Malisa Villa Suites overlooks Kata Beach on the island of Phuket, Thailand. The resort is four kilometers from Karon Beach, five kilometers from the Big Buddha and seven kilometers from Chalong Temple. Hotel Features. Malisa Villa Suites incorporates traditional Thai and contemporary décor and style. Arriving guests are offered a welcome garland, a refreshing drink and a chilled towel. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a health club. Sukko Spa provides traditional massage therapies, wraps, baths and scrubs in a calming environment. Tours of temples and nearby villages, elephant trekking and snorkeling cruises also are offered, as are in villa cooking and fruit carving classes. The open air Nanta Restaurant serves Thai and international cuisine throughout the day and includes 24 hour room service and complimentary daily breakfasts. The resort also provides meeting rooms and a library. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Pets are not permitted at the resort. Guestrooms. Bedrooms in the resort's 41 ground floor villas open to garden patios with private pools and sun decks. Villas also provide open air showers. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, CD and DVD players and 32 inch LCD televisions. Additional amenities include kitchens with cookware and appliances, ceiling fans and air conditioning. Guests also may borrow iPods and notebook computers during their stay. Villas are decorated in five distinct ancient Thai architectural styles with natural elements of wood, stone and native plants. In room massage is available. Expert Tip. Nearby Chalong Temple is the largest of Phuket's 29 Buddhist temples and includes several buildings, in addition to gardens, pools and gold leaf statuary. Painted walls depict scenes from the life of the Buddha. The temple is a particularly spectacular sight at night when many of the buildings are illuminated. Small donations of THB10 (US$.30) are recommended, but not required.