Title: Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103654399&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca Guests start their day with a peaceful morning coffee before choosing which of the three sparkling pools to enjoy at this tranquil retreat ## Photo gallery for Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca ![Exterior - Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca (Kathu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103654400/103654399/47cd7dd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca (Kathu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103654400/103654399/ed2e1e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca (Kathu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103654400/103654399/46bb2bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed - Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca (Kathu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103654400/103654399/266acad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca (Kathu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103654400/103654399/afa81cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca offers a peaceful sanctuary near Bangla Road. Relax at the café, book a massage, or wander the garden. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKathu-Hotels-Luminous-Villa.h103654399.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKathu-Hotels-Luminous-Villa.h103654399.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Kathu is home to Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca. Bangla Road and Central Phuket are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Patong Beach and Karon Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Phuket Wake Park or Bangla Boxing Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. [Visit our Kathu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kathu.dx6047109) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.89902%2C98.35081&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BcKaGZGkNAzPV_2eNbFjFxaA1lI=) 96/1 Moo 7, Vichitsongkram Rd, Kathu, Phuket, 83120 ### What's nearby - Prince of Songkla University \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Phuket Country Club \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Central Phuket \- 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - Tesco Lotus - Phuket Town \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - Andamanda Phuket \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 km ### Getting around - Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 46 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Shuffle Cafe & Bistro - ‬1 min walk - ‪Nakarin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪ก๋วยจั๊บแชมป์สุพรรณ สาขาภูเก็ต 2 - ‬1 min walk - ‪JARU Espresso - ‬3 min walk - ‪Butcher Elite Beef (บุชเชอร์ อีลิท บีฟ) - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca Luxury hotel near Bangla Road At Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - 3 outdoor pools - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk - A banquet hall Room features All 52 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. ## Similar properties ![Family Two Bedroom Front Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903200/21903168/5e309f11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Antiya Hotel Phuket Chalong - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 61 reviews CA $125 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Jan 21 - Jan 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=21903168&PinnedHotelID=21903168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44760000/44754300/44754287/bc9119d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wyndham La Vita Rawai Phuket Rawai - 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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: THB 350 per person - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - 3 outdoor pools - Outdoor pool (guest access) ### Family friendly - 3 outdoor pools - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Garden ### Spa - Massage - Spa services ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Banquet hall ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom ### Entertainment - TV ### More - Air conditioning - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately THB 350 per person 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 and cash 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 ### Property is also known as Luminous Villa Luminous & Spa By Areca Kathu Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca Hotel Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca Kathu Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca Hotel Kathu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca? ### Is Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca? ### What time is check-out at Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca? ### Where is Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Luminous Resort & Spa by Areca Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing resort, especially the pool access suite that I stayed in. The property, the staff, the location: everything is top-notch. Thank you guys! ##### Dominic Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maeva Jan 10, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service L’accès à la piscine la grandeur de la chambre ##### Maeva Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maeva Jan 9, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Cet hôtel était magnifique le personnel magnifique ##### Maeva Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### WONSEOK Nov 3, 2024 ##### WONSEOK Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Kalima-Resort-Spa.h5200895.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pavilions Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Pavilions-Phuket.h1277096.Hotel-Information) > > [Kudo Hotel & Beach Club (Adults Only)](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Kudo-Hotel.h21352992.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Phuket-Patong-Beach-Resort.h48813411.Hotel-Information) > > [Crest Resort & Pool Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Crest-Resort-Pool-Villas.h14645851.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquarius Gay Guesthouse & Sauna](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Aquarius-Gay-Guesthouse-Sauna.h2516380.Hotel-Information) > > [Arinara Beach Resort Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Arinara-Bangtao-Beach-Resort.h6649575.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Wyndham-Grand-Phuket-Kalim-Bay.h17060685.Hotel-Information) > > [Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Thavorn-Beach-Village-Resort-Spa-Phuket.h975456.Hotel-Information) > > [Barcelo Coconut Island Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Village-Coconut-Island.h2497603.Hotel-Information) > > [IndoChine Resort & Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-IndoChine-Resort-Villas.h4883578.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-InterContinental-Phuket-Resort.h34182531.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marina Phuket Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Marina-Phuket-Hotel.h19455258.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Anantara-Mai-Khao-Phuket-Villas.h2281334.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Phuket-Resort-Spa.h789361.Hotel-Information) > > [Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Centara-Grand-Beach-Resort-Phuket.h4303775.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Layan Phuket Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Anantara-Layan-Phuket-Resort.h6758147.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Royal-Paradise-Hotel-Spa.h914538.Hotel-Information) > > [Phuket Graceland Resort And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Phuket-Graceland-Resort-And-Spa.h1594065.Hotel-Information) > > [Amari Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Patong-Hotels-Amari-Phuket.h68751.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunwing Kamala Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamala-Hotels-Sunwing-Kamala-Beach.h2842424.Hotel-Information) > > [The Vijitt Resort Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Vijitt-Resort-Phuket.h3234295.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Mandarava-Resort-And-Spa-Karon-Beach.h5375311.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Phuket Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Novotel-Phuket-Resort.h66334.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Phuket-Patong.h29752811.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Phuket-Beach-Resort.h4850.Hotel-Information) > > [The Nature Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Nature-Phuket.h23318905.Hotel-Information) > > [The Charm Resort Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Charm-Resort-Phuket.h7594306.Hotel-Information)