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Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarOptional All-InclusiveNear CoastMid-Size
4.5
★★★★★
4,419 reviews on Google
8.2Out of 10
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Highlights

·2 pools
·4 restaurants & bars
·Full-service spa
·60 min from HKT

Activities & Experiences

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Location

Nearest airport: HKT
Phuket International Airport
1h transfer

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This resort is room-only by default. An all-inclusive plan (meals & drinks) is available as a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
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What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered, and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
Official all-inclusive package is a special offer; Expedia states restrictions may apply to onsite food and beverages.
Partly included
Top-shelf liquor
No evidence found that premium imported spirits are fully included.
Partly included
Room service
Official FAQ confirms 24-hour in-room dining but not as included in all-inclusive rates.
Costs extra
Wi-Fi
Official FAQ states complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort.
Included
Spa treatments
Full-service Diamond Spa treatments are available but not verified as included.
Costs extra
Airport transfers
Expedia lists airport shuttle with a THB 1000 vehicle fee.
Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

The right room is personal: a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Super Deluxe Room
1 bedroom
Ocean View Room
1 bedroom · Ocean
Romantic Suite
1 bedroom
Grand Jacuzzi Suite
1 bedroom
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea Facing
1 bedroom · Sea · private plunge pool
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea Facing
2 bedrooms · Sea · private plunge pool

From the resort's own accommodations pages. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week: how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

4 restaurants4 barsReservations at some venues· International · Japanese · Thai · Seafood

Official dining page describes eight restaurants and bars, including Ocean View, Kiko Japanese and Thai Orchid.

Pools & waterplay

2 poolsWaterslidesKids' pool

Expedia lists two outdoor pools and a children's pool; official page lists two outdoor pools, one with a water slide.

The beach itself

Swimmability varies by seasonEntry varies along the shoreSnorkeling needs a boat tripNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

North Patong/Kalim setting gives beach access and sea views, but the resort is hillside and some beach areas are across or near the road rather than a secluded private beach.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports. The sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip: whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
Supervised program
Babysitting
Available at extra cost
Rooms that fit a family
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea Facing
Beach for young swimmers
Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants

Official page lists Kids House, family-friendly pools and babysitting.

Questions parents ask

Does Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.

Is the beach at Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa good for young children?

Swimmability varies by season, and the entry varies along the shore.

Does Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa offer babysitting?

Yes: babysitting is available at Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa for an extra cost (Official page lists Kids House, family-friendly pools and babysitting). Reserve at least a day ahead; same-day requests are the ones that fail.

Do you need dinner reservations at Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa?

At some restaurants: book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally, so confirm with the resort before booking.

Not sure this one fits your crew? Match resorts to your kids' exact ages for verified facts, not brochure claims.

The Palmprint file

How we scored Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

Our independent research: the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
8.2/10
Diamond Cliff
Phuket
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Scores

Beach7.6
Medium
Food8.0
Medium
Service8.4
High
Rooms8.5
High
Pools8.2
High
Value8.3
High
Romance8.2
Medium
Nightlife8.5
Medium
Remote work8.1
Medium
Accessibility5.8
Low

Pros

  • Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
  • Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
  • Excellent review volume and value signal.

Cons

  • All-inclusive is not the default product.
  • Hillside layout may frustrate guests with mobility limits.
  • Beach setting is less idyllic than Phuket’s more secluded resort beaches.

Things to know

  • Diamond Cliff qualifies because both Expedia and the official site show all-inclusive rates/packages, but all-inclusive is optional and offer-based.
  • The hillside layout is central to the experience: great views, but more stairs, slopes and shuttle dependence.
  • Patong nightlife is accessible, so quiet-seekers should request rooms away from road and entertainment spillover.

Hidden tips

  • Book a sea-view or villa category if the whole point is the cliffside view.
  • Use the hotel shuttle to reduce uphill walking inside the resort.

What guests say · 3,856 reviews

Most loved
  • Spacious rooms and sea views (5)
  • Pools and hillside setting (5)
  • Patong access with quieter base (4)
  • Value for Phuket luxury positioning (4)
Most common complaints
  • Hillside layout and stairs (4)
  • Not a secluded private-beach resort (3)
  • All-inclusive package is offer-based (2)
Things people wish they knew
  • All-inclusive is a special package/rate, not the default way most guests book.
  • The resort is built into a hillside, so mobility-sensitive travelers should request lower/easier-access rooms.
  • This is a good Patong compromise for views and access, not a quiet remote Thai beach resort.
From Reddit

Phuket Reddit recommendations describe Diamond Cliff as a peaceful, sea-view base above Patong with good value, while Patong itself remains a busy nightlife area.

The facts

284
Room Count
2
Number Of Pools
1001
Expedia Review Count
4
Number Of Restaurants
8
Number Of Restaurants And Bars
SpaTennisGood WifiKids ClubBeachfrontPrivate PoolFamily FriendlySwimmable BeachWalkable To Town

How we scored it

Food
Cuisine Range: 8.2Venue Variety: 8.3All Inclusive Clarity: 6.8
Dining Scope Analysis · sources: Official Dining, Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-19
Beach
Beach Access: 7.7Swimmability: 7.2View Quality: 8.5Private Beach Limit: 6.4
Location Fit Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Phuket101 · verified 2026-07-19
Pools
Kids Pool: 7.8Pool Count: 8Water Slide: 8Pool Setting: 8.5
Facility And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-19
Rooms
Room Size: 8.7Sea Views: 8.6Private Pool Villas: 8.8Hillside Access Penalty: 6.7
Room Inventory And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Phuket101 · verified 2026-07-19
Value
Room Size: 8.5Review Rating: 8.8Price Position: 8.2All Inclusive Option: 7.5
Value Position Analysis · sources: Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Reddit, Phuket101 · verified 2026-07-19
Overall · 3,856 reviews
Food: 8Beach: 7.6Pools: 8.2Rooms: 8.5Value: 8.3Service: 8.4
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Reddit, Phuket101 · verified 2026-07-19
Romance
Spa: 8.2Sea Views: 8.6Patong Noise Risk: 6.8Private Pool Villas: 8.7
Fit Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Reddit · verified 2026-07-19
Service
Guest Sentiment: 8.3Shuttle Support: 8Expedia Service Subscore: 9
Guest Signal Analysis · sources: Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Reddit · verified 2026-07-19
Nightlife
Onsite Bars: 7.8Patong Access: 9Quiet Base Balance: 8.2
Location Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Reddit, Phuket101 · verified 2026-07-19
Remote work
Room Space: 8.4Wifi Quality: 8.5Quiet Daytime Areas: 7.6
Wifi And Environment Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking.com · verified 2026-07-19
Accessibility
Stairs Slopes: 5.2Shuttle Support: 6.8Hillside Penalty: 5
Hillside Access Risk Analysis · sources: Official, Phuket101, Expedia · verified 2026-07-19

Sources

RedditBookingExpediaGeoviewOfficialPhuket101TripadvisorBooking ReviewsOfficial DiningOfficial Booking

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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