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Banyan Tree Phuket vs Sawasdee Village
Both Banyan Tree Phuket and Sawasdee Village are praised by professionals. On balance, Banyan Tree Phuket is preferred by most professionals compared to Sawasdee Village. Banyan Tree Phuket is ranked #2 in Phuket with positive reviews from 11 reviews including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Banyan Tree Phuket
Concierge
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
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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."
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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."
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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."
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DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking a lagoon, with an open lobby surrounded by water courts, this luxurious resort exudes serenity."
Sawasdee Village
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
38 Katekwan Rd., Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $101 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The resort, a few minutes' walk from Kata beach, is sprawled out in a spacious garden. The service is impeccable and the restaurant is decent."
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Oyster
Upscale
"With its thick jungle-like setting and array of elephant statues, gilded artwork, and steeply pitched rooflines, the intimate 40-room Sawasdee offers plenty of authentic Thai style."
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Frommer's
"A 10-minute walk from Kata Beach (or short ride on the complimentary shuttle), you’ll pass a small portico of stone with some Khmer statuary; walk in and you’ll discover a little Eden"
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This opulent boutique resort mixes classic Thai style with Moroccan-esque flourishes."
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