Sep 21, 2014, 10:19 pm
The Naka Island Resort, Phuket Thailand [Master Thread]
Mar 21, 2015, 11:00 pm
#256
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Washington, DC
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Update for this place
Only few staff from previously six sense staff(on 08/2014 a lot of them 50+% still here)
Platinum benefits
-Upgrade 1 category (Tropical pool to Seaview pool)
-Breakfast
-Wifi
-2 drinks / day at Z bar
-500 *point or local gift
A lot of instant award(not worth)
will be update later
Only few staff from previously six sense staff(on 08/2014 a lot of them 50+% still here)
Platinum benefits
-Upgrade 1 category (Tropical pool to Seaview pool)
-Breakfast
-Wifi
-2 drinks / day at Z bar
-500 *point or local gift
A lot of instant award(not worth)
will be update later
Mar 22, 2015, 12:59 am
#257
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: SPG,HH,IHG
Posts: 786
Plat get same benefits as previous
Drink at Z-bar are unlimit (5-7pm) they just change on FEB,ask from pui on Z-Bar
Local gift change from raw cotton pajamas(I'm not sure how to describe it) to
Wood USB 4 GB. with naka hotel logo It sell on gift shop next to Kids Game Room at 600 THB.
Internet connection is improve UP/Down 11/11
New Experience manager come from JW Phuket.
Still old GM and Room manager(come from St.regis BKK).
Mar 22, 2015, 7:40 am
#258
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: United Premier 1K 1MM; AA Plat Pro; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Platinum; Avis President's Club
Posts: 2,529
Update for benefits
Plat get same benefits as previous
Drink at Z-bar are unlimit (5-7pm) they just change on FEB,ask from pui on Z-Bar
Local gift change from raw cotton pajamas(I'm not sure how to describe it) to
Wood USB 4 GB. with naka hotel logo It sell on gift shop next to Kids Game Room at 600 THB.
Internet connection is improve UP/Down 11/11
New Experience manager come from JW Phuket.
Still old GM and Room manager(come from St.regis BKK).
Plat get same benefits as previous
Drink at Z-bar are unlimit (5-7pm) they just change on FEB,ask from pui on Z-Bar
Local gift change from raw cotton pajamas(I'm not sure how to describe it) to
Wood USB 4 GB. with naka hotel logo It sell on gift shop next to Kids Game Room at 600 THB.
Internet connection is improve UP/Down 11/11
New Experience manager come from JW Phuket.
Still old GM and Room manager(come from St.regis BKK).
Mar 23, 2015, 4:37 am
#259
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat 100 (LT Gold), IHG Spire, Hyatt Diamond, HH Gold, National EE, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 473
Update for benefits
Plat get same benefits as previous
Drink at Z-bar are unlimit (5-7pm) they just change on FEB,ask from pui on Z-Bar
Local gift change from raw cotton pajamas(I'm not sure how to describe it) to
Wood USB 4 GB. with naka hotel logo It sell on gift shop next to Kids Game Room at 600 THB.
Internet connection is improve UP/Down 11/11
New Experience manager come from JW Phuket.
Still old GM and Room manager(come from St.regis BKK).
Plat get same benefits as previous
Drink at Z-bar are unlimit (5-7pm) they just change on FEB,ask from pui on Z-Bar
Local gift change from raw cotton pajamas(I'm not sure how to describe it) to
Wood USB 4 GB. with naka hotel logo It sell on gift shop next to Kids Game Room at 600 THB.
Internet connection is improve UP/Down 11/11
New Experience manager come from JW Phuket.
Still old GM and Room manager(come from St.regis BKK).
Mar 23, 2015, 8:11 am
#261
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, Marriott Platinum. Aspiring flyer with both feet on the ground.
Posts: 318
I thought the speedboat transfer was free for everyone. Am I misinterpreting this?
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...language=en_US
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...language=en_US
By Waterway
Resort Shuttle Speedboat to/from Phuket
Fee:Complimentary
Hours: 24 hours
Travel Time:5 minutes
About:
Arrival and departure transfers via speedboat are included in all room rates and packages. All bookings must be made in advance with the concierge at [email protected].
Guests must be ready at the Welcome Sala (beside the resort pier/gong) ten minutes before the speedboats departure time.
Departures from the resort to Ao Po Grand Marina: 7:30am and 11am
Departures from Ao Po Grand Marina to the resort: 5pm and 10pm
An additional shuttle speedboat transfer is complimentary for each registered guest during a stay. Guests who stay at the resort for at least five nights enjoy complimentary roundtrip speedboat service daily at a time of their choosing. Transfers outside of these circumstances incur a charge of 800 THB net each way.
Resort Shuttle Speedboat to/from Phuket
Fee:Complimentary
Hours: 24 hours
Travel Time:5 minutes
About:
Arrival and departure transfers via speedboat are included in all room rates and packages. All bookings must be made in advance with the concierge at [email protected].
Guests must be ready at the Welcome Sala (beside the resort pier/gong) ten minutes before the speedboats departure time.
Departures from the resort to Ao Po Grand Marina: 7:30am and 11am
Departures from Ao Po Grand Marina to the resort: 5pm and 10pm
An additional shuttle speedboat transfer is complimentary for each registered guest during a stay. Guests who stay at the resort for at least five nights enjoy complimentary roundtrip speedboat service daily at a time of their choosing. Transfers outside of these circumstances incur a charge of 800 THB net each way.
Mar 23, 2015, 8:21 am
#262
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: SPG,HH,IHG
Posts: 786
1.Arrival and departure transfers via speedboat are included in all room rates and packages.
2.An additional shuttle speedboat transfer is complimentary for each registered guest during a stay. ?????
3.Guests who stay at the resort for at least five nights enjoy complimentary roundtrip speedboat service daily at a time of their choosing.
4.Transfers outside of these circumstances incur a charge of 800 THB net each way. ????
I'm not sure about 2&4.
2.An additional shuttle speedboat transfer is complimentary for each registered guest during a stay. ?????
3.Guests who stay at the resort for at least five nights enjoy complimentary roundtrip speedboat service daily at a time of their choosing.
4.Transfers outside of these circumstances incur a charge of 800 THB net each way. ????
I'm not sure about 2&4.
Mar 23, 2015, 8:33 am
#263
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
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Posts: 8,720
I thought the speedboat transfer was free for everyone. Am I misinterpreting this?
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...language=en_US
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury...language=en_US
Mar 24, 2015, 3:17 pm
#264
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Titaniu, Hyatt Globalist, Mlife Platinum, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 9
50,000 SPG points a night for an award stay is pretty rough. I ended up staying at Westin Siray Bay, which was an excellent and very quiet stay since it is the only resort in Siray Bay and the other hotels are on Patong Beach.
When I checked into the Westin, it had a Meet & Greet with the managers including the GM, of the hotel for SPG Platinums with free food and drinks from a list. It was a pretty generous list and the food was fantastic.
When I checked into the Westin, it had a Meet & Greet with the managers including the GM, of the hotel for SPG Platinums with free food and drinks from a list. It was a pretty generous list and the food was fantastic.
Mar 26, 2015, 6:47 am
#265
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat 100 (LT Gold), IHG Spire, Hyatt Diamond, HH Gold, National EE, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 473
I only found out about the supposed benefit of multiple trips back to Phuket the day before my check-out. Thus why I'm raising it in case anyone actually wants to take advantage of it, as the hotel didn't socialize it well on my stay.
Mar 26, 2015, 8:05 am
#266
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: SPG,HH,IHG
Posts: 786
50,000 SPG points a night for an award stay is pretty rough. I ended up staying at Westin Siray Bay, which was an excellent and very quiet stay since it is the only resort in Siray Bay and the other hotels are on Patong Beach.
When I checked into the Westin, it had a Meet & Greet with the managers including the GM, of the hotel for SPG Platinums with free food and drinks from a list. It was a pretty generous list and the food was fantastic.
When I checked into the Westin, it had a Meet & Greet with the managers including the GM, of the hotel for SPG Platinums with free food and drinks from a list. It was a pretty generous list and the food was fantastic.
IMO 1 *point = 1THB
Mar 26, 2015, 11:09 am
#267
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat 100 (LT Gold), IHG Spire, Hyatt Diamond, HH Gold, National EE, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 473
Mar 26, 2015, 7:49 pm
#268
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: SPG,HH,IHG
Posts: 786
I mean I value 1 *point for 1THB like someone values 1 *point for 2.5-3 cent.
Last edited by nongsom; Mar 26, 2015 at 8:05 pm
Mar 26, 2015, 8:17 pm
#269
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
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Apr 12, 2015, 3:55 pm
#270
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,051
Planning a honeymoon and considering a stay here for a few nights (as part of a bigger trip with other stops) in the December-January timeframe. Have been to the region (all business trips) but never to Thailand nor to any beach resorts in the region.
As I understand it from the thread, major downsides to this property seem to be that there isn't much to do other than relax and that the food isn't very good and is overpriced.
In my case, the lack of activities is not a problem given the type of trip (and we will also have other stops on the trip in cities with much more to do), and willing to splurge a bit so high prices is not a total dealbreaker, but bad food could be.
Would be curious for any thoughts on:
1. Has the food gotten any better since the early reviews? Any thoughts on SPG resort properties in Thailand with notably good food? Not-great food seems to be a recurring theme across many of the properties, though at least some others allow easier access to non-resort restaurants than this one does.
2. Private plunge pool is a must, and one of the things that attracted me to this property -- I'm willing to spend a bit extra to get it if going for a resort that only has it in some rooms, like the Westin Siray Bay, though no more than say $500/night. Any other properties I should be considering (including elsewhere in Thailand)? Have also looked at Koh Samui and there are some very nice options but also seem to be more expensive, likely prohibitively so. Also open to using points if the value is there, but doesn't seem to be great uses of points at any of these higher-end properties, so will probably save points for hotels in other destinations on the trip.
3. Anywhere else in the region worth considering? We are a gay couple so my sense is that Thailand is probably the best bet in that region -- that said not really looking for nightlife or anything like that, more just want somewhere that minimizes the chances of having any awkward encounters.
As I understand it from the thread, major downsides to this property seem to be that there isn't much to do other than relax and that the food isn't very good and is overpriced.
In my case, the lack of activities is not a problem given the type of trip (and we will also have other stops on the trip in cities with much more to do), and willing to splurge a bit so high prices is not a total dealbreaker, but bad food could be.
Would be curious for any thoughts on:
1. Has the food gotten any better since the early reviews? Any thoughts on SPG resort properties in Thailand with notably good food? Not-great food seems to be a recurring theme across many of the properties, though at least some others allow easier access to non-resort restaurants than this one does.
2. Private plunge pool is a must, and one of the things that attracted me to this property -- I'm willing to spend a bit extra to get it if going for a resort that only has it in some rooms, like the Westin Siray Bay, though no more than say $500/night. Any other properties I should be considering (including elsewhere in Thailand)? Have also looked at Koh Samui and there are some very nice options but also seem to be more expensive, likely prohibitively so. Also open to using points if the value is there, but doesn't seem to be great uses of points at any of these higher-end properties, so will probably save points for hotels in other destinations on the trip.
3. Anywhere else in the region worth considering? We are a gay couple so my sense is that Thailand is probably the best bet in that region -- that said not really looking for nightlife or anything like that, more just want somewhere that minimizes the chances of having any awkward encounters.