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Diamond Cliff Resort & SpavsPhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
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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 & Spa | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (4,538) | Google Rating | 4.7 (5,635) (better) |
| (better)From $36 | Price / Night (pp) | From $162 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.4 | Service | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.2 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.7 |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 8.2 |
| – | Family | 8.9 |
| 8.2 | Romance | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.5 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 8.3 |
| (better)8.1 | Remote work | 7.8 |
| 5.8 | Accessibility | – |
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 & Spa | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HKT
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 60 min from HKT
Pros · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
- Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
- Excellent review volume and value signal.
Pros · Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
- Official optional all-inclusive package
- Private beach with house reef
- Three pools and kids club
- 414 rooms and broad dining/bar footprint
Cons · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- 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.
Cons · Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
- Not default all-inclusive
- Beach entry is reef/tide dependent
- Secluded from Patong
- Package inclusions need rate-level confirmation
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