Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Self parking: available on resort's private lot with security guard.

Child care/babysitting: Child care is available by the hour or day and requires reservation, at a surcharge of THB150 (US$5) per hour and THB250 (US$8) per hour for late evenings. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Facilities: Use of the Busy Bee Kid's Club facilities is complimentary for children four to 12, but does not include meals. Children under four must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Busy Bee offers a range of activities such as scavenger hunts, water polo, batik painting, bracelet and mask making, water polo, kite flying, pony rides, sand art, and sand castle competitions. It is located in the recreation center, which also houses an indoor playroom, a games room, and an attached outdoor playground. There is a children's pool nearby. Guests under 12 eat for 50% off in the resort's restaurants, and their laundry is also discounted. Children eight to 18 can participate at Camp Laguna, a part of the Laguna Phuket complex, which provides a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including rock climbing, rope courses, leisure sports, and boating. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Equipment: Infant cots and other baby amenities may be available upon request. All special requests should be made prior to arrival and are subject to availability.

The Dusit Laguna Resort offers a children's pool and a playground for young guests in addition to a recreation centre housing a playroom, a games room, and the Busy Bee Kids' Club, which arranges supervised activities and games for children. Children under 12 get a 50% discount on food, drinks, and laundry services. Babysitting is offered in guestrooms, and baby amenities are available upon request.

As part of the Laguna Phuket complex, the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket has access to the combined facilities of five resorts along 2.5 kms (1.5 miles) of white sand beach on the Andaman Sea. 254 guestrooms are distributed across three floors of the modern Thai accommodation building. Hammocks and chaises longues are scattered throughout the lush grounds, and a full-service spa offers a selection of treatments and massages to help guests to further relax. There is a children's pool, a large freeform pool near the beach, and swimming is usually possible in the ocean as well. Other recreational facilities include tennis courts, a pitch and putt, and a fitness centre. The kids' club features a playroom, special activities for children, and an outdoor playground. There is on-site shopping, as well as the Canal Village shopping area, only 300 metres (328 yards) away. There is also a DVD library, and tour assistance. Complimentary Internet access is available in public areas and meeting rooms.

Conference space and meeting rooms are available in six different venues, including at the beachfront restaurant. A ballroom and marquee are also available. Internet access is provided in all meeting rooms and public areas. There is a business centre and audiovisual equipment.

Business centre: The business centre is open 24-hours and features copy and fax machines.

Internet access: Wireless Internet access is provided in the business centre (surcharge), meeting rooms, and lobby lounge area. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): Three meeting facilities are available, ranging from 54 to 153 square metres (581 to 1,647 square feet), and available in six to nine different configurations each, with capacities of up to 256 persons. Small to medium groups can utilise the Casuarina Beach outlet, taking coffee breaks directly on the beach. LCD, overhead, and slide projectors, screens, microphones, televisions, VDO and DVD players, mixers, laser pointers, podiums and lecterns, and stages are all available, as are photocopiers, and typewriters (all at a surcharge). Banquet catering, lantern launching, and baby elephant rental are also available upon request (surcharge).

An airport shuttle is available during scheduled times for a fee.

Casuarina Beach Restaurant & Bar - Only five metres (5.5 yards) from the sands of Bang Tao Bay, the restaurant décor includes contemporary Thai furniture, hand woven fabrics, natural woods, and bright oil paintings. Air conditioning keeps the restaurant cool, while floor-to-ceiling windows remind guests they are on the beach. There is a pool table in the bar area. The menu changes daily and incorporates fresh seafood that diners can choose from a large fish tank, complemented by an à la carte menu. Reservations are suggested. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and the attached bar stays open late. The Casuarina can be reserved for meetings and private events.

Laguna Café - Situated at the lower lobby, the café has an open-air terrace right next to the waterfall for alfresco dining, as well as an air-conditioned area. All areas have views of the tropical garden. The café is open all day and serves a large range of European, American, and Asian dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is a sushi and sashimi buffet every Thursday.

La Trattoria - Located near the ocean, adjacent to the pool, La Trattoria's three interconnected domes lead to an outdoor covered terrace featuring a classic water fountain. Décor is contemporary and informal, with white linen and plates, simple designs, and a dominant colour scheme of blue and white. One of the domes is air conditioned. There is an antipasta buffet, and tan leather menus featuring modern regional Italian dishes. Open for dinner. Dress is smart casual.

Ruen Thai - Occupying a traditional teak house overlooking the lagoon, Ruen Thai focuses on Royal Thai cuisine, blending traditional Thai flavors in innovative new dishes. Thai chefs serve such signature dishes as Thai-style spicy papaya salad with dry shredded beef, or flamed Phuket lobster served with red curry sauce and coconut milk. Servers in traditional garb and musicians playing Thai instruments add to the ambience. Guests can dine in air-conditioned rooms, or al fresco. Ruen Thai is open only for dinner, and reservations are recommended.

Horizon Lounge - Adjacent to the main lobby, the lounge offers panoramic views of the grounds, including lagoon and ocean. Horizon Lounge specialises in tropical cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages, and also serves snacks, afternoon tea, and sushi. A live trio sings international music every evening. Open all day.

Poolside Café - Drinks and snacks on a terrace beside the pool. Guests can enjoy light lunches and tropical cocktails without leaving the pool area. Open mid-morning until early evening.

The wide range of activities provided at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket include water sports, tennis, pitch and putt golf, jogging tracks, classes, and games facilities. A pool, suitable for water activities, and spa tub are located in the landscaped gardens. There is also a specially designated children's pool. Classes are offered in sailing, Thai boxing, and aerobics, personal trainers and a tennis coach are on site, and guests can join bike tours. The health club also provides free weights, strength training machines, stationary bicycles, and elliptical trainers. Two cement tennis courts are available. The recreation center offers video game consoles, table tennis, and billiards. Thai cooking classes and Batik Painting take place at Ruen Thai restaurant on select days, and surcharges apply per class package.

Guests have access to the full array of activities of five different resort participants in the Laguna Phuket resort area, and the free shuttles and ferries between them. The Laguna Phuket Golf Course offers 18-holes in a lush tropical setting featuring lagoons and coconut groves. Discounts are available to guests of the Dusit Laguna Resort. Within Laguna Phuket, guests can also go horseback riding, climb a rock wall and ropes at Quest Training Centre, and visit the family friendly Camp Laguna. Sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, and snorkelling are all available off shore. Guests can also book tours with the resort to go mountain biking, ATV riding, and even elephant riding.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Angsana Spa offers eight open-air pavilions with contemporary Asian décor surrounded by calming lotus ponds. All have outdoor shower facilities, and treatment beds with private relaxation areas. Private indoor spa rooms are available with air conditioning. These are appointed with two beds, shower, and relaxation area.

Angsana Massage (2 hours): THB2,927 (US$90)

Strengthening the body's inner qi through palm strokes and thumb pressure applied to pressure points. Uses Angsana Spa's Euphoria Oil.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage (2 hours): THB2,927 (US$90)

Ayurvedic palm-based massage blended with use of heated river stones. Consistent flowing strokes melt away tension for a spiritual and physical lift.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Foot Loose (60 minutes): THB1,138 (US$35)

A soothing foot soak followed by a cleansing salt scrub. Massage applies pressure to soles, feet, and legs. Followed by a warm towel wipe. Uses Angsana Spa's Vitality Oil.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Angsana Facial (90 minutes): THB1,787 (US$55)

Therapeutic mix of yogurt, honey, almond, soya, and milk is specially blended by Angsana Spa, and is used to cleanse, moisturize and refresh skin, refreshing the cells between the epidermis. Suitable for all skin types.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Ayu-Reverie (2 hours 30 minutes): THB3,740 (US$115)

60-minute Ayurvedic massage, 30-minute Shiodhara, 30-minute Indian head massage. 5,000 year old Ayurvedic traditions inspire this massage. Warm sesame oil is then trickled down the forehead to awaken the third eye. Treatment concludes with a face cleanse and head massage.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Duet (2 hours 30 minutes): THB3,740 (US$115) each

For her: 30-minute flower petal body polish, 60-minute body conditioning massage, 30-minute face massage. The body is adorned with flower petals, which work as a natural purifying scrub. A warm body lotion is then massaged into the skin, followed by a face massage to release tension and improve blood circulation and complexion. For him: 30-minute Indo spice body polish, 60-minute body massage, 30-minute face massage. A skin exfoliation with a mixture of spices, including ginger and cloves, to maximise smoothness, followed by a body massage. The massage concludes with an enriching facial.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Siam Massage (2 hours): THB2,927 (US$90)

Massage using Thai techniques of palming and thumbing the meridian lines to relieve tension. In a 2,500 year old ritual, the body is delicately stretched to improve mobility and flexibility.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Back Up (2 hours): THB2,927 (US$90)

30 minute back massage, 30-minute back cleansing & back ginger mask, 30-minute face massage. A strong massage using Angsara Spa's Vitality Oil relieves back tension. Then a mask of ginger cleanses and refreshes the skin and removes impurities. A face massage concludes the treatment.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Angsana Spa utilises eight types of therapeutic massage, along with facials, and body wraps and scrubs. Traditional Thai methods are complemented by Western treatments in a holistic approach. Most treatments include a complimentary foot wipe, herbal drink, and 30-minute calm time.

Angsana Spa uses natural, local products and oils blended by the spa for their exclusive use.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

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