Amanpuri
Hotel · Thalang ·
Luxury pavilions, villas, private pools, beach access, spa
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118, 1 ถนน ศรีสุนทร, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand Get directions
Luxury pavilions, villas, private pools, beach access, spa
118, 1 ถนน ศรีสุนทร, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand Get directions
"Despite having opened in 1988 on a coconut grove on Phuket’s west coast, this resort still ranks among the best hotels in Thailand and remains as spectacular as ever. It was the original Aman and helped redefine luxury travel and hotel design, making a stay here a rite of passage for Aman devotees. From the midnight-blue pool at the entrance to the dramatic staircase leading down to the semi-private beach, architect Ed Tuttle created a timeless classic. Each of the 40 polished teakwood pavilions feels like a miniature Thai temple of indulgence, with crisp linen, fresh orchids, and spa-like bathrooms that take up almost half the floor space; all have sala-covered sundecks and some add private pools. The Holistic Wellness Centre, the first of its kind in the Aman group, goes far beyond typical spa offerings with medical services that include IV nutrient infusions and cryotherapy." - Chris Schalkx, Hannah Summers
"The original outpost of the globe-spanning Aman empire, this Phuket location was initially intended as a holiday home for Indonesian hotel guru Adrian Zecha. Eventually, he expanded the blueprint into a small boutique resort that opened in 1988. In the following decades, Amanpuri became a hush-hush haven for monarchs and supermodels, with yearly touch-ups and regular renovations (an extensive makeover finished last summer) constantly making it look as if it were brand-new. The hotel’s Thai temple-like pavilions have since been imitated by resorts all over Southeast Asia. But the ones surrounded by lush gardens and coconut palms here, accented with timeworn Buddhist antiques and fresh orchids, still feel like the real deal. During a recent project, the pavilions’ honey-hued interiors shed their low-slung ceilings to reveal the high-pitched teak wood beams that were hidden behind, while the rather poky old bathtubs in the mirror-clad bathrooms were replaced with newer models. The property frequently appears in our Spa Guide, and for good reason: its Holistic Wellness Centre, which offers everything from crystal healing sessions to hi-tech IV infusions and medical check-ups, is one of Thailand’s very best. Despite the worldwide acclaim, the resort remains blissfully serene even during the high season, although scoring the best canvas-covered beach cabanas can turn into a game of musical chairs. Ask one of the hosts to try to reserve your favorite one." - Chris Schalkx, Lee Cobaj
"As the original Aman in Phuket, this honeymoon favorite commands its own peninsula of white‑sand beach, offers secluded villa and pavilion rooms, restorative spa experiences, and the brand’s hallmark luxury service." - Shelby Wax
"As one of just six Three-MICHELIN-Key hotels in Thailand, this elite escape exemplifies the country’s world-renowned seaside hospitality and showcases Phuket’s coastal beauty." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Perched on a private peninsula above Pansea Beach within a coconut plantation, villas crafted from natural materials channel the look of ancient Thai temples, with layouts reaching up to nine bedrooms and options for live-in staff and private chefs. Amenities include tennis courts and infrared saunas, but watersports reign supreme here—sailing, diving, kayaking, and private yacht charters define the experience." - The MICHELIN Guide
