Thailand - Phuket
1 June 2022 - 31 October 2022
7 nights at the 5 star Le Meridien Phuket
Return flights to Phuket on Qatar Return resort transfers 7 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Room Breakfast daily All taxes, levies & surcharges (estimate)
Package price includes a 10% early bird discount - book and pay 60 days prior arrival Upgrade to half board from R5 780 per person
A weekend surcharge is applicable for travel on Fridays and Saturdays
Packages are subject to availability at the time of the reservation. Passport & visa costs (if applicable), travel insurance & items of a personal nature are not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to airfare increases and currency fluctuations. Rebooking and cancellation fees apply. All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise specified. Standard terms and conditions apply. All discounts and/or special offers have already been included in the package price.
Base Price: | ZAR 12 440 |
Package Taxes: | ZAR 4 590 |
Total Price: | ZAR 17 030 |
A true beachfront resort on Phuket's South West Coast.
In a secluded cove against a canvas of sand and sea, the 5 Star Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort offers bold new discoveries with top-rated facilities for land and water adventures, a rejuvenating spa, inspired cuisine and forward-thinking service that exceeds guests' desires.
The resort's 416 rooms and 54 luxury suites blend the creative and the elemental with authentic Thai accents against a soothing tropical setting. Style coupled with superb amenities allows for a stay of limitless exploration and renewal on the beach.
LOCATION
Karon Beach, Phuket.
HOW TO GET THERE
Road transfer from Phuket Airport.
ACCOMMODATION
154 Deluxe Rooms
(Size: 37m2)
Deluxe Rooms feature modern decor and distinctive, stylish bathrooms.
These rooms offer a contemporary retreat with a smooth, clean palette of
colours and timeless textures as well as refreshing hardwood floors throughout.
Each room includes a private balcony with views of lush tropical greenery.
168 Deluxe Pool View Room (Size: 37m2)
Deluxe Pool View Rooms feature modern decor and distinctive, stylish
bathrooms.
These rooms offer a contemporary retreat with a smooth, clean palette of
colours and timeless textures as well as refreshing hardwood floors throughout.
Each room includes a private balcony with soothing views of the mesmerising
pool area.
94 Deluxe Ocean View
Rooms (Size: 38m2)
The Deluxe Ocean View Room offers a bathroom with views out to the sea
and a large shower area with high-pressure bath and rain shower facilities.
The stylishly
redesigned interior allows for a fresh island perspective with its rich,
vibrant colours, modern Thai accents, and parquet flooring.
32 Ocean View Junior
Suites (Size: 47m2)
The Ocean View Junior Suites feature stylishly redesigned interiors of rich and
vibrant accents to contrast with the white bedding and smooth wood floor. A
sleek granite bathroom, overlooking the room and out to the ocean, includes a
separate tub and shower, plus
bathrobes and signature toiletries.
Each Suite offers a sumptuously styled, colourful living area featuring
tropical décor and a convertible sofa.
ROOM FACILITIES
DINING
The Resort has a variety of options for wining and dining. There are 10
restaurants and bars serving the world's most popular cuisines.
Meal Plans
The resort operates on a Bed & Breakfast basis with the option to
upgrade to Half Board and Full Board.
Half Board includes:
Full Board includes:
Latest Recipe
Latest Recipe serves international cuisine with modern and creative twists on
traditional recipes. Dine in a sleek setting surrounded by wooden walls and
contemporary, upscale lighting.
Open for Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner.
Tonson Restaurant & Bar
Tonson Restaurant and Bar overlooks the stunning
blue waters of the pool and offers an international dining menu and a wide
drinks menu including hand-crafted cocktails.
Open for Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner.
Portofino
The tastes of Italy come to Phuket at the award-winning Portofino.
Serving authentic
Italian dishes for dinner, this
upscale eatery showcases a romantic setting of hand-painted murals and red
velvet cushions.
Open for Dinner Monday – Wednesday (18h00- 22h30).
Ariake
The modern Ariake restaurant serves authentic, freshly prepared Japanese
cuisine.
Awarded Thailand Tatler's Best Restaurants of 2017, Ariake overlooks the lagoon pool and
features a teppanyaki table, sushi bar and two tatami rooms.
Open for Dinner Thursday - Sunday (18h00- 22h30).
La Fiamma
La Fiamma serves freshly
baked Italian pizzas direct from the wood fired oven in an open-air environment
overlooking the beach.
Open for Lunch and
Dinner (12h30 – 21h00).
Beach BBQ
Overlooking the ocean and secluded sandy white beach, this restaurant offers savoury specials,
including grilled meats, seafood and fresh salads in a casual outdoor setting
just steps from the water.
Open for Lunch and Dinner (11h30 – 23h00).
In Room Dining
The resort's 24 hour in-room dining service allows you to satisfy an
appetite or whim whenever you wish.
KIDS CLUB
Children wanting a
little break from their parents
and the reassurance that they will be in good hands, can drop the adults off at the beach or
pool and flee to the Kids Club.
Your child’s craving for fun and adventure will
be satisfied at the
dedicated kids’ centre where they can enjoy hours of fun with sports,
educational activities, games, paper crafting, ice cream making, Batik
painting, Thai dance lessons, sandcastle sculpting, cartoon drawing, paper
plate crafts and more, all supervised by a qualified team.
The Kids Club is available for children between 4 and 12 years of age and is complimentary.
An in-room babysitting service is also available (24 Hour advance booking is recommended).
Teens Club
For guests aged 12
to 19, there is a variety of exciting, organised sports, classes and outdoor activities
throughout the week including
Thai Boxing and Archery on Mondays, Beach Volleyball on Wednesdays,
Sandcastle Art on Fridays and more.
Open 09h00 – 18h00.
SPA
Le Spa has 10 local teakwood
treatment cabins and the spa menu offers an array of body, facial and massage
treatments all performed by highly trained staff.
After a full day of rigorous
work or play, it's time to pamper yourself, tranquility awaits
Open 10h00 – 19h30.
Wi-Fi
Complimentary throughout the resort.
WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES (* some at a supplement)
All information in this Fact Sheet is applicable from 1 May 2022 to 31 October 2022 and is subject to change without prior notice.
Please note that some services may not be available due to weather conditions, hotel occupancy and/or operational requirements.
WELCOME TO THAILAND
Or should we say, welcome to Paradise. Thailand is blessed with some of the world’s most-enviable beaches and a myriad of off shore islands ensuring your holiday will be filled with watersports, hammocks and sunset strolls along the water’s edge. Some areas are super-vibey while others offer a more serene experience.
A QUICK GUIDE TO THE MOST POPULAR SPOTS…
Phuket
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is undeniably the country’s most popular beach destination. With a vibrant nightlife, bustling market stalls, a family atmosphere or romantic seclusion. This island paradise offers a vast selection of hotels, and the beaches supply every kind of vibe! Head to Patong Beach if you feel like a party or being active. Kata and Karon Beaches are great for families and couples. The range of activities available is fantastic; canoeing, hiking, white water rafting, scooter hire and best of all – diving and snorkelling.
Phi Phi
Phi Phi Island is located 2 hours by ferry from Phuket (some resorts also offer a speedboat service). You’ll be collected from the ferry by long-tail boat and taken to your resort; all of which are located in the north of the island, a quieter area, for that true getaway experience. Phi Phi is nature at its best; towering limestone cliffs shelter white, sandy beaches leading to aquamarine bays filled with marine life; perfect for diving and snorkelling or simply taking it easy and letting the stress of modern life slip away. There are no roads on Phi Phi so once you settle into your resort your only mode of transport is a longtail boat (and some haggling with a local for the right price!). Make sure that you won’t need an ATM!
Krabi
Krabi is a 2 hour overland trip from Phuket through countryside terrain and local villages. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride! Krabi’s sheer limestone cliffs will welcome you to where over 130 islands rise majestically from the sea, and secluded beaches are accessible only by colourfully adorned long-tail boats. Krabi is about getting out and exploring nature - sea caves, exotic marine life, rock climbing, beautiful National Parks, hot spring waterfalls, the spectacular turquoise waters of the Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave – a cliff monastery in a jungle valley.
Khao Lak
Khao Lak is on Thailand’s mainland west coast, an hour north of Phuket and stretches along the Andaman coastline. It is a less crowded tourist destination close to the Phang-Nga area’s rugged natural beauty. There are a couple of towns and and beautiful white-sand beaches – all scattered along a 24 kms stretch so it never feels too busy. For travellers who like their holidays less frenetic the easy going local feel of Khao Lak is perfect. There are a variety of good local restaurants and of course great shopping easily reached from most resorts by taxi and Khao Lak has its own night market for late-night snacks and shopping.
Nature lovers can soak up the slower pace and go hiking around Chong Fah’s waterfalls or explore the Kho Sok National Park which is around 2 hours drive, home to elephant sanctuaries, one of the oldest rainforests in the world and floating camps so is a delight for anyone with a love for the outdoors. For keen snorkellers and divers, the Surin and Similan Islands are some of the best places to dive in Thailand and are just two hours from Khao Lak by boat. The islands form part of a protected national marine park and are open between 15 October and 15 May annually.
CLIMATE
Thailand’s tropical climate has three main seasons:
Hot: March to June
Rainy: July to October
Cool: November to February
Average temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C
The monsoon season in the Andaman Sea (West coast/Phuket and surrounds) is from approximately May to October. The monsoon rains are generally short and heavy, clearing quickly and days of constant rain are rare.
LANGUAGE
The national language is Thai, although English is widely spoken in Phuket, Krabi & Phi Phi.
CURRENCY
The currency is the Thai Baht which is better for bargaining and shopping in markets. US Dollars, Pounds and Euros are accepted at hotels.
TIPPING
A service charge is already included in all prices. Tips, in general, are not mandatory, and you should only give them if you are really content with the service offered. Waiters, bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose change.
TIME DIFFERENCE
5 hours ahead of South Africa.
FESTIVALS
Thailand brags of many festivals throughout the year; one of the most famous being the Songkran Festival in mid-April which washes away all the bad spirits and celebrates the traditional Thai New Year. Basically, Songkran is all about getting wet, so be prepared to be squirted with ice water!
WHAT TO WEAR
Light, cool clothes are sensible. Shorts (except knee length walking shorts), sleeveless shirts, tank tops and other beach-style attire are considered inappropriate dress when not actually at the beach or in a resort area.
COMMON COURTESIES
It is important to show respect for the Thai Royal Family. Revealing attire is not allowed in religious shrines. Do not climb over or sit on Buddha monuments. Do not touch or give anything directly to a Buddhist monk if you are a woman. Thais greet each other by pressing their palms together called ‘wai’. It is rude to touch people on their head or point your feet at people or an object.
ELECTRICITY
The electric current is 220 volts AC (50 cycles) and the majority of electrical outlets take a round, two-pronged slim plug.
HEALTH
Visitors do not require vaccinations unless coming from or passing through a designated contaminated area. Drink only bottled water and avoid ice unless you know is made from bottled or boiled water. Be cautious when eating from food vendors on the street.
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