Rooms are spread out across a large area. There are three pools and the beach. There’s a golf buggy service to get around the resort The resort is remote and I didn’t see bus stops. However the hotel runs daily free shuttle to Phuket town and Patong.

My family with kids took 2 pool access rooms. The way the hotel is designed, there are limitations: It's in an inverted U with pool access rooms on the inside of the U and the restaurant at the bottom of the U. There is a walkway to the restaurant on one side a some cabanas on the other. Thus,I don't think the avoidance of noise and cherishing one's privacy are on the record. Thus, rooms on either side is a toss. Rooms lining the outside of the U look into neighbouring properties and not to my liking. On balance the location, breakfast, the front office staff makes up for it.

No beach mats but take two pool towels each person from pool kiosk

Most beach clubs do not charge an entrance fee but a minimum amount for ordering food or drinks and payment for beds/chairs by the pool/beach.

Yes!