We have just returned from a week stay at the beautiful By the Sea hotel in Phuket. We originally booked to stay at the Andaman in Karon beach but on our 2nd day we asked if we could be moved to their sister hotel By the Sea as the Andaman was too busy and the beach overcrowded. The hotel transferred... more

We chose this hotel because we wanted an absolute beachfront location. This hotel certainly delivered. We had a poolside room. and were just a few steps from the beach. The hotel has a free shuttle to Phuket Town twice a day. We loved the fact that one could find a quiet spot on the beach--no wall to wall umbrellas here.... more

We recently spent a fortnight at By The Sea Residence and can honestly say that we had a quiet, peaceful and thoroughly relaxing holiday in an unspoiled part of Phuket Island. If it's excitement and a lively resort with a bustling nightlife you are seeking then By The Sea at Khao-Khard Beach is definitely not for you. The more commercialised... more

I was there from 26- 29th Nov 2007 with my family of 3 children. We love the place as it is not overly crowded and the beach was beautiful. The 1-bedroom is huge and very suitable for my family of 5. There is a laundry room that we can do our washing and drying for just 100 Bht total. The... more

We stayed here recently and I noticed there were no reviews for this place so thought I would write one! The apartments seemed to be mostly privately owned and some were rented out to holidaymakers. Breakfast (adequate for the price we'd paid) was eaten outdoors undercover with spectacular beachfront scenery. Nothing much here apart from hotel next door which was... more