Marina Phuket ResortvsBanyan Tree Phuket
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Banyan Tree Phuket scores significantly better than Marina Phuket Resort. Banyan Tree Phuket ranks #2 in Phuket with recommendations from 11 reviewers including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Marina Phuket Resort
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Oyster
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47 Karon Road, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "The Marina is one of the smaller and simpler resorts on the island, and it's the kind of place where Thai hospitality is keenly felt."
Rough Guide "Enjoying both a very central location, backing on to the beach and just steps from restaurants and shops, and a luxuriously spacious and secluded tropical garden in a former coconut plantation."
Fodor's "This surprisingly quiet option has its cottages sprawling over a lush hillside that separates Karon from Kata Beach." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Marina Phuket Resort is a luxury complex set in a lush garden of dense tropical greenery overlooking the south end of Phuket's Karon Beach." Full review
Frommer's "These simple cottages tucked in the jungle above a scenic promontory between Kata and Karon beaches provide an adequate level of comfort in four room types" Full review
Lonely Planet "Stilted boardwalks lead through lush, hushed gardens to comfy, secluded sea- and jungle-facing rooms and villas decked out in classic Thai style." 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
