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Bang Tao Bay , Phuket
Thailand
Tel: 866 822 6926 (toll-free)
Tel: 66 76 324 374
spa-phuket@banyantree.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
Between its resorts in the Maldives, the Seychelles, and here, Banyan Tree has nailed the fine art of lounging by the sea. It's got the beachy ambience, but it's also rife with we-take-care-of-you amenities (if Amanpuri is booked up, you'll be quite happy here). The big difference is location: The Banyan Tree is part of the 988-acre gated Laguna Phuket complex, five resorts that share amenities but sacrifice a bit of exclusivity. These 115 luxurious villas, sandwiched between the beach and a par-71 golf course, have sloping pavilion roofs and other nods to traditional Thai architecture. The lobby is a marvel of water and light, with an open roof and a decorative, pebble-bottomed pool. If you're here to relax, request one of the 13 Spa Pool Villas, which have an open-air sunken bathtub, outdoor shower, and in-room space for spa treatments. Or—what the hell—just book the seven-hour "Banyan Day" package, which includes body scrubs, rubdowns, facials, and a spa lunch. Golfers should also take the short drive up Highway 402 to Blue Canyon Country Club, which is said to have the best 18-hole course in Thailand (66-76-328-088; www.bluecanyonclub.com). Restaurant options include Thai, Mediterranean, and spa-minded; Banyan Café is the casual choice, though when we visited, the kids' menu had an item called "Finding Nemo's Fish Nuggets"—which just seems wrong.
From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
(150 villas)
—2009 Gold List
Overall Score: 88.4
- Rooms: 91.3
- Service: 95.7
- Food: 87.0
- Location: 84.8
- Design: 87.0
- Activities: 84.8
View the entire 2009 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2008, 2007
Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports
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