Thara Patong Resort & Spa

Location. Swiss Belhotel Thara Resort is tucked along popular Patong Beach on Phuket Island in Thailand. The hotel is located close to Phuket Town and the main entertainment and shopping districts of Patong Beach.
Hotel Features. On-site dining includes Tantawan Restaurant that specializes in seafood and Thai cuisine. La Piazza Ristorante Italiano serves homemade pastas and pizzas cooked in wood ovens. Tandoor Indian Restaurant resonates with the music of India and serves authentic Indian dishes. A pool bar offers Asian and Thai light meals, while Baskin-Robbins is famous worldwide for its ice cream, bakery and coffee. Function rooms accommodate up to 50 people and offer Internet access. This resort features two free-form pools with a spa tub and a children’s pool. A fitness center contains cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. Thara Spa offers soothing oil treatments that include traditional Thai massage. Other treatments offered are herbal and Swedish massages, papaya body wraps and apricot scrubs.

Guestrooms. This hotel features 171 guestrooms and one- and two-bedroom suites with tropical garden and pool views from private balconies. Rooms are enhanced with Thai fabric accents, marble or terra cotta floors and ceiling fans. Many suites feature separate living rooms, kitchenettes and minibars. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers.

Expert Tip. This Thai property houses a whimsically designed children’s pool that features a waterfall, a mushroom shower, a mini-beach and water-spouting whale sculptures.