284 Prabaramee Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Thailand | (501) 232-4463
Free scheduled shuttle service to Patong Center and Paradise Beach
Six on-site restaurants and bars
Three outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool
Small (rocky) private beach just off the property
Fitness center, with cardio machines and weights
Full-service spa with sauna, spa tub, and aromatherapy
Room service (limited hours)
Dedicated ladies rooms with extra security and special features
Free kilo of tropical fruit from the hotel shop given to guests on arrival
Grass tennis courts
Fees for Wi-Fi, tennis court, and miniature golf course
Private beach is rocky, and the surf is rough
Free shuttles only run one way
Breakfast not included in room rate
Resort sits on a steep slope; guests must climb to get to their rooms
Hotel controls room air-conditioning
The 333-room luxury Diamond Cliff Resort and
Spa is a peaceful family-friendly resort conveniently located near the
gorgeous Phuket beaches. Diamond Cliff is a quiet sanctuary; its three swimming
pools set it apart from other area resorts. The atmosphere is traditional Thai,
simple but lush, with plenty of local character. The resort has been around for
26 years and shows some wear, but rooms are clean and lovely, with pretty Thai
fabrics, gold leaf, and lots of ornate wood. Watch out for extra fees for everything from Wi-Fi to use of the tennis court.
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Scene
A very Thai resort, combining Western amenities and Eastern atmosphere
The Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa is a large beach resort set among 20 acres of tropical gardens, although the resort’s private beach, both
small and rocky, is located a few minutes’ walk from the property. The Diamond
Cliff has been in existence for 26 years, and certain elements, such as the air-conditioning system, are very old school, but this is Thailand, not Miami Beach, and
the Diamond Cliff captures the essence of Phuket in its carved wood, bright
brocades, gold leaf trim, and ubiquitous orchids. At night, the resort is quiet, perhaps too quiet for those seeking the legendary Thai nightlife,
although Patong’s rowdy entertainment district is nearby. The Diamond Cliff is
built into the side of a steep cliff, which means there are lots of stairs and
terraces that feel private in spite of the resort’s more than 300 rooms. (Guests with limited mobility may want to stay elsewhere.) There is plenty of breathing room, and a real sense of being in
Thailand, not some one-size-fits-all resort property that could be anywhere in
the world. There is a nice combination of Western amenities and Eastern
atmosphere, with nothing pre-fab or generic to be found.
Location
Off Patong's main beach drive, built into a cliff, with views of the sea
The Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa is located on
a busy road off Patong’s main beach drive, up a steep hill, looking over Kalim
Beach and the Andaman Sea. The resort is a considerable distance from the
center of Patong and its fabled nightlife. Free shuttles run to those areas
until midnight. The popular shopping destinations, Bangla Road and Jungceylon
Mall, as well as the legendary Sphinx Theater, are a mile away. Spectacular
Paradise Beach is 20 minutes away by car. The airport is a 45-minute drive from the property.
Rooms
Spacious, clean, and private, with walls of glass overlooking the sea
Rooms at the Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa
are spacious and clean, with private balconies, hardwood floors, and Thai
brocades brightening up beds and seating areas. Decor is traditional Thai, with
lots of dark wood, carvings, and atmospheric lighting. Many suites have
luxurious in-room whirlpools. Headboards are ornate Thai paintings, and the
furnishings are hand-carved, including platform beds and lovely mirrored vanities.
Many rooms have walls of glass offering spectacular sea views. Bathrooms are
modern, but guest room air-conditioning is not individually controlled. Rooms have
flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels, minibars, coffeemakers, free
toiletries, and bottled water.
Features
Spectacular spa, grass tennis courts, kids' club, and gourmet cuisine
The Diamond Cliff Resort’s Spa is a
paradise, with fountains and lotus pools, Japanese-style soaking tubs, luxury
products, and a full menu of massage and body treatments. The fitness center
includes cardio and weight equipment. There are grass tennis courts, cooking
classes, Thai massage lessons, mini-golf and more. Sea Cafe serves tea and
pastry in blissful air-conditioning. The resort has six restaurants, including
traditional Thai, Korean, Japanese, and local seafood. There are three gorgeous
pools and a kiddie pool with a nearby friendly kids' club. The resort offers dedicated
rooms for solo female travelers, with extra amenities like yoga mats.