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Pool at Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay

The pool experience is generally positive, highlighted by appealing views, generous size, and design quality, but water temperature concerns are consistent enough to warrant attention.

PositiveStrong evidence·based on 17 reviews

Recent reviews from mid-2026 (May–July) show a clear pattern: positive assessments of design and views remain consistent, but temperature complaints emerge specifically in June–July reviews from Middle Eastern and some European guests. Earlier 2026 and late 2025 reviews are uniformly positive with no temperature mentions, suggesting temperature may be a seasonal or recent operational issue.

Two large pools with noteworthy infinity pool views and private, high-class design appeal attract consistent praise across diverse recent reviewers

Water temperature is consistently reported as cool or cold by multiple guests (Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK) in June–July 2026, though still swimmable

Pool bars were closed most of the time, limiting amenity access and convenience

Overall pool experience rated as excellent to amazing by majority of reviewers, with pools highlighted as a standout hotel feature

Water temperature praise vs. cold pool complaints in same period

Reviewers visiting within the same timeframe (June 2026) report starkly different experiences. Claim 335765 (UK, June 25) acknowledges the pool was 'amazing' despite wishing for heated water; Claim 336324 (UAE, June 18) simply states the 'pool is cold'; Claim 301676 (Saudi Arabia, July 6) notes water was 'somewhat cold but still swimmable.' One reviewer (claim 303653, Saudi Arabia, July 1) reports not benefiting from the pool at all, without specifying reason. In contrast, claim 336384 (June 18) praises it as 'amazing,' and claim 341119 (February 2026) calls pools 'the nicest thing about the hotel.' This suggests either individual cold tolerance variation, shifting operational conditions in summer, or that appeal (design, views) transcends functional discomfort for some guests.

Representative quotes from 18 supporting reviews
Mixed
View from infinity pool
United KingdomBooking.comMay 2026View reviews on Booking.com
Mixed
المسبح شووي بارد مو كثير بس تقدر تسبح فيه
Saudi ArabiaBooking.comJul 2026View reviews on Booking.com
Dissenting · Negative
ولا استفدت منه
Saudi ArabiaTrip.comJul 2026View reviews on Trip.com
Dissenting · Negative
Cold pool
United Arab EmiratesBooking.comJun 2026View reviews on Booking.com
Positive
the swimming pool was amazing
TripadvisorJun 2026View this review ↗

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