Holiday Inn Resort PhuketvsJW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Both Holiday Inn Resort Phuket and JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Holiday Inn Resort Phuket. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
52 Thaweewong Rd, Patong Beach, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"What distinguishes this place from the others on the busy front is that it's well equipped for families and has some creative cost-saving services." Full review
Fodor's
"This is no ordinary Holiday Inn: this stylish, modern hotel exudes the kind of sophistication that most people would never imagine possible from a Holiday Inn or from Patong in general." Full review
Star Service
"Situated right at the center of the most popular and crowded beach on the island, this property provides the only real competition to the old-guard Amari Coral Beach." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Well-run, innovative, upmarket chain hotel that offers smart, contemporary rooms just across the road from the beach, in two differently styled wings."
Oyster
Upscale
"With 398 rooms spread over two wings, the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket is a four-pearl property home to gorgeous pools, a relaxing spa, and colorful kids' club." 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