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The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, 9-minute walk to Karon Beach

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Beach nearby
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Budget Double Room, No Window | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reception
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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126 Taina Road, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83100
  • Place, Kata Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kata & Karon Walking Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Karon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Phuket (HKT-Phuket Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Budget Double Room, No Window

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Budget Double Room, No Window

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 213 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Twin room, No window

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Karon Beach is a short stroll from The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant, and other popular attractions like Big Buddha are within a few miles (5 km). This 29-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Dino Park Mini Golf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kata Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kata & Karon Walking Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kata Porpeang Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks (สตาร์บัคส์) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Manow Restaurant @ Daimond Cottage Resort & Spa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Let’s Roll - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪At Peach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wine Connection Kata - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant

Hotel with a full-service spa, 9-minute walk to Karon Beach
Guests staying at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant enjoy a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free offsite parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
22-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include refrigerators and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Thai massages and massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: THB 100 to 200 for adults and THB 75 to 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 400 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately THB 100 to 200 for adults, and THB 75 to 150 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 400 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Little Mermaid Guesthouse Hotel Karon
Little Mermaid Guesthouse Hotel
Little Mermaid Guesthouse
The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant Hotel
The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant Karon
The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant Hotel Karon

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

This hotel in Karon is within a 10-minute walk of Kata Beach and Karon Beach. You'll also find Kata & Karon Walking Street and Kata Porpeang Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Is there a spa at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Thai massages.

Does The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant include a casino on the premises?

No, The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

The closest major airport to The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant is Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT), which is 28.7 mi away (71 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant offer a furnished balcony and may feature city views.

Reviews

The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Restaurant Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Peter is a gentlemen and great owner. Great food and breakfast options great value and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikala

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Partying 24hours a day. Having to move your motorbike every morning by 7am. And really horrible ant infestation.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dante

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene, Coppell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yang

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was £25 per night which is more than fair but too be honest it still was awful. My biggest issue was cleanliness...the bathroom was disgusting to say the least. Everywhere you looked there were stains and the smell was unbearable. There was an electric box that hummed constantly and sounded like it was going to explode. Iv stayed in countless hostels all over the world and this place was worst than the bad ones. Staff were friendly but you get what you pay for I suppose....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

GO

Liked: Staff & service
It’s an amazing location and right next to a restaurant that rents mopeds. The Little Mermaid staff gave me space and didn’t talk to me much, which I prefer. The staff at the place next door were very helpful and the food was good. I only ate once at the guesthouse and it was a burger and it was the best bacon burger I had in Thailand. Kind of wish I tried more food there. I had a room with a window, so I could open the window for light, but at night, the light in the room was very gloomy. Room cleaning was good on the days it was done. I asked when my room would be cleaned one day and was told, “she’s not coming today”. The water pressure was a drizzle and pretty annoying trying to get conditioner out of my hair. But the location was great! My siblings and their families stayed up a massive hill. And the little mermaid, was a straight and almost flat walk to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Norman

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property has excellent location. But is in real need of upgrading. Owners and staff can't fault. Food good as well.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jargal

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Light was broken in room, furniture was extremely dated and in an instance held together with caution tape, mattress was broken, blankets and towels were dirty, no one working front desk, entire place smelt of smoke, sink didn’t function properly, the walls were clearly fake and just thrown together as I could see daylight through cracks and hear a birds nest above the bathroom. Pretty bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to all amenities.The owners were excellent and really helpful pleasant stay
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a bit strange as we did turn up to the address given but was then taken to a different venue up the road, no big deal just a bit strange. Room was basic but clean all you need for a short stop off, not far from the beach or restaurants bars and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Humble

Nice comfortable service. Small rooms upstairs to a bar. I can’t knock the place but just know what you’re getting into; a room near the loud streets. We ended up checking out on the first night for a room high above the loud streets
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

W, USA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap hotel inside of bar

For about $10 a night, don’t expect too much. Walk through a bar to get to the reception. The rooms are on the second floor. Shower and toilet share the same space. Less than 10 minute walk to Kata Beach. The room seemed clean enough for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing budget option

We stayed here for 4 nights and were really happy. The room was one of the cleanest we’ve stayed in throughout Thailand, and I don’t think we saw a single insect or ant once, which again is rare in Thailand. The room had good AC, good Wi-fi and a fridge as well as being a decent size. The location is also perfect, right in the heart of shops and restaurants and only a 10 minute stroll to the beach, but just off the Main Street so nice and quiet. Would certainly stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

False and deceitfully advertised

This hotel advertises that it has a pool and free parking. There is NO POOL! There are even photos of the pool which doesn't exist. Some of the other photos are not of the hotel either. My wife and I booked partly because we thought there was a pool. There is also no free parking or any parking at all unless you park on the street. Other than that the hotel's location is great, 5 minute walk to the beach and lots of places to eat and drink nearby. The rooms are small and scream to be renovated but seem to be good value for the money and location. The hotel also rents motor bikes but overcharges for them. Just walk 50 feet up the street or around the corner and you can rent cheaper. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed it, mostly because of the location, but if you book just beware some of the photos of the hotel are not of the same hotel and there is NO POOL.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Per

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good for this price level

I'm happy with the stay, for this price (around 650b/night) as many other hotels in good areas for this price can be bad. But some things can be better like cleaning, no fans in the toilet = nothing dries, strange smell in the room, really old bed (still not that bad) and the pool is 5-10 min walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise Inn - Great Location

Room was comfortable and clean. Staff very nice and they spoke enough enough English so communication wasn’t a problem and they taught me a few words in Thai. The Internet was reliable and there anything wrong with the speed. The hotels serves good food at a very reasonable price and the relocation is great and next to 3 restaurant that provide live music. There are several night markets selling good food and misalliance items. Kata and Karon beach are within a 15 minute walking distance. The hotel rents motor scooters but be aware if you are planning to park in front of hotel you have to move the scooter from one side of the street to the other each night or receive a 500 Bhat parking ticket, I did.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

SASCHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Kind and friendly. Close to everything. Really happy with my stay. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

sabrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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