Dusit Thani Laguna PhuketvsJW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket and JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa comes in at #7 in Phuket with praise from 10 reviews including Star Service, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
390 Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Talang, Cherngtalay, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The Dusit Laguna pulls off the neat trick of projecting warmth and intimacy despite being part of the five-resort gated Laguna Phuket complex."
Frommer's
"Suites are large and luxurious, while the new oceanfront pool villas are veritable palaces, occupying almost 300 sq. m (3,229 sq. ft.)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"there's an easy friendliness to the hotel, thanks, in part, to its location along the public Bang Chao Beach. ... The 226 rooms have a nautical-by-way-of-Thailand vibe...all with private balconies." Full review
Star Service
"Commanding 400 hectares of landscaped grounds between a clear freshwater lagoon and a superb, secluded golden-sand beach, this sprawling resort is threaded by pathways among Thai-style buildings." Full review
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DVD players are available free upon request, with a movie library set up in the lobby.
Oyster
Upscale
"Beach-lovers flock here for the white sand shores of Bang Tao Bay, and there's plenty of activities for sports-lovers as well." 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