After reading some of the reviews on this hotel I am puzzled. We spend 8 weeks encompassing all the main tourist seasons each year commencing mid December. Some people seem to encounter problems that are new to me. It is possible, that issues some people mention maybe due to expecting that the accommodation and restaurants to be a microcosm of the U.K. Expectations in a short visit may not live up to all the travelogues hype in one go.
All that I can say is that the Villas have a truly warm and professional staff covering all aspects of the tourists needs. As an example a first class Housekeeping run by Khun Dee who ensures that the first sign of the slightest problem it is sorted immediately. There was a review saying marked bedding was not changed in their 3 day stay???.
References have been made to the quality of food, but identifying the restaurant as overlooking Kata beach. The Boathouse hotel, no longer owned by Mom Tri overlooks this beach. MOM TRI's VILLA ROYALE AND KITCHEN (classed number one restaurant by trip advisor) overlook KATA NOI BEACH with suburb food and unbelievable views. I would recommend, that before reviews are posted, that the correct details of the area and restaurant are named.
Trip Advisor is a great information tool, but the usefulness is based on fair and accurate reviews.

Amazing, wonderful, immersive tropical gardens that let you feel "somewhere else".

Stayed 2 nights in a Beach Wing suite. It was very spacious, huge bed, nice sitting area.
Bathroom is also large, with maybe a proportionnally small shower that may also need to be renewed/fixed. Two little (delicious) cakes were delivered to our room during the two days of our stay - nice surprise.

Fantastic view over Kata Noi beach from our balcony (very large - with a daybed and a table with two chairs), through the trees.

The main restaurant is excellent: outstanding breakfast (with exceptional pastries) and great dinners. We had our New Year's eve dinner there: very expensive (with wine - about €100pp) but it was globally worth, considering the very romantic surroundings and well animated (discrete) atmosphere. Will post a separate review about the restaurant. Excellent service all along the dinner.

So what's the issue? No issue, but something to definitely consider: the beach and the overall daily experience. I would not suggest this hotel to spend hours during the day for the following reasons.
- there are 3 swimming pools, but they are all very (very) small, not even big enough for a swim. Nothing comparable to any of the resorts we have visited around the world. Although this is a small boutique hotel, we found the outdoor facilities, in particular the swimming pools and the deckchairs (with no mattresses) below usual 5 star standards.
- the beach (1 minute walk down the hill) not only is not private (this was clear to us) but does not even have an area reserved for Mom Tri's. It was peak season and the beach was packed with guests from the Kathathani resort, just steps away, and it was not possible to find a place to lay down. Even if we could find one, there were just too many people and too many deckchairs, too close to each other. If you want to spend some time on a beach relaxing in Phuket, there are other better choices.

The Ocean Wing part of the resort (5 min uphill walk) -newer- gives the opportunity to those who like this, to have some (interesting) secluded time for two on one of the several decks in the gardens; some of them really secluded and overlooking the ocean. No chance though to go for a swim from there. Some of those decks were not very clean, apparently not so many people use them. In my point of view, these are worth the try as the views and the privacy are pretty unusual. A (very) small swimming pool and - sadly - no shower also in this Ocean Wing area..

Very friendly and professional staff, well above expectations.

If you have seen paradise you must have stayed at Villa Royale in Kata.
The resorts location gives you an unforgetable sunset from any room everyday, perfect way to round of day just lazing by the pool, with great staff at the poolside bar, or down on Kata Noi beach with its pristine clear and coral blue waters. The Beach Wing rooms are a Thai recreation and very romantic. If you enjoy good food Mom Tri's Kitchen serves amazing Thai or International cuisine ( try the jumbo river prawns ) and a visit to the Boathouse won't disappoint either if you like a good wine list. This is our first but not our last visit to Mom's.
PS. We found the weather more consistent,warm and sunny,in Kata than north in Patong, Kamala, Surin etc.

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is a boutique hotel situated on a headland overlooking the Andaman Sea and the white sand beach of Kata Noi. Villa Royale is a personal creation of renowned artist and architect, Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul, better known simply as Mom Tri, who is a descendant of the King Mongkut Rama IV. Mom Tri opened his private summer home eight years ago to provide guests with a truly royal experience. Thirty-five suites offer the highest standard of privacy and comfort in Phuket’s last hideaway. Alluring glimpses of its distinctive Thai-style buildings, authentic Thai antiques and art, luxurious modern comforts, panoramic sea views and lush tropical gardens create an atmosphere of calm and tranquillity.

Every trip we have taken to Thailand has been really great in so many ways, but I’d like to share some highlights of a recent stay at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale in Phuket.

We booked a private car for the 1/2 hour ride to Mom Tri’s; the cold sparkling water and jscented hand towels were nice. The driver spoke excellent English and pointed out places of interest, something I always appreciate. At Mom Tri’s, staff were on hand to greet us, smiling with genuine warmth and presenting us with necklaces of jasmine flowers complete with a “Wai”, a Thai custom. The lobby was a profusion of flowers and and ponds of bright orange koi. Check-in was pleasant as we sipped a traditional Thai cocktail. I knew we had made an great choice and we weren’t even in our room yet...........read the full review at:
http://www.newjetsetters.com/portfolioentry/mom-tris-villa-royale/