Check out this site to read ratings of 4-star hotels in Phuket. It has lots of reviews by people who stayed there, which are very informative. Also has pics, and links to hotel websites.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-1915...OMxYDxc3sJ8b8F
Kata Beach Resort looks nice, but it is in Karon which is still a bit of a tuk tuk ride from the nightlife and restaurants of Patong(not to mention MTB
).
To me, it appears that the best bet is the Amari Coral Beach Resort, if you want to be on the beach and in a quiet part of Patong. Patong Merlin is well-rated, also, and is in the same area, but across the street from the beach, as opposed to being right on the beach.
If you like a little nightlife on your vacation, then why not stay in Patong, and save yourself a lot of time running around!
