Malabar Pool Villa Phuket

Malabar Pool Villa Phuket Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Malabar Pool Villa Phuket, honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this four-star property tucked away in Phuket Town. The entrance is understated — no flashy lobby or marble everywhere — but there’s something immediately calming about the place. You know what really struck me? The way they’ve managed to create this sense of privacy even though you’re still close to the action in town. The parking situation is actually great too, which I mean, anyone who’s driven around Phuket will appreciate.

The Villa Experience

Each villa here comes with its own private pool, and I have to say, that’s where this place really shines. My room was spacious without feeling empty, and the pool area became my little sanctuary. The design leans toward contemporary Thai style — clean lines but with those warm wood touches that keep it from feeling sterile. What I loved most was how the bedroom opens directly onto the pool terrace, so you can literally roll out of bed and into the water if that’s your thing.

Location and Getting Around

Being in Phuket Town rather than on the beach might seem like a drawback, but actually, I found it refreshing. You’re about 15 minutes from Patong if you want the beach scene, but you get to experience the real Phuket here — the old Sino-Portuguese architecture, the local markets, the authentic street food. Plus, having a car is easy since the hotel provides free private parking, and honestly, exploring the island from this central spot worked out perfectly.

Dining and Daily Rhythms

The breakfast spread surprised me in the best way — they’ve got this buffet setup that covers Asian dishes alongside American classics, so whether you’re craving congee or pancakes, you’re sorted. I actually found myself looking forward to breakfast each morning, which doesn’t always happen at hotels. The restaurant area overlooks the pool, and there’s something nice about starting your day watching the water while you eat. They’re pretty flexible about timing too, which I appreciated since vacation schedules don’t always align with standard meal times.

Why Guests Love It

This place has earned its 8.6 rating for good reason — it strikes that sweet spot between privacy and accessibility. Couples especially seem to gravitate here, and I can see why. There’s something romantic about having your own pool villa without the isolation of being completely cut off from everything. The staff genuinely cares about your experience without being overbearing, and the whole setup encourages you to slow down and actually relax. If you’re looking for a base that lets you explore Phuket while having a peaceful retreat to return to, this villa concept really works.

To book hotel in Phuket during the vibrant Songkran festival, visitors should make reservations well in advance as this tropical paradise attracts millions of tourists from around the world seeking pristine beaches and authentic Thai culture.

Malabar Pool Villa Phuket Accommodations

Reviews of Malabar Pool Villa Phuket

• Diana from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

  private pool, outdoor pool with bar.. friendly staffs, clean property

• Kevin from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Staff were fantastic, food was delicious.
  Clean and well maintained. Fern and Jay were amazing, credit to the hotel.
  Like the fact it was alcohol free.

• Asena from Netherlands (9/10)

  We loved everything!! I read comments about the hotel targetting just muslim tourists but that’s defenitely not my experience. Very diverse guests, the only thing that’s “different” is that there’s no alcohol but I loved that. No drunk guests, the common areas are nice and not noisy, in the morning as well as in the evening. And their mocktails are to die for. I think everyone could do with a couple of days of not drinking. The shared pool is huge and very nice.
  
  There’s a 7-11 on 3 minutes walking distance which we loved. The staff is so friendly and make you feel at home. We had horrendous neighbours but after one chat with the owner he took care of it. The owner is around most of the time and is very open and nice, tending to the guests.
  
  The rooms were spacious & clean and the amenities were great. They left a nice note on our bed for our anniversary too. The hotel is a little further away from the lively spots, but we loved it because we really came to unwind and relax. If you do want to go to the beach or a more lively area, grab a Bolt to Cape Panwa where there’s a beach, stores and more people. Not to forget because it’s further from the center, everything is very affordable! We loved our stay, would love to come back someday.

• Omar from Egypt (9/10)

  The rooms
  The cleanliness
  The staff are very welcoming and helpful
  The pool
  The views
  It is a really great place to relax and sit in and their food is really good

• Denis from Kazakhstan (9/10)

  This is a new property. Find a shop bill on the chair 😉

• Mykhailo from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Awesome and friendly staff
  Even though people here stated it is a bad location but I can say it is a great one if you want some peace and quite
  If you need to go out somewhere, you can easily book a taxi
  
  If you are runner, there is a really nice quiet loop near hotel with really good road surface

• Kostya from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Clean, private pool, nice shared pool. Big room, comfy pillows, premium feel. Nearby to port to take speedboat to phi phi and koh lanta

• Pat from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great service , handy for the pier, nice clean hotel

• Nathaniel from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Love the hotel and facilities it’s great for couples and a romantic getaway. The food was lovely on the first night and good on the second night. Staff are very helpful and friends would definitely recommend staying here and I would personally visit again.

• Marian from Romania (9/10)

  exceptional facility, good size of the room, private pool in a quite location just 15 to 20 minutes til old town

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