LE MERIDIEN PHUKET BEACH RESORT

Why we like it

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.

Description

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

• Air conditioning
• Mini bar
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• 49” LED TV with satellite channels
• Bathrobe & slippers
• Individual balcony
• Electronic safe
• Hair dryer
• IDD telephone
• Iron & ironing board
  
  

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:

• Breakfast at the Latest Recipe.
• Dinner at the Tonson Restaurant, Latest Recipe, Portofino, Ariake, La Fiamma or the Beach BBQ.

Full Board includes:

• Breakfast at the Latest Recipet.
• Lunch at the Tonson Restaurant, Latest Recipe, La Fiamma or the Beach BBQ.
• Dinner at the Tonson Restaurant, Latest Recipe, Portofino, Ariake, La Fiamma or the Beach BBQ.

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)

• 2 Swimming pools and a Kids pool
• Fitness centre
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Dive centre *
• Boutique
• 4 Tennis courts *
• 2 Squash courts
• Golf driving range
• Mini golf
• Table tennis
• Darts
• Stand-up paddle *
• Kayaking *
• Canoeing
• Archery
• Petanque
• Beach volleyball
• Beach football
• Thai Culinary
• Excursions *

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.

WHAT TO PACK

• As a guide, the maximum weight for checked luggage is 20kg in economy class and 30kg in business class
• Your hand-luggage should not weigh more than 6kg and needs to be small and compact
• Take along your best beach and casual wear, perfect for the day
• The dress-code for dinner is usually smart casual and gents are required to wear long trousers
• Sunglasses and suntan lotion are a must
• Don’t forget any medication that you might need, and be sure to pack it in your hand luggage
• Chargers for all your devices (it’s a good idea to take along a few movies on a tablet or something similar as the English TV channels in your hotel may be limited)
• Mosquito repellent
• A hat or cap
• A beach bag

TRAVEL TIPS

• Pack a change of clothing in your hand luggage in case of baggage delays (and a spare cozzie so at least you can have a swim when you get to your resort)
• Clothing creases less if rolled in a sausage shape when packed – so roll, don’t fold
• No sharp objects are permitted in your hand luggage (yes, tweezers are sharp!)
• Travel insurance is a must. If you can’t afford it, you can’t afford to travel!
• Travelling with kids – please check that you have all the relevant documents including unabridged Birth Certificates.
• Put electronics, medication, toothbrushes and jewellery in your carry-on bag
• It’s often a good idea to let your bank or credit card company know that you’re going overseas
• Be patient, be flexible, be spontaneous and have the best time ever!