Phuket in November - where to stay?

[J381]

I'm visiting Thailand for the first time in November with my wife and 18 month old son.
We'll be there for 3 weeks so first 3 nights in Bangkok and then heading north for approximately 6 days and then south to the Andaman coast for the remaining 10 or so nights.

We're thinking that Phuket will be a good idea, but are unsure which area to stay in...
We've been recommended Kata or Karon.

We obviously won't be going out for wild nights out etc, but we don't want it to be totally dead. Must still be close to nice bars / restaurants. Somewhere we can go for walks at night, see markets and other attractions etc.

The hotel must be family orientated with good amenities for kids.

Any suggestions?

Over to you...

[Nobby Diesel]

The Hilton in Karon is pretty good.
It's a large hotel, with a good selection of pools. It's in good grounds, close enough to the shops and restaurants of Karon. There is a road to cross to get to the beach, but it's easy enough. There's a tuktuk rank, straight outside the gate, so easy for trips to Kata or Patong if you want.
Some of the pools have slides and waterfalls, there's a kids club if you want it, a few dining options on site, etc etc.
Also look at the Kata Thani. Not stayed there but it has a good reputation.

Edited by Nobby Diesel on Saturday 17th August 21:30

Edited by Nobby Diesel on Monday 19th August 17:02

[anonymous-user]

I'll say what I always say, the Hilton, holiday inn etc are ok if you like them same as the same hotel anywhere else, if you want a good local hotel then the coconut village patong is great, pool restaurant and half the price of the international brands. Don't worry about patong being seedy you can avoid all that very easily, I've had loads of family trips there over the last 20yesra

[audidoody]

One night in Patong is enough for most people!

[Haggleburyfinius]

My advice would be to book soon!

I spent 3 months there last winter and finding higher end hotel rooms a couple of months before was a bit of a pain; let alone when we got there and wanted to move about.

[J381]

Finally sorted a plan of action.

Bangkok for 3 nights staying in Siam Kempinski - Booked

Chiang Mai for 6 nights - hotel TBC - Will be booked today / tomorrow

Phuket (Kata or Karon) for 10 nights - hotel TBC - Will be booked today / tomorrow

Then that just leave internal flights to book.

Looking forward to it! :-)