Paradox Resort Phuket

Paradox is in a good location on Karon Beach close to the beach and shops. It is located on a huge property and has a mix of villas, hotel rooms and private residences. It also has 2 street access points.  The staffs English is not so good. This meant that restaurant and bar orders were sometimes mixed up, and they often struggled to provide us with accurate advice. There was only one young man at checkin who spoke English extremely well.  The pool swim up bar was great however main bartender often quite moody. Cocktails were very yummy but it seemed less than the standard nip serve of alcohol were being put in the drinks (1.5oz in Thailand).  The room was nice but usually not serviced until very late in the afternoon which meant no clean towels, water etc. The resort has a lot of steps so is not really pram or wheelchair friendly. Other than these things, it was a nice area to stay in. All of the resort was kept very clean, including rooms and pool which was crystal blue every day. Golf buggy is a great plus to travel from one end of resort to another. Staff generally very kind and welcoming. Food at both of the restaurants was clean and very tasty (with one exception of a frozen crème brûlée). Entertainment and atmosphere of MINT Restaurant was excellent, with live singers, seated across the road from the beach, and nice decorations.  Overall a good stay !

An excellent stay at Paradox. The place feels like a little oasis set back from the busy and at times overwhelming main roads of Karon beach. Location is great, nearby cafes, restaurants and shops were all in short walking distance. Very handy to have a 7/11 near to the road entrance too. The coconut pool was our favourite during our stay, and the beach was also close by, just over the main road from the hotel. The breakfast was fantastic, so much choice every day they also had alternative milk available which was great for the coffee and tea. The staff were also brilliant, helpful and kind. I would absolutely stay here again, our stay in one of the private cottages was serene.

The hotel is forbidden to enter, which gives me a sense of security when traveling alone. The staff are very enthusiastic, they will say hello when they meet, and any problems will be solved immediately. Regarding hygiene, since it is an old resort, the bedding is very clean and comfortable. In terms of hotel facilities, the hotel has two large swimming pools. In addition, the hotel's greening and other activity facilities are also very good. However, after all, it opened early and the facilities are somewhat aging. Regarding water quality, it is recommended that you bring a filtered showerhead. The water quality in Thailand is really poor. The hotel is located right next to Karon Beach, just across the road from the back door. There are street lights on the street, it is spacious and bright, and it is safe to travel at night. There are messages and restaurants nearby, making entertainment and dining very convenient. I highly recommend this hotel!