Banyan Tree Phuket
Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket
“Lagoon pool-villa sanctuary”
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Vibe
A pioneer of the all-pool villa concept, the resort blends traditional Thai architecture with a serene lagoon setting.
“Lagoon pool-villa sanctuary”
Sprawling saltwater lagoon campus with private pool villas, championship golf, and Bang Tao beach access.
Flagship tropical garden spa pavilions offering traditional Asian therapies alongside dedicated wellbeing sanctuary villas.
Private walled villa compounds featuring plunge pools, sunken outdoor bathtubs, and evening aromatherapy turndown rituals.
On a tranquil lagoon within the secluded Laguna Phuket estate.
Rooms
Low-rise villas feature high wooden ceilings, teak floors, and private pools accessible directly from the bedroom suites.
Backstory
Opened in 1994, the resort was transformed from a former tin mine into a lush environmental sanctuary.
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.”
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