We’ve rounded up the best resorts to live out your sun-kissed days in Phuket
The much-awaited news of borders opening up has finally been bestowed upon us. And this time it’s a destination we’re sure many of us have on our summer vacation list: Phuket. Since 1 July, Phuket has reopened its borders to vaccinated travellers without the need for quarantine. You can now hit the white sandy beaches the minute you leave the airport.
Amanpuri
Famed for its idyllic beaches and breathtaking views, Amanpuri is scheduled for its official re-opening on 1 August 2021 – this time introducing a series of bespoke offers and retreats. If inner peace is what you seek, consider going for the Journey to Peace: As it is Retreat which teaches meditation techniques led by a Buddhist monk and mindfulness coach. Offers such as the Amanpuri Villa Experience and the new Gastronomy Series are also ideal for couples and families in search for new experiences.
Anantara Layan
A luxury beachfront resort that overlooks the Andaman Sea, it is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a peaceful beach stay. With 30 rooms and suites, 47 pool villas and 15 pool residences, you’ll be spoilt for choice. If you desire to be truly pampered, go for its wellness programmes that ensure you’ll be in tip-top condition by the time you leave the resort. From fitness and holistic activities that contain a mix of strength training and aerobic exercise to deep-tissue massages, you’ll never feel as well-rested as before.
Anantara Layan
168 Moo 6, Layan Beach Soi 4,
83110 Cherngtalay, Thalang
Thailand
Tel: +66 76 317 200
Como Point Yamu
Located at the tip of Cape Yamu overlooking the Andaman Sea and the Phang Nga Bay, Como Point Yamu offers luxurious beachfront accommodation that evokes contemporary Thai luxury. They also have one of the largest accommodations on this list with 79 rooms and suites, and 27 private villas. However, do take note that Como Point is currently only welcoming guests for villa experiences only. Apart from its well-known spa and wellness treatments, try dining in at its restaurants where you’ll get Italian, Thai and healthy COMO Shambhala Cuisine.
Como Point Yamu
225 Moo 7, Talang, Paklok
83110 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 625 3322
InterContinental Phuket Resort
Located right next to Twinpalms MontAzure on Kamala beach, InterContinental Phuket Resort is a five-star beach resort that is cocooned by jungle-covered hills and offers heavenly views of the Andaman Sea. With a plethora of local art and Sino-Portuguese design influences at this 221-room hotel, this interesting blend in aesthetics is definitely pleasing to the eye. Take a dip in one of the resort’s five pools – club members have exclusive access to a private pool – some rooms even enjoy direct pool access. Just be sure to draw the curtains in the bathroom.
InterContinental Phuket Resort
333/3 Moo 3, Kamala Beach,
Kamala, Kathu
Phuket 83150, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 629 999
Kata Rocks
As one of the best luxury villas along Kata Beach, it gives a holistic experience of modern beachfront living, oceanfront dining experiences and wellness activities. All 34 palatial Sky Villas – featuring one, two, three or four bedrooms – are set around large airy living areas, open-plan kitchens and private swimming pools. Perched on a small cape between Kata and Kata Noi beaches, you’ll be able to spend long afternoons on both beaches and even rent a superyacht at the nearby island of Koh Pu.
Kata Rocks
Kata Rocks 186/22, Kok Tanode Road,
Kata Beach
83100 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0)76 370 777
Keemala
One of the most unique resorts on our list, the pool villas of Keemala bear a striking resemblance to modern treehouses. Heavily inspired by the culture of ancient Phuket settlers, its architecture has a rustic and earthy feel to it that feels oddly comforting. Nestled in a dense canopy of rainforest, the villas – available as a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, single-storey, as well as a duplex – offer a full tropical experience and are all complete with your own private pool. They also offer a selection of Holistic Living Retreats which consists of pampering massages, healing treatments and body enhancing exercises, all carefully curated to fit a wide range of lifestyles and personal goals.
Keemala
10/88 Moo 6, Nakasud Road
Kamala, Kathu
83150 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 358 777
Naka Island
What makes for a retreat truly private and intimate? One that is only accessible by speedboat. An exclusive boutique resort on Naka Yai Island which is located just off the Eastern Phuket coast, Naka Island is a luxury resort that is surrounded by rich coconut groves and ivory sandy beaches. It features 67 units of tropical style villas with a private pool and seamlessly combines outdoor island living with indoor relaxation. If you prefer a smaller accommodation, you’ll also have the option of choosing from 23 deluxe rooms and suites.
Naka Island
32 Moo 5, Tambol Paklok, Amphur Thalang, Naka Yai Island
83110 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 371 400
Rosewood Phuket
Nestled along a beachfront at exquisite Emerald Bay, Rosewood Phuket offers a serene escape – far away from the hustle and bustle of busy tourist areas. A stone’s throw away from a secluded beach, all 71 pavilions and villas blend organically with the lush tropical landscape. Its modernistic architecture with its floor-to-ceiling windows in all private and public areas also offer a fully immersive experience of the hillside forest surroundings. Featuring four authentic dining venues, recreational facilities which include three swimming pools, a fitness centre and spa, it has everything you need.
Rosewood Phuket
88/30-30 Muen-Ngern Road, Patong, Kathu
83150 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 356 888
Sri Panwa
Perched high atop Cape Panwa, Sri Panwa boasts panoramic, breathtaking views of the southeastern tip of Phuket, and a roster of celebrity guests – Gordon Ramsay and Snoop Dogg, to name a couple. The resort enjoys its fair share of fun and privacy, seamlessly dividing itself into private villas and residences, and social areas like Baba Nest, a stylish rooftop bar accompanied by the best sunsets. The 52 villas, 20 pool suites and 10 penthouses are all also spread well across the 60-hectare property – perfect so you’ll probably never run into guests or unwanted company.
Sri Panwa
Phuket 88 moo 8,
Sakdidej Road, Vichit, Muang
83000 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 7637 1000
The Slate
Located along Nai Yang Beach, the Slate combines industrial elements and the beauty of the area’s flora and fauna to form its one-of-a-kind architecture. Its accommodation options consist of five varieties of suites and three types of villas. Offering a selection of sublime dining experiences, visit its numerous restaurants such as Black Ginger and Tin Mine to have a gastronomic experience.
The Slate
Nai Yang Beach 116 Moo 1
Sakhu, Thalang
83110 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 327 006
Trisara
Trisara is another go-to spot for the full beach resort experience. The pool villa-only resort, it underwent a huge refurbishment that saw the addition of new villa categories, a spa, an innovative farm-to-table restaurant and the introduction of personalised services. Don’t just lounge by the tranquil pools and sip on cocktails the entire time, though. Do also spend a morning at a sustainable farm named Pru Jumpa, enjoy gastronomic delights at Pru restaurant or allow professional photographers to capture invaluable moments of your trip.
Trisara
60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road,
Cherngtalay, Thalang
83110 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 310100
Twinpalms MontAzure
Located on Kamala Beach on the up-market west coast of Phuket Island, Twinpalms MontAzure is a boutique hotel that features 46 suites and penthouses, all with amazing views of either the ocean, the pool or the nearby mountains. While it may not be as convenient as some of the other resorts listed here, there are complimentary Take Me To shuttle buses that drop you off at Kamala, Bang Tao and Surin beaches.
Twinpalms MontAzure
129/86 Kamala Beach Road,
Kathu, 83150 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 684 368
V Villas Phuket
The newest of all resorts in this list features just 19 private pool villas available in one-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. They offer 24-hour butler service, a tranquil retreat to nature, private infinity pools and ample facilities, and to relieve those nerves, hit the spa for its bespoke treatments and wellness retreats that are sure to give you the relaxation that you need.
V Villas Phuket
39/39 Moo 8 Wichit, Ao Yon Road
Amphoe Muang Phuket
83000 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 076 630 939
If you desire even more privacy or something more bespoke, we’ve narrowed down a few standalone branded luxury villa rentals for your liking:
Villa Amarapura
Situated in the luxurious vacation haven of Cape Yamu on Phuket’s serene eastern coastline, Villa Amarapura is a seven-bed contemporary space that can accommodate up to 14 guests and six staff members, including a full-time dedicated chef. It also ensures that boredom will never be a thing with the wide array of facilities it has: the games room that comes with a Trackman Golf Simulator, a cinema room with a large screen projector and the gorgeous infinity pools.
Villa Amarapura
222/16‐17, Moo 7, Paklok Thalang
83110 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +852 8120 8488
Villa Paradiso
Villa Paradiso is a five-bedroom luxury villa that is situated on a hilltop in Naithon Beach. This villa has a land area of 1,465 sqm and is equipped with everything that you will need: five bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, an office, a spa, fitness room, and best of all, an outdoor infinity pool with a stunning ocean view. It’s also extremely close to the hub of Phuket and a 10-minute drive to the Phuket International Airport.
Villa Paradiso
Villa E, Malaiwana Estate
28/12 Moo4, Tambon Sakoo, Thalang
83110 Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +852 8120 8488
