Anantara Layan Phuket ResortvsJW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ranks slightly higher than Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa comes in at #7 in Phuket with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Fodor's, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort Show All Reviews
168, Moo 6, Layan Beach Soi 4, Cherntalay, Cherngtalay, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A large private pool, an outdoor tub for two, and an alfresco dining sala are standard room fare at this resort built along Phuket’s longest beach." Full review
Star Service
"Arriving at this deluxe, 77 room suite and villa resort along Layan Bay is the reward for a 30-minute drive from the international airport." Full review
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Room service never denies a request.
Star Service
"Its reputation has grown in rapid proportion yet still with great rates, superlative Thai service and notable modern style. " Full review
Jetsetter
"Secluded beach retreat in northwest Phuket with private pool villas, a spectacular sea-view spa and a sociable vibe." Full review
Gayot
"A secluded, beachfront property in Phuket offering breathtaking views and luxurious amenities."
Wallpaper
"True hideaways are increasingly rare on the Thai island of Phuket." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Anantara Phuket Layan is a classy new beach resort offering polished interiors, fabulous food and an abundance of facilities for couples and families alike." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 77-room Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is a luxury, family-friendly property set on the northwestern coast of Phuket, about a 40-minute drive from the tourist area of Patong." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the Andaman Sea, the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort provides access to the dozens of islands found here with its 36-foot Sunseeker 90 Yacht, Major Affair"
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Frommer's
"With pride in protecting Phuket’s wildlife and a passion for service and style, this resort ticks all right boxes" Full review
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
231 Moo 3, Mai Khao, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Ultimately, the main reason to stay here is the away-from-the-fuss location. The island's longest stretch of undeveloped beach—Hat Mai Khao—is located just inside the park."
Frommer's
"Relaxation. If ever a resort fully embodied this ethos, it is the Marriott." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
95.0
""The grounds make the words lush, spectacular, and creative come to life." For some, the location on Mai Khao Beach is "so removed from everything else on the island"." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An elegant property that welcomes children, on the secluded Mai Khao Beach; the 3 restaurants were renovated in 2009. " Full review
Star Service
"Located north of the airport, abutting a beautiful long white-sand beach, this classic Marriott is a large-scale resort tucked in between the Renaissance and Marriott's time-share interests." Full review
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Even picky eaters will find something here, with nearly a dozen outlets to choose from.
Rough Guide
"Complemented by high standards of service, this luxury resort offers well-appointed rooms, a spa, two tennis courts and no less than seven restaurants."
Fodor's
"Wow: this secluded resort offers the longest stretch of sand on the island and has spotlessly clean, luxurious rooms with impeccable classic Thai design." Full review
Lonely Planet
"So big there’s a free shuttle to get around it, the Marriott wends its way around swimming pools and lily ponds along a steep light-gold beach – at night it’s lit by flaming torches."
Oyster
Luxury
"JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is one of the most luxurious resorts (with a price tag to match) in Phuket." Full review
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly Mai Khao Beach resort with three pools, 11 restaurants and bars and an award-winning spa." Full review