Le Meridien Phuket Beach ResortvsJW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort and JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 10 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
29 Soi Karon Nui, Karon, Phuket 83100 , Thailand
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Beachside resort with lagoon-style pools and a shuttle to Patong Beach. " Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a hidden cove between Hat Patong and Hat Karon, Le Meridien brings more than a touch of French panache to the party."
Star Service
"Secreted away in a private cove on a lovely stretch of sand backed by forest-covered hills, this 120-acre, self-contained resort commands one of Phuket's most beautiful and well-protected sites." Full review
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Like at many modern hotels, the baths open onto the main bedroom and living area adding the feeling of space and exterior views unless guests choose to close the shutters for privacy.
Rough Guide
"This huge hotel complex has the tiny bay all to itself and boasts an amazing breadth of facilities, including ten restaurants and bars."
Fodor's
"This sprawling resort has more bars, cafés, and restaurants than in many small towns." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Close to the Patong chaos, yet secluded on its own private (and spectacular) beach, Le Meridien offers everything that the international globetrotter could ask for."
Oyster
Upscale
"Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is a huge, self-contained complex surrounded by lush jungle that looks out over its own sandy beach." Full review
Frommer's
"The resort caters to families with plenty of activities, a day-care center, and kid-centric meals. The large self-contained complex combines Western and traditional Thai architecture" 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