Hotel Check: Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa (Phuket)
WHAT’S IT LIKE?
A perennial favourite with holidaymakers, it is one of the largest resorts on the island and boasts first-rate leisure and business amenities.
WHERE IS IT?
Situated along Karon Beach on Phuket’s western coast, it is conveniently located close to key tourist attractions, including four world-class golf courses and historic temples.
HOW MANY ROOMS?
685 guestrooms spread over three wings – Andaman, Saithong and Lotus.
ROOM FACILITIES:
All rooms have their own private balconies, majority of which have full or partial view of the Andaman Sea. Expect a full range of five-star amenities such as high-speed internet, a wide range of minibar, large bathroom complete with toiletries, telephone with IDD functions and satellite TV.
RESTAURANTS:
Sails Restaurant for all-day dining, Thai Thai Restaurant for local culinary treats, Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant for a taste of the sea’s bounty, Bangles Indian Restaurant for traditional Indian cuisine and Caffe Cino for coffee, snacks and pastries.
BARS:
Each of the wings boasts their respective chill out lounges.
BUSINESS FACILITIES:
The resort has one of the largest meeting spaces on the island, with five versatile function rooms and seven flexible breakout rooms. Its Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,200 people. Meeting facilities include broadband internet connection, LCD equipment, plasma screen and a sophisticated lighting system.
LEISURE FACILITIES:
Three tennis courts, fully equipped fitness centre with sauna and steam room, two squash courts, three outdoor swimming pools – where diving lessons are conducted – a kids’ game room and a putting green. The Spa, set on 40ha of lush tropical foliage, measures 1,500sqm and consists of 15 self-contained palatial treatment villas, a beauty salon and the Tao Restaurant offering a spa menu.
PRICE:
Until December 31, the bed and breakfast rate offered starts from US$119 nightly.
VERDICT:
An excellent place to escape civilisation or go to recharge one’s batteries.
CONTACT:
333 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Phuket 83100, tel 66 76 396 433, www.hiltonworldresorts.com
Gigi Onag
