Meet our partners: Banyan Tree

What started as a single resort in Thailand in 1994 has grown to become a leading global developer of hotels, resorts, spas, and residences. The inspiration behind the brand is the Banyan Tree, which is considered a sacred center in many Asian towns and has provided shelter and shade to travelers for millennia. While living in a fishing village called Banyan Tree Bay, the hospitality group’s founders discovered the transformative power of travel and created a brand culture rooted in the philosophy of everything being connected. Two of the Banyan Tree Group’s main brands, Angsana and Banyan Tree, are established award winners in the luxury hospitality sector, while newly launched brands like Cassia and Dhawa are quickly making a name for themselves.

Just as the banyan tree has historically provided shelter to weary travelers, Banyan Tree hotels offer rest and relaxation to modern adventurers who like to explore at their own unhurried pace, whether discovering historic cityscapes, balmy shores, or hidden lagoons. The hospitality group’s hotels are renowned for their attentive yet discreet service, natural luxurious vibes, and culturally sensitive experiences. And then there are Banyan Tree’s private residences, which are stylish sanctuaries in forms ranging from swanky apartments in bustling urban centers to stylish villas fringing sandy shores. These residences boast luxurious facilities and 24-hour concierge services, and you’ll get privileges at Banyan Tree’s resorts, golf courses, spas, and retail galleries.

Whichever Banyan Tree property you choose, you’ll have access to eateries that showcase their region’s unique culinary traditions and rich flavors, whether it’s a breezy seafood joint on the beach or a fine diner in an urban retreat. When you want to unwind and rejuvenate, you can treat yourself to a multisensory treatment by an expert therapist at an award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, which honors ancient healing wisdom and wellbeing traditions.

If you want to begin a journey of renewal, consider choosing a Banyan Tree Wellbeing Sanctuary package, a signature stay program that combines nourishing cuisine, spa therapies, wellbeing activities, and natural environments to help you restore and strengthen your mental and physical health. Starting from two nights, these stays are perfect for solo travelers through to large groups.

On top of spa, dining, and wellbeing activities, your stay includes a selection of herbal teas, minibar provisions, in-room wellbeing amenities, an enhanced sleep environment, pre-sleep bath and body rituals, and more.

Your wellbeing hosts will personalize your schedule of activities, wellbeing workshops, and group classes according to your goals, wishes, and needs. At the end of your stay, your wellbeing guide will provide you with tips on healthy living so that your wellness journey can continue.

Located in Mexico’s Playa Del Carmen, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is a gem of the Riviera Maya, placing you on the doorstep of natural dunes, coral reefs, mangroves, lagoons, and pristine beaches. This AAA Five Diamond and Five-Star Forbes resort’s world-class dining and wellness program makes it a true multi-sensory treat.

For something truly unique, consider staying at the Banyan Tree Escape near the traditional village of Buahan on Indonesia’s island of Bali. Hidden behind impenetrable walls of flora in the jungle with views of rice fields in the distance, the Banyan Tree Escape accommodations embrace a no-walls no-doors design concept in communion with nature. Unobstructed views of mountain peaks, waterfall hikes, and river walks await.

The hotel group’s sanctuary in Vietnam is the Banyan Tree Lăng Cô, a multi-award-winning paradise of luxurious all-pool villas between the Truong Son mountains and the East Sea. Around the resort are ancient relics, areas of unspoiled natural beauty, and the UNESCO-listed sites of Hoi An, the My Son Sanctuary, and the Imperial Citadel of Hue.

Over in Thailand is Banyan Tree Krabi, a heavenly oasis on the coast where sapphire blue waters lap stunning white sands backdropped by lush mountains. In addition to 72 suites and villas that all have private pools, Banyan Tree Krabi is home to facilities such as a premium spa, a beach bar, stylish restaurants, and a private beach with water sports.