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Phuket Top 10 Best Boutique Resorts
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Phuket plays host to millions of visitors each year and the choice of accommodation has never been better or wider. So what does it take to be a good boutique hotel?
An intimate atmosphere is a prerequisite for a successful boutique resort, along with good staff anticipating, rather than responding to guests' needs along with a sense of uniqueness – these factors add up to make a great stay.
Here are the top ten boutique resorts on the island as chosen by the industry professionals. Our list contains wide contrasts; from the stylish Mom Tri Villa Royale to the brand new Access Resort, from the ultra privacy of SALA Phuket's pool villas to the sweeping views of the south of the island at Mangosteen Resort. The choice may be hard to make but there is surely the ideal boutique resort waiting for you here. |
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Our top boutique choice is Twinpalms, which has enjoyed a runaway success since opening in 2005 and is very reasonably priced for a resort of this calibre. Located in Surin, one of Phuket's most upmarket areas, Twinpalms' 76 rooms and suites are spacious to say the least. The main focus of this hotel is innovative design which is apparent throughout and this is what has helped make Twinpalms so popular. Facilities include large pools, an excellent gym, an extensive wine cellar, a spa and great all-round service. The resort's Catch beach club is a vibrant part of the Phuket social circuit. |
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We absolutely love the elegance, refinement, fine dining and superb choice of wines that this boutique resort offers. Villa Royale is located on a rocky cliffside overlooking beautiful Kata Noi Beach. Formerly Mom Tri's private villa (a renowned Thai architect), this resort has only 26 rooms and suites, nine of which are individually designed and it really does feel as though you're staying at a friend's country house. The views are out of this world and If you appreciate Thai décor and fabulously appointed gardens along with a wide choice of accommodation Villa Royale is for you. |
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This chic and recent addition to Phuket's accommodation choices features 21 one-bedroom pool villas and nine three-bedroom villas. Here at Phuket Pavilions you're literally sitting on top of the world with fantastic views of Bang Tao Beach and the lush greenery that Phuket is world-famous for. Three world-class golf courses are just minutes away but if you believe in total relaxation in your villa grounds you can have it; with in-villa dining, in-villa spa treatments, the works. Luxuriate in your villa's huge terrazzo bath and enjoy total privacy in opulent comfort with a bottle of fine wine. You'll discover that life doesn't get much better than this. |
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At number four in our Top Ten boutique resort list this deluxe pool villa resort has all the ingredients for a perfect romantic holiday. Its very location is Eden-like with untouched Mai Khao Beach mere steps away and the resort features a full set of facilities. Some 63 of the 79 villas here have their own private luxurious swimming pool and all villas have total privacy for those intimate moments. The rooms themselves are straight out of the Arabian Nights with billowing curtains, soft textiles and even softer cushions and pillows. For that extra touch of totally private luxury, SALA Phuket delivers. |
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Burasari's location in the heart of Patong Beach belies its tranquillity yet the beautifully ornate lobby will give you a pre-taste of this resort's class. Our number five in our Top Ten boutique list also features some of the cleverest and most opulent plant arrangements you're likely to see as well as two swimming pools, an award-winning restaurant where you will find TV chef Keith Floyd several times a year, and compact facilities. This must be the only boutique hotel in its class that offers a free mini-bar and make sure you make use of the complimentary beach towel set as the aquatic fun of Patong Beach is only a two-minute stroll away. |
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Baan Yin Dee, our number six boutique resort, is located high above Patong and the views down at night time are simply spectacular. You'll be hard pressed to find a better vista to gaze out at over dinner. With 21 rooms and suites, the resort likes to keep things intimate. Baan Yin Dee features a classic Thai design and a friendly atmosphere and here you'll discover the real Thailand, but if you hanker for luxury it's all here too. For those who love to cool off in comfort there is a four-tiered swimming pool, a twelve-person Jacuzzi and a children's pool. |
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Stunning suites and villas commanding unforgettable views await you at Ayara Hilltops, a favourite amongst couples and our number seven choice. The taste of seclusion here is such that it feels like your own private resort and the sight of other guests at breakfast can come as a surprise. Located in swish Surin on Phuket's west coast, all accommodation features either a Jacuzzi, a whirlpool bath or a private pool and of course those sensational views. Friendly staff members and an excellent spa complete the package for this original hideaway. |
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The Mangosteen in the south of Phuket may not be located beachside but it is perched atop a hillside with views of and access within minutes to four of Phuket's wonderful beaches. For those who like to stay in one place the salt-water treated 24-hour pool is a real treat, featuring a water curtain, inbuilt Jacuzzi, children's pool and an infinity space. A unique feature of the resort is that guests can have spa treatment in air-conditioned comfort while looking out at one of Phuket's most unique vistas. With beautiful Superior, Royal, and Deluxe villas to choose from you'll be pampered at the Mangosteen. |
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At number nine in our list, this 39-villa resort is located just a five-minute stroll from stunning Kata Beach and a short distance from many of Kata's best restaurants. All villas feature private pools, outdoor Jacuzzis and are a generous 104 to 148 sqm. Malisa's villa suites are warmly decorated in a modern Thai style and altogether the package is very hard to beat. Ideally suited to younger couples, Malisa also features one of the island's best restaurants. |
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This modern stylish resort has much to offer, it was designed around the pools, so much so that each and every one of the resort's 139 rooms has direct pool access from the balcony and room service is even delivered by gondola! Phase two is now open with added additional pool access rooms and eight villas with Jacuzzis. Pool villas are a comfortable 65sqm and the resort is situated five minutes away from beautiful Karon Beach. Access also features rooms for handicapped guests. |
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