CRAFT Resort & Villas, Phuket Town - scheduled shuttle to Phuket Old Town
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want an affordable five-star with a spa, gym and rooms that guests say open straight onto the pool, and you are happy to use a shuttle to reach the Old Town. Skip it if you want to walk to restaurants or be near a beach.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Phuket. It suits couples and families who want resort-style facilities at a moderate price: a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, family rooms and free parking are all listed. Guests single out rooms with direct pool access from private terraces.
Skip it if you want to step out into the Old Town every evening or spend your days on the sand. Guests describe a quiet area with a shuttle to the Old Town, but far from beaches. The location score of 7.5 is the lowest of our three Phuket picks.
Location and getting around
The address is 25/469 Village No.1, Ratsada, Muang Phuket, Phuket 83000. The hotel's name refers to a scheduled shuttle to Phuket Old Town, and guests confirm there is one. Times and any cost are not confirmed, so check before you rely on it.
Wat Chalong, the only sight in our distance data, is about 10.6 km away, more than two hours on foot. That is far, and a taxi or other transport will be needed. The same goes for beaches, which guests say are far away.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 2,315 reviews, joint fourth of 16 eligible properties in our sample.
Pool access is the standout: guests like rooms that open directly onto the water from private terraces. The staff are described as friendly and helpful, with a warm welcome and attentive service.
The main complaint is location. The area is quiet, which some will value, but it is away from the beaches and depends on the shuttle for the Old Town. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed by us.
Price compared with our other Phuket picks
The reference price was €102.31 a night, about €205 for two nights. This is the reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The Phuket sample median was €74.64 a night. Our Best Value pick, The Memory at On On Hotel, was €75.68 a night with a score of 9.3 and a central Old Town address. Our Budget pick, La Moon At Phuket - SHA Extra Plus, was €29.18 a night with a score of 8.2.
For a five-star, this is a low price, only about €27 a night above The Memory. The trade is clear: CRAFT gives you a pool, spa and space; The Memory gives you the Old Town on foot and a higher score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible hotels in Phuket. For the Luxury slot we give priority to official five-star hotels, and CRAFT Resort & Villas is rated five stars with a score of 8.8 from more than 2,300 reviews. It also has the longest list of facilities among our three picks.
Before you book
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data, so check whether your rate includes it. Ask for the shuttle timetable and whether it costs extra. Not every room type is confirmed to have direct pool access, so check the room description if that is the reason you are booking.
Confirm spa hours and fees, and the cancellation terms for your rate.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does CRAFT Resort & Villas have a shuttle to Phuket Old Town?
Yes, the hotel name refers to a scheduled shuttle and guests mention it. Check the timetable and any cost with the hotel.
Is CRAFT Resort & Villas near the beach?
No. Guests say it is far from beaches, so plan a taxi or other transport.
Do rooms have pool access?
Guests praise rooms with direct access to the water from private terraces. Check that your room type includes it.
How much does CRAFT Resort & Villas cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €102.31 a night. Check today's price for your dates.