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5.0 out of 5

"This is a really new hotel and it shows. Very little wear and tear on anything. Really only 3 issues I saw. 1 - getting a seat near the pool. People l ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 25 Mar 2019

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Karon Beach

In shopping district

Stay at this Karon hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Karon Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kata Beach. Big Buddha and Kata Noi Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Poolside dining

A full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this luxury hotel. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, children's pool, and kid-friendly dining. Relax with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges and enjoy free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
CA $269* Per night/room 2 May - 3 May

Deluxe Suite, Mountain View (Whirlpool bath)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Whirlpool bath)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery

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5 out of 5
This is a really new hotel and it shows. Very little wear and tear on anything. Really only 3 issues I saw. 1 - getting a seat near the pool. People lay towels out first thing in the morning and regardless if they are at the pool or not. Nearly impossible to find a chair after lunch. (as a plus, near the last day the hotel put a sign up about moving stuff off of the chairs if they are empty for 30 mins or more) 2- Towels. This might not be a problem for this hotel only, but getting clean towels was sort of a pain. Yes you'd get new ones each day, but only 2 room and 2 pool/beach per day. It would be nice if it was possible to have a few additional or the ability to get one on demand. 3 - Internet. For the most part it worked pretty darn well. However, there was one day it was out for the entire day. Also I don't know why, but we could not use facetime via there wifi. We could do facebook video calling, but not facetime. Almost wonder if they had a block on that for some reason or another. The only other thing I'd mention is we did have one weird experience I read on another persons review where at 10 in the morning everything just auto turns on via the room key that needs to be put in the power socket in order for the air to run. Woke us up that morning. Yes it was 10 a.m. and we should be up but we were out pretty late the night before.

Posted by , from Johnston Iowa, us on 25 Mar. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Mar. 2019 by Alain R.

Dear LantzSakris Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery. At MGallery, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Alain Ruffier Hotel Manager

5 out of 5

Brand new - located in the heart of Karon beach!

We have never been to Phuket & took a gamble on this hotel (since there weren’t many existing reviews). The fact that the hotel was recently opened was a huge attraction, so we went with it! We were greeted by the reception team + hotel manager. The manager, Alain, was very engaging & would make time to chat w guests - he wanted to know how everything was throughout our stay. The pool lounging area, fountains, wet bar, was the best we’ve experienced in Thailand. We did enjoy time at the beach - a quick 5 min walk to Karon beach but pool side was much more relaxing. Occasionally we had to deal with rowdy kids splashing around, but for the most part, relaxing poolside was enjoyable. The accommodations are beautiful - the rooms are modern & amenities plentiful... our room did not face the beach, but was very quiet - we had a view of the big Buddha from a distance & the mountain side. The balcony is spacious & peaceful. The breakfast buffet was included in the price of the room - it was well worth getting the buffet included in hotel deal. There were a lot of options for breakfast & you cannot walk away unsatisfied! We ate lunch & dinner there a few times. We Ordered the chicken satay & I discovered the Pomelo salad - this is now my favorite dish!! It was a side dish but is something that should be showcased as a main dish! Fantastic!!

Posted by , from Georgetown, texas on 1 Jan. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Jan. 2018 by Alain R.

Dear Mary, Greetings from Avista Grande Phuket Karon MGallery by Sofitel! On behalf our entire team, thank you for your recent stay with us and for sharing the feedback. We were absolutely delighted to have read that you have a pleasant stay with us. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our teams as we strive to continuously improve our services. Thank you once again for your kind feedback. We look forward to welcoming you once again in the near future to Avista Grande Phuket Karon. Kind Regards, Alain Ruffier Hotel Manager

About the Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery

Location 38 Soi Luang Phor Chuan Soi 1, Karon, Phuket 83100

Property Features

Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center, 2 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2422 square feet (225 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the luxury Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Karon hotel.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2422 sq ft of conference space
  • 225 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Portosino Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Dim Sun Rooftop Bar - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this rooftop bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

CHAR'D Grill - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Thai massage
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 2000.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is 0835554005953. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals not allowed
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Car required
  • State tax ID - 0835554005953
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free 12
  • Mobile payments
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safety and Health Administration (Thailand)
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 450 for adults and THB 225 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 1800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 2000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Avista Grande Phuket Karon MGallery Sofitel Hotel
  • Avista Grande Phuket MGallery Sofitel Hotel
  • Avista Grande Phuket Karon MGallery Sofitel
  • Avista Grande Phuket MGallery Sofitel
  • Avista Gran Phuket MGallery S

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Globe
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