Pullman Phuket Karon Beach ResortvsBanyan Tree Phuket
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa and Banyan Tree Phuket are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Banyan Tree Phuket scores significantly better than Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. Banyan Tree Phuket is ranked #2 in Phuket with endorsements from 11 publications including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
Star Service
Oyster
Frommer's
333 Patak Road, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $44/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star Service "In the heart of the Karon hotel strip, this oversized international-grade hotel apes its enormous sibling Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii's Big Island." Full review
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Repeat guests are recognized and welcomed with open arms, but advance special requests can be hard to secure.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 671-room Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa is a luxury resort overlooking the Andaman Sea, situated across the road from an idyllic beach." Full review
Frommer's "This sprawling resort is a great choice for families. It has dedicated family rooms with interconnecting doors, kid-friendly menus, a kids’ pool and play area, water slides, game room" Full review
Banyan Tree Phuket
Concierge
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's Oyster
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33, 33/27 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Road, Amphur Talang, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $263/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "Between its resorts in the Maldives, the Seychelles, and here, Banyan Tree has nailed the fine art of lounging by the sea."
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If you're here to relax, request one of the 13 Spa Pool Villas.
Jetsetter "Flagship property of luxury hotel brand Banyan Tree in quiet Bang Tao Bay, with stunning pool villas and a world-class spa." Full review
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The resort has seven restaurants and bars, including Saffron, an award-winning traditional Thai eatery (don't miss the green curry or the snake head fish with black pepper).
Condé Nast Traveler "This resort, designed as a Thai village and built on rehabilitated wasteland, has "perfect, private luxury villas" that fringe a saltwater lagoon and the beaches of Bangtao Bay." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Phuket Island’s northwestern coast is home to this villa resort near Bang Tao Bay. Small-scale, modern buildings influenced by local architecture make up the accommodations." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Overlooking a lagoon, with an open lobby surrounded by water courts, this luxurious resort exudes serenity."
Star Service "This property consists of deluxe villas and a trio of airy structures housing public rooms, all unfolding across 400 hectares of landscaped grounds that were once a condemned tin mine." Full review
Gayot "Asia's original tropical garden spa is surrounded by coconut groves and blond beaches."
Fodor's "This is the place to head for when you're looking for a bit of pampering." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Banyan Tree Phuket is one of the larger five-pearl resorts in Phuket, with over 100 guest villas on sprawling garden grounds that can be difficult to navigate." Full review
Tablet18.5
"This bay is largely man-made, a once blackened and desolate former tin mine, reclaimed and repurposed, rather impressively, for environmentally-friendly tourism." Full review
