JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa Review

Where is It?

 The Marriott is directly adjacent to Mai Khao Beach in northwest Phuket next to the Sirinath Marine National Park and protected sea turtle area.

Some 15 minutes north of Phuket International Airport, it also has easy access to neighbouring Phang Nga Province. See a location map...

How Many Rooms?

265 similarly designed guest rooms with 13 suites.

There are 12 one-bedroom suites with sea views and one Royal Suite comprising three luxurious villas and two bedrooms.

Room Facilities

The well-appointed rooms are spacious with a minimum area of 47sqm and each room features a balcony and an indoor sala – a Thai-style raised area. One third of the rooms are on the ground floor and these feature an extra 16sqm of private landscaped terrace.

Spacious bathrooms feature an oversized tub with both rain and normal showers in a glass-sided cubicle. The bathrooms also have wooden louvered sliding partitions for outside views or privacy. Bedding is king-sized single or two double beds.

nterconnecting rooms available on request. For guests with special needs there are three deluxe Sala Garden View rooms along with extensive wheelchair access on the ground floor. 

Recreational Facilities

The resort is built on 27 acres of lush tropical beachside greenery and maximum use is made of it, along with the surrounding areas. For those who like to stay – or become – fit on their vacation Marriott is probably the best option in Phuket.

The three swimming pools are headed by the main pool which is 107sqm and features bubble beds, a children's pool with a water slide, a dive pool with hydrotherapy beds, and a lap pool for lengths. The other two pools are more for relaxation.

On the beach itself there is a large and complimentary selection of non-powered water sports including sea kayaks, windsurfers, boogie boards a Hobie Cat and two sailing dinghies while scuba divers can make use of the onsite PADI centre. 

Overall

Marriott has all the bases covered for an active holiday, regardless of weather conditions. With superb facilities, extensive grounds and a favourable location Marriott has built up an impressive array of choices for its active and sport-loving guests.

Health food enthusiasts are also admirably catered for with spanking fresh whole wheat bread baked several times a day at the resort's deli along with a good choice of cereals and fresh juices.

Beach trekking is literally seconds away and the surrounding countryside ideal for exploring on foot or by bike. The old-fashioned concept of lazing a holiday away has never seemed so distant and dated when one begins to appreciate the Marriott's vision of the ultimate active holiday.