A Boutique Hotel on Kata Noi Beach
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is not just your regular hotel in Phuket. It was the private house of Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul, a famous artist and architect better known in Thailand as ‘Mom Tri’, a descendant of King Mongkut Rama IV. Over two decades ago, Mom Tri converted his summer house into this surprising boutique hotel built on a rocky hillside overlooking the beautiful waters of Kata Noi Beach. The result is a hotel that feels nothing like a hotel. Every room is different, the gardens are filled with art, and the whole property has the atmosphere of a private estate where you happen to be an invited guest.
| Hotel Summary | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kata Noi Beach, rocky hillside |
| Beach | Beach access down the staircase. Overlooks Kata Noi Bay. Soft white sand, clear water. Panoramic Andaman Sea views. |
| Hotel | 5-star boutique hotel. Two wings, 26 suites in the main building. Each room is uniquely designed with different sizes, decorations, and flower names. Former private house of artist Mom Luang Tridhosyuth. |
| Facilities | Three pools, including a seawater pool. Award-winning restaurant. Cocktail bar with sunset views. Spa. Hillside terraces. Temple gate for weddings and events. |
| What’s Around | Kata Noi Beach is adjacent. Kata Beach short drive. Sunset restaurants on the hills nearby. Shops and local restaurants are accessible. |
| Who is it for? | Couples, art lovers, and anyone wanting a boutique experience with character. Not for families with young children or guests expecting a large resort setup. |
| Worth Noticing | Artist-designed boutique hotel where every room is different. Former private house converted into a resort. Rocky hillside with architectural heritage. One of Phuket’s most awarded wine cellars is in the restaurant. |
| Price | Luxury |
The Rooms
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale consists of two wings. Each room has a different design, shape, size, decoration, and flower name, such as ‘Dao-A-Dung’, ‘Fueng Fa’ and ‘Toey Talay’ in the original house. We stayed several times at Villa Royale, and each time was a different room and a different experience.
One of the suites came with its own wine cellar built inside the rocky cliff, originally filled with a large selection of excellent crus. It was too complicated to keep track of what guests were drinking, and only a small selection is now stored there. Each suite still has a homey decoration, and it feels a bit like being a guest invited to the host’s house.
The main building is more traditional in design but no less luxurious, with 26 suites all facing the sea, while the original wing does not always offer sea views. The resort also has a cosy spa with an extensive range of treatments. Three small pools are available, including a beautiful one with seawater, but these are designed for relaxing more than swimming. The gardens are superbly decorated and feature a real temple front gate, making a perfect background for weddings and special events.
Mom Tri’s Kitchen Restaurant
The hotel is home to Mom Tri’s Kitchen, one of the most awarded fine dining restaurants in Phuket. The kitchen serves creative Thai fusion alongside Mediterranean and European dishes on multi-level terraces overlooking Kata Noi Bay. The wine cellar holds over 750 labels managed by French wine director George Ciret and has won the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for eight consecutive years. Live piano music plays during dinner, and sunset tables require advance booking. It regularly features among the island’s most romantic restaurants. Read more about Mom Tri’s Kitchen.
The Beach
A small staircase leads down to Kata Noi Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. The sand is soft and white, the water is clear, and the bay is framed by green hills on both sides. You are also just a short drive from Kata Beach, another great beach with plenty of shopping and dining.
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Villa Royale Info
Location: Kata Noi Beach
Address: 12 Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Beach, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 333 568
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