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Sheraton Grande Laguna
Phuket is recognized as a Top 10 Resort in Asia
in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Readers'
Choice Awards
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
The 20th annual Condé Nast Readers’ Choice
Awards sees Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket further
establish its position as one of the world’s
best resorts. Voted within the Top 10 resorts
in Asia, this survey is based on the most rigorous
and respected selection of the best the world
has to offer.
Jan Kirsten, General Manager of Sheraton Grande
Laguna Phuket commented, “We are delighted to
be recognized as a Top 10 resort in Asia. As
we consistently endeavor to deliver exceptional
experiences to our guests this award is fully
appreciated.”
Set against a dazzling backdrop of bright white
sand and sparkling indigo lagoons, Sheraton
Grande Laguna Phuket offers endless recreational
opportunities. The resort offers 424 luxuriously
appointed rooms including 128 Grande villas
and ten dining and entertainment venues.The
18-hole Laguna Phuket Golf Club is designed
to challenge golfers of all abilities, with
lagoons, coconut groves, undulating fairways,
and an island green
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GENERAL POLICY
- 10 percent service charge and government
tax not included in rates
- The hotel does not accept personal checks.
- Children under 12 years are not permitted
to occupy Lagoon Villas, Pool Access Villas and Pool Access
Room.
- Children 17 years and younger stay free
in same room as parent if using existing bedding.
GUARANTEE POLICY
- Arrival after 4 pm requires guarantee
by credit card
FACILITIES
- Gift/sundry shop
- Disabled rooms
- Games Area
- Meeting facilities
- Ballroom
- Parking - free
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- Angsana Spa
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Fitness centre (24-hour)
- Business centre
- 323 metre pool
- Children's centre
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS
- A member of The Luxury collection, Starwood
Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, inc.
- 5-star beachfront resort on Bang Tao
Bay, on the western side of Phuket island
SHERATON FREQUENT GUEST PROGRAMS
SERVICES
- Room service (24 hours)
- Japanese guest services
- Business center
- Beauty/barber shop
- VIK (Very Important Kids) Club
- Concierge service
- Florist
- Same day laundry/valet service
- Tour desk
- Personal shopping by Sheraton
DINING
Chao Lay Restaurant:
Chao Lay is an authentic Thai restaurant specializing in
seafood and Southern Thai cuisine. Diners can observe food
preparation through a central display kitchen as well as
enjoying views of the lagoon, while traditional 'live' Thai
music is provided in the background.
- Puccini: Located amid the
Island Villas, this fine dining Italian restaurant features
contemporary décor with air-conditioned interior
and al fresco dining on the terrace for both lunch and
dinner. Puccini also presents an impressive wine room
with the best selection of Italian wines on the island.
- Birds of Paradise: This
restaurant offers all-day dining with picture postcard
views of the lagoon. Its à la carte menu features
international delicacies, while creative buffets are available
to suit everyone's taste.
- Tea House Kitchen: Chinese
cuisine defined. The symbiotic relationship between eating,
drinking and the soul are explored all day in this truly
unique setting. This multi-level air conditioned restaurant
is located in the heart of the resort.
- Gekko: Situated on the
white sandy beach of the resort, Gekko offers a laidback
beachfront dining ambience venue. Taste fresh steak and
seafood from the grill, while enjoying stunning views
of the Andaman Sea.
- Poolside Restaurant: Located
by the main pool, Poolside Restaurant serves delicious
wood-fired pizzas, light snacks and refreshments. A swim-up
bar for twelve adds a touch of relaxation.
- Loy Krathong Lounge: The
perfect place to rendezvous. Loy Krathong Lounge is centrally
located with superb views and offers drinks as well as
light snacks, with live entertainment nightly.
- Village Bakery:
Located in the heart of the Canal Village, Village Bakery
serves fresh breads, an all day breakfast menu, mouth-watering
pastries, cakes, sandwiches and more. Eat in or take away.
- Lagoon Dining: Enjoy breakfast,
lunch or dinner as you cruise the tranquil lagoons. Choose
from an authentic Thai or Italian set menu or allow our
chef to prepare a personalized menu with a perfect combination
of gourmet dishes. Available for two to twelve diners.
- In-Room Dining: 24 hour
in-room dining provides convenience and luxury for guests
wishing to enjoy delicious dishes in the privacy of their
own room or villa.
- Terrace Dining: Be it a
refreshing breakfast or romantic dinner, terrace dining
is an excellent choice for a private dining experience.
Terrace dining is also available at The Grande Villas.
RECREATIONS
Pulse Health / Fitness Center : A fully equipped
24 hour fitness center situated in the hotel bridge wing
overlooking the lagoon, with cardiovascular machines and
free weight training equipment.
- 24 - hours
- Treadmill
- Life cycle
- Rowing machine
- Abdominal board
- Free weights
Pool: Asia's longest fresh water swimming
pool (323m) winds throughout the main hotel buildings and
Villa area with two jacuzzi and waterfall features.
- 7AM-7PM
323m serpentine swimming pool
Outdoor pool
Children's pool
2 jacuzzi's
Tennis
- 630AM-5PM DAILY
- 2 floodlit tennis courts
- Equipment rental
- Tennis lessons available
Golf: Laguna Phuket Golf Club: An 18-hole
golf course located within the Laguna Phuket complex, a
nine iron away, with a complimentary shuttle from the resort.
The golf course is designed to challenge golfers of all
abilities, with lagoons, coconut groves, undulating fairways
and an island green.
Children’s Activities:
VIK “Very Important Kids” Club: A hotspot for children,
the VIK Club provides daily children's entertainment, plus
games and crafts to keep the young ones enthralled and excited.
There is also a playground for outdoor fun. Lilly and Lucky,
the resort's baby elephants, pay their daily visits and
play with the little ones and the young at heart. VIK Club
is complimentary for in-house guests aged 4-12 years.
Sport activities: Games area with table tennis
and pool tables, 2 flood-lit tennis courts, bicycles to
rent for Guest Leisure and complimentary non-motorized water
sports. Fully coordinated daily activities are available
through the tour desk, plus a rock climbing tower and high
ropes course are on offer at Quest Laguna Phuket Adventure
center.
- Sailboats
- Hobie cats
- Windsurfing
- Canoeing
- Scuba diving lessons
- Scuba
- Diving tours
- Deep-sea/game fishing
- Island tours
LOCATION
21 km south of Phuket International Airport and 20 km
north of Phuket Town, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket overlooks
a 3.2 km stretch of pristine white sandy beach on Bang Tao
Bay. In a beautiful beachfront setting on the north-west
coast of Phuket Island, the resort faces the warm waters
and cool breezes of the Andaman Sea

TRANSPORTATION
The resort is a 20 minute drive from Phuket International
Airport and Phuket Town, with limousine, taxi and shuttle
bus transport available. Chauffeur-driven automobiles and
self-driven cars are also offered for longer excursions
- Rental car
- Transportation to and from airport -
transfer by private Mercedes van is THB 2,400 net per
van per way (7 seats), private Benz e 220 car is THB 1,800
net per car per way (3 seats) and shared shuttle Mercedes
van is THB 500 net per person per way
- A credit card is required to guarantee
transfer.
DIRECTIONS
From -
* North - from the airport, it is suggested to take a
taxi or contact the Avis desk for a limousine
ATTRACTIONS
- Wat Phra Tong - the half buried buddha..............
5mi
- Wat Phra Nang Sang - the 3 bronze heads
of buddha... 5mi
- Heroines monument...................................
5mi
- Mai Khao Bay.......................................
12mi
- Khoa Phra Thaeo wildlife park......................
12mi
- Ton Sai Waterfalls.................................
12mi
- Wat Chalong-monastery, monk statues................
18mi
- Phuket aquarium, marine biology center.............
19mi
- Phromthep Cape.....................................
22mi
- Phi Phi Islands....................................
34mi
- Phangnga Bay.......................................
34mi
- Similan Islands....................................
63mi
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