Banyan Tree Phuket vs Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa
Both are in Phuket, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Choeng Thale
Banyan Tree Phuket
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Choeng Thale
Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Banyan Tree Phuket if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 218 / 27)
Choose Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa if you want
- to be closer to the beach (130 m / 390 m)
- to walk to the sights (12 km / 13 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 27 / 218)
Why is Banyan Tree Phuket better than Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 2More guest reviews (3,141 vs 118), so the rating is more reliable×27
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (218 vs 27 rooms)×8.1
Why is Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa better than Banyan Tree Phuket?
- 1270 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 390 m)−270 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (27 vs 218 rooms)−191
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Banyan Tree Phuket vs Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa: which hotel is better? | Banyan Tree Phuket | Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Location | 6.2 | 7.0 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +0.9 | 8.3 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | 10.0 +2.0 |
| Beach access | 9.0 | 9.9 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 3,141 +3,023 | 118 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 8% +23% | top 31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 | 7.0 +0.8 |
| Distance to Choeng Thale centre | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 390 m | 130 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 12 km −1.0 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 218 | 27 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 25 | 25 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.0 km apart
Banyan Tree Phuket: city centre: 13 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 12 km, beach: 390 m, 15 places to eat within 500 m.
Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa: city centre: 12 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 13 km, beach: 130 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m.
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Banyan Tree Phuket or Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa: common questions
Which is better, Banyan Tree Phuket or Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa?
Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, spa & wellness, beach access. Banyan Tree Phuket is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Banyan Tree Phuket or Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa is 130 m from the nearest beach; Banyan Tree Phuket is 390 m.
How far apart are Banyan Tree Phuket and Dusit Thani Laguna Pool Villa?
The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
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