The Laguna Phuket destination resort, which is set against the stunning backdrop of the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, is home to seven world-class hotels and premium facilities spanning more than 1,000 acres of lush parkland and beachfront. With an award-winning 18-hole golf course, luxury spas, dining options, international sporting events, and experiences, Laguna Phuket offers a relaxing island getaway.
Situated on 3km of white sands along Bang Tao Beach, Laguna Phuket boasts wide-open, relaxing spaces and is just a 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Thailand’s largest island boasts excellent connectivity across the region and internationally, with direct flights from more than 70 countries.
Hotels
With more than 1,400 rooms, Laguna Phuket’s portfolio of properties includes Angsana Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket, Banyan Tree Veya, Cassia Phuket, Laguna Holiday Club Resort, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket and SAii Laguna Phuket. The destination offers accommodation to suit all, from families with young children to intimate, luxurious stays.
Guests at Laguna Phuket are welcome to visit and enjoy facilities at all the resorts and use the destination’s shuttle bus and boat services. To streamline the guest experience, Laguna Phuket has a fully integrated cashless payment system, meaning guests can choose to charge expenses back to their room from anywhere in the destination.
Laguna Beach and water sports
Known as Laguna Beach, Angsana Laguna Phuket’s pristine beachfront is the only integrated beachside location in Phuket to offer both sea and lagoon-based water sports year-round in one place. Following an extensive renovation, Laguna Beach has recently reopened with welcoming rows of sunbeds set across manicured lawns, a stunning XANA swimming pool with a pool bar, private cabanas, beach umbrellas, day lockers and changing rooms, as well as beachside massage stalls and an expansive sports centre offering sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skis, CrossFit, plus beach volleyball and much more.
Additionally, resort guests and Laguna Beach day visitors can enjoy four distinctive restaurant and bar experiences, including floating dining in the lagoon, authentic Mediterranean and private picnics, all offering family-friendly menus. Laguna Beach facilities are free for Angsana Laguna Phuket guests, with day passes available for purchase for THB 550 per person.
Laguna Golf Phuket
Regarded as one of Thailand’s best golf courses, Laguna Golf Phuket is a picturesque yet challenging 18-hole, par 71 course. Situated in the heart of the destination, the recently revamped and redesigned course offers easy accessibility from all the hotels via a complimentary shuttle service. Measuring 6,775 yards, the course focuses the golfer on position and strategy from the tee, with well-placed bunkers and water hazards.
Events
The destination is home to a number of world-class sporting events, including the Laguna Phuket Triathlon and Laguna Phuket Marathon. Laguna Phuket also has 10,000 square metres of meeting rooms and events venues dedicated to convention and exhibition space.
Eating and drinking
Laguna Phuket is home to more than 25 restaurants and bars, including beachfront venues, perfect spots for day or night. Guests can enjoy more of what Laguna Phuket offers at ATOLL, the destination’s floating restaurant offering a unique experience of tapas-style Asian fusion cuisine or at Saffron, the signature Thai restaurant of Banyan Tree providing authentic Thai flavours, served with a contemporary twist.
Main image (top): Angsana Laguna Phuket