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Banyan Tree PhuketvsThe Nai Harn
Both Banyan Tree Phuket and THE NAI HARN are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Banyan Tree Phuket ranks significantly higher than THE NAI HARN. Banyan Tree Phuket comes in at 91 with endorsements from 11 reviews including Oyster, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Banyan Tree Phuket
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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
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
The Telegraph7.0
"This is one of Phuket's longest established luxury hotels; the most basic room is still a private villa with high stone walls and its own pool." Full review
The Nai Harn DK Eyewitness Star Service
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Independent
Frommer's
23/3 Moo 1, Vises Road, Rawai, Nai Harn, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $189/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This lovely property was Phuket’s first luxury hotel and is now a part of the Puravarna group. No longer the most luxurious hotel, this nevertheless remains a fine place to stay."
Star Service "The three extravagant Royal suites are spectacular offerings with the best views in the house. There are a few connecting rooms." Full review
Rough Guide "The beach’s northern headland is dominated by this long-standing luxurious hotel, whose rooms are raked up the hill amid terraced gardens of bougainvillaea."
Lonely Planet "Still a destination for many a transcontinental yachty, Royal Phuket Yacht Club has an air of old-world elegance, especially in its fabulous lobby-bar spinning with ceiling fans."
Fodor's "Beautifully appointed rooms in a modern Thai style all have balconies overlooking the sea." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This beach side beauty originally opened in the 1980s and boasts a guest list that reads like a Who’s Who of the time – Roger Moore, Peter Ustinov, Prince Albert of Monaco and French president Jacques Chirac." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located on one of Phuket's best beaches, The Nai Harn Phuket is everyone you could possibly want from a 5-star Thai resort." Full review
Independent "The rooms at the Nai Harn are a blast of colour – lime greens rugs, deep purple threads and garlands of pink bougainvillea all pop against a background of blue-green sky and sea – but it’s the comet-like white of Nai Harn beach you’ll most fondly remember"
Frommer's "Most rooms have large balconies with four-posted sun beds. Villas have a button that, when pushed, immediately alerts your private butler to bring a bottle of champagne. " Full review
