We are back from our amazing journey to Thailand. We spent 2 full weeks in the country. Our first stop was Phuket. We loved our stay at the Marriott Merlin Beach Resort. We were greeted warmly at the airport with a car full of snacks and cold towels (so appreciated!).
The hotel sits on a gorgeous private beach surrounded by the lush rainforest. The water is super clear and the sand felt like flour. Absolutely unforgettable! We went back and forth from the beach to the pool. Our room was conveniently located literally a step from one of the pools. Some of the main-floor rooms have this feature and trust me, it´s worth it! There are also massage areas both at the beach and in front of the pool. Swoon!
The hotel was very family friendly but also had a quiet/adults only zone. I think it´s a very nice place for both families and those looking for a romantic or quiet getaway.
The restaurants were also really tasty. We ate at the Merchant Grill and the authentic Thai restaurant. I would recommend both. I am a picky eater and I was very satisfied with the menu and the taste of the food. Especially the Pad Thai!
Marriott Merlin Beach is also located quite close to the popular Bangla Walking Street. The whole area is very touristic and filled with souvenir shops, restaurants and bars. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service once per hour. We took advantage of this feature and spent one of the evenings there. It was very interesting but perhaps too touristic for our taste. If you´re looking to seriously party it´s perfect for you!