Areca Resort and Spa

Areca Resort and Spa is a five-star hotel in Phuket Town, with a saltwater swimming pool and rooms with balconies.

Accommodation ranges from 35 m² Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms to a 50 m² Junior Suite Room with a separate living room and kitchenette. The rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning; some overlook the pool and offer direct pool access. The hotel also has a restaurant serving American, seafood, Thai and Asian dishes, alongside a bar, fitness centre, spa and garden. Families can make use of family rooms and a kids’ club.

The hotel is in Kathu, 4.6 km from Phuket Town centre. Local stops include Lucky 13 Sandwich Kathu 150 m away and Kathu Waterfall 5 km away. Free public parking is available on site, and WiFi is free in the rooms. The combination of pool facilities, varied room layouts and dining on site gives you options for a stay focused on the hotel as well as excursions around Phuket.

The accommodation includes Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms, Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms with Pool Access, and a Junior Suite Room. The two Deluxe options are 35 m² and have balconies, air conditioning and private bathrooms. The pool-access version adds a patio and pool view, while the other Deluxe rooms have a balcony without those pool-facing features.

At 50 m², the Junior Suite Room is the largest option. It has a separate living room and kitchenette, as well as a balcony, minibar, desk and electric kettle. Across the room types, you’ll find a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer, along with a flat-screen TV. The range gives you a choice between a standard balcony room, a pool-facing room and a suite with separate living space.

Outdoor furniture, a sun terrace and garden provide places to sit outside, while BBQ facilities and a cooking class add options for meals and activities. The restaurant is complemented by a coffee house, snack bar and bar; fruits, wine and champagne are also offered. Free public parking is possible on site without a reservation, and WiFi is free in the rooms.

Families have access to a kids’ club, babysitting and child services, an indoor play area and a kids’ pool. Activities include mini golf, snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing, and a golf course is within 3 km. The hotel also has a tour desk, car hire and an airport shuttle. Its spa and wellness centre includes a steam room, hot tub, massage treatments and sun loungers, while a fitness centre serves guests looking to exercise during their stay.

The hotel is in the Phuket Town area, on Vichitsongklam Road in Kathu. Nearby food stops include Lucky 13 Sandwich Kathu, 150 m away, and Chapayom, 300 m away. Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground is 500 m from the hotel. This is an inland setting rather than a beachfront address; Patong Beach is 5.9 km away.

Phuket Town centre is 4.6 km away. Phuket International Airport is 23 km from the hotel, while Lomprayah Bus Terminal is 2.2 km away and Phuket Bus Terminal is 5.2 km away. An airport shuttle is among the hotel’s facilities. Free public parking is possible on site without a reservation. Some reviewers have found taxis difficult to find, so the shuttle and car-hire services may be relevant when arranging local transport.

For a day close to the hotel, Andamanda Phuket water park is 1.4 km away, and Kathu Shrine is 2 km away. Rang Hill, 3.3 km away, is a well-known viewpoint above Phuket Town; Kathu Waterfall is 5 km away. The Phuket Mining Museum is 3.8 km away, while Chillva Market is 2.6 km from the hotel. The tour desk can help organise outings, and the hotel itself offers a pool, mini golf, snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing.