Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin BeachvsThe Boathouse Phuket
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Boathouse Phuket scores slightly better than Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach. The Boathouse Phuket comes in at 79 with approval from 5 sources including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
The Boathouse Phuket
182 Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Exclusive beachfront boutique hotel in a graceful, contemporary style, with just 38 elegantly furnished sea-front rooms."
Fodor's
"Mom Tri's Boathouse is still a classic address on the beach at the south end of Kata, even if it's no longer its snazziest." Full review
Frommer's
"At the quieter south end of Kata Beach, the Boathouse is a small inn that has been a longtime favorite with many returning visitors" Full review
Lonely Planet
"A supremely romantic place with fabulous food. Unwind in beautiful rooms... and indulge in guilt-free pleasures, including an attached spa and a saltwater pool." Full review