Paresa Resort PhuketvsDusit Thani Laguna Phuket
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket scores marginally higher than Paresa Resort Phuket. Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket ranks #18 in Phuket with accolades from 5 publications including Concierge, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Paresa Resort Phuket
49 Moo 6 Layi-Nakalay Road, Kamala Kratu, Kamala, Phuket 83150, Thailand
From $743/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Paresa's six southern Thai–inspired structures fit right in among the swanky crash pads perched atop the rocky cliffs of Phuket's Millionaires' Mile."
Travel + Leisure
"At the cliffside Paresa (“heaven of heavens” in Sanskrit), all 49 rooms face Kamala Bay, and many have private patios and private pools." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Paresa is truly a five-pearl piece of (expensive) heaven on earth." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Paresa boutique hotel in Phuket perches high on the cliffs of Kamala Bay, with sandy beaches within easy reach and god-given views of Andaman Sea sunsets from all of its contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter
"Plush cliffside resort with jaw-dropping suites overlooking tropical rainforest and the Andaman Sea." Full review
Wallpaper
"Perched high on a cliff, among lush tropical forests, the Paresa Resort on Thailand’s largest island offers dramatic views over the turquoise Andaman Sea." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Here, indolence is the name of the game: leisurely breakfasts taken in the shade of a banyan tree, languorous laps of the infinity pool, hours on the balcony." Full review
Frommer's
"This award-winning resort nestled into the hills of Phuket does instill a feeling of peace and contentment in its guests. Paresa offers an idyllic location and stylish luxury." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Named after the 'heaven of heavens' in Sanskrit, Paresa boutique hotel in Phuket perches high on the cliffs of Kamala Bay, with sandy beaches within easy reach and god-given views of Andaman Sea sunsets from all of its contemporary rooms" Full review
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