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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Karon

6 stays · 6 aparthotels and 0 serviced apartments

Karon is a beach resort on Phuket's west coast, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Karon suit visitors who want a kitchen and extra space for a family holiday or a stay of several weeks. Wikipedia says the beach is quieter than neighbouring Patong and appeals to families and couples, which fits the apartment-style stays many of them prefer.

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Where to stay in Karon

Karon Beach (Karon Yai)

  • beach holidays
  • families
  • long stays

Wikivoyage says Karon is split into Karon Yai and Karon Noi beaches and calls it a busy, clean tourist beach with good surf. Wikipedia describes it as the second longest beach in the province. It is the main area, with the widest choice of places to stay and eat along and behind the beach.

Stays in or near Karon Beach (Karon Yai)

Karon Noi

  • beach holidays
  • couples
  • short stays

Wikivoyage lists Karon Noi as the second of the two beaches that make up Karon. It is worth checking if you want a different stretch of sand from the main beach while staying within the Karon area.

Kata Noi

  • quieter beach
  • families
  • snorkelling

Wikivoyage's Karon and Kata entry also covers Kata Noi, which it calls Kata's quieter sister. It is the area to look at if you want to stay on this part of the coast with a calmer beach nearby.

Getting around Karon

Phuket International Airport is 32 km north of Phuket Town in Mai Khao, according to Wikipedia, and is run by Airports of Thailand. The Phuket Smart Bus site says its service connects the airport with Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai, with real-time GPS tracking and a day pass card, and lists timetables and live tracking on its website. Wikivoyage also lists metered taxis, voucher taxis and shared minibuses from the airport. Wikipedia says the province has no direct rail connection.

For local trips, Wikipedia describes songthaews between towns and beaches, motorcycle taxis (numerous in the main town and Patong area) and small vans that have largely replaced tuk-tuks, plus the Grab ride-hailing app. Wikivoyage adds that songthaews run between beaches and Phuket Town. Check the Smart Bus site for current routes and fares before you travel.

Living in Karon for longer

Wikipedia describes Karon as a beach that appeals to families and couples and notes that many Scandinavian tourists visit, with local businesses catering to them. Check what is within walking distance of an apartment before booking a longer stay.

For several weeks in Karon, think about how you will cover longer distances: Wikipedia lists songthaews, motorcycle taxis and Grab as options, and the Smart Bus website offers a day pass card. Wikivoyage warns about strong currents at the beaches and mentions the warning flags displayed on popular ones.

When to visit Karon

Wikipedia describes Phuket's climate as tropical monsoon, with a dry season from December to March and a wet season for the remaining eight months, and about 2,200 mm of rain a year. Wikivoyage lists November to May as high season and describes May to October as the monsoon period, when mornings and afternoons are sunny and clear but it tends to rain in the evenings.

Wikivoyage warns that strong currents are a particular risk at the beaches in the monsoon period and that drownings are common, which is a reason to check conditions locally in those months.

Wikivoyage places Karon between Patong to the north and Kata to the south, with a beach about 3 km long, 8 km south of Patong and 20 km from Phuket Town. For neighbouring bases, see Patong and Rawai, and for the wider country see Thailand.

Long-stay tips for Karon

Of the 6 properties here, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

3 properties list a full kitchen and 3 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 67 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Thailand

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Si Racha, Choeng Thale, Hua Hin, Rawai and Patong Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Karon?

Karon Beach has the widest choice and most services. Karon Noi is the second Karon beach, and Wikivoyage calls Kata Noi, to the south, Kata's quieter sister.

How do I get from Phuket airport to Karon?

The Phuket Smart Bus site says its service links the airport with Karon, Patong, Kata and Rawai. Wikivoyage also lists taxis and shared minibuses.

How far is Karon from Patong?

Wikivoyage says Karon beach is about 8 km south of Patong and 20 km from Phuket Town.

When is the dry season in Karon?

Wikipedia gives the dry season for Phuket as December to March, with the remaining eight months wet. Wikivoyage lists November to May as high season.

How many aparthotels are there in Karon?

We currently list 6 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Karon.

Do aparthotels in Karon have kitchens?

6 of the 6 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

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