Marriott Courtyard to open in Surin Beach and Kamala Beach in 2008

Kamala Bay Garden Resort and Surin Beach Resort are in the process of being rebuilt and rebranded as Marriott Courtyard at Kamala Beach and Marriott Courtyard at Surin Beach.  In Patong Beach, the former Grand Tropicana will also be rebranded as the Marriott Courtyard at Patong Beach.

In early 2008 it is easy to see the extensive refitting going on and it seems an all out effort is underway to open these three resorts in preparation for the 2008 high season.  Formal opening dates have not yet been announced.

Three resorts - below - all in the process of extensive refitting and refurbishment:

Surin Beach Resort	Kamala Bay Garden Resort	Patong's Grand Tropicana Resort

The introduction of the Marriott Courtyard brand onto the island means that Phuket is taking another step upward in improving the quality of lodging and services that it provides its visitors.

It appears that the basic structures will be retained, but just about everything else from plumbing to air-conditioning is in the process of being replaced.

The Marriott Courtyard in Kamala Beach is expected to open with 180 suites.  The resort is located on the north end of the community as the highway begins a climb through the hillside toward Surin Beach.

The Marriott Courtyard Surin Beach is expected to have 256 studios and suites.  Situated next to the TwinPalms Resort and just down the road the ultra-upscale villa resort the Amanpuri - the move in Surin Beach follows a trend towards five star resorts in the area.

The Marriott Courtyard in Patong Beach is expected to open with 399 rooms.  It is located just down the street from the Jung Ceylon Shopping Center which features a Carrefour and Central and Robinson Department stores in addition to 200 shops and a multiplex movie theatre.

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