Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort sits directly on Patong Beach -- Phuket's most visited beach -- with 445 rooms and suites and direct beachfront access, putting guests within walking distance of Jungceylon and Central Patong malls, Bangla Road nightlife, and the beach itself. It's rated 4 of 5 across roughly 1,900 TripAdvisor reviews and ranks strongly among Phuket hotels overall (guest reviews cite a top-15 island ranking), with feedback consistently praising the breakfast, four pool areas including two swim-up bars and a water slide, and a location guests describe as perfectly placed -- close enough to Patong's energy to walk everywhere, but calm enough inside the resort not to feel like the middle of the strip. A dedicated Kids Club and 24-hour fitness center support families and business travelers alike. As a select-service Courtyard property, per-stay breakfast isn't automatically included for all rate types, something worth checking at booking despite breakfast being a strong point in guest reviews. The main watchout tied to the location itself is Patong's reputation for noise and crowds nearby, though guests specifically credit the resort's design and setback for keeping the property itself feeling calmer than the surrounding strip.