JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa Review

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is a luxury getaway on the immense beach of Mai Khao, in the north of Phuket. The rooms and villas are surrounded by green gardens and beautiful sea views just beyond the tall casuarina and coconut trees. Guests can enjoy many restaurants serving Thai, Seafood, Japanese, Italian and other international food.

Walk on this romantic and peaceful 11 km long beach, then relax in the spa, or suntan around in the pools. JW Marriott Phuket Resort is also very popular with families because of its excellent kids’ club and many daily fun activities. The staff is truly friendly, making it a perfect place for a relaxing and upscale holiday, away from the busy beaches of Phuket.

The Location and the Beach

Mai Khao is an immense and peaceful stretch of sand in the north of the island. The beach is great for relaxing, taking long romantic walks, swimming during the high season and enjoying stunning sunsets at the end of the day. There are no beach chairs on the beach but there are some under the trees just next to it. Guests can even enjoy some local and cheap open-air massage under the trees, the perfect way to release the stress from city life i a tropical setting!

The Rooms and Suites

The hotel is immense, with more than 262 rooms and 15 room types to choose from. We stayed in a Family Room with 2 double beds, a garden view and partial sea view, and a balcony (51sqm / 549sqft). The room is large, with a small balcony overlooking the garden and the sea beyond the trees. The hotel is 20 years old so the furniture is a bit ageing but still looks good. There is a working desk and an extra bed by the window to relax while enjoying the garden views. The TV screen is new and very big, with plenty of international channels for everyone to watch news, movies and kids’ stuff.

There is a desk and plenty of plugs around the room, making it convenient to charge all your electronic devices. The room comes with a full mini bar, a safe deposit box and a water boiler. Unfortunately, there were no espresso machines with capsules like most 5-star hotels now provide to their guests.

The bathroom is comfortable with a big bathtub you will appreciate after a day out exploring Phuket and the islands around. Of course, there is a separate shower, with plenty of shampoo, conditioner and body shampoo and all the amenities you expect to find in a 5-star hotel.

Restaurant and Bars

Discover a variety of international cuisines at JW Phuket Resort & Spa, starting the day with an immense buffet breakfast at JW Cafe. Enjoy delicious local seafood and steakhouse dishes at The Andaman Grill by the beach, watch skilled chefs at Benihana Restaurant or try authentic Thai cuisine at Ginja Taste. Whether indoors or outdoors, enjoy your dinner as the sun sets over the ocean.

Andaman Grill

Andaman Grill was our choice for the first night and was without a doubt the best decision. JW Marriott Phuket Resort feature a lot of restaurants (too many to try them all on a single weekend), but enjoying fresh seafood and Thai food in an open-air restaurant near the sea is hard to beat! The place is beautiful and spacious, the food excellent, and the team attentive and friendly. It was a treat (we paid for our stay, in case you wondered. Read More

Benihana Japanese Steakhouse

With its first outlet in Phuket, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse has now opened a new location at JW Marriott in Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, showcasing the ultimate Japanese steakhouse experience. Benihana Japanese Steakhouse invites you to a communal Hibachi table, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki in a highly theatrical yet friendly setting. Read More

M Beach Club Phuket

M Beach Club is the seaside bar of JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa on Mai Khao Beach, north of Phuket. It’s a great spot to spend an afternoon or end the day, especially if you are a lucky guest of one of the luxury resorts built along this superb beach. M Beach Club Phuket is a few meters away from the beach, but it is an excellent hideaway if you want to enjoy sunset cocktails by the sea and a cool DJ music selection. As it is far from the busy beaches of south Phuket, it addresses more travellers staying in the Mai Khao area and, of course, the guests of JW Marriott Phuket Resort. Read More

Cucina

Cucina at JW Marriott Phuket was another great experience the next day, great menu and really good taste. The wine list is also excellent with reasonably priced wine by the glass, served at the right temperature. Read More

JW Cafe

JW Cafe is where you will enjoy a copious breakfast with a huge choice at the buffet! It would be hard to describe how many dishes are on display, but you sure will find plenty of Western and Asian dishes for an extravagant start to your day. Read More

Sala Sawasdee Lobby Bar

Open: 12 pm – 12 am

Facilities

JW Marriott Phuket Resort is located in a relatively remote and quiet part of Phuket, so it seemed logical for the hotel to offer plenty of outlets and facilities to keep everyone busy and happy. In case you are worried about the location, any tour you will book to explore Phuket, Phang Nga Bay or any island around always includes transportation from and to your hotel, so it does not make much difference where you are based in Phuket.

Swimming Pools

There are 3 large swimming pools at JW Marriott Phuket Resort, including one with sliders for the kids, with a total surface of 2,810 square metres, open from 9 am to 6 pm.

North Pool

Main Pool with children’s pool

The Kids Pool at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

Watersports

The Spa

The Spa is immense with very impressive treatment rooms, including couples rooms with double treatment beds, a big bath and a relaxing outdoor Sala. Treatments available are body scrub, body wrap, couples massages, facials, instructions in the art of massage, kids services, manicures/pedicures, massages, steam room, therapy bath, waxing.

Fitness

The fitness is immense and well-equipped, with modern machines. Guests can also borrow mountain bikes, for adults and for kids, to explore around. The roads are not busy so it is quite safe and fun. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Amazing Kids Club

The Kids Club is one of the highlights of JW Marriott Phuket Resort, probably one of the best places to take your kids in Phuket. The indoor playground is huge with so many toys and features, even a pool table! The swimming pool with sliders is just nearby and kids love it. There are plenty of daily activities and even outdoor movies played after dinner. Most importantly, the team is fantastic and truly caring for the kids, making sure they have the best possible time. This is also a chance for parent to leave their kids (starting 4 years old) in a fun and safe place while relaxing on their own.

Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation

Mai Khao is a beach in Phuket that actively supports nesting turtles. There is a foundation dedicated to protecting these turtles and maintaining clean waters and beaches on the island. Visitors can learn about the foundation’s history, the turtle population in Phuket, and the importance of preserving the turtles’ habitats. The mission is to raise awareness about turtle conservation and encourage the public to help protect these vulnerable habitats. Entry is free for both hotel guests and the general public, with donations appreciated, and all proceeds contribute to the well-being of the turtles. The turtle release occurs every year on April 13.

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa Photos

One of the 3 swimming pools

North Pool

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What’s Around?

Mai Khao Beach ⛱️