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Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort

4.0 of 5
Nakalay Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
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Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort
Ranked #21 of 35 hotels in Kathu
3.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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Perth, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
4
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We bought a 7 night coupon from a coupon website in Australia for $499. Coupon said we had a studio room for 2, return transfers and 2x 1 hour massages. I sent email to hotel (after a long search to find hotel contact details) to upgrade room. No reply, kept sending emails, eventually got response saying please complete attached booking... More

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Quesnel, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The claim made is that the resort is on the beach - well it may be located on a beach that you can't see or get to easily. Reception told us that to gain access to the beach you leave the resort and walk up the road to signs that say "Do Not Enter" at which point you follow the... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Dear Jajpsawatsky, thank your for your candid review of Nakalay Beach Resort. The issue of the beach at the resort is one that is currently under legal consideration and until that process is completed we are unable to improve access to or the beach itself. I am hopeful that this will be settled in the near future. We are aware... More

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
3
people found this review helpful

The hotel was clean, we had 2-bedroom suite with balcony good for family. Each room have tv, 1 bathroom attached to 1 room, another common bathroom by the hall. Frustrating that there is No Bathtub. Kitchen was not bad, pots and pans, plates, utensils provided. Some rooms have microwave, ours didn't, just oven, stove, fridge, toaster and kettle. Decent amenities,... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Thank you zepolartim for your review. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Nakalay Beach Resort. I have taken note of your feeling re the price of the accommodation and this has been passed on to our marketing team. Geraint Lewis Head of Resort Operations More

Adelaide, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Perfect location for our family holiday with two kids. The accomodation was first class and we also very happy with the ammendities. The staff were superb and made every effort to make our family holiday memorable and fun. The location of this resort is between the busy Patong and the quieter Kamala Beach which is the ideal mix for the... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Dear Amanda M Thank you so much for coming to stay with us at Absolute Nakalay. We are all very happy that you and your family had a great time with us and hope that we can welcome you through our doors again soon. Geraint Lewis Head of Resort Operations More

Melbourne
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
4
people found this review helpful

For our 2nd week in Phuket, the girlfriend had bought a voucher for 7 nights accomodation at Nakalay beach resort for $499. Got to the place and from the outside it looked new but not exactly what one would expect from a resort. Check in process was slow and kind of clumsy but we were early and room not ready... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Thank you StevenH86 for your candid review. I am sorry that your unit was not ready when you arrived however each unit has to be cleaned and prepared prior to your check in and as the checkout time is 12 midday units that are vacated earlier are made ready first. The issue of the beach is one that constantly distresses... More

Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

On our recent trip we stayed at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, and found that was a Hotel accommodation not a beach resort. There was no easy access to the beach, which was not a great swimming beach. You had to walk along a busy road through tree and scrub and rocks and also try to avoid a shack with residents... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
2 May 2012

Dear GennaroP Thank you for your review. I am disappointed that you did not enjoy your stay at Absolute Nakalay. I am aware of the issues regarding the beach and we are working on getting a permanent solution to this. It is taking longer than anticipated due to legal matters. These prevent us from doing anything to improve the area... More

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We stayed at Absolute Nakalay for a week and mostly enjoyed our stay. On the positive side the service was great with all staff very welcoming and always happy to do anything for you. House keeping always made sure the room was cleaned everyday and the laundry service was also good. On the negative side we arrived to find out... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
15 March 2012

Dear KenL Thank you for your review. I am pleased that you found the staff at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort to be helpful and the service of a good standard. I have spoken with housekeeping to make sure that all rooms have the full inventory of cutlery etc and can only apologise for this error. With regards to your booking... More

Paris, France
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
7
people found this review helpful

We are twice unhappy about this place. First of all, we have been victims of a fraud system from the Absolute membership. The year before, somebody informed us we won a free holiday week in Thailand, then we had to go threw a whole process of 4 hours brainwash to buy a 8000€ membership ! We did it more to... More

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Adelaide
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
2
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My husband and I had just spent 5 days at the resort. We have nothing but praises for the service we got at the hotel. The rooms were big and comfortable. We could catch the shuttle bus to and from Patong 5 to 6 times a day. We had a beautiful sea view room as requested. The service staff tries... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
15 March 2012

Dear LLinAdelaide thank you for taking the time to review Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort following your stay with us. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we all look forward to seeing you again. Geraint Lewis Head of Resort Operations More

Sydney, Australia
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Having been to Phuket 3 times before, my wife and I were looking for somewhere a little quiter than Patong. We stayed in a Penthouse room with wonderful ocean views. The upstairs lap pool and jacuzzi was ensured the perfect relaxation we expected, and for anyone over 50, this should be your next holiday destination. All staff, with the exception... More

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Absolute Nakalay, General Manager at Absolute Nakalay Beach Resort, responded to this review
6 January 2012

Dear ian m Thank you for your most generous review which has been shown to the staff at Nakalay. They are all very pleased to have had you as a guest and appreciate your comments. Your comments, along with those of all our guests, are constantly used as a measure or our performance and indicator of where we need to... More

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Nakalay Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Price range (per night):* S$142 - 350

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