Banyan Tree Phuket Hotel Bang Tao Beach
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Banyan Tree Phuket Hotel Review
Featuring a currency exchange and a cash machine, Banyan Tree Phuket - Sha Extra Plus Bang Tao Beach is placed about a 10-minute drive from Tesco Lotus. The 5-star resort, located a 15-minute ride from Phuket FantaSea Cultural Theme Park, boasts a lagoon-style pool along with a steam room, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the restaurant of the luxury Banyan Tree Phuket - Sha Extra Plus. The Asian Taihei restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. There is a poolside bar onsite.
Bang Tao Beach centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as Laguna Phuket Golf Club are approximately 6 km away. Lined with palm trees, the Banyan Tree Phuket - Sha Extra Plus Bang Tao Beach is within 10 minutes' drive of Bliss Beach Club.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Bang Tao Beach, which is a mere 600 metres away. Along with other cultural attractions the buried Wat Phra Thong Statue is nestled 6 km from Banyan Tree Phuket - Sha Extra Plus.
This traditional-style property offers 216 rooms with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea makers, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Furnished with a sofa and a writing table, they also have soundproof windows. Featuring amenities such as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the private bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Some units include views of the lagoon.
At the hotel a community pool and water sports facilities are available for an extra charge. This property offers a gym facility, yoga classes and spa therapy to diversify your leisure. The Banyan Tree Phuket - Sha Extra Plus is a perfect place for diving, horseback riding and lawn tennis. The accommodation entices guests with a wellness area and a spa lounge featuring aromatherapy and body treatments.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Authentic hotel in a beautiful setting.
- Located in a beach area with a lake and a park throughout.
- A 10-15 minute walking distance from The Red Sun Bar.
- Reasonably spacious rooms, all with a shower and a bathroom.
- Delicious breakfast for all tastes.
- Restaurant that offers excellent Middle Eastern cuisine.
- A lovely lounge bar serves exquisite drinks together with snacks.
- Fantastic service; amenities are good.
- Rates are great.
- A few units may be humid.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was quite slow.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- family rooms
- airport shuttle (free)
- free parking
- fitness centre
- spa and wellness centre
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner Electric kettle Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Hot spring bath
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Kids club
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Bang Tao Beach 1.68 km (1.04 mi.)
- Tesco Lotus 2.94 km (1.83 mi.)
- Layan Beach 2.87 km (1.78 mi.)
- St. Joseph's Church Phuket 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)
- Phuket FantaSea 6.24 km (3.88 mi.)
- Mudi 2.25 km (1.40 mi.)
- Elephant Family Phuket 3.40 km (2.11 mi.)