Keemala
Keemala is a 38-villa luxury resort hidden in the rainforest hills above Kamala Beach. I first visited out of curiosity about those Bird’s Nest villas you see all over Instagram
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5-star hotels and luxury resorts in Phuket. Reviews cover beachfront properties, pool villas, spa resorts, and high-end accommodation across the island’s main beaches including Patong, Kata, Karon, Bang Tao, Mai Khao, and Cape Panwa. We’ve stayed at or visited most of these hotels over the years and share what we actually found, not just what the brochures say. Prices, room types, pools, restaurants, and how far you really are from the sand.
Melia Phuket Mai Khao
Melia Phuket Mai Khao is a 5-star resort located at a very short walking distance to Mai Khao Beach, Phuket’s longest and most secluded beach.
Thavorn Palm Beach Resort
Thavorn Palm Beach Resort is one of the oldest large resorts on Karon Beach, sitting right across the road from the sand. The property spreads across 12 acres of gardens, which is huge for Phuket
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa is built into the hillside at the quiet north end of Patong Beach. Across the street from the beach but away from the chaos of central Patong and Bangla Road.
Kora Beach Resort
Kora Beach Resort is a new luxury resort located on the peaceful Layan Beach, one of Phuket’s hidden gems. Nestled next to the trendy Bangtao Beach, this location offers a perfect balance between relaxation and convenience.
Barcelo Coconut Island
Barcelo Coconut Island is an enchanting resort situated on the small island of Koh Maphrao (which means coconut island), just a kilometre east of the Phuket coast. Nestled amidst the lush greenery and fringed by pristine sandy beaches, the resort offers a tranquil and secluded retreat.
Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket
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Amora Beach Resort
Amora Beach Resort Phuket is a newly renovated beachfront property located directly on the wonderful Bang Tao Beach and only 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport. It’s a 5-star resort with 264 rooms spread across three floors.
The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels
The Naka Phuket, a member of the prestigious Design Hotels, is a modern 5-star luxury architectural gem surrounded by lush greenery. Each of its 95 glass-built villas offers uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea.
My Beach Resort Phuket
My Beach Resort Phuket is a 5-star luxury beachfront resort with two infinity-edge swimming pools, including an impressive 700 sq.m lap pool that provides both relaxation and Instagram-worthy moments. Each room is thoughtfully designed to blend modern comfort and Thai hospitality.
Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort
Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort is a 5-star luxurious adults-only getaway offering a unique experience closer to nature. The resort invites guests to stay in any of the four different accommodation types: One Bedroom Beach Tent, One Bedroom Lagoon Tent, One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Tent, and a Two Bedroom Lagoon Pool Tent that can accommodate up to four people.
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas is a luxurious resort offering an impressive selection of accommodations: 83 pool villas, 30 pavilions, and 70 suites! These properties are complemented by 11 dining venues, where guests can enjoy a wide selection of drinks and food.
V Villas Phuket, MGallery
V Villas Phuket, MGallery is a unique hotel on a hilltop overlooking Ao Yon Bay with panoramic Andaman Sea views. The 5-star luxury resort is positioned 39 meters above sea level, giving 360° views of the sky and ocean from the main infinity pool.
Wyndham Grand Nai Harn Beach
Wyndham Grand Nai Harn Beach is a luxurious resort located in Phuket. Situated near the picturesque Nai Harn Beach, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea and the surrounding lush greenery. With its elegant and modern design, the resort provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere for guests.
M Social Hotel Phuket
M Social Hotel Phuket is a 5-star hotel with one of the most strategic locations on Patong Beach. It’s built directly into the Jungceylon shopping centre.
Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort
Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort is a peaceful 5-star hotel by the sea, perfect for families looking for a hideaway far from the busy beaches of Phuket.
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is a luxury getaway on the immense beach of Mai Khao, in the north of Phuket. The rooms and villas are surrounded by green gardens and beautiful sea views just beyond the tall trees.
COMO Point Yamu Phuket
COMO Point Yamu is a luxurious resort at the end of Cape Yamu on the east coast of Phuket, renowned for its stunning panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay.
Bandara Villas Phuket
Bandara Villas Phuket is a luxurious boutique resort located on the secluded Ao Yon Beach, in the Cape Panwa area, southeast of Phuket. Built on a steep hillside facing the sea, the hotel is known for its stunning ocean views from superb modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows over private infinity pools.
Cape Panwa Hotel
Cape Panwa is a hideaway situated on the picturesque and lesser-known southeastern coastline of Phuket Island. This 5-star resort is blessed with a unique location and is popular with those looking to enjoy a luxurious getaway in a quiet part of Phuket.
Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket
The Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket is a 5-star resort located in Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. It is situated on a back road of town at the foot of a hill and partly surrounded by greenery.
Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery
Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong is a luxurious resort nestled amidst the lush hills overlooking the vibrant Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. This upscale resort offers a range of amenities and services designed to provide a relaxing retreat for travellers seeking tranquillity at a short distance from the buzz of Patong nightlife.
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
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Dewa Phuket Resort and Villas
Dewa Phuket Resort and Villas is a luxury hotel located in the tranquil area of Nai Yang Beach, just a short distance from Phuket International Airport, on the west coast of Phuket Island. The hotel offers a peaceful and serene environment, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking a relaxing getaway.
Noku Phuket
Noku Phuket is a very unique luxury resort located in the southern part of Phuket Island, just opposite the much-revered Wat Chalong. The resort is located high on a hill and surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa
The Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort located near the heart of Kata Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The resort is surrounded by greenery, with views of the Andaman Sea from the upper floors, features three swimming pools, an excellent restaurant,
Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery
Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Karon Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Phuket. The hotel, which is at a very short walking distance from the immense beach of Karon, is known for its soft white sand and incredibly clear waters during the high season.
The SIS Kata
The SIS Kata (which means Stay In Style) is a 4-star hotel with 124 rooms and suites, an immense rooftop swimming pool, and a restaurant overlooking the south of Kata Beach on the west coast of Phuket Island. The hotel is very popular with modern rooms and well-designed facilities at a very affordable rate.
InterContinental Phuket Resort
Intercontinental Phuket Resort is one of the most exclusive hotels in Phuket, with an enviable location on the beach of Kamala and a unique architecture selfie and Instagram enthusiasts will love.
Amanpuri Resort Phuket
Amanpuri has been the most exclusive hotel in Phuket for at least three decades, hosting actors, singers, celebrities and wealthy guests. Located on the secluded and private Pansea Beach, Amanpuri Phuket is truly a unique hotel.
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is a beautiful classic hotel in Bang Tao Beach, in a prime location on the west coast of Phuket Island. The resort has an elegant Thai design, and the rooms are superb;
SAii Laguna Phuket
SAii Laguna Phuket is a large luxury resort set right on the sand of Bangtao Beach on the west coast of Phuket Island. The hotel was recently renovated, and the new design, mostly visible around the pool area, takes advantage of the amazing 300-meter-long direct beach access.
The Racha
The Racha is a 5-star sustainable beachfront resort set on Koh Racha Yai, a small paradise island located 15 km south of Phuket Island. The 85 beautiful white villas are surrounded by immense palm trees that were here before the hotel even existed.
Angsana Laguna Phuket
Angsana Laguna Phuket is a vast hotel on Bangtao Beach, a beautiful location on the west coast of Phuket. With more than 300 rooms, lofts and suites, the hotel is immense, and most of the bedrooms offer lake or pool views.
Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong
Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is a compact luxury hotel with a convenient location in Patong, just a short walk from the beach and the famous Bangla Walking Street.
The Nai Harn Phuket
The Nai Harn Phuket stands in an excellent location in the south of the island, and with its classic, timeless design, the resort has always been very iconic. Built among thousands of coconut trees on the green hillside of Nai Harn Beach, it is the only resort in Phuket offering a unique view of the beach.
The Slate Phuket
The Slate Phuket on Nai Yang Beach near Phuket International Airport is a superb 5-star hotel in a spacious property with a fantastic and unusual design inspired by the tin mining era of Phuket.
Kata Rocks Phuket
Kata Rocks is changing the face of luxury accommodation in Phuket. More than just a hotel stay, it’s an unforgettable holiday experience. The hotel is on a hill at the south end of the superb Kata Beach, and from up there, every Sky Villa offers fantastic views of the Andaman Sea.
The Surin Phuket
The Surin Phuket is a beautifully designed hotel with a long history and a fantastic location on Pansea beach. It’s also one of the first luxury hotels on the island. The resort’s name may be e a little confusing: it’s called The Surin, but it is on the next beach called Pansea Beach.
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a large resort with a desirable location, right on the sands of the superb Karon Beach on the west coast of Phuket, with large pools, and a beach club, Centara Grand Beach Resort is a top-rated mid-range hotel in Phuket.
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket
The Westin Siray Bay Resort is a 5-star hotel built on the hillside of Koh Sirey, a tiny island on the east coast of Phuket island, not far from Phuket Town. From your balcony, at night, you will be surprised how close the city lights of Phuket Town are!
Twinpalms Phuket Resort
Twinpalms Phuket Resort near Surin Beach is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and one of the best hotels in Phuket and the hotel is only 350 metres from one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket.
Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa
Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa is one of the most luxurious resorts in Mai Khao Beach, an endless unspoiled beach in the northern part of Phuket. Renaissance is the perfect place to escape crowded beaches and tourist frenzy.
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach is a superb resort located on the still peaceful Naithon beach, a surprisingly beautiful beach away from any main road on the upper west coast of Phuket.
Banyan Tree Phuket
Banyan Tree Phuket on Bang Tao Beach is the most luxurious of the five resorts in the Laguna Complex and one of the best hotels in Phuket. The hotel opened more than two decades and has always been one of the ultimate resort experiences in Asia.
Amari Phuket
Amari Phuket is a resort with a unique location on Patong Beach. The hotel has a private beach, a fantastic view of the entire bay, and most rooms face the sea! This 5-star resort is at the southern end of Patong past the bridge, making it the perfect hotel if you want to enjoy the best of both worlds
SALA Phuket
Sala Phuket Resort and Spa on Mai Khao Beach is one of our all-time favourite hideaways in Phuket, but it is not a hotel for everyone. It is a romantic resort fully dedicated to couples, with a unique setting and total privacy.
Six Senses Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island
Six Senses Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island is not your usual ‘Phuket Resort’; it is a destination in itself. Specially designed for romantic couples searching for an escape from the stress of the big city, this is a perfect hideaway to spend a few days.
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is a superb 5-star resort built on a hillside of Kamala overlooking Rayee Beach, which is just a little south of the main Kamala beach, far from any crowd.