Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket 5*– Reviews

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Rating 7.810
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№49 in the hotel rating Phuket
8.0 Rooms
8.3 Service
8.0 Cleanliness
8.0 Food
8.3 Amenities
The hotel opened in 1987 and is located in the famous Laguna complex on Bangtao Beach in Phuket. The hotel has a large area with lush tropical gardens and lakes, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and luxury. The last renovation took place in 2018, and the hotel's interior combines Thai style with modern elements. Consists of ten 3-story buildings and a complex of villas. Suitable for couples, families and business travelers seeking comfort and a high level of service.More →
аватар xrizolit
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 9.0
The hotel was chosen by ourselves on the Internet. Located on the seafront. We rested in a club room in July (No. 101) and in December 2014 (No. 108). Meeting at the airport and hotel accommodation clearly, without delay. For a compliment in the room daily different fruits + a bottle of dry red wine upon arrival, also daily from 18 to 19 hours in the Lounge they provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, wine, beer (free of charge) - how much you want to drink during this time. … More ▾ The hotel was chosen by ourselves on the Internet. Located on the seafront. We rested in a club room in July (No. 101) and in December 2014 (No. 108). Meeting at the airport and hotel accommodation clearly, without delay. For a compliment in the room daily different fruits + a bottle of dry red wine upon arrival, also daily from 18 to 19 hours in the Lounge they provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, wine, beer (free of charge) - how much you want to drink during this time. There are bathrobes and slippers in the room, as well as sandals for walking around the territory. Room cleaning 2 times a day. Breakfasts at the restaurant "La Trattoria": a variety of dishes, always freshly squeezed juices, a lot of different pastries, fruits - papaya, melon, watermelon, pineapple, guava, dragon fruit, lychee, passion fruit; coffee brought to order, we drank cappuccino. Large territory. Large swimming pool. There are enough sunbeds, umbrellas throughout the territory for everyone. The staff delivers towels and you can take whatever you want by the pool. Shuttles (cheaper than taxis) run from the hotel three times a day to Phuket Town and Patong. In the SPA, massages are expensive, but on the territory of the hotel, next to the beach, there is a cooperative of masseuses (10 tables). massage price 500 baht/hour. The massages are good. On the territory of the hotel in front of the beach, vendors sell coconuts, mangoes, pineapples, other fruits, drinks. Lunches in the hotel restaurants are expensive. At night it often rained, thunderstorms, but during the day the sun, as ordered. There are umbrellas in the room. Mosquitoes get, but there are fumigators in the rooms and therefore everything is fine. The air conditioner works flawlessly. The climate is excellent. Transfer to the airport by hotel transport (fee depending on the class of car) at the appointed time. We are very pleased with the holiday.
Eugene
аватар DAVIDOV
 •  traveled 13 years ago
Rating 6.0
Average hotel, for the four, expected more for the money … More ▾ Average hotel, for the four, expected more for the money
аватар Luna77
 •  traveled 15 years ago
Rating 9.0
We rested in Dusit from mid-April 2010 for 12 days and then 2 days in Bangkok. We liked the hotel, there are not many people there. Of course, ours always differ in that from the very morning there are towels on their sun loungers -) Sun loungers and umbrellas stand on the grass among the palm trees, the breeze, the birds sing, beauty! Yes, it's hot, but the humidity is not high, so it's easier to bear. … More ▾ We rested in Dusit from mid-April 2010 for 12 days and then 2 days in Bangkok. We liked the hotel, there are not many people there. Of course, ours always differ in that from the very morning there are towels on their sun loungers -) Sun loungers and umbrellas stand on the grass among the palm trees, the breeze, the birds sing, beauty! Yes, it's hot, but the humidity is not high, so it's easier to bear.
The breakfasts are good and varied, there are 5 types of fruits, but the most simple (pineapple, banana, pamelo, papaya, watermelon, guava), mangosteen, rambutan and mango were not there, we bought them ourselves. On the beach, 1 mango is sold for 60 baht, in the store - 20-80 baht per kilogram, depending on the variety). Water on the beach is 60 baht a bottle, in the store from 5 to 20 baht per bottle, the same goes for coconut - it seems 60 on the beach, and somewhere on an excursion for 25-30 baht. In general, the locals exist at the expense of tourists. We had dinner at a cafe on the beach. Be careful, there are large portions, you can not calculate your strength-) They did a massage, it costs 400 or 500 baht, it’s nice, but it didn’t cause much enthusiasm
Nice room, we had an ocean view. The only small minus is that there is no hood in the bathroom, but this, apparently, is the way it is done in Asia.
For groceries, you can go to a small Lotus (supermarket) - 400 baht in both directions.
I chose from 2 hotels - Meridian and Dusit, for some reason I liked Dusit, I thought that we would walk around the territory of other hotels, yeah, no matter how. After the trip, I think that it was necessary to choose Meridian for one reason - it is close to Patong and at the same time it stands apart from other hotels. From us to Patong, a taxi costs 500 baht one way, and it used to be 600 baht back. It's a long way to go to shops and restaurants.
We went to shopping centers - what can I say, they sell all sorts of garbage, there is nothing to look at, only the legs get very tired from walking. Each shopping center has several branded stores, where you can choose something. But do not expect to find clothes for a man in size 54, they are not there... -( But there are many, many beautiful children's clothes at affordable prices. You should not go to the outlet, waste your time and effort: all unsold junk over the past 5 years has been brought there, apparently... In some outlet stores, there is a frank smell of second-hand goods.
Excursions.
A sightseeing tour of the island is weak, except that you can buy all sorts of souvenirs in one store and not bother more about this, which we did. Opposite the souvenir shop, they sell vkusnye fresh juices, especially delicious from mango!
Show Fantasy - 1800 baht per person, it will be interesting for children, boring for adults.
Pi-Pi - I liked the tour, very beautiful islands and landscapes. Our excursion was on a speedboat, we drove for an hour and a little, but the feeling is like on a truck on the road, all the time you jump on the spot =))
J. Bond Island - everything is super beautiful, caves, underground rivers, monkey coast, etc. , beautiful photos are obtained! This time we went on the usual "steamboat", though slowly. The guides were English speaking.
These 2 excursions were bought in tents right on the shore, bargained for 2 times cheaper than the originally declared cost. There were girls from Kata with us on the tour, their tours were even cheaper and they also bought on the shore. Of course, the tour operator has a Russian-speaking guide, but by and large he is not needed. As it turned out later, the organizer of excursions is one agency and it distributes excursions both in hotels and on the shore.
The host side of Ilves-tour did not distinguish itself for the better. At that time, if you remember, there were skirmishes in Bangkok and we asked to replace Bangkok with Phuket (at the reception we learned that it was possible to extend our room for 3 days and the girl herself offered to exchange tickets). To which our guide answered us that only a replacement with Pattaya is possible, or he will find out more and call back. Well, there hasn't been a call yet.
Of course, not without visiting Japanese restaurants, there are several of them in each shopping center. "Oishi" - works on an all-inclusive system, that is, you pay 500 baht per person and take whatever you want and sit at least all day. But it tastes better in restaurants like Fusion. Dinner for three adults 40-60 dollars, a lot of everything and delicious.
I did not like Bangkok, solid two-story roads. It's very hot there, 40 or more. Especially when you consider that on an excursion to the Royal Palace you need to wear trousers and T-shirts with sleeves - it’s just terribly hot...
In general, I really liked the rest, especially the warm and clean ocean, but so much has already been written about it, I will not repeat it.
Have a good rest!! !
Змеиное шоу, обзорная экскурсия по острову остров Джеймс Бонда острова ПИ-ПИ экскурсия Обзорная экскурсия по острову Очень понравилось!!! Очень понравилось!!! на экскурсии
аватар
 •  traveled 16 years ago
Rating 9.0
we rented a car at the airport from Devid Car rent (booked via the Internet), toyoya vios for all 9 days cost about 6400 baht (baht is approximately equal to the ruble). About whether or not to take a car. I read a lot of opinions that it is difficult, etc. Of course, those who prefer mass excursions do not need this. … More ▾ we rented a car at the airport from Devid Car rent (booked via the Internet), toyoya vios for all 9 days cost about 6400 baht (baht is approximately equal to the ruble).
About whether or not to take a car. I read a lot of opinions that it is difficult, etc. Of course, those who prefer mass excursions do not need this. For those who prefer freedom of movement, it’s definitely worth it, there is something to see on the island, the traffic is normal, even though they scare you on the Internet ...well, yes, right-hand drive is not such a problem, well, yes, left-hand traffic is the same in Cyprus left-sided . . you get used to it normally. Difficulties caused maps - and the scale is not sustained there, and it’s bad with landmarks, but fortunately the island is small, you won’t go far : )

So, the hotel - check-in is absolutely no problem, ocean view room - always slept with an open balcony to the sound of the sea.
Everything has already been written about the numbers, I will not repeat myself.
I note that if you have a kettle and the habit of having breakfast, it’s quite possible not to take breakfast - after a couple of days we stopped going to breakfast, we consumed coffee with fruit and bought cookies on the balcony.

The beach is wonderful, all epithets will be few. Stormy. For those who do not know how to handle waves, in such weather it is better not to go deeper than knee-deep into the sea (you can drown even at the initial waist-deep depth). Boards were sold on the beach, but the wave is not strong (“not dense”), the boards practically do not catch.
We went on a spree to Laguna and Sheraton, for comparison about them:
There are stalls along the beach line near the lagoon! That is, they simply cut off the hotel from the sea. It’s not clear why they did this to the guests: (It’s pointless to take a sea view there, because your balcony will overlook these benches. In the lagoon, the territory near the lagoon itself looks nice. In the Sheraton it’s beautiful, but far from the beach.
If you are with children who should not be allowed into the waves, and you yourself prefer the pool, then it is very good there.
Cafes - on both sides of the hotel, and to the lagoon, and to the Sheraton . . Tasty, on average, dinner for 1000 - 2000 with wine, depending on the restaurant, but we did not have a goal to save. If you take not seafood, which has a price per weight, but ready-made dishes, it will be much cheaper, and also tasty.

The store, of course, is more expensive than in the city, there is not far from the hotel - they have a pleasant drink from wines based on wine and mineral water "cooler", in bottles of 0.33, it's very good in the heat, I advise you to try shrimp and crab chips (who doesn't tried : ). Fruit on the beach - pineapple 40-50 baht, peeled, cut, given in a bag or on a plate, mango - 40 baht. Pineapples were not bought in the markets, and mangoes were 40 baht per kg. Their mangoes are amazing! (called honey, yellow in color). Not far from Bang Tao there is a Lotus store - only food.
It is better to take fruits in the markets (if you have a car, you will see them), in stores all sorts of lychee, mangosteen, etc. are unripe, and it is difficult to determine from the habit. In stores, if you are tired of restaurants, you can buy ready-made food, in particular, good and cheap sushi. just take the sauce separately, it is very small in the kit.
Coconuts (drink) - 20 baht everywhere on the island, I don’t remember on the beach.
Yes, who has not been to Thailand - they have a problem with the time of sale of alcohol, such as from 11 to 17 you can’t, or something like that (I don’t remember the exact time). But this rule does NOT seem to apply to Seven-elleven stores (a wide chain of minimarkets, if you need to ask where the store is, ask "seven-elleven? " and they will understand you & #61514;

Shopping is not Pattaya. In BigCi they collected a bunch of extremely cheap children's things, they didn’t like Lotus, they didn’t find a global souvenir shop. Souvenirs and silk robes found in the Ocean, well, little things near the temples.

Massage.
A few kilometers from the hotel (on the road from the highway to the lagoon) there is a village - there are shops, cafes, and massage parlors.
Don't get a massage on the beach, that's nonsense.
In the salons, Thai was 300 baht per hour, they do it well, they organize a transfer for you, that is, you need to get there 1 time, and then you will negotiate by phone.
I found a business card of the salon where I went: they seem to be open until 23. Dang Massage tel 076 - 270190.076 - 325436, mob 087 - 2723251.089-8729506

In Patong, salons are at every turn, they work until the last visitor.
Review from — vOtpusk.ru
аватар anita_77
 •  traveled 16 years ago
Rating 9.0
I really liked the hotel. Quiet, secluded, with a beautiful area, a beautiful beach, very good rooms and friendly staff. I arrived in Phuket late in the evening, I was very tired (since 5 am on my feet in Bangkok in the heat). Due to some inaccuracies in the booking I was asked to wait. To be honest, I just lost my nerve and threw a tantrum (it should be fair to say that the hotel staff was not at fault for the delay). … More ▾ I really liked the hotel. Quiet, secluded, with a beautiful area, a beautiful beach, very good rooms and friendly staff.
I arrived in Phuket late in the evening, I was very tired (since 5 am on my feet in Bangkok in the heat). Due to some inaccuracies in the booking I was asked to wait. To be honest, I just lost my nerve and threw a tantrum (it should be fair to say that the hotel staff was not at fault for the delay). I was seated in the lobby and given juice. calmed down and after 10 minutes was taken to the room. Their restaurant was no longer working, so I ordered food in the room. They cook very well and quickly.
About room service. Cleaned 2 times a day (in the morning they prepare the room for bed, while putting orchids and notes with oriental wisdom on the bed, lighting candles in the bathroom). Fruit is brought every day.
The beach is nice, but in August the rainy season. And you can’t swim in the sea in Phuket - it’s stormy. With me, one man climbed - so then the rescuers got him. But the hotel has access to the lagoon, in which I swam.
A small elephant is often brought to the beach. In general, it's beautiful.
In short, I am very satisfied with the rest. At that moment, this is exactly what I needed - peace and solitude in a beautiful place.
слоник бассейн в отеле пляж вид из номера лагуна пляж вечером
аватар
 •  traveled 17 years ago
Rating 9.0
Having traveled half the world, I can say with confidence: there is no better place to relax. For those who appreciate silence, comfort and luxury, this hotel is exactly what you need! Excellent cuisine, excellent service, a gorgeous sandy beach.....I have had a rest in Dusit Laguna twice (in 2008 and 2009) and this winter I will definitely go again. … More ▾ Having traveled half the world, I can say with confidence: there is no better place to relax. For those who appreciate silence, comfort and luxury, this hotel is exactly what you need! Excellent cuisine, excellent service, a gorgeous sandy beach.....I have had a rest in Dusit Laguna twice (in 2008 and 2009) and this winter I will definitely go again. If heaven exists, then it must be exactly like the Dusit Laguna resort.
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аватар HotLineTunis
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аватар hghg
 •  traveled 17 years ago
Rating 9.0
For everyone who is still thinking about which hotel to relax in Phuket, I advise you to take Dusit Laguna. The place is chic, the service is excellent, the staff is always polite, courteous, smiling and courteous, and it is almost imperceptible. The pool deserves special praise (the only one in the Laguna where you can swim late in the evening and at night - in other hotels the pools are dark, almost without lighting). … More ▾ For everyone who is still thinking about which hotel to relax in Phuket, I advise you to take Dusit Laguna. The place is chic, the service is excellent, the staff is always polite, courteous, smiling and courteous, and it is almost imperceptible. The pool deserves special praise (the only one in the Laguna where you can swim late in the evening and at night - in other hotels the pools are dark, almost without lighting). There are 3 restaurants on site: fish, Thai and Italian. Prices in restaurants are by no means cheap, but the cuisine in all three is very, very worthy. And in general, everything as a whole is very cozy, beautiful and comfortable.

For comparison: even the Sheraton in the same Laguna (and travel throughout the Laguna from any hotel located in it is free) did not make such an amazing impression as Dusit!

P. S. Fly to Thailand - do not take Transaero!
Crowding, TVs do not work, there are no headphones, alcohol has not been carried around the cabin for 10 hours of flight and is generally prohibited for consumption! I had to drink Cointreau bought in DUTY FREE from the neck almost under the chairs. A compatriot who dared to drink openly was handed over to the local police upon arrival in Bangkok.
аватар alexis65
 •  traveled 17 years ago
Rating 2.0
I’m writing honestly about Dusit....Everything was fine, only one thing spoiled our mood: they wanted to settle us (almost settled) in the wing where construction was taking place nearby, we were tired from the road, and we (smiling in our eyes) were offered a room - we looked around, liked it, it was quiet at that moment, I don’t know if it happened or they asked the builders not to make noise at that moment !!! ) and we agreed, agreed (we didn’t know what would happen next. … More ▾ I’m writing honestly about Dusit....Everything was fine, only one thing spoiled our mood: they wanted to settle us (almost settled) in the wing where construction was taking place nearby, we were tired from the road, and we (smiling in our eyes) were offered a room - we looked around, liked it, it was quiet at that moment, I don’t know if it happened or they asked the builders not to make noise at that moment !!! ) and we agreed, agreed (we didn’t know what would happen next....)))!
After 5 minutes, the girl who settled us left the lobby, a machine-gun burst rang out - we froze)))... Then it got louder and louder, I ran out of the room and saw 5 meters from our room in another room being renovated, and after 10m another building is being built from the building and the noise is incredible....With a huge effort of our will, we still managed (wrote a claim through our guide) to be moved to another equivalent room on the 3rd floor overlooking the ocean in the other wing of the hotel, but it was already far from the water (but there was a view of the ocean))), but then we realized that it was even better, because. there is a lot of dampness near the ocean and everything in the room is wet from condensate, I can say for sure (in the first room we understood this! ) We were resettled only on the 2nd day, when another room was vacated !! ! but we were offended that they wanted to settle us near the construction site for the money that was paid for peace and quiet, etc. , you understand))) At every random knock, somewhere nearby, we twitched))), thinking that again workers begin to work)), but then listening and realizing that it was quiet))), we calmed down, but NERVES were spoiled. Of course, the rest of the 12 days we were crazy and drove around the hotels and beaches of Phuket, we also liked the beach on Kata Beach (sand, flat bottom), there is a good beach on Karon, but the bottom is with drops, every now and then you go and you are afraid to fall (although you were sober ))), in Patong the beaches are dirty and there are too many people - it's annoying!!!... I can describe a lot of other things, but I don't have time, I just wrote that in Dusit everything is not as beautiful as others write, in general, how lucky you are ! ! !
I wish you a pleasant stay, we rested from 15.08 to 28.08. 07 in the off season, because. didn't want winter
I would put - 5, but since we fought and proved our rights to an equivalent number, I put - 4 with a big minus!
аватар julia_yahoo
 •  traveled 19 years ago
Rating 8.0
The hotel is just a fairy tale! Everything is thought out to the smallest detail. If you are still thinking, feel free to take it - you will not be mistaken. Cleaning 2 times a day (and the second time - preparing the room "for bed": lighting candles in the bathroom, rubbing towels by the bed). Meals - BB, but very varied: in 12 days I didn’t get tired (unlike many Turkish hotels). … More ▾ The hotel is just a fairy tale! Everything is thought out to the smallest detail.
If you are still thinking, feel free to take it - you will not be mistaken. Cleaning 2 times a day (and the second time - preparing the room "for bed": lighting candles in the bathroom, rubbing towels by the bed). Meals - BB, but very varied: in 12 days I didn’t get tired (unlike many Turkish hotels).
The service is top notch: everyone is kind and always ready to help.
The hotel has a SPA-center: a little expensive (approx. 160 dollars for a three-hour package), but the pleasure is guaranteed! Elite level service.
From Patong by taxi about 20 minutes, the price is approx. 10 dollars (and how you bargain there) : )


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Отель открылся в 1987 году и расположен в известном комплексе Laguna на пляже Бангтао в Пхукете. Отель имеет большую площадь с роскошными тропическими садами и озерами, что создает атмосферу спокойствия и роскоши. Последняя реновация произошла в 2018 году, и интерьер гостиницы совмещает тайский стиль с современными элементами. Состоит из десяти 3-этажных корпусов и комплекса вилл. Подходит для пар, семей и деловых путешественников, ищущих комфорта и высокого уровня сервиса.

Location в 21 км от аэропорта, в 20 км от пляжа Патонг, на двухкилометровом побережье пляжа Банг Тао, на самом берегу моря.
Description of the beach Отель расположен на первой линии пляжа Бангтао, одного из самых больших и чистых пляжей Пхукета. Пляж имеет протяженность около 8 км и отмечен белым песком и чистыми водами.
  • 1st line
  • city ​​beach
  • sand beach
  • sun loungers
  • umbrellas
  • beach towels
In a hotel

Отель предлагает широкий спектр услуг, включая несколько ресторанов с тайской, международной и итальянской кухнями. Есть конференц-залы для бизнес-мероприятий, бесплатный Wi-Fi, а также магазины, автобус до центра города (до центра города Пхукет 3 раза в день, платно), салон красоты и экскурсионное бюро. Также на территории отеля есть три бассейна, теннисные корты и поле для гольфа.

  • restaurant
  • A la carte restaurant
  • cafe/bar
  • open pool
  • heated swimming pool
  • conference hall/banquet hall
  • business center
  • parking  FREE 
  • safe
  • free wi-fi
  • elevator
  • laundry
  • hairdresser/beauty salon
  • facilities for people with disabilities
  • non-smoking rooms
  • late check-out
  • payment by payment cards
For kids Для самых маленьких гостей есть детский клуб и игровая зона с анимацией. Также доступны няни по запросу.
  • children's swimming pool
  • playground
  • kids club
  • children's menu in the restaurant
  • cot
Entertainment and sports В отеле есть роскошный спа-центр с широким выбором процедур, фитнес-центр, а также возможности для занятий водными видами спорта. Гостям предлагаются занятия по йоге и другие фитнес-программы.
  • table tennis  FREE 
  • tennis court  FREE 
  • volleyball  FREE 
  • gym  FREE 
  • water activities
  • animation
Description of rooms

Всего 253 номера:

48 Deluxe Lagoon View (вид на лагуну, спальня с гостиной зоной, макс. 2+1 чел., 32 м2);

47 Deluxe Sea View (вид на море, спальня с гостиной зоной, макс. 2+1 чел., 32 м2, реновированы в 2018 г.);

90 Premier Ocean Front (вид на море, спальня с гостиной зоной, макс. 2+1 чел., 32 м2);

28 Dusit Club Room (спальня с гостиной зоной, макс. 2+2 чел., 35 м2, привилегии Dusit Club);

10 Landmark Suite (отдельная гостиная, спальня с дверью, 2 балкона, 2 ТВ, макс. 2+2 чел., 64 м2, привилегии Dusit Club);

2 Dusit Suite (отдельная гостиная с обеденной зоной, спальня с дверью, 2 балкона, 2 ТВ, макс. 2+2 чел., 72 м2, привилегии Dusit Club).

In the rooms

Все номера оборудованы кондиционером, телевизором, мини-баром, кофеваркой и бесплатным Wi-Fi. В ванных комнатах есть отдельные душевые и ванные.

  • bath / shower
  • hair dryer
  • safe
  • air conditioner
  • cable/satellite TV
  • internet wi-fi
  • tea/coffee maker
  • balcony/terrace
  • kitchen / kitchenette (not in all rooms)
  • swimming pool (not in all rooms)
The address 390 Moo1 Srisoontorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Phones: +66 (0) 7636 2999
FAQ
Какой пляж у отеля?
Отель располагается на 1-й пляжной линии. Рядом с отелем находится городской песчаный пляж. На пляже есть шезлонги (платно), зонтики (бесплатно). Пляжные полотенца в отеле (бесплатно).
Какие развлечения есть в отеле?
В отеле есть водные развлечения. О том чтобы Вы ни минуты не скучали позаботится анимация.
Какие возможности для детей есть в отеле?
Отель располагает детским бассейном с небольшой глубиной, детской площадкой с горкой и качелями. Чтобы взрослые могли отдохнуть, детей каждый день развлекает детский клуб. В ресторане есть отдельное детское меню или зона с детским питанием. По Вашей просьбе отель предоставляет детскую кроватку (бесплатно).