This is not a typical Marriott Resort. It looks li...

This is not a typical Marriott Resort. It looks like someone else built it and later it came under Marriott management. The open lobby is huge, airy and stylish. The staff there is very efficient, experienced and super friendly. On top, the girls speak very good English and look like models.

All the rooms are very nice renovated. Huge Samsung TV with all international channels. But, as usual in Thailand, the workers are not dedicated to finish their job in a good quality. In a result, they destroyed the bathrooms with all joints and silicone lines. It looks horrible. On the other side, the cleaning ladies do a fantastic job.

And my last critics: the choice of colours in the hallways is a disaster. It doesn't fit and it is boring.....

I had a room with direct access to the huge, landscaped pool. Book it, if you can afford. There are 3 different and huge pools, all landscaped within lush tropical gardens with bridges and islands. I guess, the best pool area on Phuket. Be aware that there are families with children, but it is not loud. A lot of inflatable toys and big swimming bags in the pools. So you may float your body and soul in the sun....

There is a swim up bar in the middle pool. Always crowded at happy hour and easy to come in touch with other guests for a drink or a joke. Cocktails and drinks throughout the resort are state of the art.

The breakfast is outstanding and until 11 am! Just book it. You get everything and very seductively presented. And again, the waitresses! All smiley and super helpful and friendly. Many look like models. The typical Thai style. But, for your eyes only, don't touch.....

There are many restaurants and every evening is a different theme for dinner, whether in the Thai, the merchant or the Italian restaurant. Also nice, the buffet by the beach. BUT, a last complaint: sometimes, the dishes are average only and it does not fit to a 5 star class hotel. On the other hand, they make everything happen. Just ask. Waitress Sai from the beach bar is a very typical example and not common in Thailand: I ordered a coke, no ice, no lemon, just from the can. It came warm. So I sent it back and started to enjoy my cigar for sunset without drink. 2 minutes later, Khun Sai appeared with an ice cold sparkling canned Coke. Mission accomplished without expecting. This is real 5 star class, Marriott service and that's the way how to earn a tip......

A lot of entertainment every day like spa, many pool billiard, soccer table, ice hockey table, ping pong, video nights, kids pool and play area, own snorkel facilities to see the fish just on the natural reef at the beach. And don't forget to see the butterfly area. Outstanding. So, even if it is a rainy day, you can easily spend an attractive family day at the resort.

The beach: real beach lovers will be a bit disappointed. There is a nice sandy beach, but to swim in the sea, you first have to walk through the Rocky reef to the open sea. The tide is about 2 Meters and at low tide you will see the stones and corals and you can explore the underwater world in between. It's a natural resort.....

Summary: super friendly staff, great breakfast, many restaurants, cool pool bar, fantastic pool area and all kind of entertainment....