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10 best Phuket resort :

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#1 in our best Phuket resort list : Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

Pro

  • beachfront luxury resort
  • gorgeous beachfront infiny edge pool
  • spacious room with terrace, and villa has private pool
  • elegant Thai style decor
  • superb breakfast buffet with made-to-order dishes
  • fine-dining & poolside restaurant
  • full spa with Thai element treatments

ConHigher room rates compared to other resorts in the area, especially during peak seasons, which may be a deterrent for budget travelers.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, part of the renowned Anantara Group known for its premium luxury and leading resort experiences in Thailand, is ideally located just a 2-minute walk from Layan Beach. This exquisite resort boasts a wide range of facilities and activities to ensure a memorable stay for guests.

In addition to its spa, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and outdoor activities like canoeing, windsurfing, and snorkeling, the resort offers luxurious accommodations. The rooms and villas feature balconies with stunning views, flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels, electric kettles, minibars, safes, and spacious private bathrooms with both bathtubs and showers, complete with plush bathrobes.

Considering price, facility, service, location, customer satisfaction, and brand experience, Anantara Layan is by far #1 in our best Phuket resort list.

#2 in our best Phuket resort list : Rosewood Phuket

Pro

  • Beachside villa with stunning sea view
  • stunning, expansive property with ultra luxury both interior and exterior design.
  • spacious private villas, all have pools, living space and loungers.
  • Exceptional service with four dining room option.
  • main pool is big & beautiful full of greenery
  • great breakfast buffet
  • elegant spa with modern fitness
  • fun kids club with indoor and outdoor area

Con :

  • Relatively higher room rates compared to other resorts in the area, particularly during peak seasons.
  • Far from Patong Beach
  • Beach at low tide
Rosewood Phuket is an ultra-luxurious Phuket resort situated on Tri-Trang Beach, not far from Patong Beach. The serene and quiet Tri-Trang Beach boasts pristine white sands and crystal-clear blue waters, making it an ideal location for a relaxing getaway. This Phuket resort offers two types of accommodations, pavilions, and villas, blending Thai influences with natural elements. This resort is the first resort in Southeast Asia by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®. Rosewood Phuket features four dining options, including authentic Thai cuisine at Ta Khai, Italian dishes at Red Sauce, exquisite seafood at The Shack, and a chic poolside lounge at Mai. The resort’s innovative wellness concept, Asaya, offers personalized wellness programs, lifestyle advice, fitness activities, and holistic treatments. 

#3 in our best Phuket resort list : Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

Pro

  • many room rate provides guests with a range of options
  • All room are super stylish with balcony
  • luxury villa with personal pool option
  • 2 main pools : one is stunning infinity edge pool faces the beach
    another one pool has an adjacent kids’pool and snack bar
  • jaw dropping interior and exteriors
  • six bars and restaurants
  • spectacular breakfast buffet
  • 10 mins away from airport
  • kids’ club provide free supervised activities

Con :

  • lots of steep stairs
  • Patong beach and Phuket town is far from the resort
  • spotty WIFI

When you stay at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach in Sa Khu, you’ll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Bang Tao Beach and Mai Khao Beach. This resort is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Kamala Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Nai Yang Beach. 

The facilities and amenities at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach  include being located on the beach, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), international cuisine restaurants, 24-hour room service, a coffee shop/cafe, bars/lounges, poolside bars, buffet breakfasts, complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, conference space, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free self parking. Rooms feature minibars, LCD televisions, memory foam beds, down comforters, private balconies or patios, deep soaking bathtubs, and rainfall showerheads.

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#4 in our best Phuket resort list : Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort

Pro

  • 1 minute of walk to Patong beach.
  • As part of Marriott group, ensures a high standard of facility, food, and hospitality.
  • Modern rooms and suites.
  • Famous for exceptional breakfast service.

Con :

  • Price is high during peak season.

Experience comfort and convenience at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort in the heart of Patong Beach. Enjoy an outdoor pool, free parking, fitness center, and terrace with stunning views. With attentive room service, a dedicated concierge team, and a lively kids’ club, your stay is enhanced with 24-hour front desk service, airport transfers, and free WiFi. Indulge in a delicious breakfast buffet and diverse lunch/dinner options, including Steakhouse specialties and local Thai cuisine. Families will love the children’s playground, while nearby attractions like Kalim Beach, Patong Boxing Stadium, and Jungceylon Shopping Center await exploration. Conveniently located 33 km from Phuket International Airport, our resort offers a memorable coastal retreat.

#5 in our best Phuket resort list : Keemala Phuket resort

Pro :  private villa with sea view and personal pool. Beautifully designed architecture

Con : No beach direct access, but offer a free short 5-minute ride via shuttle service to Kamala beach.

Keemala Phuket is a luxurious world-class Phuket resort located on Kamala Beach, surrounded by lush greenery and offering stunning ocean views. This resort stands out for its unique villa-style accommodation, inspired by the traditional culture and way of life of four indigenous Phuket communities. The resort emphasizes privacy and exceptional service, with beautifully designed architecture resembling high pods hidden among green bamboo trees. Guests can indulge in a range of activities, including spa treatments at Mala Spa featuring natural products, meditation in simulated caves under waterfalls, cooking classes, and fitness sessions. The resort’s main restaurant, Mala Restaurant, serves a variety of Thai, Chinese, European, Malaysian, and Indian cuisines made from organic vegetables grown on-site. The resort also offers delightful breakfast options, with a focus on local Phuket-style dishes served either in-room or at Mala Restaurant. Overall, Keemala Phuket resort provides a serene and immersive experience amidst stunning natural surroundings, exquisite accommodations, and delectable dining options.

 

#6 in our best Phuket resort list : The Nai Harn

Pro

  • Fantastic Andaman sea view from Ocean View Suite
  • room is spacious and clean
  • unrivaled sea-view rooftop lounge
  • public beach is merely 100 meters away

Con

  • Pool is a bit small compare to 5 stars hotel in the area

When you stay at The Nai Harn in Rawai, you’ll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Karon Beach and Kata Beach. This 5-star hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Patong Beach and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Kata Noi Beach.

The facilities and amenities at this hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), 3 restaurants, room service (during limited hours), a poolside bar, 2 bars/lounges, buffet breakfasts (available for a fee), dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, 3 meeting rooms for events, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free self-parking onsite. Rooms feature iPod docking stations, minibars, complimentary wireless Internet access, digital programming, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, safes, and separate sitting areas.

#7 in our best Phuket resort list : Marriott's phuket beach club

Pro :

  • beachfront
  • family-friendly hotel along tranquil Mai Khao Beach
  • shared facilities with JW Marriot Phuket Resort & Spa
  • Two-bedroom villas with spacious living space, full kitchens, and washer/dryers
  • master bedrooms have big tubs and separate showers
  • three large pools one of which has a kids’pool with a waterslide
  • multiple bars including poolside swim-up and beachfront
  • daily schedule of activities for kids and adults alike
  • many sport facilities : tennis courts, gym, sauna

Con

  • far from Patong
  • Ocean here is often have a strong wave which is too rough for swimming
  • restaurants are abit pricey
  • Management doing well on maintenance but facility show a bit of aging sign.

When you stay at this condo resort in Mai Khao, you’ll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Mai Khao Beach and Natai Beach. This luxury condominium resort is 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Bang Tao Beach and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Nai Yang Beach.

The facilities and amenities at this Art Deco condominium resort include 3 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), 10 restaurants, 24-hour room service, a poolside bar, 5 bars/lounges, continental breakfasts (available for a fee), complimentary wired internet access, a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free valet parking onsite, a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven in the condo, private balcony, complimentary wired and wireless internet access,  premium TV channels, phone, safe, and desk for convenience.

#8 in our best Phuket resort list : Centara Villas Phuket Resort

Pro

  • villa with sea view
  • private pool for Deluxe pool room
  • competitive price

Con

  • No direct access to beachfront, require few minutes of walk to beachside
  • Management doing well on maintenance but facility show a bit of aging sign.

Nestled among verdant greenery, overlooking the tranquil Andaman Sea, the Villa with Sea View and Private Pool at Centara Villa Phuket Resort offers a peaceful and rejuvenating escape. This resort is conveniently situated near Kamala Beach on the western coast of the island.

Guests can enjoy sweeping views of Kamala Bay and easy access to the beach within minutes via the resort’s scenic beachside walkway. The Thai-style villas provide utmost privacy, set amidst a cluster of trees facing the sea directly from their charming sloped balconies, offering clear views of the tranquil azure waters of the Andaman Sea.

Some villas also feature a private swimming pool or Jacuzzi for enhanced luxury and relaxation. 

Onsite activities:  Two swimming pools overlooking the bay, three restaurants and bars with sea views, a signature spa, and much more.

#9 in our best Phuket resort list : Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Pro

  • Six main Swimming Pools, Four Kiddy Pools, Three Jacuzzis, Two Bubbly Water Springs, Mini Water Slide!
  • beachfront on pristine Kata noi beach
  • loads of children activities including supervised kids’club
  • mini waterslide for kids
  • six restaurants
  • six bars, some offering daily happy hour specials
  • plenty of activities : tennis, billiard, cooking class, sunset sail, snorkeling trip
  • small spa with rooftop massage
  • daily shuttle service to Patong and Phuket city
  • on-site health clinic

Con :

  • location is quite isolated far from shops and restaurant
  • during Monsoon season wave are large which is good for surfing but not for swimming
  • WIFI only at lobby and internet center

With a stay at Katathani Phuket Resort in Karon, you’ll be on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Kata Noi Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Kata Beach. This 5-star hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Karon Beach and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Patong Beach.

The facilities and amenities at Katathani Phuket Resort in Karon include being located on the beach, 6 outdoor swimming pools, 3 spa tubs, outdoor tennis courts, complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), Thai cuisine restaurants, 24-hour room service, a coffee shop/cafe, beach bar, bars/lounges, complimentary buffet breakfasts, a business center, limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, conference space, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free self-parking. Rooms feature refrigerators, private balconies, complimentary toiletries, and 42-inch LED televisions with cable programming.

#10 in our best Phuket resort list : Twinpalms Phuket Resort

Pro :

  • hip luxury boutique hotel with stylish design and architecture
  • modern and super spacious room. Nice built in furniture
  • very nice free breakfast buffet
  • dining include oriental spoon grill & bar, a pool bar,
    and two beach clubs
  • private pool villa option
  • main outdoor swimming pool is super chic
  • Spa has specialized products and romantic treatment room
  • While the resort do not have direct access to beach, they do run a bar called Catch Beach Club on beachside and you can get a shuttle service there.

Con :  

  • beach is short walk away through a field

Twinpalms Phuket resort is positioned on Surin Beach in the upper part of Phuket island, offering a comprehensive experience for guests. It caters to both those seeking relaxation by the pool and those looking for vibrant entertainment at the Catch Beach Club, a famous beach club prepared by Twinpalms resort. While the resort is not directly on the beach, it’s just a short walk away, approximately one hundred meters. Guests can enjoy stunning sunset views, dinner, and live music at the Catch Beach Club. The resort is known for its excellent service, quality food, and renowned Sunday Brunch, receiving high ratings and positive feedback from international guests. Additionally, the resort offers wellness dinners on the beach, although specific details and prices can be obtained directly from the hotel. The overall atmosphere around the resort is well-designed, featuring a central swimming pool and accommodation buildings on either side.

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