Karon Beach is incredibly popular among tourists. In recent years, many modern, upscale condominiums have been built on a small hill, offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean and breathtaking sunsets from almost every apartment. Karon boasts a well-developed tourist infrastructure: a wide variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, spas, an extensive selection of shops, and charming little boutiques. Moreover, Karon is one of the island’s best beaches. Pristine white sand and turquoise waters are waiting for you!
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Basic information
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Deal typeRent
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Property typeApartments
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Project
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ConstructionCompleted
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Completion date2009
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To the beach, m500
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Bedrooms4
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Guests8
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Bathrooms3
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Total area, m²270
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ViewSea View, Urban View, Mountain View
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Floors6
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FurntureFurnished
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Listed byCompany
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Last updated01.10.2020
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Home improvement
- 3 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Balcony
- Living room
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Elevator
- Open terrace
- Dining Room
Map view
Rates
| Periods | Day, THB | 3 Days, THB | Week, THB | 2 Weeks, THB | Month, THB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May — 31 Oct | 9 900 | 11 250 | 24 375 | 43 125 | 75 000 |
| 1 Nov — 14 Dec | 11 900 | 42 900 | 92 950 | 164 450 | 286 000 |
| 15 Dec — 20 Jan | 13 900 | 50 250 | 108 875 | 192 625 | 335 000 |
| 21 Jan — 30 Apr | 11 900 | 42 900 | 92 950 | 164 450 | 286 000 |
| Day | 9 900 THB |
| 3 Days | 11 250 THB |
| Week | 24 375 THB |
| 2 Weeks | 43 125 THB |
| Month | 75 000 THB |
| Day | 11 900 THB |
| 3 Days | 42 900 THB |
| Week | 92 950 THB |
| 2 Weeks | 164 450 THB |
| Month | 286 000 THB |
| Day | 13 900 THB |
| 3 Days | 50 250 THB |
| Week | 108 875 THB |
| 2 Weeks | 192 625 THB |
| Month | 335 000 THB |
| Day | 11 900 THB |
| 3 Days | 42 900 THB |
| Week | 92 950 THB |
| 2 Weeks | 164 450 THB |
| Month | 286 000 THB |
Payments
- Fee 50% Within 5 working days
- Balance 50% 45 days before check-in
Available objects in project — Sunset Plaza
| ID | Price | Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Area | Floor | View |
| #2648 | from 4 500 THB / day | 2 | 2 | 116m² | - | Sea View |
| #0694 | from 4 500 THB / day | 2 | 2 | 116m² | - | Sea View |
| #0693 | from 9 900 THB / day | 3 | 4 | 270m² | - | Sea View |
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Renting in Phuket as a Foreign National
What a foreign tenant should know before signing for this 4-bedroom apartment in Karon: tenancy rules, deposit and contract terms, how the rate moves between high and green season, and what daily life around the property actually looks like. This is general guidance — InDreams Phuket recommends reading the lease in full and asking for a written inventory before you transfer any deposit.
Renting as a Foreign National
Renting is open to foreigners without the quota and structuring rules that govern purchases. Any valid visa — tourist, Thailand Privilege, LTR, Non-Immigrant B or O — allows you to sign a residential lease in your own name.
- A passport is the only document normally required to sign.
- Leases of up to three years take effect on signature and need no Land Office registration.
- A term longer than three years must be registered at the Land Office, otherwise it is enforceable for three years only.
Thai law requires the property owner or manager to file a TM30 notification of your address with Immigration within 24 hours of check-in. Ask for a copy: it is routinely requested when extending a visa, filing 90-day reports, opening a bank account or applying for a Thai driving licence.
- Holders of long-stay visas file a 90-day address report throughout their stay.
- A new TM30 is needed each time you change address, including after travel abroad under some Immigration offices.
Lease Terms & Deposit
- 4-bedroom apartment with 3 bathrooms
- Living area of 270 m²
- Located in Sunset Plaza
- 500 m from the beach
- Outlook: Sea View, Urban View, Mountain View
- Owner accepts bookings from 3 nights upwards, which keeps it open to short stays as well as long-term contracts.
- Security deposit — two months' rent on annual contracts, one month on shorter terms. Refundable within 30 days of check-out, less any documented damage.
- Advance rent — the first month is paid on signing, alongside the deposit.
- Standard term — twelve months with an option to renew, commonly written as 1+1. Six-month contracts are available on many properties at a higher monthly rate.
- Inventory — insist on a signed inventory with photographs at check-in. It is the single most effective protection for your deposit.
- Early termination — most leases forfeit the deposit if you leave early, so negotiate a diplomatic clause before signing if your plans may change.
What the Rate Includes
Long-stay properties in Phuket are let furnished as standard, with white goods, air conditioning and basic kitchenware in place. Confirm the inventory before signing.
- TV
- Welcome pack
- Internet
- Common area maintenance
- Linen change twice a week
- Taxes & Fees
- Cleaning 2 days a week
- Electricity
- Electricity if more then one month
Where utilities are not included, electricity is metered and billed at the provider rate for private landlords, or at a building rate in some condominiums — worth checking, as the two can differ noticeably over a hot-season month with air conditioning running.
Seasonal Rates for This Property
Phuket's high season runs from November to April, when demand and rates peak across the west coast. The green season from May to October is materially cheaper and is when most long-stay tenants negotiate annual contracts. Booking three to six months ahead is normal for December and January arrivals.
Lifestyle for Expats in Karon
Karon is the middle option on the southwest coast, sitting between the noise of Patong to the north and the surf village calm of Kata to the south. The beach itself is the second longest on Phuket, around three kilometres of white sand with a real shore break in the green season, which is why local surfers, kite-surfers and Russian and Scandinavian families have gravitated here for the past two decades. Karon never went fully boutique like Surin or fully party like Patong; instead it built a steady middle market of small hotels, condo blocks and family-run restaurants along the inland road. The foreign resident scene reflects that. Long-term Russians and Ukrainians make up a large share, alongside Scandinavians, British retirees and a smaller French and German contingent, plus a steady flow of repeat seasonal visitors who eventually bought condos in the Karon Hills area. Daily life is straightforward. You can walk to the beach from most central blocks, the Tuesday and Friday temple market handles cheap Thai food and clothing, Big C Karon covers groceries, and a five minute drive to Kata Centre opens up better restaurants and the surf scene. International schools are a 15 to 20 minute drive over to Chalong or Phuket Town. Karon suits buyers who want a real swimming beach within walking distance, mid-range pricing and an established foreign community.
- Kajonkiet International School Phuket 8 km
- British Curriculum International School (BCIS) Phuket 10 km
- HeadStart International School (Phuket Town campus) 14 km
- QSI International School of Phuket 15 km
Karon Beach Road promenade with restaurants and bars; Karon Plaza shopping strip; Karon Temple Market (Tuesdays and Fridays) for Thai street food and clothing; Big C Karon and Karon Bazaar for groceries; Kata Centre and Beach Road 5 minutes south for additional restaurants and shopping; The Movenpick Karon and Hilton Arcadia hotel hubs.
Karon Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital (1 km, public clinic); Mission Hospital Phuket (13 km, private); Bangkok Hospital Phuket (15 km, JCI-accredited); Vachira Phuket Hospital (17 km, public, major trauma centre).
Re Ka Ta Beach Club at The Boathouse Kata (5 minutes south), Ska Bar at Kata Noi, Hilton Phuket Arcadia beach bar, Centara Grand Karon beachfront, Dino Park mini-golf bar, On The Rock Restaurant Karon Beach, Movenpick Karon Plaza pool bar.