The Oceanic Sportel Phuket – SHA Extra Plus

The Oceanic Sportel Phuket – SHA Extra Plus Overview

You know what caught me off guard about The Oceanic Sportel Phuket – SHA Extra Plus? I mean, I’ve stayed at plenty of beach resorts, but this place actually gets the balance right between being upscale and not making you feel like you need to tiptoe around in fancy clothes all day. It’s this five-star property that honestly feels more approachable than some four-stars I’ve experienced in Phuket.

The whole SHA Extra Plus thing isn’t just marketing fluff either – they really did go all-out with their health and safety protocols, which actually made the stay more relaxing, not less. I appreciated not having to worry about cleanliness standards, especially around the pool areas where you’re constantly touching loungers and ordering drinks. Speaking of the pools, there are multiple ones, and here’s a local tip: the infinity pool gets absolutely packed between 10 AM and 3 PM (Instagram hour, you know), but if you sneak down around 7 AM or after 5 PM, you’ll practically have it to yourself with those gorgeous Andaman Sea views.

What really sold me on this place was how they handle the sports facilities – hence the “Sportel” name, I guess. The fitness center is actually well-equipped with machines that work (shocking, I know), and they’ve got this tennis court that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. Plus, the staff at the sports desk genuinely knows their stuff about water activities and can hook you up with snorkeling trips that don’t feel like cattle drives. The beach access is solid too, though honestly, Phuket beaches can get a bit crowded during peak season – but the hotel’s stretch feels more private than most. One thing that surprised me was how quiet it stays at night despite being a larger resort. I was expecting thin walls and hallway noise, but the room design actually keeps things peaceful. The air conditioning works like a dream (crucial in that humidity), and the beds are properly firm – not those weird soft mattresses that leave you feeling like you slept in quicksand. Check-in was smooth, though I’d recommend arriving before 3 PM if possible because that’s when the afternoon rush hits and the lobby can get a bit chaotic. Oh, and parking is actually free and abundant, which saves you from the usual Phuket parking nightmare if you decide to rent a scooter or car to explore beyond the resort.

The Oceanic Sportel Phuket – SHA Extra Plus Accommodations

Reviews of The Oceanic Sportel Phuket – SHA Extra Plus

• Tawanda from South Africa (9/10)

  The locatolion and the reception

• Phill from Iceland (9/10)

  From checking in to checking out, brilliant

• Mustafa from Oman (8/10)

  Staff and facilities

• Duncan from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Great big bed! Comfy room but way too far out from anything ! Breakfast ok..
  Helpful staff

• Majid from Oman (9/10)

  The room size is big.
  Hotel clean and comfortable

• Ana from Thailand (7/10)

  Bed was fabulous
  Excellent shower and bathroom supplies.
  Clean swimming pool

• Laetitia from France (9/10)

  Hotel very clean and amazing, staff very nice and friendly, amazing facilities

• Lamiya from Australia (7/10)

  – facilities were new and rooms were quite clean
  – breakfast and dinner menu were diverse and tasty
  – front desk response was quick when we asked for something eg towels
  – front desk were quick to get taxis for groups going out and about
  – the beds are massive and very comfortable

• Katia from Australia (7/10)

  The beds were super comfortable, clean room and shower . The gym was great!

• Ebrahim from South Africa (8/10)

  the food was divine and rooms very clean and spacious ,the staff very friendly and welcoming

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