Merlin Beach Resort

Frommer's Review

The Merlin company owns two massive compounds in Phuket, with one in central Patong right on the sea front, and the other, more choice property, 3km (2 miles) south on scenic Merlin Beach. Both are popular with Australian tourists and feature particularly attractive common areas, spacious open-plan lobbies with oversize rattan furniture, and rooms with balconies and views of the pool or seaside. Both facilities also offer stunning lagoon-style swimming pools, each with a pool bar, and some rooms even have private "swim-up" access. There are nicely manicured gardens throughout. The all-inclusive digs mean guests have access to facilities ranging from a fine fitness club, watersports, game room, gym, sauna, and snooker. The Merlin Beach resort, with its private beach access, is the better of the two, with newer rooms just a hitch higher in standard. That resort is somewhat remote from the action of Patong (it lies on a small horseshoe of sand in an isolated bay -- the beach is all coral, though not for swimming), but for some that's its greatest asset.

Facilities: 4 restaurants; bar and lounge; 2 outdoor pools; tennis; small fitness center; spa w/massage, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam; tour desk; car-rental desk; business center w/Internet; shopping arcade; limited room service; babysitting; same-day laundry/dry-cleaning service; nonsmoking rooms.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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