Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

A superbly run, classically Thai resort at the edge of lively Patong, with stunning sea views and traditional Thai hospitality. This firm favourite of many Kuoni guests combines a peaceful hilltop location with fabulous facilities, delicious Asian cuisine and easy access to the thriving centre of Patong.

Choose from a variety of restaurants and bars including Japanese, Thai, French and Italian and enjoy regular barbecues and themed nights with live music and entertainment. Relax in one of three swimming pools or enjoy a rejuvenating treatment at the indulgent spa. There is also a sauna, tennis, minigolf, fitness centre and games room. A fantastic summer programme offers a range of special all inclusive activities ranging from Thai cooking classes and fruit carving to batik painting and candle making.

Accommodation

333 rooms, each with air-conditioning, minibar, television, tea and coffee facilities, bath, shower and balcony with partial sea view.
Deluxe rooms (40-45m²) are as above, furnished in traditional design.
Diamond rooms (45m²) are in a separate wing with separate check-in, slightly larger with a small dining area, separate shower and many feature views of the bay (from high floors only).
One bedroom diamond pool villas (38-44m²) feature a spacious living room and dining room with table for four, fully equipped kitchen, an additional television, an armchair and sofa seating for four, terrace with barbecue, private pool with heated Jacuzzi pond and aqua bed with sea view, private sauna, lotus pond with waterfalls and open air sala gazebo.
Two bedroom diamond pool villas (38-44m²) feature a second bedroom and bathroom, a spacious living room opening onto a timber sundeck, dining room with table for six, fully equipped kitchen, two additional television, two armchairs and sofa seating for six, terrace with barbecue, private pool with heated Jacuzzi pond and aqua bed with sea view, private sauna, lotus pond with waterfalls and open air sala gazebo.

Restaurants

• Diamond Hut Restaurant – This terrace restaurant overlooks the Andaman Sea and specialises in seafood and fresh barbecued fish. • Kiko Japanese Restaurant – Serves authentic and fresh Japanese cuisine created with the finest ingredients imported

Other details

The hillside setting makes this resort unsuitable for those with walking difficulties.

Facilities

•   Four restaurants
•   Bar
•   Three swimming pools including one with kids' pool
•   Fitness centre
•   Spa
•   Beach and pool volleyball
•   Mini-golf
•   Tennis
•   Table tennis
•   Themed Thai party nights with live music, dancing and entertainment
•   Summer activities including fruit and vegetable carving, glass painting, candle making, batik painting, glass-blowing demonstration and classes in Thai cooking, costumes and culture.

Swimming Pools

Three freshwater pools include: • Grand wing pool - A freeform pool set in tropical gardens with a waterslide, splash area, Jacuzzi, floating pool, waterfall, swim-up bar and kids' pool. • Ocean wing pool - With a pretty clifftop setting and whirlpo

Spa and beauty

The full-service Diamond Spa is set in tranquil tropical gardens in the Grand Wing and uses soothing botanical Jurlique products in its pampering and relaxing treatments.

Therapies at the spa:

•   Thai, Japanese, Asian and aromatherapy massages
•   Facials
•   Hot-oil body wraps
•   Seaweed and mud wraps
•   Body polishes
•   Floral baths

•   Hydrotherapy

Location

Approx. 40 minutes private transfer from the airport, on a hillside at the north end of Patong beach (across the coastal road). Less than five minutes walk (or free shuttle - one way - four times a day) from the hotel to Patong centre.

Public transport

1 km

Beach description

• Patong beach is a private beach just a few minutes walk away with pristine white sand. Sunloungers, umbrellas and a beach club are available for hotel guests and require reservation. • Paradise beach is a 100-metre private white sand beach that can