Mar 9, 2014, 6:51 am
Last edit by: karenkay
* No Lounge.
* No shuttle to town
* Titaniums get 10% discount on food and beverage but not room service, and 20% off the spa, a la carte menu only. The spa is called Quan. The beach massages are cheaper but you pay for what you get! Especially during peak season, it's very hard to get a spot after arriving, so be prepared to reserve something prior to arrival.
15% discount on laundry
* The one thing that is (very) irritating are the sunbed baggers! You arrive on the beach at 0830 and all the beach sunbeds are covered in towels - but not a soul in sight! There are some small signs saying all unattended beds for 1 hour+ will have their towels removed - but this is not enforced.
* if you're looking for reasonable transport in and around khao lak, highly recommend 'cheaper than hotel taxi'.
* No shuttle to town
* Titaniums get 10% discount on food and beverage but not room service, and 20% off the spa, a la carte menu only. The spa is called Quan. The beach massages are cheaper but you pay for what you get! Especially during peak season, it's very hard to get a spot after arriving, so be prepared to reserve something prior to arrival.
15% discount on laundry
* The one thing that is (very) irritating are the sunbed baggers! You arrive on the beach at 0830 and all the beach sunbeds are covered in towels - but not a soul in sight! There are some small signs saying all unattended beds for 1 hour+ will have their towels removed - but this is not enforced.
* if you're looking for reasonable transport in and around khao lak, highly recommend 'cheaper than hotel taxi'.
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, near Phuket Thailand [Master Thread]
Jul 24, 2014, 11:49 am
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I have read the entire thread, including the wiki at the top, but there is no timestamp on the last edit, and people do mention that a lounge is being created or it is at least referenced so I wanted to check, but it's always nice to get the "read the manual" type responses lol.
Good to know - thanks! In terms of renting a car in Phuket, I have rented a car in some countries where they force you to buy all sorts of insurance options in order to have the car. How does that sort of thing work in Thailand? Should I assume that renting a car is similar to in the USA and that the total price + tax I see is what I'll pay there? Any tips for driving there? I see that parking at the JW is free - is it safe to drive around town and leave the car parked? As long as we'll be driving, any recommended day trips from the JW?
Awesome!
Good to know - thanks! In terms of renting a car in Phuket, I have rented a car in some countries where they force you to buy all sorts of insurance options in order to have the car. How does that sort of thing work in Thailand? Should I assume that renting a car is similar to in the USA and that the total price + tax I see is what I'll pay there? Any tips for driving there? I see that parking at the JW is free - is it safe to drive around town and leave the car parked? As long as we'll be driving, any recommended day trips from the JW?
Awesome!
If you have your standard premium credit card you just refuse all insurance as you normally do.
Rent early for December bookings as they have limited inventory there.
Having a car is great also for getting around (waterfalls, even a day in Phuket etc.).
Jun 13, 2015, 9:59 pm
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Seems to be an Asian wide policy.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...ailand-94.html
In fairness the 'no resorts' policy at marriott is very poor form
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...ailand-94.html
In fairness the 'no resorts' policy at marriott is very poor form
Jun 14, 2015, 3:09 am
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There are still exceptions like the Pattaya Marriott Resort which still provides breakfast to both G/Ps in either the exec lounge and/or restaurant.
Seems to be an Asian wide policy.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...ailand-94.html
In fairness the 'no resorts' policy at marriott is very poor form
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...ailand-94.html
In fairness the 'no resorts' policy at marriott is very poor form
Jan 12, 2016, 4:44 pm
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Alert: This hotel no longer provides G & P elite members FREE Breakfast
My wife just checked in a couple of hours ago. She is a gold member but only was provide 20% discount for breakfast. Also, no upgrade no other benefits. The front desk told it's their new policy. So disappointed!!!
Please update the Wiki upfront.
Please update the Wiki upfront.
Jan 12, 2016, 7:21 pm
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there's nothing new about this policy as its been published for over a year both in Sharon's sticky (updated last month) and in another thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...-thailand.html
on Phuket, but that's what happens when new threads are started without using the search engine, albeit not the best, and threads are not merged.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...-thailand.html
on Phuket, but that's what happens when new threads are started without using the search engine, albeit not the best, and threads are not merged.
Alert: This hotel no longer provides G & P elite members FREE Breakfast. My wife just checked in a couple of hours ago. She is a gold member but only was provide 20% discount for breakfast. Also, no upgrade no other benefits. The front desk told it's their new policy. So disappointed!!!
Please update the Wiki upfront.
Please update the Wiki upfront.
Jan 13, 2016, 8:10 am
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there's nothing new about this policy as its been published for over a year both in Sharon's sticky (updated last month) and in another thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...-thailand.html
on Phuket, but that's what happens when new threads are started without using the search engine, albeit not the best, and threads are not merged.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...-thailand.html
on Phuket, but that's what happens when new threads are started without using the search engine, albeit not the best, and threads are not merged.
Cheers.
Jan 19, 2016, 7:21 am
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Which is sad, my family stayed there 4 times and it looks like we need to look for another hotel in Thailand as our base.
AX
Jan 19, 2016, 10:11 am
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Cheers.
Jan 19, 2016, 2:24 pm
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I am a big fan of this property, and stayed there December 2014. There are photos and some details in THIS trip report. I was a plat at the time and was upgraded to a 1st floor - swim out room.
Jan 19, 2016, 5:36 pm
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Correct
(all other TH resorts offer G/Ps a 20% discount on F&B; the soon to open Hua Hin Marriott will likewise not offer G/Ps "free" breakfast but they might offer the 20% discount - will know upon opening in April)
(all other TH resorts offer G/Ps a 20% discount on F&B; the soon to open Hua Hin Marriott will likewise not offer G/Ps "free" breakfast but they might offer the 20% discount - will know upon opening in April)
Apr 3, 2016, 10:00 am
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What is the difference between a rate that states breakfast included vs breakfast at waterfront restaurant?
I assume waterfront restaurant is more elegant and better view, but I saw pics of a nice large buffet spread. Is that the "breakfast included"?
BTW, I see rates of $79 including buffet breakfast in Aug 2016. (I know, it will rain a bit...)
I assume waterfront restaurant is more elegant and better view, but I saw pics of a nice large buffet spread. Is that the "breakfast included"?
BTW, I see rates of $79 including buffet breakfast in Aug 2016. (I know, it will rain a bit...)
Apr 3, 2016, 10:39 am
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What is the difference between a rate that states breakfast included vs breakfast at waterfront restaurant?
I assume waterfront restaurant is more elegant and better view, but I saw pics of a nice large buffet spread. Is that the "breakfast included"?
BTW, I see rates of $79 including buffet breakfast in Aug 2016. (I know, it will rain a bit...)
I assume waterfront restaurant is more elegant and better view, but I saw pics of a nice large buffet spread. Is that the "breakfast included"?
BTW, I see rates of $79 including buffet breakfast in Aug 2016. (I know, it will rain a bit...)