One of the finest luxury spa resorts in Asia, Banyan Tree Phuket blends superlatively judged style with a romantic and private setting where total relaxation is irresistible and inevitable. According to ancient Oriental legend, the Banyan tree is the symbol of serenity. Appropriately, an all-pervading tranquillity – albeit enhanced by a rare sense of style – is the unmistakable hallmark of life at this exclusive member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World. A Thai-style villa colony with an opulent Oriental flavour yet relaxingly quiet and serene in mood, Banyan Tree Phuket is one of Asia’s most spectacular spa resorts. It clusters amid beautiful gardens adorned with lush vegetation, beside a sparkling lagoon on Phuket’s north-western coast, adjoining the beach at Bang Tao Bay. Dedicated to providing its pampered guests with a relaxed and rejuvenating lifestyle, the luxurious Banyan Tree Phuket is the perfect place for peace, privacy and escapism.
Banyan Tree Phuket
The resort’s delightful wooden-framed cream Thai-style buildings and villas sit beneath steep swooping red-tiled roofs, and Thai culture and artistry is visible in many aspects of the décor. Totalling 115 in all, the spacious air-conditioned villas include Pool Villas (some having two bedrooms) and Spa Pool Villas, each with outdoor sala and dining terrace – and Deluxe Villas with their own outdoor jet pool. All of the villas have luxurious marble bathrooms with outdoor sunken bathtub, television, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, tea/coffee-maker and DVD-player – and are elegantly appointed with Jim Thompson Thai silks, teak furniture and floors. The highly recommended Lagoon Pool Villas enjoy lagoon views and offer extra guest privileges.
Banyan Tree Phuket - Deluxe Villa Exterior
Wine and dine at the Saffron Restaurant, an eclectic and award-winning restaurant, renowned for its creative selection of Thai cuisine prepared using traditional methods passed down through generations. At the Saffron the exotic flavours of Asian delights blend perfectly with the delectable décor of the restaurant. Dishes featured on the menu include crisp fried catfish and mango salad, stir-fried black crab with pepper and chilli, and sticky rice with yellow curry ice cream.
With a spectacular view of the lagoon around you, Watercourt features a lavish American-and-Asian buffet breakfast or Mediterranean cuisine in the evening, amidst a relaxed water court setting. Savour delightful favourites such as citrus salad with warm garlic prawns, charred aubergine cappuccino with truffle oil, lobster with hot basil salad and grilled prime rib of beef.
Intimately sequestered on a discreet terrace facing the lagoon, Sala Terrace, an epicurean delight serves up the finest catches from the sea. Pay homage to the royal triumvirate of lobster, tiger prawn and imported French oysters; in between liberal dashing of melt-in-your-mouth Beluga caviar. Sample the innovative twists of hot, sweet, tangy and tart flavours that resonate in Thai fusion cooking and accompany the delectable meal with a matching bottle of wine from the cellar – a feast for the senses.
International snacks and café fare make the Banyan Café the ideal place to enjoy a casual breakfast before teeing off, or a relaxed lunch while taking in the view of the pastoral greens at Laguna Phuket Golf Club. Satisfy a hearty appetite with tasty Thai classics and other tempting items on the sandwich and salad selection.
Banyan Tree Phuket - Saffron Restaurant
Set in the tranquil surroundings of the Banyan Tree Spa, dining at the Tamarind Spa Restaurant is an experience not to be missed. Fresh fish, seafood delicacies and spa cuisine are combined with the exotic herbs, roots and spices that create the distinctive flavours of Thai cuisine. The menu has been meticulously designed to tempt and tantalise your taste buds with Western and Far Eastern dishes.
A perfect place to unwind after dinner, The Lobby Bar Terrace is the best spot for stargazing while you linger over a cup of coffee, cognac and cigar. What’s more – Wine Rack, an air-conditioned private area is available for exclusive parties with a range of 6 to 12 guests.
Swim up to the pool bar for thirst-quenching drinks and nifty fruit cocktails. Or sit under a coconut tree, soak up the tropical climate, marvel at the soothing ambience and indulge in tasty snacks.
Internationally acclaimed Banyan Tree Spa Phuket offers an exotic blend of massages and body treatments inspired by traditional Asian health and beauty remedies. As the pioneer of the tropical garden setting concept, the spa features pavilions which are re-creations of royal Thai salas in all their splendour.
Voted Top Ten for Best Golf Resort in Asia, Best Clubhouse in Asia and Best Golf Courses in Thailand by readers of Asian Golf Monthly magazine, Laguna Phuket Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 resort course, designed by Max Wexler and David Abell, which challenges golf enthusiasts of all abilities. Measuring 6,654 yards from the back tees and 5,464 yards from the forward tees on the manicured grounds of Laguna Phuket Golf Club, this Phuket course features a wealth of scenic lagoons, coconut groves and undulating fairways, set against the dramatic backdrop of the surrounding mountains and the nearby sea.
