IHG, Beaches in Phuket

The Family suites are excellent. So much so we are looking at other properties that offer the same set up elsewhere. I felt relaxed by everything from the child-proof(height-proof) balcony locks, to the mild alarm/alert that goes off each time the front door opens, with 3 within two years and all under five that is very reassuring. Kids Club works, girls a bit passive, but fine. We are from Singapore so LOVED the cooler, breezy weather but beware booking in August (or between May and October) if you are hoping to introduce young ones to the beach. Food ok. Kids food menu becomes a bit tricky after day 3 when they have already had what they want, twice for lunch and dinner. Our only gripe was the room cleaning staff. Husband put out the sign saying 'clean, please' - as opposed to leaving handle empty, and they misunderstood as 'don't interrupt' and left us two days running. When chased to please clean, very slow to respond and we were left outside for 40 minutes while they did the job. Easy to rectify, just don't hang the sign. Taxis are extortionate. 800 to go round trip to strip mall next door, 8-9 minute taxi ride away to pick up nappies. I don't have a solution for that.