Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea, Banyan Tree Phuket is an oasis of peace and tranquility. This luxury hotel is strategically located 25 miles south of Phuket International Airport. A tropical paradise of extraordinary natural beauty, it has earned the honor of being voted the "World's Best Spa Resort" by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, the "Best Resort Hotel in Asia" by the Asian Wall Street Journal and CNBC Asia, "Asia's Top Vacation Resort" by Asiamoney, as well as having received an ISO 9002 certification.
Each of the beautifully appointed 123 villas boasts of exceptional amenities such as air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, complimentary coffee, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, in-room safe, mini bar, pay-per-view movies, cable TV, turn down service, voice mail and wake up service. With seemingly endless beaches of glistening white sand, abundant coconut groves and shimmering turquoise waters, the sun-drenched island of Phuket possesses all the qualities that spell indulgence and luxury. A well-trained staff warmly welcomes you to a "Land of Smiles" under the sheltering canopy of the Banyan Tree. The hotel is only minutes away from fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

Banyan Tree has set up the Asian Tsunami Recovery Fund, which aims to rebuild the lives of tsunami survivors. For guests who book a web site promotion to stay with us from 11 January - 28 February, 2005 at Banyan Tree Phuket, 10% of the proceeds will be pledged to this humanitarian cause.

Location
Located on the shores of Bang Tao Bay in the northwest of Phuket Island in Southern Thailand, Banyan Tree Resort is just a 20-minute drive away from Phuket International Airport and a 25-minute drive from the town.

Rooms
Make it a family affair with an unforgettable sojourn in the two-bedroom villa that boasts all the irresistible amenities, which are synonymous with the Banyan Tree experience.

Restaurant
Guests can enjoy divine meals in the elegant surroundings of the restaurants. You can satisfy a hearty appetite with tasty Thai classics and other tempting items at the cafe.

Guests can enjoy divine meals in the elegant surroundings of the restaurants. You can satisfy a hearty appetite with tasty Thai classics and other tempting items at the cafe.

Make it a family affair with an unforgettable sojourn in the two-bedroom villa that boasts all the irresistible amenities, which are synonymous with the Banyan Tree experience.

Located on the shores of Bang Tao Bay in the northwest of Phuket Island in Southern Thailand, Banyan Tree Resort is just a 20-minute drive away from Phuket International Airport and a 25-minute drive from the town.

Extensively renovated in 2005, the villa complex includes 115 accommodation units. Guests may make use of the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, hotel safe and currency exchange counter. There is also a hairdressing salon, a TV room and various shops available. Guests' culinary wishes are catered for at the bar and 5 different restaurants offering Thai and international cuisine as well as a varied selection of fish specialities. The restaurants are all air-conditioned and provide highchairs for children. Furthermore, a conference room and WLAN Internet access is available. Guests arriving by car may use the hotel car park.

* Part of Laguna Phuket, Asias first integrated resort which comprises of 6 Luxury Hotels with a combined total of 1,000 rooms plus some 30 Food and Beverage outlets.
* Situated near the beautiful beach of Bang Tao Bay on the Northwestern coast of Phuket Island in Southern Thailand. 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
* 149 luxuriously villas. Each villa features a king size bed, spacious bedroom, his and her dressing areas, open-air sunken bath and private landscape garden.
* 32 villas have their own jacuzzi. 58 villas have their own private swimming pool. 24 villas have two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, an outdoor jacuzzi and swimming pool, a living room as well as kitchen facilities. 14 spa pool villas features an enchanting floating bedroom pavilion set admist a tranquil lily pond. Exclusively for this villa type, it comes with an in villa steam room and outdoor massage beds. 22 DoublePool villas each with a floor area over 1,300 sqm. Each villa comes with 2 private pools: an infinity pool and a wading pool around the bedroom. A private villa host will take of the guests need during the stay.
* The Award Winning Banyan Tree Spa is among the best in Asia and provides an extensive range of luxurious massages, beauty and body treatments in one of the 8 outdoor Garden Pavillion or 17 indoor Airconditioned treatment rooms.
* Laguna Phuket Golf Club offers an 18 hole golf course and driving range, putting greens and chipping areas.
* Banyan Tree Gallery, a lifestyle gallery showcasing unique Thai-inspired souvenirs and indigenous arts and crafts.
* Fitness centre, meeting rooms, business centre, libary, tennis courts and non-motorised activities.
* Wedding Chapel, Quest Laguna Phuket Adventure and Shuttle Ferry services among the 6 hotels and resorts

Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea, Thailand, Banyan Tree Phuket is an oasis of peace and tranquility. A tropical paradise of extraordinary natural beauty, it has earned the honor of being voted the 'World's Best Spa Resort' by readers of Cond� Nast Traveller, the 'Best Resort Hotel in Asia' by The Asian Wall Street Journal and CNBC Asia, 'Asia's Top Vacation Resort' by Asiamoney.Exuding sybaritic pleasure, the secluded Two-Bedroom Pool Villa is designed with a private swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, open-air sunken bath, meditation sala and spacious poolside terrace. Looking out onto the pool and softly lit lotus ponds, each villa enjoys an understated dining and living area ideal for entertaining, two exquisitely furnished bedroom suites and a kitchenette. Overlooking the scenic lagoon with its glistening waters, this is a pool villa with a view. A rare stillness of spirit pervades amidst these peaceful surroundings. Designed with total privacy in mind, the cozy living area opens into your inviting pool, while the elegant Thai d�cor blends tradition with sophistication and comfort. At the Lagoon Pool Villa you'll find yourself in a world of romance, luxury and tranquility. The ultimate choice for couples on honeymoon.Revel in the serene setting of the Jacuzzi Villa and feel at one with nature. Luxuriously appointed with elegant Thai d�cor, the villa's open-air Jacuzzi melts away the pressures of life. As the swirling waters and refreshing bath oils soothe your tensions, feast your senses on the garden. Flowers in full bloom, butterflies dancing in the air and cicadas punctuating the night with their rhythmic songs. The perfect tropical retreat for rejuvenating body and mind.A good meal is a celebration of life and at Banyan Tree Phuket you'll embark on a culinary journey that will take you to new gustatory heights. Enjoy divine meals in the elegant surroundings of our restaurants, where master chefs explore the secrets of exotic Asian and International cuisine. From the traditional to the imaginative, from the hedonistic to the healthy, savor the very best of Southeast Asian cooking and feast like a king. Within Laguna Phuket the dining options are unlimited. With endless recreational options available, days pass with blissful indecision. Enjoy a round of golf or a game of tennis, have a dip in the swimming pools, try your luck at water sports or join classes in yoga, meditation and tai chi. The more intrepid adventurer will take to the outdoors and explore Phuket's neighboring islands with organized boat trips and excursions. At Banyan Tree Phuket, you can do as much or as little as you like, the choice is yours.