THE SURIN PHUKET

This is our 3rd time here and it is just as good every time. Amazing location, great service, breakfast and all hotel restaurants are Delicious, beach bar is fantastic with great cocktails and food. Amazing beach that is cleaned daily, rooms are lovely. Highly recommend in Phuket.

The Surin was simply an incredible experience. I don’t know where to start. The vistas throughout were astonishing, the room we were upgraded to (not room, small cottage) was private and just phenomenal, the pool was fantastic with great views of the Sea, the property itself overall was impeccable, and last but not least the staff… they were incredibly gracious and helpful. We were visiting on our honeymoon. We did a night at a really nice Marriott property in Bangkok on the front and back end of the trip coupled with over 20hrs of air travel; to say the least we were incredibly tired upon our arrival. They gave us two complimentary Spa trips, of which we did immediately after the long journey there, and it was fantastic. The Surin greeted us with a “happy honeymoon”, upgrade us two-levels above to a gorgeous cottage with views of the Sea. The accommodations were first rate. I’ve stayed at some nice properties around the world and the Surin can go toe-to-toe with any of them. The property itself has some noticeable wear and tear, but what do you expect with a resort in this climate that’s got year-round occupation; and none of it took away cosmetically from a really nice property. The pool area, the library w/pool table and books, the restaurants, the Spa, and the grounds in generally were kept up really well. Felt like a jungle getaway. My wife and I got massages about every day. Granted, the local Surin Spa, which was as nice as anything in NYC, was about $100 USD with tip so not terrible but not cheap. We found a local spot just outside the main gate. 10min walk (max) from the Surin. About $12USD massages; with tip it about under $30 each time for 60m massage for both us. Incredible. Along the main road there outside the Surin, there are a few places to eat and kitschy souvenir shops of which we spent very little time around. We tried one average restaurant close by. For nights out, we found a ton of success in Choeng Thale. About $15 cab ride each way (we probably could have bartered for a less fair). “Siam Supper Club” was great. We did drinks there one night, and then stumbled upon a great live Jazz band one night as we had a full 2+-hr dinner there. Good romantic spot, low lighting, good steakhouse with a creative drink list. A lot of expats. Perhaps our fav. rest. was “Bampot Kitchen & Bar”. We spent a bit more there, but each dish we got was great and had us ordering more. Best cocktails we had in Thailand were from this place. Fun spot. Chong Thale is a great area that’s not too bad of a drive from The Surin to find different restaurants and bar. I have to mention Patong Beach too as I touch upon nights out. That area is just nuts; but a must visit locale. My wife and I enjoyed walking around and just being a bit blown away by how tame Las Vegas/Times Sq. felt to the zoo of Patong Beach. We found a fun bar with great live music, The New York Bar, and that was a great place that had a ton of visitors from all over the world and they did cover songs in Mandarin, English, Spanish, ect… fun vibe and actually pretty decent music. The Surin’s front desk staff helped each time arrange a cab for these two neighborhoods. The Surin has a ton of stairs. Sure. It’s carved out of a cliffside, I’m not sure what people expect. That’s what makes it so special. Not for the faint of heart, if climbing stairs is not your thing. The price points are reasonable; drinks at the bar are a bit on the expensive side but again you are literally on the beach with gorgeous views and it’s worth it. We had decent meals at the Surin, but enjoyed our meals outside more. All in all, A+ on all marks for The Surin. We’re definitely going to find a way to return.

The Surin Paradise hotel sits on the hillside on the west coast of Phuket. Surrounded by deep green tropical vegetation with an eye-stretching views across the Andaman Sea it is the perfect place to relax, unwind and change your perspective. Arriving at the lobby we discover a ‘secret postcard’ decor. Combining the elegant materials of Thailand with modern comfort and forming a tranquil synchronicity with the stunning sultry environment. 103 exotic wooden cottages are sprinkled through the coconut palms. Shaded and quiet with the sound of the waves a lullaby at night. A hexagonal swimming pool offers a graceful and refreshing break in sparkling waters overlooking the beach. Pansea beach is private ensuring unique peace and quiet. Accessible only by boat, or the entrance of the hotel, the beach is free from the madding crowd. Moreover it is one of the most beautiful beaches on Phuket. The hotel's spa is a haven of peace and serenity. There are meditation sessions, Thai massage and beauty treatments for a sense of absolute well-being. The property also features a fitness center and tennis courts, while activities such as scuba diving, windsurfing and golf are also offered. The staff are discreet, available, friendly and very efficient. The employees as well as management are very careful that their guests can relax in complete serenity. Your wishes will be anticipated before even formulating them. Picturesque coconut palms surround the light-colored luxury bungalows. Nestled in a palm grove facing the sea, the cottages are large, elegant and designed in soft and warm shades. The suites are equipped with a huge dressing room and modern facilities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. The bedding is of excellent quality; Inviting you to sweet dreams. The Terrace and solarium provides full emersion in the tropical environment with magnificent view over the blue waters. The Beach Restaurant is ideal for enjoying sublime views on the shore. Serves fresh caught fish daily. Surin Phuket is the perfect place for a tropical romantic getaway on the white sand of Pansea Beach. My personal favorite The small sea view bungalows which hang on the hill offer a heavenly view of the sunset from their terraces. For who ' ‘To live happy live hidden’. This Surin Paradise is best shared as a couple.

The hotel is amazing ( the view, the facilities, the employees) I stayed there with my 2 girlfriends. The staff helped us with our transfers and show bookings. The experience at the spa was excellent. The food is great. the restaurants have a lot of options. The room was super clean. Close to the hotel you can find some shops, restaurants and supermarket. Its easy to get a taxi to Patong for only THB 500 one way. The only challenge was the stairs, due to the infrastructure the hotel has a lot of stairs to access restaurants and the rooms, but it was worth it to enjoy the view.

We found out about The Surin Phuket online. It was listed among the best places to stay in Phuket accordingly to a travel site. We've picked The Surin Phuket among couple of other hotels, because of facilities that it offers (gym, private beach). We never regretted our choice! When arriving to the hotel we got lots of compliments - from sweets in the room to a free Thai Oil massage in the hotel's SPA. It was great experience! Stuff of the hotel is SUPER caring and friendly. We received lots of attention from the arrival to departure! Room was cleaned twice a day (general cleaning in the morning and another check-up in the afternoon, where stuff is leaving flowers on the bed and some cookies for the evening :) ). Hotel has a great gym, that has all the needed equipment for a regular workout. Pool area is great and enjoyable! Another things that we liked a lot - is a private beach. We were visiting many beaches around the area, but the Surin Phuket's is best - so clean, not many people and of course lots of white sand to enjoy beautiful sunsets on! Hotel offers great activities. We especially enjoyed Friday evening cocktail hour with complementary drinks & snacks from the hotel. The special thing about this hour is that guests could meet not only each other, but also people who work at the hotel and enjoy a drink together! Great time to meet local people! Hotel has no standard rooms, but cabins, that are situated separately from each other and standing right among trees and palms, which gives you a feeling of staying on exotic island. Thank you The Surin Phuket for great 11 days of a honeymoon stay! It was great time at unforgettable place!