33, 33/27 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Road,, Thailand | (618) 248-8274
Exquisite luxury villas with outdoor pools or hot tubs and stylish decor
Five-minute walk to sandy beach with sun loungers and umbrellas
40-meter lap pool and gorgeous freeform pool with adjacent bar and whirlpool
Several dining options include a cafe, upscale Thai restaurant, and wine bar
Relaxing spa with gorgeous treatment rooms and a variety of massage options
18-hole golf course with an adjacent cafe
Daily activities like yoga, cooking lessons, and boat rides in the lagoon
Kids' club with supervised activities
Fitness center, free-to-borrow bikes, and tennis courts on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Ocean can be too rough for swimming
Enormous property can be difficult to navigate
25-minute drive to more happening area of Patong (pro for some)
Beach is a five-minute walk or shuttle ride away
Banyan Tree Phuket is one of the larger luxury resorts in Phuket, with 175 villas on 89 acres of sprawling garden grounds that can be difficult to navigate. Manmade lagoons and the beach -- a five-minute walk away -- provide beautiful water views, and multiple outdoor pools are relaxing. Villas are spacious and include luxurious details such as private outdoor spaces with hot tubs or pools, designer furniture, and pillow menus. Extensive features include an 18-hole golf course, yoga and cooking classes, boat rides on the lagoon, a kids' club, and bikes for borrow. Several restaurants offer Thai, fine-dining, Japanese, and international cuisines. Downsides include a beach that's often too rough for swimming and an enormous property that can be difficult to navigate, though guests can request buggy service. Compare rates with the similar Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas.
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Scene
Beautiful property with Thai flair set around a lagoon
The Banyan Tree is a luxury property that draws both couples and families with its array of features. A striking tree at the entrance is hung with wooden leaves that guests can write on before they leave. Much of the resort is centered around a manmade lagoon, which has a small island for romantic private dinners and longteel boats for rides. The enormous grounds are richly manicured with lush flowers that emit a lovely scent, towering rubber trees, and maintained bike paths; although it can take a while to get from some villas to common areas, golf carts are on hand to shuttle guests to and fro. The open-air lobby is set in a large pavilion with high wood ceilings and wicker furniture, as well as reflection pools and pagoda architecture that add interesting touches. This upscale Thai style continues into the spacious villas, all of which have private pools. Public pools, dining options, and an elegant spa provide lots to do on-site, or guests can walk roughly five or so minutes to the beach.
Location
On the western coast of Phuket by Bangtao Beach
Banyan Tree Phuket is located along the western coast of Phuket, with little of interest in walking distance. Visitors are about a five-minute walk to Bangtao Beach, which can sometimes be too rough for swimming. Directly adjacent to the resort is the 18-hole Laguna Golf Phuket. Expect a 25-minute drive south to the nightlife of Patong Beach and a 25-minute car ride north to Phuket International Airport. Parking at the resort is free.
Rooms
Spacious villas with gorgeous outdoor spaces and pools
The huge pagoda-style villas are true highlights at Banyan Tree Phuket. Villas have sleek wood floors, charming Thai-inspired painted wall panels, and comfy furnishings in earth tones. All have beautiful outdoor spaces with private pools and loungers, plus some have stand-alone bathtubs. Villas have either small sitting areas or more spacious living rooms, as well as one or two bedrooms. Swish marble bathrooms have separate showers and tubs, hairdryers, and upscale toiletries. Also standard are free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffeemakers, closets with robes, slippers, and electronic safes, and DVD players. Views are either of the garden or lagoon.
Features
Relaxing spa, freeform pool, golf course, and fitness center
Banyan Tree Phuket offers a variety of features for both adults and kids. Guests can walk around five minutes to reach the beach, or take the free-to-borrow bikes or a shuttle. There, the hotel has loungers and umbrellas set up. The spa at Banyan Tree Phuket is highly decorated and relaxing. An open-air pavilion with black columns painted with gold flowers, floating flower petals, and plush daybeds provide an excellent place to chill before or after a treatment. Couples' treatment rooms and an outdoor tub for two complete the romantic vibe. There's a gorgeous outdoor freeform pool (with a swim-up bar and hot tub) surrounded by a sophisticated pool deck housing loungers and umbrellas. Around the corner from here is another, often quieter, pool with an adjacent aqua gym (a few underwater exercise equipment).A fitness pavilion provides cardio equipment and weights. Yoga, tennis courts, and bikes to borrow are additional fitness options. The adjacent 18-hole Laguna Golf Phuket is a popular course, and it has a pro shop and cafe. Staff organizes a wide variety of activities such as Thai language classes, cooking demonstrations, and tours of the local night market (fee). Rides in traditional Thai boats on the lagoon are popular. The Rangers Club has a variety of supervised activities for kids. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
All-Inclusive / Food
Quality Asian and American cuisines, plus multiple bars
The dining and drinking options at Banyan Tree Phuket get good marks for variety and quality, plus buffet breakfasts are included in most room rates. Banyan Cafe overlooks the golf course and serves a casual breakfast along with light lunches and early dinners. Saffron serves upscale Thai food for dinner with a resort casual dress code. Taihei serves gourmet Japanese fare for lunch and dinner on a gorgeous outdoor, covered patio. Tre is a contemporary fine-dining dinner option, while Sands provides Western and Thai cuisines for lunch and early dinners. Watercourt is the most casual option; it's where a breakfast buffet and dinner are served, along with a la carte options. In-villa dining is also available. Private dinners within the lagoon can be arranged with prior notice. Pool and lobby bars are on-site.
