Banyan Tree Phuket

The Resort and Its Setting

Banyan Tree Phuket is built around private-pool villas rather than standard hotel rooms, which is the brand's signature across its properties worldwide. On site there are five restaurants, a spa, and a kids' club, so the resort works equally well for a couple wanting seclusion or a family wanting space to spread out. Google reviewers rate it 4.8 out of 5 from over 4,600 reviews, a strong, consistent score for a resort of this size. The address places it at Cherngthalay, Bang Tao Beach, in Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang — the Laguna district on Phuket's west coast, a stretch known for calmer water and a more upscale, low-rise feel than the island's busier beach towns.

The Area and Things to Do

Bang Tao and the wider Laguna area give you a quieter base than central Patong, but you're still within easy reach of the island's main draws. Patong Beach, with its nightlife, water sports and restaurant strip, is about 8km away. The Big Buddha, Phuket's 45-metre marble landmark with island-wide views, is roughly 12km away, and Phuket Old Town — worth a half-day for its Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street food and temples — is about 15km away. Further afield, Phang Nga Bay (around 40km) is a popular day trip for its limestone karsts and James Bond Island, and serious divers sometimes continue on to the Similan Islands (about 65km), though that's more of an organised-tour distance than a casual outing. Phuket International Airport is about 32km from the resort, generally 45 minutes to an hour by car depending on traffic.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

BidMyTimeshare.com is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on a sale — sellers pay a one-time listing fee to post the ad, and that's it.

Before you list, check with Banyan Tree (or the resort's owners' association, depending on how your contract is structured) for two things: the current transfer or resale fee the brand charges to re-register ownership in a new name, and the current annual maintenance fee. Neither of these has been independently verified for this listing guide, so don't quote a figure to a buyer until you've confirmed it directly with the resort — buyers will ask, and having the exact numbers ready speeds up negotiations. Also ask how long a transfer typically takes to process once a sale is agreed, and get written confirmation of exactly what transfers to the buyer: the usage rights and deeded week itself, but not necessarily any exchange-network affiliation, loyalty status, or points balance tied to your own account — these commonly stay with the original owner unless the brand states otherwise.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters inquiring about a week at Banyan Tree Phuket are usually drawn to the private-pool villa format and the spa and dining on site, so mention the villa category, any pool configuration, and which restaurants or facilities are included in your specific week. Be clear about the exact dates or season of your week, since Phuket's weather varies enough across the year that this matters to a renter's planning.

Practical Notes for Owners

Keep your listing current with the week number or season, villa category, and whether your contract is fixed or floating. If you've rented the week out before, a short note on past guest feedback can help build buyer confidence, though stick to what you can verify rather than general claims about the resort's reputation.