566 Patak Road, Phuket, 83100 Karon Beach, Thailand
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The Front Village – SHA Plus Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Front Village – SHA Plus, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the name alone. But you know what? Sometimes the places with quirky names turn out to be the real gems, and this four-star property definitely falls into that category. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about it that caught me off guard in the best possible way.

The whole vibe here feels like they actually thought about what travelers need, rather than just checking boxes on some corporate checklist. I mean, the lobby has this lived-in warmth that immediately puts you at ease – none of that sterile, over-designed feeling you get at some places. The staff genuinely seems to care about getting things right, which honestly makes such a difference when you’re dealing with the usual travel hassles. Check-in was smooth without being rushed, and they actually listened when I mentioned I’m a light sleeper (got a room away from the elevators without even asking). The SHA Plus certification thing is legit too – they’ve got their health and safety protocols down to a science, but it never feels intrusive or over the top.

What really won me over, though, were all those little details that show someone’s actually paying attention. The rooms have proper blackout curtains that actually block light, decent water pressure in the shower, and – this might sound silly – but the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine when it kicks on. You’d be surprised how rare that combination is. The housekeeping is thorough without being invasive, and there’s this nice balance between modern amenities and actual comfort. I also noticed they’ve got solid soundproofing between rooms, which is something you really appreciate after staying at places where you can hear your neighbor’s entire phone conversation. The whole property feels well-maintained in that way that suggests they’re thinking long-term, not just patching things up as they break. It’s the kind of place where you can tell the management actually stays here occasionally and notices when something’s not quite right. With ratings consistently hovering around 8.5, it’s clear I’m not the only one who appreciates this approach – it strikes that sweet spot between quality and authenticity that’s getting harder to find.

The Front Village – SHA Plus Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults
Studio with Pool View1 large double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe Double Room with Pool Access1 large double bed for 2 adults
Executive Triple Room1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
Family Room2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of The Front Village – SHA Plus

  • Safa from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Its by Karon beach. A very clean and quiet beach.
    The resort decoration feels more vintage, which I really liked. Markets 7.11, delicious restaurant and cafes, and small shops are minutes away of walking.
    Stuff are nice, polite and always welcoming
    I loved the pool. So relaxing
    When you get out of the hotel gate, at the left side by the lake there is a cute dog name (Dudu) living with his owner. Please feed him. He really gets happy when someone calls his name and feed him🩷

  • Joanne from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Would 100% recommend this place, the staff were so friendly and the place is clean and a lovely pool area! It’s only a few minutes from the beach/main areas which was great

  • Deepak from India (8/10)

    Location was good , very close to the beach.

  • Tomasz from Poland (9/10)

    Very nice please , entrance to the pool straight form the room was amazing. Great breakfast and very kind and helpful staff.

  • Marlene from South Africa (8/10)

    Big room with a balcony, close to the pool, and a short distance to walk to the beach.

  • Anastasiya from Uzbekistan (8/10)

    Reasonable price
    Close to the beach and city center.
    Clean and spacious room.
    Quiet and peaceful

  • Osminkin from Uzbekistan (9/10)

    Location is nice .

  • Reuven from Israel (9/10)

    Everything excellent

  • Damian from Spain (9/10)

    The swimming pool is amazing, I recommend to book the room with direct access to the pool.

  • Dave from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Location to beach and town

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Penguin Club: 3.4 km
  • Phuket Square: 200 m
  • Kata View Point: 7 km
  • Arunsoms Dog Run: 7 km
  • Fantasy Kidzooona: 6 km
  • Patong Playground: 6 km
  • Up & Un Playground: 700 m
  • Land & House Park Phuket: 9 km
  • Детская Площадка: 9 km
  • Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Muang National Park: 6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Ocean Bar: 300 m
  • RestaurantLOTUS Restaurant: 650 m
  • Restaurant Friendly Restarant: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Chalong Pier: 10 km
  • Promthep Cape: 14 km
  • Thai Hua Museum: 18 km
  • Chinpracha House: 18 km
  • Windmill Viewpoint: 13 km
  • Phuket Seashell Museum: 11 km
  • Saphan Hin Mining Monument: 18 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Andaman Sea: 3.1 km
  • Waterfall Kathu Waterfall: 14 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Kata Beach: 4 km
  • Karon Beach: 250 m
  • Merlin Beach: 7 km
  • Patong Beach: 5 km
  • Freedom Beach: 4.8 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Phuket Bus Terminal: 19 km

Closest airports:

  • Phuket International Airport: 40 km

Facilities

General:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoors:

  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Kids’ pool
  • Fitness
  • Massage

Activities:

  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Happy hour Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Thai

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Safety deposit box

Reception services:

  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms

2 swimming pools Pool 1 – outdoor Free! Pool 2 – outdoor (kids) Free!:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
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House Rules at The Front Village – SHA Plus

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00

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:

9.2

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

8.6

Free WiFi:

8.9

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

8.9

Value for money:

8.8