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Just a stone’s throw from the vibrancy of downtown Phuket, but swathed in privacy on the pristine beach of Bang Tao Bay, is Banyan Tree Phuket.
Comprising 135 luxuriously appointed private villas fringing a salt water lagoon, like the tree it is named after, it is a sacred getaway and deserved winner of many awards and accolades.
The ultimate in private living, there is a villa to suit all. Deluxe villas are tailor-made for two with large bedrooms and his and hers dressing rooms. Outdoor sunken baths are surrounded by tropical flowers with a jet-pool and sun decks offering stunning views of the landscaped gardens.
The expansive pool villas boast not only a private pool which leads directly from the bedroom, but also a dining terrace and Thai Sala. The two bedroom villas are a delight for families and come complete with twin and king size bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms.
In an area already renowned for its fantastic food, Banyan Tree’s restaurants raise the bar. Specialising in contemporary Thai cuisine, Saffron is the hotel’s signature restaurant. Featuring unique delicacies such as stir-fried black crab, grilled tiger prawns, five flavour tamarind sauce, star fruit salad and sticky rice with yellow curry ice cream, it is little wonder that this restaurant has won awards for its innovative menus. For romantic sojourns, private dinners are available aboard the hotel’s traditional long-tail boat, Sanya Rak, which transports guests to tranquil waters for an experience never to be forgotten.
Those in the know cite Banyan Tree Spas as some of the world’s best and the spa here will not disappoint. Pioneers of the tropical garden setting concept, it features treatment pavilions which are recreations of Royal Thai Salas.
Encircled by water, it is not surprising that water sports feature high on the activities agenda. Lazy days may be enjoyed on bubble mats in the freeform pool or for more action the rapid water canal provides a truly invigorating experience. Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and cycling are all for the taking and, for the budding Lee Westwood, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club offers an 18 hole golf course with a driving range, putting greens and chipping areas.
With the excitement of Phuket centre a heartbeat away, the soothing waters of the Andaman Sea and the promise of some of the finest villas in Asia, it is easy to see why this hotel has won awards galore.
Bailey Robinson
The Courtyard, Hungerford
Berkshire, RG17 0NF
t: +44 (0) 1488 689777
f: +44 (0) 1488 681973
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