The Angsana Villas Resort Phuket has a quiet, vacation-home feeling, despite being part of the multi-resort Laguna complex. Guests have access to numerous restaurants, day spas, pools, and other activities, but the property still feels calm thanks to its location away from the  hustle of the more congested areas of Phuket and Patong. The architecture and decor are simple and fresh, with a light-brown, gray, and white color palette and lots of tropical plants and flowers. There is plenty of open space, and guests include families as well as golfers eager to take advantage of the many excellent golf courses in the area. The grounds are not lushly landscaped like those at many nearby properties, and couples seeking a romantic retreat will likely be disappointed. However, travelers seeking a chill place to recharge by the pool, sample some traditional Thai food on the terrace, or do a little yoga or Thai boxing, the Angsana Villas Resort Phuket may be just the ticket.

The Angsana Villas Resort Phuket sits on a quiet, picturesque (but not swimmable), lagoon. It's a 10-minute drive from Bangtao Beach and the hotel operates a regular shuttle to the beachfront. The resort offers free parking, and due to its removed location, a car is recommended for sightseeing. Patong Beach and the bumping Patong nightlife is a 20-minute drive from the resort, while Phuket Town is 25 minutes away. The Laguna Phuket Golf Club is a six-minute drive away. The airport is less than half an hour from the resort.

The Suites, Lofts, and Villas at the Angsana Villas Resort Phuket are huge and open, with Thai touches in the artwork and contemporary Asian decor. Each unit has a private balcony; select rooms have spectacular rooftop pools and sun decks. Amenities include flat-screen TVs with DVD players, minibars, safes, and coffeemakers, although the resort charges for coffee capsules. Bathrooms are sleek and modern, with walk-in showers. Apartments have full kitchens with a full array of appliances, utensils, dishes, and cookware. Water coolers are a thoughtful touch. Suites are closer to the common areas than the Villas; the latter feel like true private vacation getaways.

The Angsana Villas Resort Phuket features a good-sized pool with a pretty deck, lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, and romantic cabanas with Balinese sun beds and gauzy curtains that create a romantic atmosphere. There's also a colorful toddler-friendly kids' club with padded floors and a mini-ball room, and babysitting can be arranged on request. Guests can use the hotel's dial-a-drink service to order cocktails by the pool or to their rooms until the late evening. There are two all-day restaurants offering kids' menus, casual international comfort food, and traditional Thai cuisine, and meals can be taken in rooms, in the dining room, on the terrace, or by the pool. Thai cooking classes are available, as are yoga, tai chi, Pilates, and Thai boxing. There's also a large fitness center with picture windows, and plenty of cardio and weight-training equipment. Business facilities are limited, though the hotel does offer free Wi-Fi throughout the rooms and common areas.