Exploring the local area at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Discover what there is to do around JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
| Sirinat National Park |
South of the resort, approximately a 20 minute drive away, guests can find the main part of Sirinat National Park. Sirinat is a large national, marine park with ivory sand beaches, coral reefs, mangrove forests & a sea turtle nesting area. Popular activites here include spending time on the beach, snorkelling and kayaking in the Chat Chai mangroves.
The resort's closest beach, Mai Khao, is part of the park.
| Phi Phi Islands |
Venture to the Phi Phi Islands, known for their stunning rock formations and vivid turquoise waters.
The Phi Phi Islands are a collection of 6 islands, a short 45 minute ride by speedboat from Phuket. Phi Phi itself has waters teeming with colourful marine life, the larger inhabited Phi Phi Don offers beautiful shores and the samller uninhabited Phi Phi Leh offers attractive bays and beaches.
A popular spot on Phi Phi Island is Monkey Beach. This is a white sand beach that is fairly unspolit and is backed by limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, which also happens to be the habitat of monkeys. Along with the chance to come close to the monkeys, the beach is also a good spot for snorkelling.
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Golf
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Blue Canyon Country Club (18km from resort)
Two award-winning courses are available to choose each with 18 holes; the world campionship Canyon Course for a rigorous challenge or the stunning Lake Course for a relaxing round with magnificent veiws of lush green hills across the lakes.
Facilities & details: Clubhouse, restaurant, golf shop, rentals and lessons available, driving range and putting green, spikes allowed.
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa (20km from the resort)
Sculpted among rubber plantations and mangrove forests, the 18 hole, par 72 course winds its way around a total of 6,806 yards. Water makes an appearance at 7 holes and the capricious sea breezes.
Facilities & details: Clubhouse, restaurant, golf shop, rentals and lessons available, driving range and putting green, spikes allowed.
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Patong |
On the west coast of Phuket lies the beach resort of Patong, well known for its lively nightlife scene that features plenty of beer bars, go-go bars, nightclubs, massage parlors and cabarets. The town is home to Phuket's largest, busiest Its sandy, crescent beach which is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars.
