All recent Tripadvisor feedback shows this property is constantly delighting guests and maintaining very high standards. Therefore it's safe to confirm this is an idyllic family-friendly retreat, providing great value.

It offers rooms to suit every guest, with 180 spacious one to three-bedroom exclusive suites, each with a separate bedroom, living room and private balcony - which is is a big plus in this great location just a stone’s throw from Kamala Beach.

Worth highlighting early on is the fabulous food at this Swissotel's varied restaurants and bars. The sumptuous breakfast buffet really does offer a huge range of choices to please every type of appetite.

Also deserving of high praise are the large lagoon swimming pool, fab kids club allowing parents quality time alone, and the professional spa, which all create a great environment in which to relax, revitalise and really enjoy Thailand.

Whatever your mood, this Swissotel Resort by Kamala Beach has a restaurant, bar and cafe to match - each offers a tantalising array of food and drinks. We noticed how much love and care the Chef pays to each and every F&B outlet, ensuring the quality is top-notch.

Also worth knowing is that the seasonal menus provide both international and local fare, and all at reasonable prices. For convenience the cafe is open throughout the day, providing a breakfast buffet followed by an a la carte western and Asian-inspired menu for lunch and dinner.

With one, two and three bedroom apartments available, travellers can choose exactly what suits, inc. options with a lounge, and a spacious kitchenette. All guests can wake up refreshed after a night under hand-selected linen, and of course enjoy a power shower in the spacious en-suite bathroom. Then it's just a short stroll to the pool or Kammala beach itself, or on with enjoying everything else this unique island has to offer.

Top tip about the rooms, after a site-inspection we could see the pool terrace suites located on the ground floor of the resort were exceptional. Each is an elegantly styled 60 or so m² suite, with two-bedrooms, living room, kitchenette with dining area, and perhaps most importantly a private terrace that connects directly to the pool & garden.

At the resort spa guests can really pamper themselves as we did, to our complete satisfaction we're pleased to report, with a selection of treatments including massages, facials, body wraps, body scrubs, therapy baths and foot baths by the friendly team of skilled therapists.

We noticed that each of the three treatment rooms are fitted with either a Jacuzzi or sauna to add an extra touch of class. We also kept up our daily sports routine at the fitness centre, which is well equipped with a range of cardio equipment and free weights. We also noted that fitness classes are available for guests join in with too.

While you visit the spa the kids with be thrilled with Kid's World, an amusement zone for children that includes a wide range of recreational activities. Kids World is clearly fun, and safe, and engaging as experienced child minders cater to the younger guests’ enjoyment.

Suitable for children aged 4-12-years-old, they’ll find toys, games and kids’ movies to inspire them. They can meet new friends from around teh world, learning about different cultures, or simply play with their brothers and sisters while mum and dad enjoy private time together.

A destination in itself, this quility resort is a 30-minute drive southwest of Phuket International Airport, and an ideal base from which to explore all Phuket has to offer.

The last word has to go to the location itself, which we all know is key to any great holiday. Kamala Beach lies just north of the lights and noise of Patong and is a quieter stretch of sand with a more relaxed feel. This well-enclosed bay and fishing village surrounded by forested hills is one of the most beautiful places in Phuket.

Verdict: Recommended, especially for expats with children

Swissotel Resort Phuket Kamala Beach
100/10 Moo 3, Kamala Beach
Phuket, 83150, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 303 000
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