Ideal for a idyllic stay on the outskirts of Phuket
A mere 20 minute drive away from the Phuket International Airport, Two Villas Layan Beach is a little-known secret even amongst the locals. In fact, one of our guides exclaimed that they have no idea of this little secluded villa, nestled at Cherngtalay beach.
One would know Laguna Resorts, the behemoth of luxury resorts taking up a large percentage of Ao Bangtao. However, you would be delighted to know that Two Villas is comparable to these luxury brand, despite proudly calling themselves a Budget Villa.
The villa we stayed in contained 3 rooms, and despite its smallness, it was cosy and didn't give off the feeling of crampedness. The private pool was a delight, with occasional butterflies dotting the surface. There was a fully-equipped kitchen, and each room came with a bath. All facilities were satisfactory, and there was even complimentary wireless and a mobile phone for our usage during our stay. To say that we were very happy is an understatement!
However, the rooms also had a few visitors, namely bees and geckos, and their marks were visible. A note to Two Villas -- perhaps they can look at cleaning up the rooms in a more through manner before opening it up to visitors.
One grouse is their distance away from popular areas such as Ao Patong, and the price to pay is rather dear, we rang up a bill of 1,200baht each time my family of 5 ventured out. However, with the lovely ambience and general serenity, Two Villas Layan Beach is definitely for families looking for a quiet getaway away from the bustling cities we are so usually accustomed to.