Looking for a place to stay in Patong that makes it easy to head out and explore, but where you could also happily spend the whole day without leaving the hotel? Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas might be exactly what you need.

The Stay

The location is right in the heart of Patong, so getting out to sightsee or find somewhere to eat is super convenient. But once you step inside the hotel, it feels like you’ve slipped away to a quiet resort. I booked a Deluxe Pool Access room — open the door and you can step straight into the pool. It’s a perfect room for anyone who loves to relax without a packed itinerary.

Wake up and hop in the water, lounge by the pool, take photos, or order food to your room — even if you spend the whole day inside the hotel, you won’t get bored. And it’s not just the pool and the rooms, either; there are restaurants, bars and a pretty complete lineup of activities too.

Ryn Spa

I tried the 60-minute Traditional Thai Massage. After a tiring day of walking around, following it up with a massage was pure bliss — a moment of real rest before heading back to sleep some more.

Floating Breakfast

Another highlight of the trip! I ordered a Floating Breakfast to enjoy in my poolside room — breakfast and gorgeous photos all in one set. If you’re staying in a Pool Access room, I definitely recommend giving it a try.

Bubbles Restaurant & Bars

For dinner I had the Grand Seafood Buffet, with a wide variety of dishes — seafood and all sorts of other options — and tried a Thai Sabai Cocktail along with it. It’s the kind of meal made for a long, unhurried sit-down. If you’d like to try something with a real Phuket flavor, they also have local dishes like Mee Hoon Gaeng Poo, Goong Nam Makham and Yum Som O Goong, plus drinks like Passion Fruit Coffee and Super Mango.

In the afternoon I stopped by Bounce Pool Bar to sit by the pool and chill with a Signature Cocktail / Mocktail. In the evening I switched up the vibe at Craft Lounge, sipping cocktails over a Cheese & Cold Cut Board, nice and relaxed.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I think this place is great for anyone who wants to explore Patong but also wants to set aside some time to relax at the hotel. And trust me — if you book on a buffet day, it’s absolutely amazing!

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Review from the Facebook page เที่ยวจนปวดหลัง (Tiew Jon Puad Lang). Details are based on my stay and may change, so please double-check with the hotel before you travel.