Big Buddha Hillside Hotel

Big Buddha Hillside Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Chalong, Phuket, with double rooms overlooking a pool or garden. The grounds include an outdoor swimming pool, a separate kids’ pool, a garden and a sun terrace, with outdoor spaces for time beside the water or among the greenery.

The double rooms sleep two and measure 29 m². Each has an extra-large double bed, air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, a private entrance, a balcony and a terrace. A desk, flat-screen TV, free toiletries and hypoallergenic features are also part of the room setup; the main distinction is the view, either over the pool or towards the garden.

Free private parking is available on site without a reservation, and WiFi is free throughout the hotel. A 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and laundry are also available. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 18:00. Chalong Pier, Wat Chalong and nearby beaches suit travellers planning road outings around Phuket.

The double-room options each measure 29 m² and accommodate two people with an extra-large double bed. Both have air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, a private entrance, a balcony and a terrace. A desk, flat-screen TV, free toiletries and hypoallergenic features are among the shared details.

Views distinguish the rooms: one looks over the swimming pool, while the other faces the garden. You can choose between the pool area and the planted grounds while keeping the same floor area and sleeping capacity. The room facilities also include towels, a clothes rack and an electric socket near the bed. Each room has its own outdoor space, with a balcony and terrace alongside the interior.

Outdoor areas include a garden, sun terrace, balcony and terrace, with outdoor furniture, sun loungers or beach chairs and sun umbrellas. The kids’ pool is available for younger swimmers. Free private parking is available on site without a reservation, and WiFi is free in all areas.

Inside, the facilities include air conditioning, private bathrooms, showers, toiletries, towels and a wardrobe or closet. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and internet services provide in-room media. The hotel has daily housekeeping, luggage storage, laundry, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Hypoallergenic options are also available. Room facilities include a desk, electric kettle, refrigerator, clothes rack, drying rack for clothing and a socket near the bed; the bathroom has a shower, towels, toiletries and toilet paper.

Chalong sits on Phuket’s east side, where residential roads meet temple visits and boat-trip access from the pier. Big Buddha Hillside Hotel is on Chaofa-west Road, 8.8 km from Phuket Town. Wat Chalong and Chalong Beach are each 1.9 km away, and Chalong Pier is 2 km away. Unlike the west-coast resort bays, this part of Phuket is tied to temple visits and sea departures. The hotel’s garden and pool provide outdoor space at the property.

Phuket International Airport is 30.1 km away, and Phuket Bus Terminal is 9.3 km from the hotel; Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 11.9 km away. The airport and terminals require a road transfer, and a taxi or ride-hailing car can bring you into Chalong. Free private parking is available on site without a reservation. The front desk operates around the clock, while check-in is from 14:00 to 18:00.

Phuket Orchid Farm is 1.5 km away, and Phuket Botanic Garden is 2.6 km away; both suit a short outing to see cultivated plants and garden collections. Mae Som Jid Fresh market, 3.2 km away, and Kata Open Market, 3.4 km away, add local market visits. Wat Chalong is known for its Buddhist temple buildings, and Chalong Pier is where boat excursions leave from the district. The temple’s ornate architecture contrasts with boats leaving from the pier for excursions. The nearby beach also gives you a coastal break without heading across the island.