3-Day, 2-Night Staycation at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong Beach Resort

Had the absolute best 3-day, 2-night staycation at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, located right across from Patong Beach! 

I actually visited this resort 1.5 years ago during their soft opening, but now they are fully open and everything is operating at full scale! It is more vibrant, polished, and exciting than ever before. 

To make the most of it, we booked their Full Board Package, and it was hands-down the best choice. Having breakfast, lunch, and dinner completely covered across their incredible restaurants means you can just relax, check in, and eat your way through paradise without ever reaching for your wallet! 

Even during the rainy season, you can experience the ultimate luxury getaway without ever leaving the property. Here is our complete 3-day review

Pool Access Room

We stayed in the “Pool Access Room,” where you can literally dive straight into the refreshing water right from your private terrace!  Spending peaceful moments on the balcony daybed while watching the pool ripples was pure bliss. With the poolside bar just steps away, this is definitely the room to book if you want 120% resort vibes.

Rainy Day Approved! Amazing In-Hotel Activities

We joined three different hands-on activities during our stay. They were so much fun that we completely forgot about the rain outside!

• Cocktail Making: Stepped behind the bar to mix up some tropical cocktails. Shaking my own signature drink was an absolute blast!

• Thai Dessert Making: Tried our hand at making traditional Thai sweets. The kitchen smelled incredible with the sweet aroma of coconut!

• Som Tum Making: Learned to make “Som Tum” (green papaya salad) using a traditional mortar and pestle. It was great being able to balance the spice and sourness to our exact liking!

Breakfast Highlight: Smokestack BBQ & Grill

• Hours: 06:30 – 10:30 (Breakfast)

One of my absolute favorite highlights of this staycation was having breakfast at the beachside Smokestack BBQ & Grill! While the buffet selection here is slightly more compact compared to the main dining room, it’s much less crowded and offers a wonderfully relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Best of all, you get to dine right by the beach, watching the waves and listening to the ocean breeze—talk about the perfect tropical morning!

Dinner: Smokestack BBQ & Grill

• Hours: 12:00 – 22:00

For our first night, we returned to this open-air beachside spot for an ultimate meat-lover’s feast under the stars:

• Wedge Salad (235 THB): Crisp iceberg loaded with savory bacon, cherry tomatoes, and a rich, creamy blue cheese dressing.

• Smoky Bone Marrow (460 THB): Fruit-wood smoked to perfection and served with a sweet onion jam, fresh herb salad, and toasted sourdough. Pure decadence!

• 240 Days Grain-Fed Angus Beef Brisket – 250g (740 THB): Melt-in-your-mouth tender with a gorgeous smoky bark. Every single bite was packed with juicy flavor.

• Smoked Beef & Cheddar Sausages – 250g (690 THB): Plump, snappy, and bursting with warm, melted cheddar cheese inside.

• Vanilla & Pear Alaska (260 THB): A total showstopper dessert flambéed tableside right before our eyes!

• Banana Caramel Tart (220 THB): Rich caramel and sweet banana layers sitting beautifully in a crisp tart shell.

Lunch: Goodfellas Pizzeria

• Hours: 11:00 – 22:00

We had lunch on Day 2 at the resort’s authentic Italian restaurant, featuring a traditional wood-fired oven and an open kitchen. We ordered:

• Bruschetta Al Salmone (350 THB): Crispy sourdough topped with smoked salmon, salmon roe, avocado cream, and crushed tomatoes.

• Tomato Avocado Salad (380 THB): A vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes, avocado, orange segments, pistachios, and pomegranate in a zesty citrus mustard dressing.

• Diavola (380 THB): Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, oregano, and a drizzle of homemade chili oil with a perfectly chewy, smoky crust.

• Ostia Mare (410 THB): A seafood masterpiece topped with fresh prawns, mussels, squid, anchovies from Cetara, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.

Dinner: The Phuket Eatery

• Hours: 06:30 – 22:00

For dinner, we headed to the vibrant main dining venue near the lobby to sample their high-quality authentic Thai dishes:

• Tom Yum Goong (342 THB): A classic hot and sour soup featuring incredibly fresh, sustainably farmed blue prawns and straw mushrooms.

• Phad Kaprao Moo Sap Kai Dao (389 THB): Minced pork wok-tossed with spicy hot basil, chili, and garlic, served with jasmine rice and a crispy, cage-free fried egg.

• Yam Nua Yang: Tender slices of grilled beef tossed with fresh herbs and a wonderfully tangy, spicy lime dressing.

• Khao Phad Sapparod: A tropical classic! Fragrant pineapple fried rice packed with savory and sweet flavors.

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Brunch: ES Café (We Proudly Serve Starbucks)

• Hours: 07:00 – 18:00

Before checking out, we grabbed a casual lunch and caffeine fix at ES Café, which proudly serves Starbucks coffee brews! (Note: No blended Frappuccinos here, but the classic drinks are flawless!). We ordered:

• Salmon Bagel: A beautifully satisfying toasted bagel layered with delicious smoked salmon.

• Pancake: for sweets lovers

• Mango Danish: Flaky, buttery pastry topped with sweet, juicy local mangoes.

• Caramel Macchiato & 🍵 Matcha Latte: Perfectly crafted, velvety smooth beverages that made for the ultimate mid-day pick-me-up.

With 4 expansive swimming pools, 9 distinct dining venues, and a fantastic lineup of hands-on cultural activities, Courtyard Patong has grown into a true oasis of luxury right in the vibrant heart of Patong.

If you are looking for a resort where you can eat, swim, create, and completely unwind with the ultimate peace of mind, booking a Full Board stay here is an absolute must!

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong Beach Resort