10 things you wouldn’t want to miss at Banyan Tree Phuket

Upon the invitation of Banyan Tree Phuket & Silk Air, our team travelled to Phuket for the ultimate Banyan Tree Experience. Located in the Laguna Phuket Resort Complex – Asia’s first integrated resort at Bang Tao Bay on the northwestern coast of Phuket island in Southern Thailand, Banyan Tree Phuket is like your private resort away from your home.

It comprises of 135 luxuriously appointed villas inspired by traditional Thai architecture which all travellers will not expect in a stylish five star resort apart from the famed Banyan Tree Spa which we do not need to dwell on.

1. Private Villas
Banyan Tree Phuket’s 135 pool villas are not only perfectly designed in a thai style environment with a luxury twist but they also ensure an absolute privacy to their guests who wants to enjoy their utmost privacy. Guests can also opt for the Spa Pool Villas to bring the Spa into your own comfort and privacy of your own villa.

2. Award Winning Spa
Banyan Tree Phuket Spa is a multi-award winning establishment and for good reason: they provide extensive range of luxurious massages, beauty and body treatments coupled with their skilled therapists who will ensure your utmost relaxation all throughout the session

3. Perfect Romantic Getaway for Couples
Opt for a private romantic dinner for two onboard the ‘Sanya Rak – The Promise of Love”, a traditional Thai long-tail boat’ or book their “Dinner of the Senses”- Dine under the stars over the tranquil lagoon on a specially set up floating platform for two. Perfect for couples who wants to dine in a romantic yet private setting.

4. Award-winning Dining Choices
With five dining options to choose from – Banyan Tree’s signature Saffron Restaurant specialising in contemporary Thai cuisine, wellness and seafood delicacies at Tamarind Restaurant, International buffet breakfast with a spectacular view of the lagoon and Mediterranean specialties in the evening at Watercourt Restaurant, International Cuisine at Banyan Café or simple dine in the privacy of your own villa complete with personalised service via the In-Villa Dining Option.

5. World Class Recreational Facilities
It is simply impossible for guests to get bored at Banyan Tree Phuket with their wide array of leisure facilities from the huge resort style pool to sea activities (wind surfing, canoeing), yoga sessions to the tennis courts to cycling and capping your day at Banyan Tree’s exclusive stretch of Bangtao Beach to catch either sunset or sunrise, surely able to keep anyone occupied during their stay.

6. 18-Hole Golf Course
Designed by MaX Wexler and David Abell, the 18-hole, par 71 Laguna Phuket golf course is fully equipped with driving range, putting greens and chipping areas set against the mountains and lagoons, this gold course is a perfect view while you tee your golf ball.

7. Top notch meeting facilities
From meeting rooms to business centre, library and Quest Laguna Phuket Adventure (Asia’s most respected team building organisations offering numerous activities in their 7 acre facility right at Laguna Phuket) Banyan Tree Phuket have it all covered for you.

8. Wedding Facilities
Say “I Do” amidst the backdrop of Phuket’s lush green forests, azure blue waters and powdery white sand or simple tie the knot in your own private villa. Choices of wedding packages are available not to mention can be tailored for any number of guests at a choice of locations in and around the resort. A wedding chapel is also available should you need to go traditional.

9. Banyan Tree Gallery
Culminate your trip by bringing back some Thai inspired souvenirs and indigenous arts and crafts. Love the scent in your room or the spa? Exclusive Banyan Tree amenities are also available for sale.

10. Outstanding Service
A resort wouldn’t be a resort without the service given by the staff to the guests, at Banyan Tree Phuket; any request will not be taken for granted by their highly trained staff and always serving you with a smile while trying to make your requests possible not to mention most of the resorts staff are able to converse in good English. Service complements the stay of each guest at the resort and ultimately making it memorable.

Banyan Tree Phuket is located at 33, 33/27 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang, 83110, Thailand. For more enquiries on bookings and other information, please call +66 76 324 374 or visit www.banyantree.com.

Silk Air Flies to Phuket with 35 flights weekly from Singapore. For booking and reservations visit www.silkair.com