Banyan Tree Phuket
Laguna, Bang Tao; Choeng Thale, Thailand
Banyan Tree Phuket is built around the pleasures of having an entire villa within a substantial lagoon estate at Bang Tao. Every villa has its own pool, while DoublePool categories add a second pool and a personal villa host. Traditional Thai design, gardens and outdoor bathing keep the accommodation closely connected to the tropical setting. Banyan Tree Spa is a central part of the resort experience, and the surrounding golf environment adds a useful focus for an active break. Dining includes Saffron for Thai cooking, The Watercourt for international meals and TRE for steaks and contemporary Western dishes. The hotel also offers trips into Thalang and Phuket Town for markets, temples and local culture. We select it for travellers who want the privacy of a villa together with the breadth of an established resort estate. Families, couples and golfers can shape quite different holidays here, with the common advantage of a private pool to return to between activities.