Can anyone suggest best options for getting from the JW Marriott to Phuket town and or

Patong beach and return.

^{Hotel shuttle bus is your cheapest option}

^{http://www.marriott.com/hotelwebsites/us/h/hktjw/hktjw_pdf/3HKTJW_Shuttle%20Bus%20Timetable.pdf}

rent a car for urself for the day

rent a car avoid taxi-mafia..

^{Hotel shuttle bus is your cheapest option}

^{http://www.marriott.com/hotelwebsites/us/h/hktjw/hktjw_pdf/3HKTJW_Shuttle%20Bus%20Timetable.pdf}

Is that the Marriott's bus (or is it a van?) open to the general public for use?

If so, I am surprised the Karon tuk-tuk mafia hasn't vandalized it or harmed anyone yet....

Are the prices quoted per person, or per group?

I love the fact that the fare to Patong is more that to Phuket Town, even though it is well less than half the distance...really reflects reality "on the ground".

To Phuket Town you can also take a songtaew leaving from Mai Khao.

I love the fact that the fare to Patong is more that to Phuket Town, even though it is well less than half the distance...really reflects reality "on the ground".

The busses often don't want to drive the scenic yet hilly beach road. The hills make some people sick and if that happens, it's not fun for anyone in the bus.

Therefore the route would be Mai Khao -> Lotus -> Patong.