Deevana Patong Resort & Spa

Overview

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. Or the pool. You know, the statue squirting water from its trunk? Only in Thailand. There are two pools to pick from here, both with a tropical feel (duh), plenty of loungers to go around, and one's got a swim-up bar so you can eat your coconut without even having to leave the water. No, seriously. When you're not loading up on post-swim snacks or filling your boots with a traditional Thai brekky from the restaurant, there's a spa so you can book yourself in for a pamper.

Location

• Patong Beach is a 10-minute walk away, or a 5-minute drive if you really can't wait to get there (we feel ya)

• Phuket International Airport is around 45 minutes away, by car

Rooms

• The hotel's decked out with cosy Garden Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Jacuzzi Rooms, Junior Suites and Junior Suites with Jacuzzi.

• Every room has...

  • Air con

  • LCD TV

  • Wi-Fi

  • Fridge

  • Kettle, and tea and coffee facilities

  • Complimentary bottled water (two bottles per day)

  • Slippers

  • Electronic safe

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

• Dalah Cuisine - the main buffet restaurant, with international and Thai classics on offer at breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can dine in or out - either way, you'll have some pretty cracking views of the pool.

• Deluxe Pool Bar - you can swim straight up to this bad boy and perch yourself down on one of the underwater stools. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a smoothie, snack or fresh coconut straight from the water.

Sports & Entertainment

• Deluxe Pool - a classic rectangular pool (sometimes simple just works), with a shallow zone for the kids and plenty of loungers dotted about for a bit of tanning

• Garden Pool - this place is proper tropical, surrounded by trees and lush gardens, AND it's got a little waterfall and an integrated Jacuzzi with seats if you'd rather sit and relax than swim

• Orientala spa - kitted out with five treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi, steam bath and rain showers - perfect for a bit of R&R

• Thai cooking classes - if the restaurant food is SO good that you can't go home without getting the recipe, this is your chance to see how it's done first-hand

• Local activities - stop by the Tour Counter if you're keen to get out and about but don't know where to start - you can get details for everything from mini golf and watersports to elephant treks and boat trips