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Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.5
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaPhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Overall
8.2
8.8
Beach
7.6
8.7
Food
8.0
8.6
Service
8.4
9.0
Rooms
8.5
8.8
Luxury
·
8.7
Value
8.3
8.2
Romance
8.2
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
8.2Overall Score8.8 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.5 (4,617)Google Rating4.7 (5,921) (better)
(better)From $134Price / Night (pp)From $172
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
60 minAirport Transfer60 min

Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Official page lists Kids House, family-friendly pools and babysitting. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. Official FAQ confirms 24-hour in-room dining but not as included in all-inclusive rates.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea Facing. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Kids club and supervised childcare are evidenced by Marriott/Expedia/TripAdvisor, while supervised childcare is chargeable. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 4 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from HKT

Why choose it

  • Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
  • Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
  • Excellent review volume and value signal.

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive is not the default product.
  • Hillside layout may frustrate guests with mobility limits.
  • Beach setting is less idyllic than Phuket’s more secluded resort beaches.

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 5 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 60 min from HKT

Why choose it

  • Official optional all-inclusive package
  • Private beach with house reef
  • Three pools and kids club
  • 414 rooms and broad dining/bar footprint

Keep in mind

  • Not default all-inclusive
  • Beach entry is reef/tide dependent
  • Secluded from Patong
  • Package inclusions need rate-level confirmation

All Scores

Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
7.6Beach8.7 (better)
8.0Food8.6 (better)
8.4Service9.0 (better)
8.5Rooms8.8 (better)
8.2Pools9.0 (better)
–Luxury8.7
(better)8.3Value8.2
–Family8.9
8.2Romance8.6 (better)
8.5Nightlife–
–Quiet8.3
(better)8.1Remote work7.8
5.8Accessibility–

Of the 11 measures we call, Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa leads on 3 and Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach leads on 8.

Vibes

Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
YesRomanceYes
YesLively–
–QuietYes

Activities

Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlife–
YesKidsYes
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