Merlin Beach Resort

Lovely 4.5 star resort

by newyork40 about Merlin Beach Resort

This is a lovely resort just out and over the hill from Patong Beach area. Buffet breakfasts overlooking the pool is wonderful. Fantastic pool, own private beach

merlin beach resort=***** stars

by bangla_is_heaven about merlin beach reort

although i have not stayed at many resorts or hotels, i can still honestly say this is about as good as it gets, great food, wonderful rooms, three stunning huge pools featuring a swim up bar and entertainment every night. i can not speak highly enough about the service at all times. the resort is located a few km's out of patongs hustle and bustle for that extra piece and quiet on the beach at the back of the resort visiting the massage hut on your right is a must. the only down side to this resort is the price of food and beverages. pool,service,rooms,lobby,gardens,peace and quiet.

Excellent Resort

by A TripAdvisor Member

The Merlin Beach Resort is an excellent resort and exceeded all my expectations. The rooms are large and beautifully decorated, the service is fantastic, the pools amazing and the breakfast buffet fantastic. This would have to be one of the best reorts I have ever stayed in... the only downside of the place is probably the beach (although I understand that its great for snorkelling) and the lack of off-resort cheaper eateries (the resort is about 3km away from Patong - which is definitely not a bad thing!). The resort staff even surprised my companion with a little birthday cake in our room on his birthday!

Great palce to stay

by A TripAdvisor Member

From the moment you arrive you nkkow this place will more than meet your expectations, from very friendly staff, to mega pools, to a lovely cove, every corner of this hotel is fantastic and beyond our expectations.

Well worth every penny, and we will certainly be staying here again on our next visit to Phuket.

Great Hotel, Not a Beach Resort

by TripAdvisor Member jinx1832

A truly beautiful resort with excellent facilities including 3 incredible pool areas. The staff is great and the rooms, restuarants, and bars are all in excellent condition and well maintained. A perfect place to relax away from the noise of Patong, about 3 KM away up on a hill overlooking Patong Beach. During my visit in mid-December, the hotel was extremely empty due to the Tsunamai and start of Peak Season. Also note, this is not a Beach Resort. The Beach is full of Rocks and swimming is not an option. I would suggest Kata or Karon Beach as better options for hanging out at the beach.

Hotel makes up for the rocky beach!

by A TripAdvisor Member

Ok so the beach is not the best in the world, but it's perfect for snorkelling!! With the many rocks and caverns its pretty much perfect for viewing the fish etc....

Moving our attention to the hotel, well truly great. No hesitation in staying again.

From the staff to the fantastic pools nothing during our 3 week stay was either too much trouble or below standard.

If you want to experience more of Phuket then Patong is only minutes away, although the quietness is a releif after a hectic night in the centre.

Will be staying agagin soon.

Fantastic

by TripAdvisor Member fowlerjeff

This was the 2nd time we have been there in 4 years. Treated very well, accommodation (pool axcess rooms) best I'v seen, clean, great service, staff excellent, pools, you have to see them to believe it. Everyone going to Phuket should stay there. Only minutes from Patong beach and nightlife. Welcome relief to come home to this resort after busy night in Patong. Cannot say enough about this resort. We will be back.

Phuket 2006

by Giddaymate

"A week in Phuket"

Jen and I secided to spend a week in Phuket before the high season price rise. It was our first trip abroad without the kids. Having previously spent holidays in Penang, and Lankawi, we wanted a beach resort location, close to markets, close to a variety of hawkers markets and cheap but safe restaurants and with access to tours and activities. After searching the net, we decided on the Merlin Beach resort, 3km out of Patong Beach, so we could enjoy the peace and quiet of a secluded resort, but within easy reach of the buzz of Patong Beach. We weren't disappointed.

"While we were there"

We had only 5 nights in Phuket which was ok for a first-up orientation. We wanted to spend some time around the pool doing nothing, but found ourselves down at the Patong beach markets most days, buying T-shirts, clothes and other gifts for family back home. The highlight of the week was a day trip to Phang Nga Bay to do some island cave exploring by sea canoe. It was the only tour we did, so I can't compare it with other tours on offer, but I can say it was well worth the $90AUS for the two of us!

"Getting around"

Although 3km from the resort to Patong Beach sounds walkable, it isn't. The hilly road, the heat and the humidity conspire to make walking back and forth virtually impossible. The free shuttles from the hotel to Patong Beach ran at inconvenient times, so we spent a fair bit of money on Tuk-tuks to get around. We used the free shuttle to get to Phuket Town to do some department store shopping, and for trips to Patong Beach when it suited us, but overall the transport by Tuk-tuk and taxi were probably our biggest single expense of the week.