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Marina Phuket ResortvsParesa Resort Phuket
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, Paresa Resort Phuket is the choice of most writers compared to Marina Phuket Resort. Paresa Resort Phuket is ranked #20 in Phuket with recommendations from 8 sources such as Oyster, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Marina Phuket Resort
Concierge
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
47 Karon Road, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "The Marina is one of the smaller and simpler resorts on the island, and it's the kind of place where Thai hospitality is keenly felt."
Rough Guide "Enjoying both a very central location, backing on to the beach and just steps from restaurants and shops, and a luxuriously spacious and secluded tropical garden in a former coconut plantation."
Fodor's "This surprisingly quiet option has its cottages sprawling over a lush hillside that separates Karon from Kata Beach." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Marina Phuket Resort is a luxury complex set in a lush garden of dense tropical greenery overlooking the south end of Phuket's Karon Beach." Full review
Frommer's "These simple cottages tucked in the jungle above a scenic promontory between Kata and Karon beaches provide an adequate level of comfort in four room types" Full review
Lonely Planet "Stilted boardwalks lead through lush, hushed gardens to comfy, secluded sea- and jungle-facing rooms and villas decked out in classic Thai style." Full review
Paresa Resort Phuket Concierge
Travel + Leisure Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Wallpaper
The Telegraph Frommer's
Mr & Mrs Smith
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
