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Sugar Palm Grand Hillside

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Kata Beach

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A modern hotel with a large swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A hotel room with a bed, a red pillow, a desk with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.
A woman standing in front of a sign for Sky Bar & Restaurant at Sugar Palm.
A modern indoor space with wooden tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows, and potted plants.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the building's exterior.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Khoktanod Soi 3, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83100
  • Place, Kata Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kata Noi Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Karon Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Grand Jacuzzi

A bathtub with two people washing in it, a balcony with a view of a garden and buildings, and a small table with chairs outside.

Grand Jacuzzi

  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed architectural drawing on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Pool View

A modern hotel with a pool, a person in a dress, and the name 'Sugar Palm Grand Hillside'.

Grand Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE GRAND

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE GRAND WITH VIEWS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kata

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kata Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Karon Beach with a stay at this Karon hotel. Kata Noi Beach and Kata & Karon Walking Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kata Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kata & Karon Walking Street - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kata Porpeang Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kata Noi Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Karon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fira - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tom Yum Koong - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Koi Thaifood - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Tagliere - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Melissa Kata Beach Resort - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sugar Palm Grand Hillside

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Kata Beach
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Sugar Palm Grand Hillside. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: THB 350 for adults and THB 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: THB 300
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: THB 300

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sugar Palm Grand Hillside

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 1200.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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 350 for adults and THB 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in fee: THB 300 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: THB 300 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 1200.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 4 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Grand Hillside Sugar Palm
Grand Sugar
Sugar Palm Grand
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Hotel
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Hotel Phuket
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Phuket
Sugar Palm Hillside
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Kata
Sugar Palm Grand, Hillside Hotel Kata Beach
Sugar Palm Grand, Hillside Phuket/Kata Beach
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Hotel Karon
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Karon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sugar Palm Grand Hillside to the airport?

Sugar Palm Grand Hillside is 28.8 mi (76-min drive) away from the Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Palm Grand Hillside?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Palm Grand Hillside on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $50, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sugar Palm Grand Hillside have an airport shuttle?

Sugar Palm Grand Hillside offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of THB 1500 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Sugar Palm Grand Hillside to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Kata Beach and 1.1 mi (6-min drive) from Karon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sugar Palm Grand Hillside offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sugar Palm Grand Hillside, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of THB 350 for adults and THB 250 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sugar Palm Grand Hillside?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sugar Palm Grand Hillside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in costs THB 300 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sugar Palm Grand Hillside?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sugar Palm Grand Hillside have a pool?

Sugar Palm Grand Hillside features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sugar Palm Grand Hillside have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sugar Palm Grand Hillside have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Sugar Palm Grand Hillside to downtown Karon?

Sugar Palm Grand Hillside is 0.3 mi away from Kata.

Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 498 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingvar Frahm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean room and pool. Great staff, and the food was very good. Will be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, I stayed here 9 years ago and it's still just as good. Lovely room, pool and gardens, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Staff really friendly and helpful .situated only short walk from kata beach and two great bars and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool access rooms are the bomb! Loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good rooms, good size, very clean and well maintained. Feels a bit weird when you first get in due to the shape of the building, but soon got used to it. Common areas and pool very quiet and nicely kept. The plunge pool and hot bath was a bonus, shame the sauna and steam room weren't quite ready for use as currently being refurbes, but looked great. The bar on the top deck is worth a visit for the view. Good location, easy to walk to Kata and Kata Noi beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Butch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and we loved spending time in our pool, breakfast was great, proximity to the beach and shops was a 3 minute walk, workout room was tiny however, climbing the hill to and from the hotel was enough of a workout that we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Beautiful place. High class of elegance and excellent service. I would go back there for my next trip at phuket
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vyacheslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad in general…
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meriem

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dated hotel, but still a good stay

We spent 4 nights here while staying in Kata and had a pretty good time. My main criticisms are that the hotel is a little dated and needs some restoration. We also had issues with the wifi, which was out for an entire day. The rooms are super comfy and the bathroom is great, but we feel the hotel may have been a casualty of Covid. Cleanliness was generally great, but we did discover two dead roaches in the room after returning from outside. Note as well that the hotel is up on a hillside, so be prepared to walk up a bit when returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Türkan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We were not satisfied with our stay. Our room was extremely far from the lobby and was located at the very end of the property. To reach the room, we had to change elevators twice and then walk up 63 stairs. It took approximately 7 minutes to walk from our room down to the courtyard, which was very inconvenient. Inside the room, there was a serious hygiene issue. There were larvae everywhere. I removed many of them, but they kept coming back, which was very unpleasant. The room layout also did not make sense. The sinks were placed outside of the bathroom, which felt impractical and confusing. On a positive note, the staff were kind and polite, which we appreciated. However, overall, the stay did not meet our expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tres belle hotel ,grandes piscines bon spa piscines eau chaude et froide et pour moi le plus important c'est un hotel calme j y suis aller du 12 au 19 mars 2026.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personalen
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elin

Et hotell som ligger fint til/nær strand og hovedgate. Renhold litt labert. Dvs ikke møkkete, men kunne vært bedre. Måtte bytte rom pga lukt/støy fra aircondition, men de var veldig imøtekommende.
Tatt fra hotellrommet
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Es war sehr sauber, das Frühstücksbuffet sehr vielfaltig und lecker, das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ioseph

Tutto ok
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eneste minus ved dette fremragende hotel er der kan være lang vej op til værelset. Der er dog elevatorerne men der skal stadig gås en del.... Men generelt fedt hotel med god og rolig beliggenhed
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

YUKIKAZU

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
良かったです。
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel très bien, mais il manque un peu plus de confort, et pas de poubelles autour de la piscine, pas de restauration ou endroit pour boire un verre le soir! Le nettoyage laisse, des jours, à désirer! Mais hôtel très bien situé! Il ne correspond ni à un 4 ou 5*. Il mérite un petit rafraîchissement!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gjermund

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det er møkkete å ser ut til å være helt uten vedlikehold nå Søppel rundt basseng å gartner er det neppe der lenger Har bodd der mange ganger før å vært meget fornøyd men dette var nok siste gangen for min del
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartig ist die Luft bzw. der Wind am grünen Hang der Anlage
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great property. The rooms are large, the views are beautiful, the location great, the staff friendly and accommodating. The only issue was the WiFi is very slow; however, we purchased a 4G unlimited mobile package which solved that problem.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm pleased with the quality for the price. This hotel was a quick walk to the beach and convenient for our purposes. Wifi did not work in the room though. I had to sit on the balcony to have access to wifi. That was the only con.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

OLIVIER

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

"Has been" hotel...mauvais management :plus jamais

Séjour d'une semaine sur place. Je ne suis pas du genre à mettre des notes passables,mais dans ce cas là,je me dois de le faire pour avertir les personnes exigeantes. Hôtel certainement très bien il y a 20 ans,mais pas du tout de nos jours.(standards dépassés) Hôtel surnoté par d autres clients,à croire qu'ils n ont jamais connu mieux... Côtés positifs:hôtel proche de tout à pied:plage de Kata,magasins,restaurants,animation locale. Côtés négatifs :hôtel très difficile d'accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite,chambre et mobilier usagés/viellots. En pleine journée,campagne d'éradication de moustiques(gaz nocif) sans avoir averti la clientèle :c est honteux.(intoxication) Au petit matin(09h30),à deux reprises : rotofil à moteur thermique qui reveillent les clients (d habitude,cela se fait avec un rotofil électrique,bien davantage silencieux; ou à la main....) Management averti mais se moque du bien-être de la clientèle.S excuse constamment mais ne fait rien concrètement. Pas assez de transats au bord de la piscine. Sur place,service de location de scooters proposant des scooteurs très vieux et en mauvais état. Je passe d autres faits négatifs. 60€/jours sans petit dej: trop cher pour le peu de prestations. Clientèle chinoise et russe trop bruyante. Bref,je n y retournerai pas.Y'a mieux sur Kata et à des tarifs inférieurs. Très déçu d'avoir choisi cet hôtel en ayant suivi les avis de certains clients "hotels.com"
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sijainti, huoneen varustus ja kunto sekä henkilökunta erinomaiset. Ison uima-allasalueen kunnollisten aurinkotuolien puuttuminen harmitti.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020