Situated on a private beach and surrounded by 40 acres of tropical gardens, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is five kilometers from Patong Town. Local attractions include Phuket Zoo and Phuket Shell Museum. Phuket International Airport is approximately 52 kilometers away. On the vast expanse of Relax Beach and set amid lush, undulating Thai hills, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort's green and white façade is nearly camouflaged by its surrounding foliage. Inside the resort's cathedral like lobby, large windows allow guests to take in the local beauty. In other public spaces, the design motif gives a nod to Thai culture, notably its bright colors. Outside, on the shores of the beach, the hotel's pools beckon. Guests can choose between the amorphous lagoon pool or the adjoining traditional pool. Recreation is a prevailing focus at this resort. From archery to windsurfing, the hotel leaves little to the activity oriented imagination. Distinguishing amenities include the indoor rock climbing wall, driving range, "giant chess," bocci ball and squash courts. A children's activity center, The Penguin Club, and a spa center are also available. The resort's dining venues are similarly plentiful. Guests can choose between 10 restaurants and bars offering diverse fare from sashimi to wood fired pizzas to local Thai delicacies. Guestrooms at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort are airy and bright, many with hardwood floors, and all with terraces overlooking tropical gardens or the ocean. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort offers an array of diversions and amenities on an idyllic oceanfront.