30points · on 5 of 7 lists: Phuket 101, Asia Family Traveller, Little Passport Crew, BKK Kids and Thrifty Family Travels
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
30points · on 4 of 7 lists: Phuket 101, BKK Kids, All Inclusive Guide and Thrifty Family Travels
Centara Grand takes its look from the Sino-Portuguese shophouses of Phuket Old Town and sits right on Karon Beach. Its water park has water slides, a lazy river and a cliff-diving spot. Mare serves Italian food, COAST Beach Club grills by the sand, and The Cove puts on a Sunday brunch.
“The resort is truly a masterpiece, with beautiful architecture”
a Google reviewer
“he greeted us by name every day and would go above and beyond to provide the best service”
a Google reviewer
27points · on 4 of 7 lists: Phuket 101, Little Passport Crew, Thrifty Family Travels and North Abroad
JW Marriott Phuket shares its grounds with the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, and in the Kids Turtle Warriors program children learn about the sick and injured turtles recovering there, among them Timmy, a blind green turtle. Kids Club by JW runs a Night Camp as well as a Day Camp, and its game zone hosts giant chess and movie nights. Older kids get video games and air hockey in the club's indoor playground, and families can try batik painting together through the Family by JW program.
“And the multiple swimming pools were very spacious and relaxing.”
a Google reviewer
“Loved practically everything about our 5 day stay here.”
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 27 points from 4 lists.
“The beach is beautiful, the pools are excellent, and the staff is truly outstanding.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 20 points from 3 lists.
“We love being able to swim in the surf as well as the pools and the new slides were a bonus too.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · September 2026
- Asia Family Traveller · August 2026
- Little Passport Crew · 2026
- BKK Kids · March 2026
- All Inclusive Guide · July 2026
- Thrifty Family Travels · February 2023
- North Abroad · September 2026
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We read every independent published best-of list we can find for the question. Each list gives 10 points for first place, 9 for second, down to 1 for tenth, and 5 points to each place on a list with no order. Points are added up. A business must be in the top 10 of at least two lists to be ranked. Rankings are never sold. Full method.
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