Banyan Tree Phuket
Phuket
OVERVIEW
This luxury five-star property in Phuket, the ‘pearl of the Andaman’, is a true Thai sanctuary. Perched on the edge of a crystal-clear saltwater lagoon and between the sapphire waters of the Andaman Sea in the enclave of Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket is a true tropical fairy tale.
The resort comprises of elegant Thai architecture sprawling across 400 hectares – so if it’s privacy you’re after, you’ll surely get it here. With every modern comfort you could possibly need, alongside an award-winning spa and mouth-wateringly delicious cuisine, Banyan Tree Phuket is the ultimate luxury destination.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with the typical service you would expect of a Banyan Tree property with a refreshing peppermint spray to greet you and cool you down – and the impeccable service will continue throughout your stay.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 136
Location: North West Coast, Phuket, Thailand
Nearest Airport: Phuket International Airport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
6 Reasons to visit Banyan Tree Phuket
- It’s the luxury hotel group Banyan Tree’s flagship resort
- The resort is just a five-minute stroll from 3km-long Bang Tao white sand beach
- The award-winning Banyan Tree Phuket Spa is the best place to indulge in a treatment
- It’s home to undoubtedly some of the best pool villas in Thailand
- With five delicious dining options, the resort is a real gastronomic delight
- There’s a 18-hole par-71 golf course surrounded by scenic lagoon and coconut groves
Enjoy the ultimate romantic dinner on board the resort’s traditional long tail boat and experience traditional music and melt-in-the-mouth cuisine as you take in the spectacular sunset whilst cruising through the lagoon.
Where to stay
Each of the well-appointed villas spread out across the resort’s enormous property are adorned with local art and decorated with classic wooden furnishings whilst benefitting from top-of-the-line amenities such as flat screen televisions, an espresso machine, DVD player and wireless internet. With each villa boasting exterior decking, an outdoor bathtub and their own private pool, Banyan Tree Phuket provides an unbeatably intimate setting and the quintessential picture of serene Thai sanctuary.
Enjoy the ultimate romantic dinner on board the resort’s traditional long tail boat and experience traditional music and melt-in-the-mouth cuisine as you take in the spectacular sunset whilst cruising through the lagoon.
What to do
Take an early morning stretch with a yoga class, learn the art of Thai cuisine with a cooking lesson, take a walk along the three kilometres of beach at Bang Tao or perfect your serve on one of the three tennis courts. If that isn’t enough, Laguna Phuket is on your doorstep. Here you will find plentiful restaurants, bars and the award-winning golf course.
Enjoy the ultimate romantic dinner on board the resort’s traditional long tail boat and experience traditional music and melt-in-the-mouth cuisine as you take in the spectacular sunset whilst cruising through the lagoon.
What and Where to Eat
There are plenty of eating venues at Banyan Tree Phuket ranging from sweet shrimp sushi at Tamarind to home-style Thai delicacies at Saffron. The villas have plenty of outdoor space where you can dine alfresco, poolside. Alternatively, you may wish to take a romantic dinner on board ‘The Sanya Rak’, the hotel’s traditional long tail boat.
Enjoy the ultimate romantic dinner on board the resort’s traditional long tail boat and experience traditional music and melt-in-the-mouth cuisine as you take in the spectacular sunset whilst cruising through the lagoon.
When to travel
Phuket’s equatorial location means that temperatures barely vary, with warm weather year round. There are three seasons on Phuket: hot, wet and cold, with May to October the wettest months. After the monsoon, temperatures drop slightly before peaking between March and May.
WEATHER: Equatorial Phuket is blessed with excellent weather year round, including balmy temperatures and sunny skies.
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
27 | 8 | 40 |
Feb |
28 | 9 | 30 |
Mar |
29 | 8 | 40 |
Apr |
29 | 9 | 150 |
May |
29 | 8 | 200 |
Jun |
29 | 7 | 240 |
Jul |
28 | 8 | 300 |
Aug |
28 | 8 | 260 |
Sep |
27 | 7 | 400 |
Oct |
28 | 7 | 280 |
Nov |
27 | 7 | 200 |
Dec |
27 | 8 | 60 |