Travelers can cool off in two refreshing pools, savor international dishes, and venture out to explore nearby Wat Chalong and Patong Beach for a well-rounded stay
DARA Hotel is near Wat Chalong temple and Patong Beach. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club. DARA CAFE & BISTRO serves international cuisine, and the garden terrace offers a peaceful spot to relax. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
Located in Wichit, DARA Hotel is in the city center. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Central Phuket and Naka Weekend Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Surakul Stadium. Visit our Wichit travel guide
Patong Go-Kart Speedway and Phuket Offroad Fun Park
16 min walk - 1.3 km
Phuket Weekend Market
3 min drive - 3.1 km
Surakul Stadium
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Naka Weekend Market
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT)
46 min drive
Restaurants
After You
6 min walk
% Arabica
7 min walk
Zurich Bread Café
3 min walk
Chicco Di Caffe Lavazza
3 min walk
Maimorn Cuisine
6 min walk
About this property
DARA Hotel
Upscale hotel near Central Phuket
Located close to Surakul Stadium and Naka Weekend Market, DARA Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine bistro, DARA CAFE & BISTRO, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business center.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping center shuttle, and RV/bus/truck parking
A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
Room features
All 170 individually decorated rooms include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Free shopping center shuttle
Free secured, covered self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: THB 350 for adults and THB 200 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
DARA CAFE & BISTRO
Things to do
Children's pool
Health club
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Business center
Conference center (3,444 square feet of space)
Outdoors
Garden
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
Smooth flooring in room
Tile flooring in room
More
2 buildings
7 floors
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Individual decor
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 1000.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 350 for adults and THB 200 for children
Rollaway bed fee: THB 1000.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Dara Hotel
Dara Hotel Phuket
Dara Phuket
New Dara Boutique Hotel Wichit
New Dara Boutique Hotel
New Dara Boutique Wichit
New Dara Boutique
New Dara Boutique Hotel & Residence Phuket, Thailand
Dara Hotel Wichit
Dara Wichit
New Dara Boutique Hotel Residence
Frequently asked questions
Does DARA Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at DARA Hotel?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DARA Hotel on 2026/3/9 start from NT$1,314, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is DARA Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at DARA Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at DARA Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does DARA Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport.
Where is DARA Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Wichit, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Phuket and Surakul Stadium. Naka Weekend Market is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
DARA Hotel Reviews
7.0
Good
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I had an exceptional stay at this hotel. The atmosphere was welcoming, the accommodations were comfortable, and the food options were truly a highlight. Everything was well-prepared with great variety, making the overall experience both relaxing and enjoyable. STAFF WAS AMAZING!
Momeka
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Junko
2024/2/24
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was kind and friendly. The property was old but OK, hoped 7-11 was nearby.
Poor room service, cleaning staff don’t know their job, leave dirty cups in the room, never provide clean unless you keep on reminding. We were there for 2 week, same breakfast every day :( . Pool hygiene was not the best! Location wise it was good.
Clean and simple hotel. We stayed in several hotels in the area and for the price this one was quite accommodating and well located.
The only cons are: you hear everything in your hallways, can’t keep the room cold with out leaving your key inserted.(it takes quite a while to cool the room down when you get back for the day) and the pool is quite gross a lot of things floating in it and the surface shows a lot of oils floating. We didn’t see it cleaned once in 10 days.
Hotel: Dara Hotel
Room no: 3209
Staff: 9/10
Location: 5/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Soundproofing: 2/10 (can’t hear traffic but can hear noisy people in the hallway + karaoke until midnight every night)
Blockout curtains: Yes, exceptionally dark.
Comments: You cannot flush toilet paper and have to put it in a bin. Hopefully you’re travelling solo or are very comfortable with your travel partner/s, however that doesn’t negate the fact the bin has held other peoples toilet paper with urine and feces on it. There was also a massive karaoke party on the first night we arrived that could be heard clear as day in the room and did not cease until just after 11pm despite being a Tuesday night. We would not stay here again. You cannot leave the fan or aircon on whilst you are away. This makes the room smell musty, and impossible to dry clothes.
Cassandra
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
pratik
2026/2/17
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed sheet had stains
pratik
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
karim
2025/4/25
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Je ne recommande surtout pas cette hôtel
karim
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
david
2024/5/5
Liked: Room comfort
personalet var flinke og hjælpsomme, dog ingen baggage service , morgen var god og god service.
trænings centret har set bedre dage kun ca. 30% kunne benyttes resten var i udo eller bare i dårlig stand.
poolen og pool området var fint både for børn og voksende.
david
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Hella
2024/4/12
Liked: Staff & service
Mehr Schein als Sein...
Nach den Fotos sind wir von einem schönen, gehobeneren Hotel ausgegangen. Das Zimmer war auch in Ordnung, aber das Hotel liegt an einer 6 spurigen Straße und der nächtliche Verkehrslärm war unerträglich. Frühstück war gut. Ansonsten wirkt das Hotelgelände, außer in der Empfangshalle, heruntergekommen, schmutzig und ungepflegt. Bis 15 Uhr fand noch keine Zimmerreinigung statt, die Putzwagen stehen immer auf den Fluren rum. Alles wirkt liederlich. Wir würden das Hotel nicht weiterempfehlen.
På bilderna ser det ut som ett lite lyxigare Hotel men det är betydligt sämre
standard och väldigt otrevlig personal, inte serviceinriktade alls vilket helt går emot allt annat bemötande vi fått i Thailand någonsin.
Great pool and nice staff. Good shopping mall nearby
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2019/12/8
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Noisy hotel
Too many Chinese, too noisy
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2019/11/30
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were good. However on our last night, the people who were staying next to our room were making so much noise at 2am in the morning. I even went to complain but nothing was resolved and eventually I fell asleep only because I was tired.
I was also disappointed with the gym facilities and the fact that the swimming pool was not deep enough.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2019/10/30
Liked: Staff & service
There are old and new building. the old one is cheaper. Overall the room is okay just look old and need to modify.
Hotel is okay... Problem with the air conditioner was sorted very quickly and we were given an upgraded room. Showers were a bit weird with the flow and heat/cold. Catching a bus opposite central gets you to Patong Beach for 30 baht. Shopping is walking distance. All good.
One complaint. This group caters to big group tours. So the hotel is overrun by this specific type of tourist. So the other guests are very loud, going in and out of each other's room, yelling across the hall. So if you wanna peaceful stay, this is not the place for you. And they need to do something about the DOORS. The doors don't close on their own - you need to yank them yourself. If the door is not fully closed, there is an annoying, incessant beeping that will go on forever until you yank the door shut. The group tours don't know this, so every day, almost all day, the "beep-beep-beep-beep" goes on and on and on, driving you crazy! Oh the wifi is terrible.