Mandarava Resort and Spa, Karon Beach - SHA Extra Plus

What an amazing stay! Right near Karon beach is this gorgeous resort which is nestled into what feels like a lush oasis. Be warned, there is lots of steps and steep inclines to get to the rooms/facilities but they do offer a shuttle service around the resort. We stayed for 5 nights and loved every moment. We enjoyed laying by the pool and using the swim up bars. The staff were all very warm and helpful. We booked a private pool access room. While there was a gate that you could shut to your own rooms pool area, you could still see around the gate-not super private. Overall a great experience!

Excellent stay at Mandarava Resort! The highlight of the resort has to be the amazing pools, each with its own unique charm. There are plenty of pool bars around, which made it easy to grab a drink and relax. The staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

The resort has two restaurants. While the cuisine wasn’t the absolute best I’ve ever had, it was sufficient for a pleasant dining experience. The location of the resort is excellent, offering easy access to nearby attractions and the beach. The rooms are nice and modern. Overall, a fantastic place to stay!

Our stay at Mandarava was truly unforgettable. Although the location is somewhat distant from the airport, the breathtaking views make it well worth the journey.

The resort is exceptionally well-equipped, offering plenty of activities, including access to over five different swimming pools and a fitness center. Additionally, they provide a convenient shuttle service to the beach throughout the day.

The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend staying here—it's a fantastic value!

The breakfasts are super, the pools are super, overall the hotel is excellent, it’s quite fashionable to walk to the sea

Excellent hotel!!! The staff is great!!! The food is very tasty! The territory is huge, autumn is beautiful, we didn’t miss everything. There is a shuttle to the beach and to the rooms. I recommend!!!👍

The first person I would like to note while walking around the hotel is the Architect and designer of this beauty. Build something like this on the side of a mountain, on this scale, and think everything through to the smallest detail. Respect!!! The design of the hotel is superb, with rooms of different categories and restaurants and even toilet rooms. Then, of course, I would like to thank the hotel management for maintaining the appropriate level of such service. All the staff are very friendly, starting from check-in. Be sure to have with you the card you used to make the reservation, they require it and warn you in a letter in advance. Then you won’t have to pay a deposit, they’ll just make copies of the documents. I’ve never understood people who fly to the sea and end up sitting by the pool their entire vacation, but now I understand that you don’t even want to leave here, especially since there’s so much dirt behind the fence. You won’t find trash, cigarette butts, bottles, or a trash can on the beach. Therefore, we went on excursions and bought a wow tour, as it’s called, from a travel agency. There are paid toilets and showers far away, the traffic on the roads is crazy, there are no sidewalks or crossings. We were a little disappointed with Phuket, and this hotel became our compensation. I even bought the same beach bag in the hotel store, I so wanted to leave a memory of this wonderful place. The price for accommodation is excellent. The transfer from the hotel to the airport is inexpensive, we ordered it at 7.00, arrived on time, and we even had time to have breakfast from 6.30. I will definitely recommend it!!!!

Truly enjoyed our time at this resort.

The best thing about being here is the service, especially those who take you around the resort in their buggy / shuttle service with an easy request.The staff was always checking in on you, especially when you had tours or taxis booked. This was super appreciated throughout.

The rooms are super spacious, clean and quite private. They have all the facilities needed and feels like a nice break away. We also had breakfast everyday, it had a wide range of things available and was set out quite cleanly.

The only downfall is that it is quite far away from the beach, you will have to walk 10-15 minutes. But this wasn't an issue for us, and you could easily get a taxi or bike around. They offer a shuttle service 4 times a day. The only improvement would be to add a few more times, and perhaps have it also go down to the main area of Karon where the restaurants are at!

We can't wait to stay here again!

We loved staying at this resort.
The service is incredible, nothing is too much effort and they really spoil you while you are here.
The rooms are lovely, big & spacious with all amenities provided.
We loved the food here - the breakfast included suitable for all tastes and accommodated dietary requirements. We ate lunch at the pool bar a few times and tried both restaurants for dinner, all food was delicious and decently priced.
The resort itself is quite hilly and about
10/15 mins walk from Karon beach. However they offer a shuttle service to and from the beach 4x daily and will also happily shuttle you around the resort any time you request it.
Overall a great place to stay.

lovely hotel with nice ground and friendly staff. the resort offers wonderful facilities and delicious breakfast. we had lunch by the pool a few time and loved the atmosphere it feels like we are in the jungle surrounded by trees and birds. i will definitely come back!

The resort itself is stunning, it is on a hill so there will be a lot of walking up and down hills and steps. We enjoyed the movement and exercise (and for the views itself it’s worth it) for those that don’t want to walk there are constant on site buggies on offer. The pools aren’t big, but pretty, so it’s worth getting up early to get pool beds. The breakfast buffet is the busiest of the day, the food on offer is exceptional. Outside of this I would say on site food is average to good, but we intentionally chose not to eat lunches and dinners on site wanting to take benefit of local small restaurants and food markets. There are plenty to choose from, so cheap and so so tasty. Beach wise the resort run 4 shuttles daily so again easy to access. Room wise, we had the sea pearl and it was worth every penny. Stunning room, huge bathroom and access to a private small pool area connecting onto a pool bar. The room air con and fan is very strong so it’s easy to keep cool but the bathroom doesn’t have this so it can get warm. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, warm and kind.