Panwaburi Beachfront Resort SHA Extra Plus

So so beautiful, it looks exactly like what you see online and even more amazing in person. However the location is a little further from the main city but if u are willing to travel a bit then it’s very worth it. The staff were very helpful and cleaned the rooms daily when requested. The rooms are a little small but it was clean and comfortable which was most important. We hired a driver for our trip and honestly that is more worth it than getting grab daily. Oh and breakfast was a little underwhelming- sometimes hit or miss so wouldn’t recommend paying for that but definitely get a swim up room if u can pay a little extra.

The price is reasonable, and right in front of the hotel is the beach, along with plenty of clean and halal street food options nearby. The hotel is also in a more secluded area, making it feel more peaceful and relaxing compared to the busy Patong side. Highly recommend booking the pool access room – it’s definitely worth it! Also, try to avoid weekends as it gets very crowded. Luckily, I checked in on a Sunday, so the pool area was calm and quiet – perfect for relaxing, photos, and videos. Suggestion: It would be great if the hotel could consider having a designated halal section in its restaurant/café, and ideally avoid serving pork on the menu. By providing halal food options, the hotel could attract more Muslim guests who would feel comfortable and confident choosing to stay here. Please consider this for future improvements. 🚫 Warning: Diva Massage – Don’t Fall for It! The hotel has brochures promoting Diva Massage — please don’t go. It’s cheap for a reason: therapists are untrained, just rubbing lotion with zero technique. Unprofessional, noisy, and far from relaxing. Total waste of time and money. Not recommended at all.

I booked this resort after seeing all the hype on social media, expecting an amazing experience. I even chose the most expensive room, hoping it would be worth it. Unfortunately, it fell short. Breakfast wasn’t included with the pool villa despite the high price. Housekeeping only cleans after 4 pm, and my request for an earlier cleaning was declined. The kitchen closes promptly at 9:30 pm — I called just one minute after for a drink and was turned away. The toilet had a persistent bad smell; housekeeping sprayed air freshener, but it only lasted about four hours before returning. The shower also couldn’t maintain a consistent temperature. It’s fine for a quick day visit, but not ideal for a long stay. It seems most people are just here for the photos — it’s not a relaxing place to stay.