The best Banyan Tree hotels & resorts in the world are outlined below. The Banyan tree brand launched in 1994 as a pioneer in naturally luxurious and ecologically sensitive hospitality.
The brand culture is rooted in the philosophy that everything is connected, whether it is through design or architecture. It respects the local environment, the sourcing of food, and their associates’ empathetic service, and the experiences they curate.
1. Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués
Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués is perched at the edge of a dramatic cliff overlooking the expansive Pacific Ocean. It offers stunning sunsets, famous cliffs, and captivating ocean views. This is a luxury and family resort with an Asian feel, offering Banyan Tree’s signature privacy and utmost comfort. Acapulco’s colorful history inspires the resort’s architectural design as a seaport trading with the Far East and China.
Nestled within the exclusive residential development of Cabo Marques in Acapulco Diamante, Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués is located a short 12 kilometers away from Acapulco city center. It is an ideal beach getaway being just a 40-minute flight from key local cities such as Mexico City.
Forty-five elegantly designed private and tranquil villas are gracefully lifted on stilts, with steep roofs and generous living areas. Each villa boasts an outdoor swimming pool and timber sundeck. The hotel also offers world-class cuisine, an award-winning spa, superb villa accommodations, and impeccable service, all surrounded by the picturesque mountains and mesmerizing blue of the Pacific Ocean.
Resort facilities include reflections infinity pool, Las Rocas infinity pool set in an intimate corner of Cabo Marqués, and meeting & function rooms. There’s a gym equipped with modern fitness equipment and views of nature to accompany your workout and the Banyan Tree Gallery Gift Shop.
Guests can choose between the five bars and restaurants or try magical destination dining beside the ocean or in the comfort of their own luxury villa. The fantastic dining experiences include authentic Thai dishes to fusion cuisine and fresh seafood to spicy Mexican specialties.
Banyan Tree’s signature restaurant Saffron serves contemporary Thai cuisine. Perched on a cliff looking out onto the Pacific Ocean, this spectacular dining venue offers dishes prepared in traditional Thai cooking techniques and presented with a modern approach.
Guests can also enjoy stunning views of the ocean and the therapeutic relaxation of the sea breeze at Las Vistas Lounge as they sip an exotic tropical cocktail watching the unforgettable sunset.
2. Banyan Tree Mayakoba
The Riviera Maya meets the Orient at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, which is one of the best luxury hotels in Mayakoba. In the ancient Maya language, Mayakoba means village over water. Banyan Tree Mayakoba is true to this definition, surrounded by lagoons and mangroves and bordered by the sea.
Here, attentive staff members remove their shoes when entering the 123 villas and residences, each of which is decorated with handcrafted Mayan furnishings and feature both a private pool and an outdoor soaking tub.
Expert therapists utilize traditional Asian healing techniques in the renowned spa, while the Thai-infused restaurant, Saffron, is overseen by chefs from Thailand. Golfers navigate over a cenote on the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón, a PGA championship course, and guests can also take a boat tour around the mangrove-lined canals. The Tulum and Coba ruins lie nearby.
3. Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay
Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay is an all-pool villa resort set along the northwestern coast of Morocco amidst the rugged Rif Mountains and the golden sands of Morocco’s northern coast.
Designed in the architectural style of the region’s Andalusian-Moorish heritage and featuring breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, this twenty-five-hectare resort stretches across the shores of Tamouda Bay and is an hour’s drive from the bustling city of Tangier.
The resort features courtyards, verdant gardens, fountains, and reflecting pools and is 15 km (9 miles) away from the city of Tetouan and a 45-minute drive from bustling Tangier.
4. Banyan Tree Ungasan Bali
Banyan Tree Ungasan Bali is located 70 meters above the ocean on top of the pristine cliffs above the shimmering Indian Ocean on the tip of Bali’s southern peninsula. The pristine limestone cliffside, renowned beach clubs, and tranquil Melasti beach are the perfect pairing to the all-pool villa resort’s panoramic surroundings.
Stay at any one of the 71 villas, which offer a private infinity pool with a jacuzzi, outdoor shower, retractable glass walls, and an ocean-facing, two-person bathtub.
Experience endless adventures, unforgettable cultural discoveries, and discover true relaxation in this charming island resort with distinctive Balinese touches.
5. Banyan Tree Samui
Banyan Tree Samui looks out upon the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand whilst being nestled amid the lush jungle of a private bay in Lamai.
This luxury all-pool villa resort in Samui combines the best elements of a tropical getaway with a pristine beach, blissful spa escapes, bespoke dining offerings, locally-infused experiences, a personal Villa Host concierge, and unparalleled views.
6. Banyan Tree Alula
Banyan Tree Alula is a desert resort in Saudi Arabia. Situated in the magical surrounds of AlUla, this all-villa resort is a desert retreat located in one of the world’s most mysterious and exciting travel destinations, inspired by the natural surroundings of the Ashar Valley.
Embark on a multi-sensory experience at Banyan Tree AlUla. Be stunned by the stillness, peacefulness, the stunning rock formations, the sheer force of nature, and feel as if time and space were suddenly suspended, allowing the senses to fully awaken.
Set in the area known as the world’s largest living museum, our resort is just a short flight from either Riyadh or Jeddah, connected by direct flights from Dubai, all of which make AlUla more accessible for international travelers.
7. Banyan Tree Lang Co
The multi-award-winning Banyan Tree Lăng Cô in Central Vietnam offers a paradise of luxurious all-pool villas at the Laguna Lăng Cô integrated destination, nestled between the azure waters of the East Sea and the Truong Son mountain range.
This luxury hideaway is a fantastic base from which to explore this beautiful area, including the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Hoi An Ancient Town, the Imperial Citadel of Hue, and My Son Sanctuary.
8. Banyan Tree Phuket Resort
The award-winning Banyan Tree Phuket is located in the Andaman’s greatest treasure, the island of Phuket. A private paradise of luxurious all-pool villas nestled around a saltwater lagoon and surrounded by lush greenery.
Located on the shores of Bang Tao Bay in the northwest of Phuket island in Southern Thailand, Banyan Tree Phuket is just a 20-minute drive away from Phuket International Airport and a 25-minute drive from Phuket town. It is part of Laguna Phuket, which consists of five luxury hotels, six palm-fringed lagoons, 600 acres of parkland, three kilometers of pristine beach, and an outstanding array of recreational and dining facilities.
This hotel offers great golf and a relaxing base from which to explore this beautiful island its heritage, culture, and stunning beaches. Voted Top Ten for Best Golf Resort in Asia, Best Clubhouse in Asia, and Best Golf Courses in Thailand by readers of Asian Golf Monthly magazine, Laguna Phuket Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 resort course designed by Max Wexler and David Abell, which challenges golfing enthusiasts of all abilities.
The restaurants here are also fabulous and include the award-winning Saffron restaurant, renowned for its creative selection of Thai cuisine prepared using traditional methods passed down through generations.
Finally, the internationally acclaimed Banyan Tree Spa Phuket offers an exotic blend of massages and body treatments inspired by traditional Asian health and beauty remedies. As the pioneer of the tropical garden setting concept, the spa features pavilions that are re-creations of royal Thai sala in all their splendor.
9. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Step into a luxury barefoot tropical paradise where the ocean meets the sky. Be mesmerized by Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru’s all-natural beauty nestled at the heart of North Male Atoll in the Maldives, just a 20-minute speedboat ride away from Velana International Airport.
Take respite in this picturesque island’s all-pool villas situated under swaying palm trees. Discover the vibrant Maldives underwater world and explore the Indian Ocean via a luxury Catamaran. Embark on a delightful culinary experience that will set your heart a bliss. A complete rejuvenating holiday comes with time-honored Asian-inspired treatments at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa.
10. Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, China
The sprawling metropolis of Shanghai is one of the world’s largest cities, with a vibrant urban life, impressive skyline, and rich culture. Right in the middle of all this, on the bank of the Huangpu River, lies Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, an urban retreat in the city’s most scenic location.
The resort offers incredible Bund views and a vista of the famed Lujiazui. Located within proximity to Shanghai’s major transportation hubs, this resort is part of the Above The Bund Urban Complex Resort. The hotel features beautifully appointed rooms, stylish dining, and lounges. There are also four function rooms, a ballroom, meeting facilities, a spacious and fully equipped gym, a swimming pool, three dipping pools, and more. The award-winning luxury Banyan Tree Spa spans three entire floors and is the perfect place to unwind.
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