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Le Meridien Phuket Beach ResortvsThe Pavilions Phuket
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort ranks significantly better than The Pavilions Phuket. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort ranks #13 in Phuket with endorsements from 8 publications including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
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
The Pavilions Phuket
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Frommer's
Michelin Guide
31/1 Moo 6, Cherngtalay, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Silence is golden at this hushed resort overlooking Bang Tao and Layan beaches, where staff deliver seamless service without a sound and know when to leave guests utterly to themselves."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Silence is golden at this hushed resort overlooking Bang Tao and Layan beaches, where staff deliver seamless service without a sound and know when to leave guests utterly to themselves." Full review
Fodor's "Many resorts claim that they're set up so that you never have to leave your villa, but Pavilions really means it. Each private villa here has a pool and a small kitchen." Full review
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Note that all rooms are no-smoking, and the resort does not allow children
OysterLuxury
"There are 49 rooms at this luxury adult-only, villa-only property set high in the hills overlooking Layan Beach." Full review
Afar Magazine "Elegant, exclusive and child-free, The Pavilions, Phuket hotel is perfect for a romantic escapade."
Jetsetter "Luxe all-villa retreat on a jungle-clad hillside in southwest Phuket with dramatic views of the Andaman Sea." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Pavilions is wedged into the pampas painted hillside on Phuket's gorgeous west coast, and what lacks in beach access it makes up for with fabulously large villas, friendly vibes and value for money." Full review
Frommer's "“No tan lines” is the catchphrase at this intimate escape, by which guests should understand that they can enjoy total privacy within the grounds of their spacious pool villa. The resort..." Full review
Michelin Guide "Your villa is so private, and its luxuries so comprehensive, that you’ll never have to leave...a number of spa treatments can be enjoyed in your villa’s dedicated spa room." Full review
