Experience Phuket Beyond 5-Star
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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. In Phuket, while many hotels and services provide comfort and impressive facilities, the True Luxury Series focuses on excellence through exceptional personal service, attention to detail, and a distinctive atmosphere that will make you feel special.
True Luxury emphasises personalised care delivered with warmth and sincerity, without unnecessary formality. It’s about creating experiences that feel truly unique. The hotels featured in this series showcase stunning designs complemented by world-class restaurants, exclusive amenities, and services tailored to meet your every need.
Through our True Luxury Series, Phuket 101 highlights the finest hotels and restaurants we’ve personally experienced over more than 10 years of exploring the island, all funded from our own budget, to make your holiday feel truly exclusive and unforgettable.
True Luxury Series – Hotels
Luxury Cruises
Phuket Yacht Charters with Faraway Yachting
Embark on an awe-inspiring sailing journey to the majestic islands of Thailand with the number one, award-winning operator, Phuket yacht charterwhose primary mission and focus is on the guest experience.Escape the crowds to the most remote and hidden islands of Thailand and make this the holiday of your lifetime - what are you waiting for?
Contact us today: 📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +66 61 234 5623 - 📧 Email: info@far-away.net
Faraway Yachting Co. Ltd has been awarded Thailand’s Best Yacht Charter Company 2025 by the World Luxury Travel Awards!
True Luxury Series – Restaurants
Kamala Beach
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. Read More
Surin Beach
The Smokaccia Laboratory
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. Read More
Patong Beach
Tambu Phuket
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. Read More
Kamala Beach
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. Read More
Nai Harn Beach
Samut Phuket
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. Read More
Surin Beach
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. Read More
Surin Beach
Arva Italian Restaurant at Amanpuri Phuket
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. Read More
Kamala Beach
SILK Restaurant & Bar
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. Read More
Phuket Town
Blue Elephant Phuket
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. Read More
Layan Beach
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, Read More
True Luxury Series – Rooftops and Beach Clubs
Ao Yon 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. Read More
Cape Panwa
Baba Nest
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. Read More
Kata Noi Beach
Fira Beach Club
Fira Beach Club, located high above Kata Noi Beach in southern Phuket, is a new immense rooftop bar and restaurant with luxurious beach club vibes and a Mediterranean atmosphere. Read More
Layan Beach
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, Read More
