Where to Stay in Bang Tao, Phuket

Good for

• Luxury travelers
• Couples

Couples and luxury travelers who want a beachfront stay in Bang Tao with a more contemporary, design-led feel than the area's older resorts.

Why we like it

• Right by Bang Tao Beach, with sea-facing pools and lounge areas
• A more contemporary design than much of the older resort stock nearby
• Access to the wider Laguna Phuket complex's shuttle boat and shared facilities
• Consistently well-reviewed for its restaurants and pool areas

What to know

• Priced toward the upper end of the Bang Tao market, in line with its beachfront position

Good for

• Luxury travelers
• Families

Luxury travelers and families who want a full-scale beachfront resort with the run of the wider Laguna Phuket complex.

Why we like it

• Beachfront grounds along Bang Tao Beach, with lagoon and garden views from much of the property
• Access to the wider Laguna Phuket complex's shuttle boat, golf course, and shared restaurants
• Multiple pools and a spa on-site, useful for days spent entirely within the resort
• Family-friendly layout, including rooms and villas with extra space for kids

What to know

• A large resort, so it can feel more corporate than an intimate boutique stay
• Little within walking distance outside the Laguna complex itself

Good for

• Families

Families who want real separate living space and a kitchen for a longer Bang Tao stay, at a more moderate price than the area's five-star resorts.

Why we like it

• Suites with a separate bedroom and living area, rather than one shared room
• A full kitchen in every suite, useful for family meals or a longer stay
• Access to the wider Laguna Phuket complex's shuttle boat, pools, and shared restaurants
• A more moderate price point than most of Bang Tao's beachfront resorts

What to know

• Set back from the beachfront itself, within the Laguna complex rather than directly on the sand