The True Luxury Series highlights Phuket’s most exclusive experiences, from high-end hotels to unique venues with standout views or service.
True Luxury in Phuket
Baba Nest at Sri Panwa is a good example, with its hilltop rooftop bar above Cape Panwa offering panoramic sea views and limited, reservation-only seating. These places usually require planning ahead, but they aim to deliver memorable settings for special evenings or once-in-a-trip treats.
Luxury Villas in Kamala Beach are some of the most impressive private stays you’ll find in Phuket. Perched high above the sea, many come with jaw-dropping infinity pools and sweeping ocean views—this is why the area is often nicknamed “Millionaire’s Row.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience award-winning signature dining with a 7-course tasting menu crafted by Iron Chef Thailand winner Saurabh Sachdeva. Each dish blends premium ingredients with open-flame artistry.
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,
The Smokaccia Laboratory 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Located at Chivitr Hotel in Nai Harn, Samut is a trendy restaurant serving modern Thai cuisine focusing on local seafood prepared with local ingredients and spices.
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.
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.
Arva is an authentic traditional Italian restaurant at the iconic Amanpuri Resort on the private Pansea Beach. The restaurant serves excellent, sustainable Italian cuisine. Arva is the perfect place to treat yourself and your loved one to a unique and unforgettable dinner in Phuket.
Baba Nest at Sri Panwa Hotel is the ultimate rooftop bar in Phuket. It is built high above Phuket Aquarium on the remote Cape Panwa, southeast of Phuket Island. It’s far, hard to find, and hard to book, as you can expect a two-week waiting list to get a reservation, but it’s worth it.
Sri Panwa is a luxury resort built on the hillside of Cape Panwa. It is best known for its rooftop bar, Baba Nest, which offers panoramic views. While the beach is not the main highlight, the location and private infinity pool villas provide a relaxing stay.
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.
SILK Restaurant & Bar at Andara Resort Phuket is an upscale and much-talked-about Thai restaurant set in a beautiful and elegant design that overlooks Kamala Beach. With polished wood, high ceilings, warm tones and an elegant design, Silk Restaurant is instantly pleasing to the eyes.
Blue Elephant Phuket is a high-end Thai restaurant built in a renovated Thai house set in an immense garden in Old Phuket Town. Pracha Phra Pitak Chinpracha Mansion is a fantastic old mansion that used to be a governor’s house, but was abandoned for a long time.
Trisara Phuket is the ultimate romantic resort in Phuket, one of the best ways to enjoy this tropical paradise island. In any of the 39 Trisara villas near Naithon Beach, you will be surrounded by comfort and luxury to ensure you want to stay and enjoy every minute of your holiday
The Shore at Katathani Phuket on Kata Noi Beach is one of Phuket’s most exclusive and romantic hotels, probably one of our best experiences on the island, too. The hotel combines all the ingredients effortlessly for a perfect escape.
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.
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 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.