Courtyard by Marriott Phuket
This 256-room, four-star resort hotel sits along the beach and boasts ocean views. It is also conveniently located near an array of local attractions such as the Jungceylon Mall and Phang Nga Bay. Each room or suite features either king-sized or double beds, as well as an electronic safe, a refrigerator with bottled water, coffee maker, satellite TV, DVD player, iron with ironing board, work desk and high-speed Internet access. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, slippers and plush bathrobes. This family-friendly hotel also has a "Kid's Club" that includes an arcade, dress-up room, movie theater, science lab and arts and crafts, while parents with babies can request a room with a crib. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, limousine service and shuttle service to local towns and beaches. On-site dining options include the MoMo Cafe, serving a variety of international cuisines from breakfast through dinner.
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket
106/27 Moo 3
Cherngtalay, Talang
Phuket, 83110 Thailand
(011) +66 76 303 300
marriott.com/hotels/travel/hktsb-courtyard-phuket-at-surin-beach
Amanpuri Resort
This five-star luxury resort is part of the Aman family of hotels, rated the number one hotel chain in Zagat Survey's 2009 Top Hotels, Resorts & Spas of the World. Known for its first-rate service, this hotel sits on a private stretch of beach and features beautifully decorated Thai-style pavilions. The property's facilities include a swimming pool, steam room, fitness gym, tennis courts, beach club with lounge area and cocktail bar, and a library filled with items from tour guides to novels to international newspapers. On-site meeting facilities include board rooms with audio-visual equipment while shoppers can browse an exclusive selection of jewelry and gifts in the hotel's boutique gallery. The Terrace restaurant offers numerous Thai and European cuisines while complimentary Thai tea is served in the late afternoons. All 40 of the resort's rooms and villas include premium linens, safety deposit box, mini-bar and fridge, coffee and tea, cable TV, wireless Internet access and either garden or ocean views.
Amanpuri Resort
P.O. Box 196
Pansea Beach
Phuket, 83000 Thailand
(011) +66 76 324 333
amanresorts.com/amanpuri/home.aspx
Sheraton Grande Laguna Resort
This 423-room hotel is situated just a few short steps from Surin Beach and features modern Thai architecture set against the clear waters of Bang Tao Bay. In addition to sunbathing on white sand beaches, guests can browse the dozens of local Canal Village boutique shops or play the 18-hole golf course that's just a shuttle ride away. Therapies and massages are offered at the on-site Angsana Spa, while more daring guests can race Jet Skis in the lagoon, scale the climbing wall or learn Thai boxing. Children can enjoy the property's Very Important Kids Club, complete with games and crafts, as well as daily visits by resident elephants Lilly and Lucky. Culinary dishes are offered by chefs at the hotel's restaurant, while in-room dining is also available. Accommodations include an assortment of different rooms and villas to choose from. Amenities include satellite TV with in-house movies, mini-bar with complimentary bottled water, bathrobes, a balcony, wireless Internet access, a daily newspaper and a safe for storing valuables.
Sheraton Grande Laguna Resort
10 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Rd.
Tambol Cherng Talay, Talang
Phuket, 83110 Thailand
(011) +66 76 324 101
starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=489
