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Marina Phuket ResortvsThe Pavilions Phuket
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Marina Phuket Resort is the choice of most writers compared to The Pavilions Phuket. Marina Phuket Resort comes in at #26 in Phuket with recommendations from 6 sources including Frommer's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
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
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
