Luxury Hotels in Phuket

This hotel has a fantastic location and service! ✨ It's completely free from the hustle and bustle of the city, allowing for a leisurely breakfast. The staff even remembered my coffee preference from the second day onwards! ✨ The lettuce, tomatoes, and broccoli in the salad were incredibly fresh; I don't think you can find breakfast of this quality anywhere in Japan. However, you'll need a taxi to get anywhere! Even so, it's a hotel I'd love to visit again! ✨

One of the best resort experiences I’ve ever had. My stay at Rosewood Phuket was truly exceptional from beginning to end. The resort is beautiful, peaceful, and incredibly well maintained, but what made the experience even more special was the outstanding level of service and attention to detail. A special thank you to the Rosewood Phuket team for the generous villa upgrade — it was a wonderful surprise and made our stay even more memorable. Rosewood Phuket has definitely become one of my favorite resorts, and I’m already looking forward to returning. This is a place I would happily make an annual destination. Thank you to the entire team for an unforgettable stay. See you again next year!

The rooms are well-maintained; the extensive dark wood decor, far from looking old, actually adds a sense of quality and texture. The public areas resemble a tropical swamp, and at night, with the fires lit, they exude a wild, powerful ambiance. The lawn, trees, and rocks in the beach area are all beautifully positioned, with the lawn elevated just enough above the beach to create a stunning composition of grass, trees, sky, and sea. Every service staff member, including the cleaners, greets you with a smile rather than pretending not to see you. For room types, I recommend choosing a villa or higher. Avoid the suites and pavilions, as these two room types are separated from the beach and villas by a public road, significantly detracting from the resort experience. The suites appear to be converted unsold owner apartments, and the pavilions lack privacy compared to the villas as they can be seen from the suites. There are two breakfast restaurants: Sea Fire Salt by the sea and the Thai restaurant near the apartments. The dishes are almost identical. Sea Fire Salt offers a bread and fruit buffet with other items available à la carte, while the Thai restaurant is a full buffet. Sea Fire Salt's main advantage is its stunning outdoor seating with beautiful views.

Honestly, it wasn't as good as I expected. I've stayed in many boutique, niche hotels like this before, but as soon as you enter, the beach is full of street vendors and tourists driving in, which immediately made it feel mediocre. The reception lobby was also small and not very grand. The shuttle took us very close to the room, as the area isn't big. The so-called 'mountain view' was just looking at a rather unattractive hotel across the way, so there was no real scenery to speak of. The only good thing was the rooftop bar; there was a girl there who provided excellent service. Other than that, there were absolutely no surprises or highlights. When I left, I took a bag that was in the room, and they actually charged me 750 Thai Baht for it! Nothing in the minibar was complimentary, which felt very stingy and completely mismatched with the room rate. When I stayed at Capella, everything was complimentary, including welcome champagne. In short, I absolutely do not recommend this hotel.

Phuket's Layan Beach | Living the Thai Dream at Anantara 🌴 **About the Environment and Rooms** The hotel's design embodies a 'modern Thai Zen' aesthetic. The lobby boasts a soaring, high ceiling with a wooden dome and crystal chandeliers, exuding a sense of quality. Throughout the hallways, you'll discover intricate handcrafted wooden carvings and textiles from Southern Thailand, showcasing meticulous attention to detail. But the real highlight is the guest rooms! Most come with either a private pool or a large terrace. Open the floor-to-ceiling windows and you're greeted by endless blue sea and white sands – the view is absolutely breathtaking. Inside, the rooms feature rattan furniture and linen fabrics, with hand-painted wave patterns above the bed. These natural materials truly evoke a tropical island getaway vibe. The public areas are also enveloped by lush tropical plants, and the pool connects directly to the beach. Sitting in a thatched-roof pavilion in the evening, watching the orange-red sunset spread across the ocean, is incredibly therapeutic. 🚗 **Transportation & Surroundings** Located on the north side of Layan Beach, it's about a 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Getting to Karon or Kata Beach also takes around 30 minutes, so transportation is quite convenient. What's more, the area feels very lively. The Layan Night Market (open Fridays and Saturdays) is right next door, just a 10-minute walk away. It's incredibly convenient for an evening stroll and trying local street food, so you don't necessarily have to dine at the hotel. That's a huge plus!

Although it's the very first Banyan Tree property in the world, the service and every detail were absolutely perfect and impeccable. The privacy was so exceptional that you could even go skinny-dipping within the hotel grounds. The overall facilities felt very authentically Thai and true to the Banyan Tree brand. While it might seem a little dated, it genuinely doesn't detract from the stay experience. As the saying goes, ”Banyan Tree is Banyan Tree.” 🐮

The hotel staff were very friendly and greeted everyone warmly. During check-in, they asked me to download their exclusive app, which allowed me to message the front desk anytime. The room facilities were a bit dated but still functional. Since I couldn't book the 'Love' or 'Romance' room types, the 'Seaview' room had an obstructed view, which was a significant downside. The pool was also quite small, more suitable for taking photos than for swimming. The hotel breakfast was mediocre, with limited variety and a relatively subpar taste. For the best views, I recommend booking the 'Love' or 'Romance' rooms for an unobstructed sea view. Other room types, in my experience, didn't offer good value for money.