Hotels in Mai Kao Beach, Phuket

This hotel is generally decent, but it has its pros and cons. Pros: Recently built; pleasant grounds; 10-minute walk to the sea; table and chairs on the veranda; a good Thai restaurant within a 5-minute walk. Cons: Frequent creaking of the metal roof; laminate flooring in the room that buckles due to humidity; cleaning only every three days; upon check-in, the staff didn't inform us about anything – we had to find out everything ourselves from reviews (like how to get to the sea, the availability of a shared kitchen, bike usage); no foot wash tap (we ended up tracking sand everywhere); some guests smoke ********* in the hotel. And overall, the staff is indifferent to guests.

The overall hotel environment is very nice, and the beautiful scenery makes it perfect for a vacation. The hotel staff were also very enthusiastic throughout our stay. However, there were some surprising shortcomings. On the first day, we had a complimentary airport transfer, which was great! But in the email communication before our arrival, I mentioned needing to book a spa service after landing, and they confirmed they would communicate with the spa. Yet, upon arrival, nothing had been arranged. Secondly, during check-in, I confirmed my departure date and time, and they prepared breakfast nicely. However, there was no golf cart to pick us up! And after calling the front desk twice in the morning, still no one came. We had to drag two suitcases a long way from our room to the front desk. Finally, another letdown was that after the initial drop-off, no one offered to help with luggage or open car doors, which are basic services. A bit disappointing.

This hotel is close to the airport. I was arriving late and wanted something nearby, so I was torn between the JW Marriott and Pullman. Initially, I planned to stay just one night as a transit, but then decided against Racha due to the rainy season and rough seas, and just booked two nights at the Renaissance instead! It completely exceeded my expectations. Service! The Renaissance's service is truly exceptional! From check-in, the staff were incredibly friendly and proactive. Their well-trained, yet familiar and warm smiles and greetings made us feel very comfortable. The room had handwritten mirror art, a handwritten welcome letter, and we even received small handwritten gifts at the restaurant. Especially by the pool, a staff member literally ran over to set up our sun loungers, immediately brought cold drinks, and handed us towels – so enthusiastic and attentive! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] Room The room was very, very spacious. We booked a standard room, and it comfortably accommodated two adults and two children. There was a sofa that could be converted into a bed, and the bathroom was also large. The room even had a balcony. It was very quiet for sleeping, with no airplane noise at all. The soundproofing was excellent, and we slept wonderfully. Dining The breakfast was abundant! The fried rice with chickpea curry was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it. For dinner, there's a famous Thai restaurant with a great ambiance, and the mango sticky rice was tasty. Overall, it wasn't crowded at all – it offered that perfectly unhurried, comfortable, and suitable vacation vibe! It's ideal for those who dislike crowds and prefer a pure, quiet, and relaxing hotel-centric holiday!

The villa was relatively clean though we found a cockroach and the pool floor was slimy. It was quickly rectified by the staff. Service was impeccable. Villa is a bit dated. Some parts of the flooring is cracked and broken and the pool tiles look like they need to be replaced. Other areas looks like they have been recently refurbished. The beach area is clean but there are no water sports. You can kayak but if you want to do other water sports, the hotel staff can take you to another beach for a fee. Location is quiet and peaceful. My parents loved the stay.

Very nice accomodation, we arrived late and we were still welcomed without any problem. The location is nice to go around with bikes and relax but if you want to be close to the center it’s a bit far, but that was not a problem for me :)

The apartment building is located at positions 11 and 12 in the photos I uploaded, while the front desk is at position 1. The apartment building is a bit far from the front desk, but the shuttle service is very convenient. Actually, it's not that far to walk (the Anantara Vacation Club itself isn't huge; I really struggled with the walking when I later moved to JW Marriott). However, this apartment building is very close to Turtle Village as the crow flies. I stayed here for a total of eight nights, and after that, I always walked to and from Turtle Village. The only main restaurant was delicious; I ate lunch there every day. (Dinner was often a buffet, and other guests told me it wasn't good, so I never went). The kids' club was absolutely fantastic! The activity where kids could wear traditional Thai clothing was great, and they even styled the girls' hair simply. There were always female staff members by the slides to keep order and ensure safety. Next to the front desk, there was free face painting every day from noon to 3 PM, which was a good option for bored kids. For a hotel in this price range, the pool isn't huge and doesn't have much shade, but it's sufficient for fun. Also, the pool stays open much later than the JW Marriott across the street and has adequate lighting, unlike the JW Marriott, which closes and becomes dark at 6 PM. Finally, about the room: the design of the second bedroom is a major drawback. It only has one window facing the corridor, so if you want privacy, you can't open the curtains.

Overall, the price/performance ratio is too low. You can get better accommodation at this price in Thailand. The advantage is that the boss has a very good service attitude and speaks English very well. He is happy to recommend places to play. There is an outdoor swimming pool, and there are few people here, so you won’t worry about not having enough lounge chairs. It is relatively quiet and close to the airport. Disadvantages: The toilet in the room had a strong smell. I didn't dare to open the toilet door for two days after staying there. The smell would come out as soon as I opened it, which was very unpleasant. The facilities in the room are the simplest, but they are clean and there is no hairdryer. The location is relatively remote, and the nearby food and convenience stores are quite far away. Once the sun goes down, there will be no one on the road outside, so I don't dare to go out. I guess it would be more convenient to rent a motorcycle.