Phuket True Luxury Series
Phuket 101 True Luxury Series is dedicated to the highest level of hospitality, dining, and travel experiences that go beyond the usual definition of 5-star hotels.
Luxury
hom Restaurant
A dinner at Hom Restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach is an experience we’ll remember for a long time. The Intercontinental name already promises luxury, and from the moment we stepped into the hotel, we could tell this place was something special.
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.
Tree Bay Clubhouse ✓
Tree Bay Clubhouse, built on a hillside below the renowned Karon Viewpoint, is a two-storey restaurant offering breathtaking views of the 3 famous bays, so iconic in the south of Phuket: Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach.
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.
Wagyu Steakhouse
Wagyu Steakhouse is a fine-dining restaurant located in Surin Beach on the west coast of Phuket, part of the nearby and well-known Twinpalms Hotel. The restaurant is renowned for its high-quality wagyu beef, cooked to perfection using a Josper charcoal oven.
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.
22 Best Restaurants in Phuket
The list of the Best Restaurants in Phuket is growing fast, especially since the Michelin Guide has arrived on the island. Phuket’s culinary scene has evolved a lot in recent years, and the choice of restaurants has grown tremendously.
Beach House Layan and Roof Top by Anantara
Beach House Layan and Roof Top by Anantara are two exclusive venues on the same beach of the Anantara Layan Phuket. The rooftop is vast and very comfortable,
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.
The Smokaccia Laboratory by Chef Luca
The Smokaccia by Chef Luca is an amazing little restaurant located by the roadside in Surin Beach. The concept entirely based on sourdough is as surprising as it is delicious.
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.
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.
Jaras Restaurant Phuket
Jaras is an exclusive restaurant serving superbly presented modern Thai Cuisine near the beach at the Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide, and our dining experience confirmed that the listing is fully justified.
Hotel Verdigris
Hotel Verdigris is an amazing gem with a great location on Yaowarat Road in Old Phuket Town. The hotel is small and intimate, designed with passion by the young owner around the story of Martina Rozells, an important but mysterious personality of Phuket in the 18th century.
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.
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is a luxurious 5-star resort situated at the feet of a green hill overlooking the stunning Karon Noi Beach in Phuket. The resort offers guests a unique location with private access to this pristine and secluded beach.
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.
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.
Akoya Star Lounge at V Villas Phuket
Akoya Star Lounge is an upmarket rooftop bar and tapas at V Villas Phuket by MGallery in Ao Yon Beach, a secluded cove in the southeast of Phuket. The place is new and packed every evening with Instagram and selfie lovers, so you need to book before going.