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Marina Phuket Hotel, is perched on a headland at southern end of Karon, among the finest of Phuket's famous west-coast beaches. The deluxe villas overlook the beach and the Andaman Sea. All guests have direct access to Karon Beach and can enjoy snorkeling right out front of the resort.

Marina Phuket Resort enjoys a superb location on the headland overlooking Karon Bay, one of the very best of Phuket's renowned west-coast beaches. The reception area lies on the main Kata-Karon beach road, just a short walk from the center of Kata Town. But the bungalows and restaurants are set well back from the road, providing a peaceful retreat from all the rest of it.

Over the past 20 years, Marina Phuket Resort has painstakingly integrated tropical nature and traditional Thai culture to create the ideal village resort. It combines some of ;the finest sea views onthe island with a truly extraordinary jungle garden. Formerly a coconut plantation, the grounds occupy 64,000 square meters and the coconut palms are now part of a lovingly tended tropical jungle extending right down to the sea.

Much of Marina Phuket Resort is hidden away in lush greenery, with a web of wooden walkways providing easy access to both sea and jungle bungalows. The seaside units present sweeping vistas of Karon Beach and the Andaman Sea, including magnificent sunsets; the jungle units offer lush views of forest and glimpses of the pool area - one of the most appealing on Phuket. Guests also enjoy direct access to the beach, where they can swim and snorkle right in front of their bungalow.

* On the Rock serves excellent seafood and thai dishes. Long a favourite with visitors and locals alike, it lies just outside the range of the surf and presents sweeping views of the sea and Karon Beach. This is the best spot on the island from which to admire the sunset. From On the Rock, you can also watch friends and family snorkelling while you enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch.

* Sala Thai, offering an extensive menu of both Thai and Continental dishes, overlooks a remarkable two-level pool nestled in a fairytale jungle glen. The distinctively Thai atmosphere is created in part by the traditionally inspired architecture, in part by the traditional Thai musicians and dancers who perform in the evenings.