This resort sits on a secluded, picturesque headland in the southern corner of popular Patong Beach. Built into the hillside, all guestrooms have private balconies with uninterrupted views over the blue waters and yachts at anchor in the sheltered bay. There are three wonderful restaurants offering Italian, traditional Thai and Western style. Take a boat out onto the bay to discover the small islands that sit like hidden gems in the crystal waters.
Built near Kamala Beach, one of the island's longest, this hotel's construction has been planned to complement the natural environment which nestles amongst the lush coconut and tropical plantations. For sports fans, the hotel has a wide range of recreational facilities, including tennis, windsurfing and many other water sports available right outside the resort. The house chefs create wonders on their varied Thai and Western menus.
The owner of the Boathouse, a renowned architect and artist, designed what he called, "A hotel for people who prefer not to stay in hotels. Marc Ottoway of the London Sunday Times described it as one of the few hotels worldwide in which he could linger indefinitely. All the rooms at Mom Tri's Boathouse and Villa Royale have their own balcony facing the sea and are decorated in the finest Thai style. The Boathouse Wine & Grill, and Gung Cafe are world class dining establishments, where you can mull over the finest foods.
This delightful resort offers some of the best accommodation to be found along the western shores of the island, overlooking the pearly white sands of Karon Beach. The property comprises 247 rooms and suites in the main area and 117 luxurious villas spread around the premises. Elegantly appointed, with Thai-inspired decor and premium furnishings, the rooms make for comfortable stay. The villas take things a notch higher, with expansive and airy living spaces and balconies offering magnificent views of the beach. There are four restaurants on site offering a myriad of tastes. Unwind in the evenings at the hotel's two bars featuring live music and a premium array of spirits. Pamper yourself at the full service spa offering Thai-inspired treatments and massages.
The banyan tree is a sacred symbol of serenity, wisdom, longevity and resilience. This is the philosophy upon which the Banyan Tree Phuket was founded. Readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted it the world's best spa resort. Tastefully appointed villas, many with their own private swimming pools, encircle a saltwater lagoon, gardens, and a landscaped golf course. The rooms are luxurious, with indoor-outdoor bathing tubs, polished wood floors, ceramic artifacts and, of course, orchids in abundance.
Nestled amidst acres of tropical gardens and caressed by the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Resort is an idyllic retreat. Located on beautiful Laguna Bay, the resort, flanked by two tropical lagoons, overlooks a sandy white beach. Synonymous with gracious Thai hospitality, it has an enviable reputation for excellent service, facilities and accommodation. Try the Ruen Thai Restaurant, a charming, old teak house, with classic ambiance serving Royal Thai cuisine.