Panwaburi Beachfront Resort – SHA Extra Plus

Panwaburi Beachfront Resort – SHA Extra Plus Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Panwaburi Beachfront Resort – SHA Extra Plus, the name itself didn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but once I actually stepped onto the property, none of that mattered. This five-star resort sits right on one of Thailand’s gorgeous stretches of coastline, and I mean literally right on the beach – you can practically roll out of bed and onto the sand, which is exactly what I did most mornings.

What struck me first wasn’t the lobby or the typical resort grandeur you’d expect, but actually the sound. You know that perfect beach sound where the waves aren’t crashing dramatically but just sort of rhythmically washing up on shore? That’s what you hear everywhere here, and it becomes this incredible natural soundtrack to your entire stay. The rooms face the water (well, most of them do – definitely worth requesting when you book), and I found myself leaving the balcony doors open just to fall asleep to it. The staff mentioned that early morning is when the beach is at its most pristine, before the day-trippers arrive, and they weren’t kidding – I had long stretches of sand practically to myself around 7 AM.

Here’s something I appreciated that you don’t always get at beachfront places – the resort actually feels integrated with its surroundings rather than just plopped down on prime real estate. The architecture has this understated Thai elegance without being over-the-top touristy, and honestly, the pool area manages to compete with the ocean view, which is saying something. I mean, there were definitely moments when I couldn’t decide between the infinity pool or the actual infinite ocean just steps away. The dining situation is solid too – not groundbreaking, but fresh seafood and local dishes that don’t feel like they’re trying too hard to impress Western palates while completely abandoning authentic flavors. One small thing that bugged me initially was the Wi-Fi in some beach areas being spotty, but then I realized that was probably a blessing in disguise. The service has that attentive-but-not-hovering quality that good resorts master, and check-in was surprisingly smooth even during what seemed like a busy period. If you’re looking for that sweet spot between luxury and actually feeling like you’re somewhere special rather than just somewhere expensive, this place delivers on that promise.

Panwaburi Beachfront Resort – SHA Extra Plus Accommodations

Reviews of Panwaburi Beachfront Resort – SHA Extra Plus

• Mónika from Hungary (8/10)

  We had a room with a private jacuzzi. The room was very comfortable, the food was great and we had a really good time here.

• Vargas from Colombia (8/10)

  The best thing about this place is the pool and the restaurant, nothing more!

• Karina from Poland (8/10)

  Clean, great design

• Nora from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Love the pools!

• H from New Zealand (7/10)

  Wifi was good. Even there was no microwave in the rooms i was allowed to use the kitchen one.

• Grace from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The rooms, pools and service were spectacular.

• Asaf from Israel (9/10)

  Amazing property, room, staff and pool

• Fjodor from Sweden (9/10)

  Great location with a great beach.
  Good ambiance.
  Quiet area of phuket that allows for good Relaxation

• Rashawna from United States (7/10)

  The amenities were great, very clean hotel.

• Terry from New Zealand (9/10)

  Beautiful property and a great place to stay

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