15 Best Hotels in Phuket, Thailand | Condé Nast Traveler

"Highly photogenic and often seen on Instagram, this rainforest retreat in the Kamala hills on Phuket’s west coast offers imaginative hillside accommodations ranging from glamorous safari tents to two-story tree houses, all with private pools and adjoining sundecks, with the Bird’s Nest Pool Villas as the pick for extra space. Interiors blend safari chic with jungle-dwelling touches—teakwood walls, stone-carved bathtubs, and fabrics in earthy tones—creating cocoon-like hideaways that can be hard to leave. Although the nearest beach is a 10-minute drive away, the on-site Mala Spa and health-focused Mala Restaurant, where the southern Thai specialties are the smart choice, provide ample opportunities to boost the feel-good factor without ever leaving the property." - Chris Schalkx, Hannah Summers