The Pavilions PhuketvsSawasdee Village
Both The Pavilions Phuket and Sawasdee Village are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Sawasdee Village is the choice of most professionals compared to The Pavilions Phuket. Sawasdee Village has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
The Pavilions Phuket
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 Traveler
99.6
"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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
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
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