Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket

We have stayed at the Kantary many times and each time is just as great. We love the location - it's away from the crowds, there're no rowdy pubs or girlie bars nearby, instead there's a lovely buzz of local folk, there're excellent Thai restaurants (find Sawadee for best thai curries), and of course the hotel shuttle going back & forth between the Kantary and sister hotel Cape Panwa which gives you access to an exquisite swimming beach.

We loved our stay. We had a beautiful sea facing unit and could sit on the balcony and take in the views. The washing machine made it so convenient to do our laundry. The breakfast spread was amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful. My husband forgot his earphones, and before we were done checking out, they notified reception, which saved us the hassle of coming back. We could take the shuttle anytime of day to Cape Panwa Hotel and enjoy the beautiful private beach and enjoy its facilities. We particularly enjoyed the location and eating from the street vendors. You can purchase from them and sit on the promenade and eat alongside the locals while taking in the sea views.

Probably the friendliest hotel we’ve ever stayed at. We arrived at 8.30 am expecting to have to wait until the afternoon to check in to the room, they had us in room and comfortable by 9am, breakfast at 9.30, just perfect. At reception the staff were on first name terms with lots of guests, and everyone had a smile on their face. Guests and staff. The room was great, little kitchen complete with a washing machine, fridge, hob etc. Nice pool, nice breakfast/ dining area. Beer and soft drinks available at really good prices. Probably even cheaper than the shop next door. Stunning sunsets from the balconies. We only stayed three nights, but plenty of other guests were staying for a month or more. It’s very quiet in the area, so once you’ve exhausted the local restaurants, maybe need a taxi to go further afield, but Thai taxis are well priced.

We loved that we had the option to use the sister hotels facilities and that there was a private beach with a tram going down to it. The room was amazingly spacious and we particularly enjoyed chilling on the balcony. The staff were so helpful and the breakfast was really good, there was something there for everyone. We want to give a special shoutout to a local restaurant called ‘eat me’ which is about a five minute walk from the hotel. They serve excellent Thai food with such cheap prices (hotel prices are a bit more expensive and it is average food) we would recommend anyone staying at this hotel to have a meal at ‘eat me’. The hotel restaurants are very inclusive for vegetarians which made our stay even more enjoyable and less stressful. Overall we would recommend people to stay at this hotel.

With serviced apartments and polite staff, the property is both affordable and comfortable. Although the property is at the end of the road at Cape Panwa and therefore away from the action at west coast beaches, use of the sister property’s white sand beach (Panwa Beach), including their in-house shuttle and beach towels, is just a minute or two away. The inclusive breakfast buffet was pretty good too, with some healthy choices, such as cut fruit, grilled potatoes, and soy milk. We stayed longer than originally planned! Kantary hotels are, in our experience (having stayed at other Kantary properties), a reliable organization offering spacious condo-style rooms with kitchens, bedrooms, balconies, etc., which are fantastic for families and long-stay tourists. At the Kantary, here at Cape Panwa, we swam at the beach during mornings and evenings (on higher tides only), lounged under the beach umbrellas provided, drank cold refreshing coconuts from the restaurant, and enjoyed the ocean view from the air-conditioned apartment, away of the hot afternoon sun. Evenings offered us time to eat or buy fruits from the many oceanfront street vendors adjacent to the property, visit nearby restaurants, or have high-quality deserts from the bright little Kantary Cafe near the hotel's entrance. This is all to say that the room, beach, food, and staff were beyond our expectations, and we are no strangers to tourism or Phuket, having both lived and worked in the tourism industry over many years. Note that the reservation manager, "Khun Bow", and "Khun Chat" at the front desk, showed exceptional hospitality!