Sugar Marina Resort-ART-Karon Beach

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Sugar Marina Resort-ART-Karon Beach | Phuket, Thailand | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Phuket, Thailand

3.5 stars

Sugar Marina Resort-ART-Karon Beach puts a colourful spin on a Phuket stay. Just moments from Karon Beach, this art-inspired hotel is filled with murals, bold design, and playful touches that give every corner a little more character. The pool sits at the heart of the hotel, with a kids’ splash zone and LIDO Bar for poolside bites. Families can choose from rooms with bunk beds, two-bedroom layouts, or direct pool access, making it easy to find a setup that suits your stay. Breakfast brings together Thai and international favourites, while KIRI Restaurant serves relaxed lunches and dinners, from Thai bowls and seafood to pizzas and burgers. Creative, easy-going, and close to the action, this is Karon with a brighter brushstroke.

Amenities

Kids Club
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach

Explore the local area

In the centre of Karon, just a one-minute walk from the wide sands of Karon Beach and around 10 minutes from Kata. Transfer time from Phuket International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

307 guest rooms across 3 buildings, with art-inspired interiors, curated wall art and bold, individual design details (design varies across buildings).

Deluxe Rooms are 30 sqm, with a private balcony and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds. These rooms sleep maximum 2 adults and 1 child (under 12 years old).

Bed and Breakfast includes a buffet breakfast served at the hotel’s on-site breakfast restaurant.

Half Board includes a buffet breakfast, plus either lunch OR dinner from the à la carte menu at KIRI Burger and Bowl.

Full Board includes a buffet breakfast, plus lunch and dinner from the à la carte menu at KIRI Burger and Bowl.

Hotel details

Dining

2 restaurants and 1 bar. Breakfast Restaurant (Thai and international buffet breakfast). KIRI Restaurant, Karon Beach (relaxed à la carte dining with Thai bowls, seafood, pizza and Western dishes). LIDO Bar (open-air poolside bar serving cocktails, pizzas, burgers, rice bowls and lighter bites).

Fun and Games

Outdoor swimming pool. Kids’ splash zone. Sun loungers. Kids’ club with ball pit. Fitness room with cardio equipment and free weights.

Additional Information

*denotes local charge

Trip advisor rating

4/5

1,141 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

38%

Very Good

38%

Average

13%

Poor

Terrible

“Disgusting”

Jan 29, 2026haslam c

Avoid this hotel. It is NOT a 4☆ dirty hovel. The room stank of mould. We suspected was coming from the aircon. Our tiny balcony was facing a derelict building and our view was of the roof. Pool area dirty. The young girl who shows you to your room will stand by you and tell you to give a good review and she will do a screen shot. I didn't do one. Travellers are under pressure to give false reviews and are misleading future bookings. Absolutely vile accommodation. Possibly a 2☆ definitely NOT a 4☆ DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS HOTEL!!!!

“want to come back again”

Jan 21, 2026Oksana L

A wonderful place, perfect location, very beautiful area near the pool. A birthday cake from hotel was unexpected and lovely present, a very touching moment on my husband's birthday! Thanks a lot!

“Sugar Marina Karon nightmare”

Dec 26, 2025Martin M

Sugar Marina was one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed in , it’s not a hotel in our opinion , more like a hostel . The toilets at reception were disgusting , everywhere was dark and dingy around reception . Reception told us we had been upgraded in our room , wow if that’s an upgrade then don’t bother . Shocking . Back to reception , please show is the room we should have had , a better room apart from our son had to sleep on a sofa , not a sofa bed . Breakfast was another experience I don’t want to repeat , dirty tables , food all over the floor , plates cracked and chipped . We checked out after one night , should have been there for 5 nights .

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