24points · on 3 of 5 lists: Phuket 101, Hotelier's Choice and Thai Holiday Guide
Banyan Tree Phuket's 217 villas each have their own pool, spread around a lagoon across an 89-acre estate. At the Terra Kids Club, children join workshops built on local traditions, and the resort also runs hands-on Thai cooking classes. Down on Bang Tao Beach, the Rava Beach Club has a kids' pool and play area of its own.
“An absolute sanctuary of luxury, elegance, and heartfelt hospitality.”
Google review
“Our two days at Banyan Tree Phuket were absolutely wonderful.”
a Google reviewer
22points · on 3 of 5 lists: Phuket 101, Little Passport Crew and Thai Holiday Guide
Angsana Laguna's free-form pool runs 323 meters through the resort, and the Laguna Pool Access rooms open from the balcony straight into it. The two-story Treehouse Kids Club has a library, three playgrounds for different ages and more than 60 activities, from nature walks to coconut leaf folding. On the beach, XANA puts oversized sofas on the sand, and its pool hosts floating yoga on Sunday mornings.
“The swimming pool, beach, and breakfast were all outstanding.”
Google review
“The service was one of the highlights of my stay.”
a Google reviewer
22points · on 3 of 5 lists: Phuket 101, Little Passport Crew and Tripadvisor
At Sunwing, the characters Lollo and Bernie entertain children from age 3, and their club has a playground and playhouse open every day. There are six pools, two of them for children, plus a water slide, and teenagers get their own lounge with pizza and movie nights. The ground-floor Happy Baby Studios have a gated garden terrace and come with a cot, high chair and stroller.
“this resort proved to be the absolute ultimate family-friendly destination”
Google review
“I had one of the best massages of my life in the massage hut on the beach front.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth, with 17 points from 2 lists.
“The beach is beautiful, the pools are excellent, and the staff is truly outstanding.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 8 points from 2 lists.
“The loft-style design is beautiful, modern, and full of character”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Sparkling clean, massive pool with pool bar.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · September 2026
- Little Passport Crew · 2026
- Hotelier's Choice · March 2026
- Thai Holiday Guide · September 2026
- Tripadvisor · 2026
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