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!
1. Trisara
Location: near Naithon Beach
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. Trisara also features Pru, the only restaurant in Phuket receiving one star from the new Michelin Guide 2019. The spa is also famous; some villas even come with private spa treatment rooms. We tried it, but it wasn’t our thing. The private beach is rather small, but you are not far from the beautiful Naithon beach and the hidden Banana Beach. Read more
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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! |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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2. The Shore
Location: Kata Noi Beach
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!
The villas are medium in size but well-designed. The hotel only has one restaurant and a spa, but guests can enjoy all the outlets of the Katathani next door. The shopping and nightlife of Kata Beach are just a couple of kilometres away, making the Shore the best mix of romantic escape without being isolated. Also, The shore has direct access to Kata Noi Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in South East Asia. Read more
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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 |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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3. Kata Rocks
Location: Kata Beach
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, and a shuttle can take you there at any time. Kata Rocks is well-known for the views from its central swimming pool in front of the restaurant, an excellent place for a romantic sunset dinner. The Spa is also very famous. The resort facilities are quite small, but you will spend a lot of time in your large villa just as we did. Read more
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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 |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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4. Sala Phuket
Location: Mai Khao Beach
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. The resort has all the facilities you need so you don’t have to drive anywhere if you don’t want to: a beautiful restaurant by the main pool, an excellent spa, and a vast deserted beach for yourself. Sala Phuket is on Mai Khao Beach, so don’t expect shopping or nightlife, but you can enjoy all the restaurants from the fancy hotels nearby. Read more
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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 |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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5. Banyan Tree Phuket
Location: Bangtao Beach
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. There are at least three superb restaurants and some elegant boutiques. The hotel is not on Bang Tao Beach itself, but the beach is not far, and a shuttle is always standing by to take you there within a minute. The Bangtao area used to be the quiet part of Phuket, but all this has recently changed. You can now enjoy some excellent shopping at the nearby Boat Avenue and choose between contemporary dining or simple local beach dining. Read more
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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) |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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6. Sri Panwa Phuket
Location: Cape Panwa
Sri Panwa Phuket is one of the best villa experiences we had in recent years. It has everything we needed 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. The bathroom is immense, and the living areas are convenient to spend your free time in. Sri Panwa resort is not at the top of the list because it lacks a beach, which is often a requirement for most travellers, but not for us. The resort is immense, with five excellent restaurants and a jaw-dropping rooftop bar so popular; that you have to book it weeks in advance. Read more
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7. Six Senses Yao Noi
Location: Koh Yao Island
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. The entire resort is designed around a sustainable concept with many wood and natural elements, creating a unique atmosphere. All the villas come with a private pool, but not all of them offer a Seaview, so you should ask when booking. The island is quiet, but there are now many small restaurants along the sea if you want to dine outside the hotel. Read more
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8. The Naka Phuket
Location: Hua Beach (between Patong and Kamala)
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
Location: Koh Racha Yai
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) |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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10. Maikhao Dream Villa Resort
Location: Mai Khao Beach
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!
If you can afford this place, you can afford to rent a car to have the freedom to drive and explore around as the villas are far north of Phuket. Mai Khao Dream is a superb escape with some of the most beautiful untouched beaches on the island and great local restaurants to experience (RimPan Seafood, Laem Sai, Thanoon Seafood). Read more
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11. Renaissance Phuket Resort
Location: Mai Khao Beach
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 |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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12. Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Location: 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 |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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