We have stayed at the Kantary many times and each time is just as great. We love the location - it's away from the crowds, there're no rowdy pubs or girlie bars nearby, instead there's a lovely buzz of local folk, there're excellent Thai restaurants (find Sawadee for best thai curries), and of course the hotel shuttle going back & forth between the Kantary and sister hotel Cape Panwa which gives you access to an exquisite swimming beach.

Well, it started with a free room upgrade to a 1 bedroom apartment overlooking the pool, the sea, and surrounding islands! The endless breakfast choices were amazing...hot, cold, breads and pastries, eggs how you like them, loads of hot dishes, the list goes on! Free access to the sister hotel and its facilities is a bonus as well! Night market along the foreshore with plenty of street food, lots of day trips if you want them, or just lounge by the pool. I'm always happy for a comfy bed and wifi that actually works! And throw in a trip to the local aquarium literally metres away in for good measure!

I didn't like that I couldn't stay longer!

We loved our stay. We had a beautiful sea facing unit and could sit on the balcony and take in the views. The washing machine made it so convenient to do our laundry. The breakfast spread was amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful. My husband forgot his earphones, and before we were done checking out, they notified reception, which saved us the hassle of coming back. We could take the shuttle anytime of day to Cape Panwa Hotel and enjoy the beautiful private beach and enjoy its facilities. We particularly enjoyed the location and eating from the street vendors. You can purchase from them and sit on the promenade and eat alongside the locals while taking in the sea views.

We loved everything.

We traveled with friends and stayed two nights. The property has a great view over the bay from the upper floors. We were upgraded to a large suite on the 5th floor(room 501 )as the rooms we booked were not available for some reason. Our friends got the same suite but one the first floor with no view of the bay. The hotel has everything you need and the breakfast had a good choice. We visited and loved Panwa beach which is a short drive (or free shuttle from hotel).

The hotel is aging and needs some upgrades. The gardens and environment are however very pretty.

Probably the friendliest hotel we’ve ever stayed at. We arrived at 8.30 am expecting to have to wait until the afternoon to check in to the room, they had us in room and comfortable by 9am, breakfast at 9.30, just perfect. At reception the staff were on first name terms with lots of guests, and everyone had a smile on their face. Guests and staff. The room was great, little kitchen complete with a washing machine, fridge, hob etc. Nice pool, nice breakfast/ dining area. Beer and soft drinks available at really good prices. Probably even cheaper than the shop next door. Stunning sunsets from the balconies. We only stayed three nights, but plenty of other guests were staying for a month or more. It’s very quiet in the area, so once you’ve exhausted the local restaurants, maybe need a taxi to go further afield, but Thai taxis are well priced.

The sister hotel is where the beach is. It’s a huge hotel on the other side of the hill, transport takes you there. But, when you are there, the prices for any food or drink are extortionate. Really, they could halve the price of a beer, soft drink, any food offering and still be more than double the price elsewhere. I realise it’s a hotel price, but they really don’t need to fleece clients to that extent. Truly shocking. I’ve spent time in Switzerland and paid less for the same things. And that, when compared to the excellent value that Kantary bay offers, just felt wrong and a bit dirty as they know the location is isolated, so any choices are minimal. It’s a nice beach there. But not so nice that I’d ever go back to be fleeced again.

We have stayed a few times before so knew what to expect. Probably the most outstanding aspect was the friendliness and cooperation of the staff. They were all first rate and made us feel right at home. We also liked the breakfast and the general atmosphere of the hotel. We love the Kantary facilities but also value the beach and other activities at Cape Panwa that we were able to access. We will return!!!

The only aspect we didn't like is having to climb so many steps to access the reception area. We are getting older and steps are not are friends. We are thrilled that an additional elevator is being installed between the ground floor and reception.

We loved that we had the option to use the sister hotels facilities and that there was a private beach with a tram going down to it. The room was amazingly spacious and we particularly enjoyed chilling on the balcony. The staff were so helpful and the breakfast was really good, there was something there for everyone. We want to give a special shoutout to a local restaurant called ‘eat me’ which is about a five minute walk from the hotel. They serve excellent Thai food with such cheap prices (hotel prices are a bit more expensive and it is average food) we would recommend anyone staying at this hotel to have a meal at ‘eat me’. The hotel restaurants are very inclusive for vegetarians which made our stay even more enjoyable and less stressful. Overall we would recommend people to stay at this hotel.

A little bit expensive food wise and the signage for things could have been a little bit better.

We loved our stay. We had a beautiful sea facing unit with a big balcony. There were lots of options in the breakfast buffet. The staff were friendly. The all-day shuttle to Cape Panwa Hotel is a huge bonus! You can enjoy the beautiful private beach and its facilities, with the exception of the main pool. We especially enjoyed the location, it’s away from the chaos of phuket, yet still has a 7-11 store,a few restaurants, shops and massage centers. The seaside street food market was wonderful,you can simply join the locals and enjoy your food on a bench by the water.

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With serviced apartments and polite staff, the property is both affordable and comfortable. Although the property is at the end of the road at Cape Panwa and therefore away from the action at west coast beaches, use of the sister property’s white sand beach (Panwa Beach), including their in-house shuttle and beach towels, is just a minute or two away. The inclusive breakfast buffet was pretty good too, with some healthy choices, such as cut fruit, grilled potatoes, and soy milk. We stayed longer than originally planned! Kantary hotels are, in our experience (having stayed at other Kantary properties), a reliable organization offering spacious condo-style rooms with kitchens, bedrooms, balconies, etc., which are fantastic for families and long-stay tourists. At the Kantary, here at Cape Panwa, we swam at the beach during mornings and evenings (on higher tides only), lounged under the beach umbrellas provided, drank cold refreshing coconuts from the restaurant, and enjoyed the ocean view from the air-conditioned apartment, away of the hot afternoon sun. Evenings offered us time to eat or buy fruits from the many oceanfront street vendors adjacent to the property, visit nearby restaurants, or have high-quality deserts from the bright little Kantary Cafe near the hotel's entrance. This is all to say that the room, beach, food, and staff were beyond our expectations, and we are no strangers to tourism or Phuket, having both lived and worked in the tourism industry over many years. Note that the reservation manager, "Khun Bow", and "Khun Chat" at the front desk, showed exceptional hospitality!

There is nothing that we didn't like! As mentioned above, the room, beach, food, and staff were beyond our expectations. I rarely ever say this about a property, but this was our experience.

Very friendly and attempted staff. Manager Nu is very helpful. Great sea view from the room and the most amazing private beach! I walked at the beach every time when I was there. I did some beach cleanup ad well. I feel so peaceful and relaxed there. Phuket Aquarium is right next to the hotel. Not a big one, but you can see some sea turtles there. Some local Thai restaurants nearby. I recommend “Sawasdee”, there’s good food with live music!

A bit far from the airport. Need to plan your trip well when you arrange shuttle service.