A Relaxing Staycation at Dinso Resort & Villas

We planned a staycation in Phuket and stumbled upon Dinso Resort & Villas， deciding to give it a shot. Previously a local chain， it's now managed by IHG. As soon as you step into the lobby， you're enveloped in a calm， relaxing atmosphere. The staff are genuinely kind and accommodating. Don't miss the welcome drink—it's incredibly refreshing with a sour， jasmine flavor， though I can't recall its name. After check-in， the staff took us to our room overlooking the main pool on the third floor. I was impressed with the view and how the entire floor is a pool， bar， and sunbathing area. You can enjoy the view from your balcony， unless you want to visit the Jungle Bar for a drink. F&B pricing is fair and offers variety. Up on the hillsides， there is also a pool villa. You can walk or take a small escalator， but note that only one is operating currently. They're working on adding more， which will make transfers quicker once renovations are complete. The resort isn't beachfront， but there's a shuttle to Patong. I prefer the bird's-eye view from there.