Amanpuri Hotel

From AU$ 770.00 single, AU$ 385.00 double/twin per person

The Amanpuri has long been a sought-after accommodation option on the west coast of Phuket. The resort is located on a former coconut plantation and is entirely selfcontained on a lush peninsula that slopes down to Pansea Beach and its pristine, sheltered cove.

All of the facilities a traveller accustomed to the Aman group would expect are here – the Terrace Restaurant specialises in both Thai and Italian cuisine in an al fresco setting, the Beach Terrace features evening torch-lit beach barbecues, and the Bar is a perfect place to enjoy seaside cocktails – but it is when you retire to your room that you will be really impressed – 40 pavilions and 30 Thai villa homes make up the accommodation options; they dot the coconut grove landscaping, and each pavilion is an ample 115 square metres with an outdoor terrace and sala, a king-sized day bed, separate bath and shower, and all the trimmings of a comfortable guestroom (including wireless broadband for the business traveller, available in all rooms and public areas of the resort).

The villa homes offer from two to six bedrooms finished with Thai furnishings, art and antiques. Villas also enjoy a private pool plus living and dining Thai salas. A live-in maid and cook attend to all guests’ needs, including the preparation of Thai cuisine in a private kitchen. Resort facilities include the Aman Spa, freshwater swimming pool, tennis courts, beachfront gym and PADI-accredited dive programmes.

The real beauty of this part of the world is the stunning natural scenery; relax and enjoy the sunset views over the Andaman Sea from this beautiful property and it will be difficult to imagine wanting to be anywhere else in the world.