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The Slate, PhuketvsKata Rocks
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Slate ranks significantly higher than Kata Rocks. The Slate comes in at #1 in Phuket with approval from 13 reviewers including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Slate, Phuket
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
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Nai Yang Beach & National PA, Phuket, 83110, Nai Yang, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $234/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "If the choice between Phuket's teakwood traditional and muted modern hotels leaves you cold, Indigo Pearl on Nai Yang Beach may be the place for you."
Condé Nast Traveler "The lush landscaping with encircling lagoons creates a sense of exclusivity that makes it almost unnecessary to cross the busy street to the broad public beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The industrial austerity is tempered by glimmering Thai silks on pillows and chairs, plush beds, and freestanding bathtubs." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The striking design at this hotel evokes the area’s tin-mining history while incorporating recycled objects, found after the tsunami, and the owners’ family heirlooms into the decor."
Star Service "This is one of the best of the second-tier operations, a rambling place with lots of acreage dedicated to gardens and a beautiful placid and sandy beach." Full review
Rough Guide "Luxurious rooms and villas look on to attractively landscaped plantation-style gardens that run down to the southern end of the beachfront road."
Fodor's "The rooms and suites spacious and each one has a different theme, while the villas have private pools." Full review
Afar Magazine "You'll be mining a rich seam here, with super-luxe suites and villas taking pampering to new heights, dreamy dining, a cocooning spa and a blissful beach in reach."
Jetsetter "Industrial, urban chic set amidst the lush greenery of Phuket’s northern coast." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A family-friendly bargain on a mammoth scale, nestled against a strip of silken sand." Full review
Kata Rocks Condé Nast Traveler Jetsetter
Oyster The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
86/22 Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $286/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "This resort's terraced lofts, villas, and penthouses come with private pools and iPads to control lighting, temperature, music, TV, blinds, and service requests. " Full review
Jetsetter "Designer all-villa retreat in southwest Phuket with sensational Andaman Sea views and a sublime spa." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 34 contemporary, minimalist apartments at Kata Rocks are unrivaled in an area where simple, traditional hotels are the norm." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Think a minimalist vibe, swanky multi-room villas, and fabulous Andaman sea views from its spectacular cliff-side location." Full review
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Don't miss the excellent spa, or yacht-spotting from the poolside bar.
Frommer's "Seclusion, privacy, and service—those elements make Kata Rocks a worthwhile “splash out” choice" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Kata's newest luxury offering is a coolly contemporary all-white beauty, poised on cliffs between the two beaches." Full review
Michelin Guide "Lavish villas with huge private terraces, private infinity pools, walk-in showers, and fully equipped kitchens made with Italian wine fridges and German appliances." Full review
