Phuket best pool villas
Staying in one of the amazing pool villas of Phuket, overlooking the Andaman Sea is, without a doubt, the most fantastic way to enjoy a holiday on the island. If you can afford such luxury, of course. On average, it is pretty expensive, but it is also unforgettable. As we live in Phuket most of the time, we get plenty of chances to try the best hotels in Phuket and every time it is worth the price. A pool villa is not just a room but a way of life. While you can drive around and explore the island, you will probably spend some time relaxing in your villas, especially if you pick one with an infinity pool!
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Best Pool Villas in Phuket
1. Trisara
Trisara is the ultimate Pool Villa in Phuket. The villas are fantastic, and all come with a large infinity pool over the ocean. The price is very high and the location is remote, so Trisara Villa is not for everyone. Trisara addresses travellers searching for a romantic escape away from the crowds.
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| The Beach | The beach is tiny but charming. |
| The Hotel | 5-star luxury resort, 39 pool rooms and villas |
| The Facilities | 3 restaurants including PRU, a 1-star Michelin restaurant. An excellent spa and a good fitness centre with sea views, a 45 m swimming pool and surprisingly, a kids club |
| What's Around? | Nothing around the hotel but the small town of Naithon is just minutes away, with few local restaurants, lots of street shopping and street food. A secret beach nearby. |
| Who is it for? | Perfect for wealthy couples who plan to spend time in their villas and private pool (and who can afford it!) |
| Worth Noticing | Trisara is only 10 km for airport |
| Price | Very high! |
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2. The Shore
The Shore is a collection of well-designed villas with some of the most beautiful views in Phuket. Each villa has an infinity pool of a decent size with the famous Kata Noi Beach as a backdrop. You can enjoy this beautiful, striking view right from your bed!
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| Location 📍 | Kata Noi Beach |
| The Beach ⛱️ | Superb beach: Direct access to Kata Noi, one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. |
| The Hotel 🛏️ | A 5-star resort, 50 villas, all with private infinity pool, and sea views from your bed! |
| The Facilities | 1 restaurant/bar by the beach with a great setting for breakfast, an excellent spa, fitness, and even a panoramic wedding chapel at top of the hotel hill. Guests can also enjoy the restaurants at the Katathani Resort next door. |
| What's Around | Some Thai restaurants and shops in the street nearby plus many sunset restaurants on the hill above the hotel. Kata Beach is a short drive away. |
| Who is it for? | Perfect for couples who can afford the rate and want to enjoy the privacy of their pool villa, with views and a superb beach. |
| Worth Noticing | Quite expensive and always fully booked, so book early! |
| Price | Very high |
Location: Kata Noi Beach
Address: 14 Kata Rd, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 318 350
Open: 24 hours
Check-in: 2 pm – Check-out: 12 noon
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3. Kata Rocks
Kata Rocks villas are immense, with a contemporary design and a strong focus on comfort and practical functionality. Set on two floors with three bedrooms upstairs, a huge living room/kitchen downstairs, and an infinity pool in front. There is no beach in front of the hotel, but Kata Beach is not far away, and a shuttle can take you there at any time.
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| The Beach | Kata Rocks is built on a rocky hillside, and the closest beach is 800 m. |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort with 34 immense Sky Villas with private pools, including 10 amazing penthouse suites. |
| The Facilities | 1 restaurant by the infinity pool is famous for its sunset views. 1 bar with an immense wine list. |
| What's Around | not much around but Kata Beach has a lot of restaurants and shops just 500 m away. |
| Who is it for? | Perfect for couples who can afford the rate and want to enjoy the privacy of their pool villa and the luxury of a desiu |
| Worth Noticing | Very expensive but the interior design of each villa is amazing, as well as the size. |
| Price | Very high |
Location: Kata Beach
Address: 186/22 Kok Tanode Road Kata, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 370 777
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4. Sala Phuket
Sala Phuket villas are all about total privacy and large private pools. You won’t see the sea from your room; those are not infinity pools, but privacy is guaranteed. The bathroom, shower and even the big bathtub are outdoors by the pool, with large sofas and day beds. A perfect romantic hideaway.
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| The Beach | 11 km long beach, quiet but the sand is a little more coarse than in the south, and the sea gets deep quickly. No sun loungers or umbrellas on the beach. |
| The Hotel | 5-star with 68 fully private villas |
| The Facilities | 1 restaurant and superb spa. |
| What's Around? | Not much around except other luxury resorts and a small shopping village called Turtle Village. |
| Who is it for? | Great for couples looking for total privacy in their pool villas and travellers in search of peace and long walks on the beach. People who have no interest in shopping or nightlife. |
| Worth Noticing | The pool villas are surrounded by a high wall offering great privacy, but no views. |
| Price | High |
Location: Mai Khao Beach
Address: 333 Tambon Mai Khao, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110
Phone: 076 338 888
Open: 24 hours
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5. Banyan Tree Phuket
Banyan Tree Phuket is one of the first real luxury pool villas in Phuket. Each villa comes with an immense pool and total privacy. Banyan Tree also has the most Thai-inspired villas on this list. The villas are designed beautifully with a high level of comfort and functionality. The hotel features one of the best spas in Phuket, if not the best.
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| The Beach | Bang Tao is a beautiful wide beach with soft sand but the water is not as shallow as southern beaches. |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort with 218 private villas divided into 7 villa types: Banyan Pool Villa, Banyan Lagoon Pool Villa, Grand Lagoon Pool, Serenity Pool Villa, Signature Pool Villa, Spa Pool Villas, Double Pool Villa. |
| The Facilities | Banyan Tree is famous for its award-winning spa, 18-hole golf just across the lobby and 5 excellent restaurants and 2 bars. |
| What's Around? | Beyond the hotel's own facilities, guests can enjoy all the nearby resort outlets, and a free shuttle can even take them to the trendy Boat Avenue for more bars, restaurants and even a Friday Night market. |
| Who is it for? | Banyan Tree Phuket addresses travellers who prefer privacy and luxury near the beach, but away from the crowds. |
| Worth Noticing | The hotel is not on the beach itself and guests will have to walk a bit through immense garden to reach the ocean. There is no nightlife or clubs in this part of Phuket. The Spa is so famous, guests should book as early as possible. |
| Price | Prices are very high, especially during the high season. (December to March) |
Location: Bang Tao Beach
Address: 33, 33/27 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Bangtao
Phone: 076 372 400
Open: 24 hours
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6. Sri Panwa Phuket
Sri Panwa Phuket is one of the best villa experiences we had in recent years. It has everything we need for a weekend escape and a lot more! The villas with large infinity pools are fantastic, with beautiful views of the ocean and the nearby islands. Waking up in the morning with a full ocean view is a rare luxury you will not forget.
Location: Cape Panwa
Address: 88 Sakdidej Rd, Vichit Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83000
Phone: 076 371 000
Open: 24 hours
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7. Six Senses Yao Noi
Six Sense Yao Noi is a unique resort on Koh Yao, a small island next to Phuket, perfect for travellers who want to escape the crowds and spend their holiday in the most relaxing way possible. Six Sense Yao Noi also has a great spa to ensure you start your holiday as relaxed as possible.
Location: Koh Yao Noi
Address: 56 Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, Phang-nga 82160
Phone: 076 418 500
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8. The Naka Phuket
The Naka is a superb collection of pool villas strategically located between Patong and Kamala beach. A good compromise if you wish to enjoy partying in Patong then a quiet retreat by the sea the next day. The 94 glass-built villas are beautiful, and most come with infinity pools and sea views. The beach is modest and not fit for swimming but private.
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9. The Racha
The Racha is a lovely resort on a small island 15 kilometres south of Phuket, with a superb collection of private pool villas. Some come with an infinity pool at the front and some with pools with total privacy at the back, connected to the living room. Read more
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| The Beach | The beach is fantastic, superb blue water and powedery sand. |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort with private villas, some with pools. |
| The Facilities | 1 swimming pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Fitness and great spa. |
| What's Around? | A few seaside bar and restaurants only but very relaxing. Because Koh Racha is an island, don't expect to go around Phuket Island: you would have to book a daytrip for the Big Buddha and Old Streets of Phuket Town. |
| Who is it for? | Travellers who want an island experience away from the bustle of Phuket. |
| Worth Noticing | The beach can be busy with daytrippers during the day, but it will be all yours after 4 or 5 pm! |
| Price | High because of popularity. Book early in high season (December to April) |
Location: Koh Racha Yai
Address: Batok Bay, Koh Racha Yai, 44, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, 83100
Phone: 076 355 018
Hours: Open 24 hours
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10. Maikhao Dream Villa Resort
Maikhao Dream Villa Resort is a great romantic hideaway on Mai Khao Beach in Phuket. If you want to treat yourself and your loved one to the most romantic holiday possible far from everything with long strolls on a deserted beach, this is your place. The three-bedroom villas are the biggest we ever stayed at, and it came with no less than three swimming pools!
Location: Mai Khao Beach
Address: 138/21 Moo 4, Maikhao Beach, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Phone: 076 371 371
Factsheet
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 (plus 2 or 3 pools in each villa)
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach
Distance from airport: 10.5 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 38 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 37 km
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11. Renaissance Phuket Resort
Renaissance Phuket Resort is not a fully dedicated pool villa resort but features a beautiful collection of 1 and 3-bedroom villas at relatively affordable prices. The hotel is on the beautiful and deserted Maikhao beach in the northern part of Phuket island. Read more
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| The Beach | Good Beach: very long and quiet but sand is a little more coarse than average, and sea gets deep quickly. No sun loungers nor umbrellas on the beach. |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort, 22 Pool Villas, 4 Ocean Front Pool Villas with private pool 4 suites and 150 Deluxe Rooms. |
| The Facilities | 4 restaurants, 1 beautiful spa, 1 large shared pool, great fitness centre |
| What's Around? | Not much around except other luxury resorts and a shopping village. Some local restaurants. |
| Who is it for? | Great for those in search of peace and long walks on the beach and have little interest in shopping or nightlife |
| Worth Noticing | The hotel is near the beach but doesn’t offer real sea view rooms |
| Price | Good |
Location: Mai Khao Beach
Address: 555, Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Phone: 076 363 999
Open: 24 hours
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12. Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Special mention should be made about Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach. As you may have noticed when reading all the hotels listed on this page, pool villas in Phuket can be costly. So we decided to add an affordable but great alternative for a romantic budget hotel right on the beach, with your private pool. Read more
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| The Beach | The north end of Kamala beach is superb, with nice sand, clear and shallow water during high season. |
| The Hotel | 4-star |
| The Facilities | The hotel has a rooftop bar, and restaurant, a vast main restaurant, a spa and one medium size shared pool with pool bar |
| What's Around? | The famous Cafe del Mar Beach Club is nearby (but the music will not disturb your sleep). A lot of small restaurants right on the beach are great for lunch, dinner or even for a slow breakfast (and cheaper than the hotel buffet) |
| Who is it for? | Anyone who wants to be right on the beach for a low price. |
| Worth Noticing | The pools in pool villas offer no privacy. |
| Price | Cheap |
Location: Kamala Beach
Address: 118/16 Moo 3, Kamala Beach, Phuket 83150
Phone: 076 303 700
Open: 24 hours
Check-in: 2 pm – Check-out: 12 noon
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