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60 Cherngtalay 1 Srisoonthorn Road Tambon Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand Get directions
"Considered one of the best—and most expensive—places to stay in Phuket, this ultra-luxe property occupies its own cape on the island’s northwest side. Its 39 secluded villas are spacious and pretty, done in modern Thai style and outfitted with ocean-view terraces, private infinity pools, and on-call butlers. The remote location keeps it far from tourist sights, but there’s little incentive to leave anyway, with a gorgeous sunbed-lined pool for lounging and laps and a powdery white beach reserved exclusively for guests. The Jara spa marries sweeping ocean views with soothing Thai massage treatments, while three excellent restaurants enable palm-shaded beachfront dining, including the Michelin-starred Pru and the resort’s famous barbecues at Seafood by Trisara." - Chris Schalkx, Hannah Summers

"Privacy is assured at this indulgent spot, which rolls down a tropical hillside onto a quiet corner of upmarket Layan Beach in the northwest of Phuket. 40 frangipani-scented acres and 2,000 meters of Andaman Sea coast are dedicated to just 39 peaked-roof villas and 30 palatial private residences—all with private pools and panoramic sea views—spaced far enough apart that guests can happily frolic naked without ever being seen. Fully dressed, you can eat at Pru, the only restaurant in Phuket to have a Michelin star and the only one in Thailand with a Michelin Green star, or join one of the buzziest Sunday Champagne brunches on the island. Disrobe again for a visit to the temple-like Jara spa to try some integrative Thai therapy, combining massage with wooden hammers and chisels—and perhaps a little bit of magic." - Chris Schalkx, Lee Cobaj
"Blending Thai heritage with modern luxury across terraced hillside villas and residences, this resort offers five dining concepts from French to Silk Road-inspired cuisine, including the MICHELIN-recommended The Thai Library and MICHELIN-Star PRU. A sustainable farm and programs supporting local culinary talent reflect the Thai principle of nam jai (generosity)." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Slapdash developments have made it increasingly difficult to find Phuket's postcard fantasy, but even two decades after opening, Trisara still feels blissfully cut off from the fray. Strewn throughout a jungle-cloaked cape in the island's quiet northwest, its villas offer wide-screen sea views and heaps of privacy, while down at the private beach, regulars (many of them of A-list caliber) laze along the 147-foot-long saltwater pool. The resort is also home to Phuket's most ambitious restaurant, Pru, where Dutch chef Jimmy Ophorst earned Thailand's first Michelin Green Star for its zero-waste tasting menus made with homegrown and locally sourced ingredients such as black crab from Phang Nga and caviar from Hua Hin. From $1,000. —Chris Schalkx" - CNT Editors

"If you’re looking for tranquillity and elegance amidst Phuket’s natural paradise, this hillside sanctuary delivers. Located away from bustling Phuket, you’re fully embraced by nature. Every pool villa is a self-contained oasis with its own infinity pool and a spectacular view — many looking out over the crystal clear Andaman Sea. Accommodations are capacious, with oversized bedrooms, and the pool villas add sprawling teak sundecks and outdoor showers. With a modern design and a quiet atmosphere, it also houses PRU, a One MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star restaurant." - Pruepat 'Maprang' Songtieng