JW Marriott Phuket Resort & SpavsThe Shore at Katathani
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than The Shore at Katathani. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa scores 89 with recommendations from 10 reviewers like Oyster, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
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
The Shore at Katathani
14 Kata Noi rd., Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $245/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Views from throughout are magnificent, that is if you can peel yourself away from the friendly service that begins upon arrival with chilled towels and flower necklaces." Full review
Rough Guide
"The sister hotel of the Katathani has its own spa, restaurant and infinity pool, and targets couples (no under-12s allowed)."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Shore at Katathani is an upscale, 36-room villa hotel that caters mainly to couples and honeymooners." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Shore complex is an ultra-luxurious, peaceful, private world of pastel-painted villas fronted by a luscious infinity pool practically on the beach." Full review
Frommer's
"This all villa property is on a steep hill just south of the main resort, and aims directly at the romantic getaway market with its secluded, luxurious pool villas; in fact, no children under 12-years-old are allowed to stay here" Full review