Renaissance Phuket Resort & SpavsSawasdee Village
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sawasdee Village ranks slightly higher than Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa. Sawasdee Village comes in at #21 in Phuket with approval from 4 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa
555, Moo 3, Mai Khao Beach, Talang, Mai Khao, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $50/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Directly on Mai Khao beach and only 20 minutes from Phuket airport, this relatively new American resort adds yet another large chain option to Phuket." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa is a solid luxury option for couples and families wanting direct access to Mai Khao Beach and a fast drive from Phuket International Airport." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chic retreat on Phuket’s prime Mai Khao Beach with five restaurants and a full-service spa." Full review
Sawasdee Village
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." Full review
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." Full review
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" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This opulent boutique resort mixes classic Thai style with Moroccan-esque flourishes." Full review