96/1 Moo 7 Vichitsongkram Road, Kathu, Phuket, 83120 Phuket Town, Thailand·View on map
Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca is a 5-star hotel in Phuket Town, with balcony rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. It stands 4.5 km from Phuket Town centre, in Kathu.
The two room types each measure 30 m² and accommodate up to two people. Both have air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom, a seating area and a flat-screen TV; one has a pool view, while the other offers pool access. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar, a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre, a hot tub, a sun terrace and a garden. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
A 24-hour front desk, lift, daily housekeeping, room service, tour desk and luggage storage add practical services. Families can use the indoor play area and babysitting or child services. The hotel has no on-site parking, so it may not suit a stay that depends on keeping a vehicle at the property.
The hotel offers two room types, each measuring 30 m² and accommodating up to two people. Both include a private bathroom, air conditioning, a balcony and a flat-screen TV, with a seating area for relaxing indoors. One option is a twin room with a pool view; the other is a double-or-twin room with pool access.
The pool-view room has two single beds, a sofa and a balcony overlooking the water. The pool-access category can be arranged with a double bed or two single beds, and includes a desk as well as a balcony and seating area. Both bathrooms have a shower, and the rooms share useful details such as free toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and a safety deposit box. The choice is between a pool-facing view and direct pool access, rather than a difference in room size.
At 30 m², this twin room stands out for its pool view from the balcony. It accommodates up to two people and pairs the outlook with a seating area and sofa. The room also has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower, along with a flat-screen TV and safety deposit box.
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This 30 m² room is the pool-access option and accommodates up to two people. It can be arranged with a double bed or two single beds, and has a balcony, desk and seating area. Air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower and a flat-screen TV are also provided.
See pricesFacilities centre on the outdoor pool, sun terrace and garden, with a hot tub, spa and wellness centre, and fitness centre also available. The restaurant and bar serve as the hotel's dining and drinks options, while room service adds another way to order food. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and there is no parking at the property.
For activities, the hotel offers cooking classes, mini golf, snorkelling, diving and access to a nearby golf course. A tour desk, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk help with day-to-day arrangements. Families have an indoor play area, board games and puzzles, as well as babysitting and child services. Other useful facilities include a lift, daily housekeeping, a garden, a sun terrace and outdoor furniture.
Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca stands on Vichitsongkram Road in Kathu, within the Phuket Town setting. Phuket Town centre is 4.5 km away. Seed of Kathu church is 100 m away, and บ้านเก็ตโฮ่ is 250 m from the hotel. Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground is 500 m away. The church and village are local landmarks, while the park provides an outdoor recreation space close to the hotel.
Travel between the hotel and the rest of the island is by road. Phuket International Airport is 23.1 km away. Lomprayah Bus Terminal is 2.2 km from the hotel; Phuket Bus Terminal and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 are 5.2 km and 5.3 km away, respectively. A taxi can cover the final leg from a terminal or the airport. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, but no on-site parking, a key consideration if you plan to drive.
Andamanda Phuket, 1.4 km away, is a water park with slides and pool attractions. Chillva Market is 2.6 km from the hotel, with food and retail stalls to browse. Rang Hill, 3.3 km away, is a hilltop viewpoint above Phuket Town. Phuket Mining Museum is 3.8 km away and focuses on the area's tin-mining heritage. These nearby outings range from swimming and shopping to a town view and local industrial history.
Guests describe the staff as friendly and helpful. Feedback on the pool is mixed, with repeated concerns about water cleanliness; some also report difficulty reaching reception from their rooms and insects despite finding the interiors clean. Staff and comfort each score 8.1.
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Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca is on Vichitsongkram Road in Kathu. Phuket International Airport is 23.1 km away; Lomprayah Bus Terminal is 2.2 km from the hotel, while Phuket Bus Terminal is 5.2 km away. A taxi can cover the final leg. There is no on-site parking, and the hotel has a 24-hour front desk.
Near Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca are Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground (500 m), Phuket Country Club (750 m), Andamanda Phuket (1.4 km), Chillva Market (2.6 km) and Phuket Mining Museum (3.8 km). The park offers outdoor space, while the country club is the nearby golf option. Andamanda is a water park, Chillva has food and market stalls, and the museum focuses on Phuket's mining history.
Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca has a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Room choices include a twin room with a pool view and a room with pool access. Some guests praise the pool's size and swim-up access, while others have raised concerns about water cleanliness.
Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca offers two 30 m² room types for up to two people: a twin room with pool views and a double-or-twin room with pool access. Both have a balcony, air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.
Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca requires a cash damage deposit of THB 1,500 on arrival. It is refunded in full at check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.
Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca has an indoor play area, board games and puzzles, as well as babysitting and child services. Both room types accommodate up to two people and have a private bathroom.