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Banyan Tree Phuket

Banyan Tree Phuket

Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket

Opened 1994   Renovated 2019   $$$$

“Lagoon pool-villa sanctuary”

Resort Wellness Luxe
Quiet

Condé Nast Traveler

Banyan Tree Phuket — vibe

Vibe

A pioneer of the all-pool villa concept, the resort blends traditional Thai architecture with a serene lagoon setting.

“Lagoon pool-villa sanctuary”

Resort

Sprawling saltwater lagoon campus with private pool villas, championship golf, and Bang Tao beach access.

Wellness

Flagship tropical garden spa pavilions offering traditional Asian therapies alongside dedicated wellbeing sanctuary villas.

Luxe

Private walled villa compounds featuring plunge pools, sunken outdoor bathtubs, and evening aromatherapy turndown rituals.

Quiet

On a tranquil lagoon within the secluded Laguna Phuket estate.

Banyan Tree Phuket — rooms

Rooms

Low-rise villas feature high wooden ceilings, teak floors, and private pools accessible directly from the bedroom suites.

Banyan Tree Phuket — backstory

Backstory

Opened in 1994, the resort was transformed from a former tin mine into a lush environmental sanctuary.

Banyan Tree Phuket — wellness

Wellness

The flagship spa academy offers hydrothermal circuits and treatments rooted in ancient Asian health and beauty practices.

Eat & drink

Signature restaurant Saffron serves refined Thai cuisine, while Tre offers contemporary Western dining overlooking the quiet waters.

The neighborhood

Set within the 1,000-acre Laguna Phuket estate, the property sits adjacent to a championship golf course and Bang Tao Beach.

“This resort, designed as a Thai village and built on rehabilitated wasteland, has "perfect, private luxury villas" that fringe a saltwater lagoon and the beaches of Bang Tao Bay.” 
Condé Nast Traveler · Readers Choice Awards 2017, 2023, 2024 · 2024

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