A luxury hotel you’ll never want to leave. There’s plenty of opportunities to stay entertained with an in-house butterfly sanctuary, private beach and coral reef, a luxurious day spa and 3 swimming pools. Take advantage of the scheduled events calendar with activities from yoga classes, muay Thai lessons, snorkelling lessons, and volleyball tournaments, to kids cooking classes, and family movie nights. There’s also regular performances like fire dancing and live music.
Guests able to drag themselves away from the lively hotel can take advantage of the free, 5-minute shuttle ride to Jungceylon Shopping Centre, a short walk from the action-packed Patong Beach and Bangla Road. Back at the hotel, start a pub crawl with happy hour that never seems to end. 2 in-house bars offer 2-for-1 cocktails between 5pm and 7pm, while 2 others carry on happy hour from 7pm to 9pm.
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Overview
Rating
5 star ResortPrice
$$$$$Rates start at $200-$499 per nightLocation
Beachfront- 414 Rooms
- Chain: Marriott
- Rewards: Marriott Bonvoy
- Airport transfer available (charged)
- Free on-site parking
- Breakfast included (based on room package)
- All ages welcome
- Wheelchair friendly
- Opened 2001
- Last renovated 2017
- Check-in 3:00PM
- Check-out 12:00PM
Photos
Main pool at night
Swim up pool bar
Main Pool
Second pool with pool access rooms
Inflatable pool chairs
Bedroom
Bathroom
bathtub
Rum cocktail
Beachfront bamboo rum shackInternet & Tech
- Wifi access: Free (all guests)
- Wifi strength: Very strong
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Power outlets: Convenient (local input)
- Business center
- Printer: Free (Lobby)
- In-room safe: 13 inch laptop friendly
- HDMI input in TV
- In-room music player: Wired only
Rooms
- Excellent bed comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Good soundproofing
- Very dark window coverings
- 48" Satellite Smart TV
- Medium size in-room safe
- Paid minibar
- Mini fridge
- Kettle
- Complimentary coffee & tea
- Luxury Soaps
- Alarm Clock
Room types:
Entry level room with pool view and small balcony.
Slightly more luxurious room with pool view and small balcony.
Larger room with pool view and small balcony.
Ground floor room with direct access to the poolside terrace.
Ground floor room with small patio and private steps into the swimming pool.
3rd – 5th floor rooms with small balcony overlooking the ocean.
Ground floor room with small patio with access to the landscaped beachfront area.
Facilities
- Outdoor pools: 3
- Poolside Bar
- Swim-up Pool Bar
- Waterslide
- Beach lounges
- Fitness center
- Spa services
- Kids club
- Kids playground
- Kids playroom
- Free daily activities
- Free daily entertainment
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Busboy
- Concierge service
- Tour & activity desk
- Moneychanger
- ATM
- Hot tub
- Sauna
- Manicured gardens
Private beach
Music for fire dancers
Butterfly sanctuary
Pool table at Burgers & Balls
FIre dancersFood & Drink
- Best in town food quality
- Excellent food service
- Room service available
- Gluten friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Low-carb options
- Wheat-free options
- Soy milk available
- Non-GMO
- Restaurants nearby: Plenty
Restaurants:
Authentic Italian restaurant serving home-made pizza and pasta. Chefs effortlessly twirl pizza bases in the air, catch them, sprinkle with toppings, and slide into the pizza oven. How much Italian food can you eat on scheduled buffet nights?
6pm-10:30pm, 7 daysBuffet breakfast restaurant also open for lunch and dinner. Large range of Thai and International meals available.
6:30am-10:30pm, 7 daysBarista coffee and freshly-baked cakes and breads. Don’t miss specialty coffees like rainbow lattes – traditional lattes topped with multicoloured frothed milk in intricate patterns.
7am – 2pm, 7 daysAuthentic Thai restaurant with dishes from every region of Thailand. Take the taste of Thailand home by enrolling in a scheduled cooking class.
6pm-10:30pm, 7 daysCasual beach-side dining specialising in seafood and cocktails.
7am-10pm, 7 daysClassy cocktail bar with ocean views and live music. Snacks and canapes also available. 2-for-1 cocktails at happy hour from 7pm-9pm.
11am-10pm, 7 daysSwim-up bar in the main pool serving cocktails, drinks, snack, and basic meals. 2-for-1 cocktails at happy hour from 5pm-7pm.
11am-8pm, 7 daysCaribbean-themed bamboo cocktail bar surrounded by coconut trees. Specializing in rum-based cocktails using Phuket’s own Chalong Bay Rum. Other cocktail bases like vodka, tequila, and gin are also available. 2-for-1 cocktails at happy hour from 5pm-7pm.
11am-10pm, 7 daysFresh juices and healthy snacks like smoothie bowls and bliss balls. Takeaway recommended as seating options are limited.
7am-2pm, 7 daysSports bar with pool tables and tv screens broadcasting live and popular sporting events like racing cars, AFL, soccer, and tennis. Classic pub food like burgers and hotdogs. 2-for-1 pints at happy hour from 7pm-9pm.
7am-10pm, 7 days
What's Nearby
Tri Trang Beach
A quiet and secluded public beach with pristine white sands perfect for sunbaking.
370 meters (405 yards) Walking time: 4 mins
Soi Bangla (Bangla Road)
The centre of Phuket’s nightlife scene lined with restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Closed to vehicular traffic after sunset when pumping music kicks off and neon lights blaze. Street vendors selling clothes, jewellery and imitation designer items can be pushy so don’t be afraid to say a firm ‘no’.
4.36 kms (2.73 miles) Driving time: 11 mins
Jungceylon Shopping Centre
Phuket’s largest shopping mall open from 11am each day. Many international fashion brands and local artisan stores selling jewellery, clothing, souvenirs and electronics. The mall features a cinema and plenty of cafes, fast food and restaurants in an open courtyard setting.
6.10 kms (3.81 miles) Driving time: 16 mins
Chalong Bay Rum Distillery
A fully functioning rum distillery with a cocktail bar and restaurant. Most popular for its rum tasting and distillery tour which runs every hour from 2pm – 6pm. The tour includes a free cocktail, rum tasting and a detailed explanation of the fascinating distillery process covering everything from sourcing sugar cane to adding flavouring and labelling bottles. Cocktail workshops also available.
21.33 kms (13.33 miles) Driving time: 36 mins
Big Buddha
A 45m-high Buddha statue with 360-degree views from its hilltop vantage point. The statue’s construction of concrete, jade and marble glistens in the sunlight and can be seen from most of the island, even as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach.
24.76 kms (15.48 miles) Driving time: 46 mins
Phuket Old Town
The historical center of Phuket lined with brightly coloured buildings, budget accommodation, bars, restaurants and night market stalls. Narrow alleyways are best explored on foot, to admire vibrant wall murals, local shops and quirky cafes.
19.81 kms (12.38 miles) Driving time: 43 mins
Naka Weekend Night Market
An undercover market with a huge selection of clothing, gadgets, electronics, and homewares as well as some second-hand stalls. One section is dedicated to street food where you’ll find buttered corn, seafood, curries, fruit, insects, and desserts.
18.96 kms (11.85 miles) Driving time: 39 mins
Shuttle bus
Drop off zone at Jungceylon shopping mall
Bangla Road
Patong Beach main entrance
Patong BeachScorecard
- Variety of dining. Including Thai, Italian, burgers, and cocktails.
- In-house butterfly sanctuary. See colourful butterflies on the way to your room.
- Activity schedule. Including yoga classes and family movie nights.
- Private beach. Coral reef to explore and snorkelling lessons available.
- Direct pool access. With some room types.
- Free shuttle service. To Jungceylon Shopping Centre.
- Maze-like complex. Easy to get lost.
- Expensive food and drink. Especially coffee and juices.
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