Bang Tao Hotels & Resorts
Bang Tao Hotels, a selection of the 12 best hotels
The Kris Resort
The Kris Resort (from US$72 per night), located a short walk from the beach, appeals to travelers who like a modern architectural styling in their accommodations. The property provides two on-site restaurants with room service, a bar/lounge, and three swimming pools. The Kris Resort has 60 guest rooms, each of which features a refrigerator, LCD cable televisions, in-room safes, bathrobes, and slippers.
- Free high-speed Internet access
- Newer property with modern furnishings
- Helpful and friendly staff
- Inadequate lighting in guest rooms
- Limited choices at breakfast buffet
- Hard beds
- 110/83-84 Moo 3, T. Cherngtalay A. Thalang, Phuket
- +66(0) 76 621 521-2
- info @ thekrisresort.com
Blue Garden Resort and Spa
Blue Garden Resort and Spa (from US$82 per night) is located near but not on Bang Tao Beach and features a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, and an on-site spa. The resort also provides a dive center and bike rentals. The guest rooms are on the small side but are clean and well-appointed with in-room safes, flat-screen televisions, DVD players, minibars, and refrigerators.
- Free high-speed Internet access
- No extra charge for children under 12
- Complimentary breakfast
- Some rooms need maintenance
- Attic rooms are stuffy
- 82/31 moo 3, Bangtao Beach,Phuket
- +66 (0) 864 765 608
- info @ bluegarden-phuket.com
Bangtao Village Resort
Bangtao Village Resort (from US$85 per night) is located three blocks away from the beach and houses guests in private bungalow cottages. The resort features an on-site restaurant, massage services, a swimming pool, bike rentals, and horseback riding. The 28 guest bungalows offer minibars, satellite televisions, and coffee/tea makers.
- Spacious guest rooms
- Quiet, peaceful location
- Courteous staff
- Mosquitoes in some guest rooms
- Limited selection at breakfast
- 72/26 Moo 3 Soi Had Bangtao, Srisoonthorn Rd. Cherngtalay
- +66 76 270474
- info @ bangtaovillageresort.com
Andaman Seaview Resort Phuket
Andaman Seaview Resort Phuket (from US$85 per night), located one block from the beach, is a small property that offers a peaceful retreat. The Andaman features an on-site restaurant and a swimming pool. The property’s 32 guest rooms provide balconies, televisions, refrigerators, and minibars.
- Helpful owner/manager on site
- Free high-speed Internet access
- Spacious guest rooms
- Hard beds
- Shower is open to the rest of the bathroom
- 82/9 Moo 2, Baan Bangtao,Cheangthalay,Thalang
- + 66 (0) 76-325799
- info @ andaman-seaview.com
Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach
Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort and Spa (from US$92 per night) offers a beach-side location at a bargain price. In addition to a full-service spa, the property also boasts two large swimming pools and on-site restaurants/bars. The 197 guest rooms offer balconies, satellite televisions, and bidets in the bathrooms.
- Reasonably-priced massages
- Plenty of beach lounge chairs
- Wide variety at breakfast buffet
- Charge for Internet access
- Hard beds in guest rooms
- 124/29 Moo3, Tumbon Cheung Thalay, Thalang
- +66 76 270680-5
- info @ bangtaobeach.com
Amora Beach Resort
The Amora Beach Resort (from US$141 per night) offers an excellent beach location and many water and leisure activities. Along with two swimming pools, the property provides a Thai seafood restaurant, spa services, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. The 255 guest rooms feature balconies, satellite televisions, minibars, and refrigerators.
- Huge swimming pool with islands
- Spacious rooms with comfortable beds
- Attentive and friendly staff
- Restaurant is expensive
- Charge for Internet access
- Mosquitoes in guest rooms
- 322 Moo2, Bang Tao Beach, Srisoontorn Road, Cherngtalay, Talang
- + 66 76 314 236-7
- reservation-phuket @ amoragroup.com
Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket
Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket (from US$156 per night) is located nearby several other Laguna-area resorts, including the Laguna Beach Resort and the Dusit Thani. The resorts share visits from a pair of elephants; the Allamanda features a golf club, outdoor swimming pools, and an on-site restaurant with room service. The property’s 129 guest rooms provide balconies, coffee/tea makers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and minibars.
- Large rooms
- Kitchen facilities in guest rooms
- Helpful staff
- Some rooms need renovating
- Insect infestations in some rooms
- 29 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay
- +66 76 362 700
Angsana – Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Angsana, the new name of The Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket (from US$188 per night) is one of the larger properties in the Bang Tao area with 423 guest rooms. Popular with families, the resort features seven restaurants, a coffee shop, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. In addition to the swimming pool and children’s pool, the Sheraton also has a spa, a kid’s club, a fitness gym, and tennis courts. Guest rooms offer balconies, coffee/tea makers, satellite cable television with free movie channels, and complimentary bottled water.
- Tasty breakfast buffet
- Resident elephants
- Gym is open 24 hours
- Expensive Internet access
- Mosquitoes and gnats in common areas
- Some areas need renovating
- 10 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherng Talay
- +66 76-324101
Laguna Beach Resort
Laguna Beach Resort (from US$196 per night), with its beach-side location, offers the best of both worlds for water enthusiasts. The property boasts multiple large swimming pools as well as spa services, a restaurant, bike rentals, a kid’ club, and an arcade/games room. The 254 guest rooms feature balconies, fireplaces, desks, high-definition satellite televisions, minibars, and complimentary bottled water.
- Excellent for families with children
- Water slide in pool
- On-site baby elephant rides
- Many vendor stalls on beach
- Worn-out bed linens
- 323 Moo 2, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang
- +66 (0)76 324 352
- sales @ lagunabeach-resort.com
Sunwing Resort and Spa
Sunwing Resort and Spa (from US$202 per night), located near both Bang Tao Beach and Surin Beach, boasts four swimming pools, an on-site spa, a kid’s club, a fitness gym, and on-site restaurants. The guest rooms, of which there are 283, include balconies with garden or pool views, sofa beds, desks, satellite televisions with free movie channels, and kitchen areas with microwave ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Guests are also provided with complimentary bottled water.
- In-room kitchenettes
- Great for families with children
- Elephants visit the beach
- Vendor stalls on the beach
- Charge for Internet access
- 22 Moo 2, Cheung Thalay, Thalang, Bang Tao Beach, 83110, Thaïlande
- +66 76 314263-69
- info @ sunwingphuket.com
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket (from US$245 per night) is located on the beach and is surrounded by blue lagoons on either side. The resort offers tennis, swimming pools, water sports, spa services, a kids’ club, and a business center. The 226 guest rooms provide guest with balconies, in-room safes, satellite televisions, and minibars.
- Excellent breakfast buffet
- Friendly staff
- Fast room service
- Timeshare sales pitches
- Steep beach can be a danger
- Expensive phone calls
- 390 Srisoontorn Road, Cherngtalay, Talang
- +66 7636 2999
- dtlprsvn @ dusit.com
Twinpalms Phuket
The Twinpalms Phuket (from US$332 per night) is a tropical oasis near Surin Beach and close to Bang Tao Beach. The property offers 97 guestrooms and features a spa, a beach club and a swimming pool. Each guest room features a satellite television, a DVD player, complimentary bottled water, and a complimentary newspaper.
- Complimentary breakfast
- Large guest rooms
- Large beds with luxury linens
- Room service can be sporadic
- Too few beach lounge chairs
- 106/46 Moo 3, Surin Beach Road, Cherng Talay
- +66 7631 6500
- book @ twinpalms-phuket.com