Sunbathing on the fine white sand. Morning massage in the Jacuzzi. Firming up with a swim in the sea-facing pool or a light workout in the gym. More than just leisure activities, the hotel brings guests closer to the local culture with weekly classes on Thai cooking, traditional dancing, fruit carving, flower arrangement and Thai language. Fun challenges await young guests at the Kids Club.
Thai Cooking Class
Taste and sense discoveries. Essence of Thai herbs and spices. The art of slicing and dicing vegetables. Meat preparation techniques. All the elements that embody authentic Thai cuisine explored and revealed in the hotel's weekly Thai cooking classes. From easy-to-make dishes to curries and tom yum soup, the select menu emphasizes a healthy balance of meat and vegetable dishes. Each class begins with a cooking demonstration by the hotel's chef, followed by a hands-on cooking lesson and an award ceremony, when every participant receives a certificate and recipe book.
Kids Club
Opening Hours: 10.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00
Theme activities designed specifically for children. Ensuring a fun and safe environment, the hotel's Kids Club embarks on a mission to entertain its little guests. Indoor and outdoor activities, led by trained children's caretakers, range from team sports, beach adventures and pool challenges to board games, dress-up parties, drawing and painting.
*For children between three and 12 years old
Diving
Another world, as scintillating and animated as Phuket's beach culture, lies just beneath the translucent blue surface. Brilliant-coloured fish, anemones and coral reefs inhabit the bountiful ocean floor to the south and east of Cape Panwa. Among the most visited diving sites, for their spectacular marine inhabitants and rock formations, are Coral Island, Anemone Reef, Shark Rock, Phi Phi, Racha Noi and Racha Yai, all of which are a short boat ride away from the nearby Phuket Pier. For beginners, the hotel provides a complimentary scuba diving introduction course upon request. Refresher courses or PADI scuba diving courses can be arranged at a certified diving school within the hotel's vicinity.
Boat Excursions
Peppered with numerous limestone islands, sea caves and isolated beaches, the expansive seascapes to the east of Phuket boast a sublime backdrop for one-day boat excursions. From Chalong Pier, a boat ride towards the northeast reveals dramatic islandscapes of Phang Nga Bay, famous for its emerald green waters, towering limestone cliffs and rocky pinnacles carpeted in lush-green outcrop, including the world-famous James Bond Island. A 45-minute boat ride to the east of Phuket, the crystalline waters open out to reveal an expansive horizon, sculpted into dramatic formations and picturesque archipelagos of Phi Phi, whereas to the south, the expansive beachfronts of Racha Islands are ideal for an afternoon picnic.
Cultural Programmes
The intricacy of Thai culture is in its arts of traditional dancing, cooking, home decoration and language. In addition to the weekly Thai cooking classes, the hotel features short, fun lessons on a daily basis, designed to introduce different aspects of Thai culture to the guests.
Available lessons include:
- Thai dancing
- Fruit carving
- Flower arrangement
- Thai speaking
The weekly schedule is available at the reception and Tour Discovery Desk.
Tour Discovery Desk
Opening Hours: 8.00 - 19.00
Boat excursions to nearby islands. Deep sea fishing aboard a yacht. Ocean kayaking in the picturesque bay. Golfing tours at some of Phuket's most exclusive country clubs. Located by the main swimming pool, the Tour Discovery Desk is a gateway to the island's myriad of activities and world-renowned diving sites. Equipment rental, including cars, motorbikes, water sports and shuttle bus service is available here.
