This was my third visit to the Karon Whale Resort Hotel (2003,2016 and 2017) and my seventh visit to Karon Beach,I personally love it there,the weather was between 30 & 38 degrees for the month I was there,the staff were very friendly and always smiling,nothing was too much trouble and the hotel is just off Patak Road which is the main road up through the town from the beach which is about 300yds away,Patak Road is about 80yds from the entrance to the hotel and very busy but you don't hear the traffic noise at the hotel,an ideal location for someone who wants to 'get away from it all',there is a lovely pool with a poolside bar which supplies snacks and drinks,the beer is cheaper than most bars which is unusual but welcoming,a lovely size large/king sized bed and very comfortable which gives you a good nights sleep.