30points · on 4 of 5 lists: The Luxury Editor, Phuket 101, Nerd Nomads and Roavara
Banyan Tree Phuket opened in 1994 as the brand's first resort and started the idea it became known for, villas each with a pool of their own, now 217 of them around a lagoon on 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
21points · on 3 of 5 lists: The Luxury Editor, Phuket 101 and Nerd Nomads
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket opened in 1987 as one of the first five-star hotels in the Laguna complex, and it has kept its traditional Thai design, with a high-ceilinged lobby dressed in wood and orchids. Most rooms are built along the beachfront of Bang Tao, and Benjarong serves Thai food inside a traditional Thai teak house looking over the lagoon. The family program includes a surf camp, junior Muay Thai and a farm tour with a treasure hunt, and children can sleep out in tents at the Bonfire Kids' Campout.
“just step outside and you're already among the palms and lawn.”
a Google reviewer
“They genuinely tried to accommodate every request with warmth and professionalism”
a Google reviewer
16points · on 3 of 5 lists: The Luxury Editor, Phuket 101 and Nerd Nomads
Mövenpick Resort Bangtao Beach mixes classic Thai and contemporary design across its residences, and an in-residence chef is part of its dining lineup. Each day the resort sets out bite-size chocolate creations for guests, and the menus bring Swiss dishes to the table beside world cuisines with a Thai touch. The start of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon and Ironman 70.3 Phuket is minutes away, and racers staying here get a free early breakfast and a shuttle to the start line.
“Sparkling clean, massive pool with pool bar.”
a Google reviewer
“Perfect place to really relax.”
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 14 points from 2 lists.
“The beach is beautiful, the pools are excellent, and the staff is truly outstanding.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 13 points from 2 lists.
“Overall, this hotel felt like a charming little oasis amid the busier surroundings.”
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
- The Luxury Editor · September 2026
- Phuket 101 · March 2026
- Nerd Nomads · February 2022
- Roavara · April 2026
- Tripadvisor · 2026
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