Of the many resorts I’ve been to, only few have immensely impressed me. One of them is the luxurious JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, which unlike many of the resorts I’ve stayed at, beautifully infused the locale into its every aspect.
LOCATION
The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is nestled in one of the most exclusive locations in Phuket, Mai Khao Beach, which it shares with only a handful of resorts. The area is only 15 minutes away by car from the airport, compared to other places that are maybe 40-60 minutes away.
STYLE/CHARACTER
Honestly, I was expecting a resort that was more contemporary, but I was pleasantly surprised the moment I stepped out of the limousine that took me from the airport. It had a rich character—one that’s unmistakably Thai.
These inspiring touches that reflect the locale differentiated the resort from the others, making it among the finest in Phuket. After all, JW Marriott as a brand is all for weaving the locale into their hotels and resorts to provide an authentic experience.
ROOMS
Their spacious rooms are as elaborate, going for a classic luxury feel unlike today’s modern hotels. The room that was assigned to us had chic locally-inspired décor that tastefully complemented the terracotta flooring and touches of natural wood.
Of course, being that it is in a five-star luxury resort, our room had all the conveniences necessary for a spectacular holiday, including the huge comfortable bedding. The bathroom, meanwhile, was supplied with fragrant amenities by Aromatherapy Associates.
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FACILITIES
The resort boasts of features and facilities that are worthy to be written about—from four its gorgeous swimming pools to its well-kept gardens. In addition to these are a health club, a spa, meeting facilities, and resort activities, such as kayaking, sailing, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.
THE BEACH
Mai Khao has a long stretch of attractive beach that was thankfully quiet when we were there. It did help that, again, the area is exclusive with only a few resorts.
FOOD AND DRINK
Marriott Café, the resort’s all-day international restaurant, serves up an extensive breakfast spread of Western, Asian, and Thai fare that I found truly enjoyable.
Aside from Marriott Cafe, the resort has three other restaurants, a steakhouse, and a deli. We were able to try Kabuki, its Japanese restaurant, and Andaman Grill, its steakhouse.
SERVICE
Thoughtful service was among the aspects that I loved about the resort. Efficient and friendly staff were at hand to provide my needs from the room to transfers.
VALUE FOR MONEY
Granted that the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is classified as five-star luxury, nightly rates can be costly. But the well-kept rooms, the level of service, the quality of facilities, the excellent dining, and the resort’s overall appeal, make it worth the splurge.
JW MARRIOTT PHUKET RESORT & SPA
Moo 3, Mai Khao, Talang, Phuket, Thailand
Telephone: +66 76 338 000
Email: jwmarriott.phuket@marriotthotels.com
Website: www.jwmarriottphuketresort.com
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