwa Beach: 150 m
  • Ao Yon Beach: 2 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Phuket Bus Terminal: 12 km
  • Bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2: 15 km

Closest airports:

  • Phuket International Airport: 42 km

Facilities

View:

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
  • Canoeing Additional charge Off-site

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Room Amenities:

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
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House Rules at Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

8.7

Free WiFi:

9.4

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

9.1