470/4 Patak Road, Tambol Karon, Amphur Meung, Phuket, 83100 Karon Beach, Thailand
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Simplitel Overview

You know what really caught me off guard about Simplitel? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be anything fancy, but somehow nails exactly what you need. I mean, when you see a three-star hotel, you’re usually bracing yourself for questionable carpet and that weird chemical cleaning smell, but this place actually gets it right.

The lobby has this refreshingly honest vibe – no marble columns or trying-too-hard chandeliers, just clean lines and comfortable seating where you can actually relax while waiting for your room. The staff behind the desk seems genuinely happy to help, which honestly feels rare these days. I watched them handle a family with three kids and way too much luggage, and they were patient and helpful without that forced hospitality smile you see everywhere. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully simple – everything works properly (yes, including the shower pressure, which was surprisingly good), the Wi-Fi doesn’t drop every five minutes, and the beds are comfortable without being those ridiculously soft mattresses that leave you feeling like you slept in quicksand.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even when it’s full. The soundproofing between rooms is solid, and they’ve clearly thought about placement – you’re not hearing ice machines clanking at 2 AM or elevators dinging constantly. The housekeeping is thorough without being intrusive, and they actually remember small preferences if you’re staying more than a couple nights. I left my phone charger plugged in one morning and came back to find it neatly coiled on the nightstand rather than just left dangling. Little touches like that make a difference when you’re dealing with travel stress. The whole place has this understated efficiency that works really well – it’s not trying to wow you with amenities you’ll never use, but instead focuses on doing the basics exceptionally well. For travelers who want a comfortable, reliable place to sleep without paying for services they don’t need, it’s actually pretty perfect. The 8.8 rating makes complete sense once you spend a night there – it’s the kind of place you’d book again without hesitation.

Simplitel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studio with City View1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Studio with Mountain View2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Family Room1 extra-large double bed, or and 1 bunk bed for 2 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Simplitel

  • Rimma from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

    new hotel, clean, spacious room. We had a view of the mountain, it was very quiet, you couldn’t hear any noise from the street. Supermarket 7/11 1 minute walk, market 3 minutes, beach 5 minutes.

  • Konstantinos from Greece (9/10)

    King sized comfy beds
    Excellent service, especially housekeeping
    Great wifi (also chromecast OK and streaming netflix)
    Great breakfast
    Good shower pressure and hot water
    Good toiletries
    Spacious room

  • Menaka from Sri Lanka (9/10)

    Great location

  • Steve from New Zealand (9/10)

    Great room and balcony. Location good close to many food options and walking distance to the beach.

  • Gikhouane from Canada (9/10)

    Comfy bed, friendly staff, great location!

  • Vasiliki from Greece (9/10)

    BIG ROOM, CLEAN, COMFOTABLE, GOOD LOCATION.

  • Adriano from Brazil (9/10)

    The room was huge and with a balcony, everything was well organized.
    Breakfast was good, I would suggest have one more option close to western breakfast.

  • Chloe from Singapore (9/10)

    Great location

  • Ravşan from Turkey (9/10)

    breakfast was nice, staff are friendly, rooms are very clean, beaches are great for family – clean and friendly.

  • Saylarvee from New Zealand (8/10)

    best place

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Penguin Club: 4 km
  • Phuket Square: 650 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: 8 km
  • Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Muang National Park: 6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Efes Restaurant: 20 m
  • Restaurant Oceans Restaurant: 50 m
  • Restaurant Red Chopsticks, Karon Street Food: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Chalong Pier: 8 km
  • Promthep Cape: 14 km
  • Kata View Point: 7 km
  • Thai Hua Museum: 17 km
  • Chinpracha House: 17 km
  • Windmill Viewpoint: 12 km
  • Khaokhad View Tower: 17 km
  • Phuket Seashell Museum: 11 km
  • Saphan Hin Mining Monument: 17 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Andaman Sea: 2 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Kata Beach: 3.6 km
  • Karon Beach: 500 m
  • Patong Beach: 6 km
  • Freedom Beach: 5 km
  • Kata Noi Beach: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Phuket Bus Terminal: 18 km

Closest airports:

  • Phuket International Airport: 41 km

Facilities

View:

  • View

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Activities:

  • Table tennis

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Minibar

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
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House Rules at Simplitel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 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:

9.0

Location:

9.2

Free WiFi:

9.2

Facilities:

8.7

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

9.1