There is no shortage of luxury 5-star resorts on Phuket, the only question is which one is for you?
Staying at a resort will be an integral part of your holiday, an experience and a memory you will bring back home just as important as the beach or the food. We’ve compiled a list of the finest of the finest for 2017 in each category, choosing them wasn’t easy for us and staying up there certainly won’t be easy for them. All these share several things in common: Great location, superb facilities and impeccable service.
While our hotels on the ‘Best of’ list might not appear cheap, keep in mind they include some of the best luxury resorts of all of Asia if not the world.
Best Beach Resort: The Racha Phuket
For those who consider themselves beach aficionados a trip to The Racha is a must. Located on a tiny island of the same name, this modern resort built in harmony with its environment, offers 85 low-rise whitewashed villas overlooking the ocean, and it’s a view without any concrete or other hotels, just the stunning turquoise sea fringed by some of the whitest sand we’ve seen… [Read More]
Best Pool Villa: Sri Panwa Villas Phuket
Perched high above Cape Panwa and commanding breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea, the Sri Panwa Phuket is home to a seductive collection of 52 suites and villas dotted amid 32 acres of lush virgin rainforest. The accommodations blend the natural jungle and ocean surroundings with all of the modern comforts of luxury living, featuring infinity swimming pools that wrap around glass enclosed bedrooms from which you can dive straight into it’s refreshing water upon waking up. A private white sand beach invites long days lounging at the bottom of the hillside while at the very top you will find of one Phuket’s top two beach bars. If a picture postcard of paradise could be rendered, this is probably what it would look like… [Read More]
Best Romantic Resort: Six Senses Yao Noi
With a private and exclusive location on neighboring Koh Yao Island honeymooners and romantic couples in particular rave about this resort, Six Senses Yao Noi is not your typical ‘Phuket Island Resort’ but truly a destination in itself. Found nestled on a tropical hillside among exotic flora, this luxurious island hideaway offers fifty-four heavenly villas complete with private sun decks, infinity pool and outdoor showers. All of these freestanding structures, rise elegantly above the vegetation on stilts, traditional from the outside (thatched roofs & all) but modern on the inside offe show-stopping views over the Phang Nga Bay… [Read More]
Best Family Resort: Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort
Built right at the beachfront between a tropical lagoon and the Andaman Sea, the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort occupies an ideal location for young children on the beautiful Bang Tao beach where powdery white sand and calm shallow waters pose few threats to your little ones, making it one most family friendly beaches of Phuket. The resort also offers a profusion of popular child oriented facilities like a water-park, multiple interconnected dedicated kids pool with a big water slide, a kids club with mixing both outdoor and indoor activities or just getting to meet Candi, the baby elephant that goes on a stroll every day in the afternoons. This new and award-winning, luxury resort also provides spacious and elegant Pool Villas that range from 1-bedroom up to 4-bedrooms featuring private lap pools and Thai sala pavilions nestled amid well manicured lush tropical garden… [Read More]
Best Spa Resort: Banyan Tree Phuket
Open for two decades now, the internationally acclaimed Banyan Tree Resort Phuket is still recognized as one of the ultimate resort experience in Asia. Specializing in physical and spiritual healing, their extensive spa treatments facilities are hosted traditional pavilions, which are skillful recreations of ancient Royal Thai salas in all their magnificence. Banyan Tree therapists are rigorously selected and must undergo more than 400 hours of specialized training based on ancient Indian and Thai techniques before they are let loose on guests. The Resort’s 120 luxurious accommodations include some the best private pool villas of Thailand and offers the finest in relaxation, indulgence and total pampering with unrivaled service levels… [Read More]