Sawasdee VillagevsPhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Sawasdee Village scores slightly higher than Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach. Sawasdee Village comes in at 81 with praise from 4 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Sawasdee Village
38 Katekwan Rd., Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The resort, a few minutes' walk from Kata beach, is sprawled out in a spacious garden. The service is impeccable and the restaurant is decent." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With its thick jungle-like setting and array of elephant statues, gilded artwork, and steeply pitched rooflines, the intimate 40-room Sawasdee offers plenty of authentic Thai style." Full review
Frommer's
"A 10-minute walk from Kata Beach (or short ride on the complimentary shuttle), you’ll pass a small portico of stone with some Khmer statuary; walk in and you’ll discover a little Eden" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This opulent boutique resort mixes classic Thai style with Moroccan-esque flourishes." Full review
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
99 Muen-Ngoen Road, Tri-Trang Beach, Patong, Kathu, Phuket, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
From $60/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Popular with Australian tourists and feature attractive common areas, spacious open-plan lobbies with oversize rattan furniture, and rooms with balconies and views of the pool or seaside." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 414-room Merlin Beach Resort is a sprawling family-friendly resort located beachside on the outskirts of Patong." Full review