Laguna Beach Residences Bayside

Laguna Beach Residences Bayside — Residential Living Within Laguna Phuket

Laguna Beach Residences Bayside is a luxury residential development by Banyan Tree Group situated inside the 1,000-acre Laguna Phuket integrated resort complex in Cherng Thale, on Phuket's central west coast. The project sits within one of the most established resort communities on the island — Laguna Phuket has operated continuously since 1992, encompassing Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, and Dhawa hotel brands across a single interconnected estate.

Property Details

The development offers two low-rise residential buildings of five storeys each, with a total of 237 units. Floor areas span from 73 sq m for a one-bedroom unit up to 359 sq m for the largest penthouse configuration. Unit types include one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and penthouses, many with private rooftop pools. The two buildings are separated by a landscaped canal and connected by footbridges — an architectural feature that defines the bayside setting. Common amenities include a free-form swimming pool with swim-up bar, sun decks with tropical landscaping, a fitness centre, and shuttle services linking residents to all Laguna Phuket resort facilities.

Location and Infrastructure

The project is located steps from Bang Tao Beach, one of Phuket's longest stretches of sand at approximately 8 km. Within the Laguna Phuket estate, residents have pedestrian access to Banyan Tree Spa, the Angsana hotel pool facilities, Cassia Phuket, and the Dusit Thani Laguna. Catch Beach Club — a well-known beach club on Bang Tao — is within the zone. Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket shopping complex are situated nearby in Cherng Thale, offering dining, retail, and health services. Phuket International Airport is approximately 25 km north, typically a 30–40 minute drive depending on traffic.

Ownership and Legal Framework

Units at Laguna Beach Residences Bayside are available under two ownership structures. Foreign buyers may purchase on a freehold basis under the Thai Condominium Act B.E. 2522, provided total foreign ownership in the building does not exceed 49% of the registered floor area. Thai buyers and Thai-registered companies may hold freehold title (Chanote) on any unit. For buyers who are unable to secure a freehold quota unit, 30-year leasehold title — renewable under terms agreed in the contract — is available as an alternative. Buyers are advised to verify the current freehold quota remaining at the Land Office before committing to purchase.

The Laguna Phuket estate operates a long-standing hotel-managed rental programme. Owners who wish to participate may enrol units into the rental pool managed by Banyan Tree Group; terms, revenue-sharing ratios, and owner-stay entitlements vary by contract and are subject to change — prospective buyers should request the current programme documentation before signing.

Buyer Profile

This project is suited to buyers who place priority on direct integration with a resort environment: access to hotel-brand spa, F&B, and concierge services without leaving the estate. The Bang Tao zone carries one of Phuket's higher average sale prices — active listings in the zone trade at an average of approximately ฿16.4 million — placing Laguna Beach Residences Bayside within Phuket's premium residential segment. Buyers motivated purely by capital growth or yield should request independent market data and current rental programme audited results before relying on projected returns.

Due Diligence Checklist

Before proceeding with a reservation or sale agreement, buyers should confirm the following: (1) current freehold-quota percentage remaining for the specific building; (2) the project's registered juristic person and annual common-area maintenance fee per sq m; (3) sinking fund amount; (4) whether the unit being purchased participates in the hotel rental programme and, if so, the exact owner-stay calendar; (5) EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) approval status for the project; (6) all title documents should be reviewed by an independent Thai property lawyer before signature. Contact our team for current availability and pricing.

Laguna Beach Residences Bayside is developed by Banyan Tree Group — 10 projects in Phuket, the Singapore-based luxury hospitality and branded residences group (SGX/SET: BTH) behind the 1,000-acre Laguna Phuket integrated resort estate in Bang Tao, operating since 1992. Buyers exploring the developer's other Phuket properties can view the full portfolio on the developer profile page.