Phuket Island & The Andaman Coast | The Best Hotels in Phuket Private Client Luxury Travel

Derived from the Malay word bukit, or hill, Phuket was long known to European traders as Junk Ceylon, and a rich source of valuable tin. After an attack by the rival Burmese navy in 1785, which was repulsed by forces commanded by a local widow and her sister, Phuket rose to prominence as a regional administrative center, charged with running the southern provinces of Thailand.

Today, Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, and sports fine beaches, constant sunshine, and an enviable proximity to a multitude of attractions and dive sites – among them the Similan Islands, Koh Phi Phi, and the limestone peaks of Phang Nga Bay.

Phuket is hot and humid throughout the year. The hot season is generally considered to be from March to early May. During the summer monsoon season from May to October, mornings and afternoons are sunny and clear, but it tends to rain in the evenings and water clarity goes down. Locals consider Nov-Feb the “cool” season, and the weather is quite tolerable. It’s comparable to Florida’s summer weather in temperature and intensity of rain storms: 25-33 degrees Celsius, scudding clouds, short and thunderous rainfalls in the afternoons and evenings. Surfing is possible off the western beaches.

AMANPURI
West Shore, Phuket
SIZE: 80 rooms
STYLE: Zen Contemporary
YEAR OPENED: 1988
DESIGNER/ARCHITECT: Ed Tuttle

Aman’s flagship property and home to the brand’s first Holistic Wellness Centre, Amanpuri (place of peace) reflects the style and elegance of Thai culture. Situated on Phuket’s west coast on a headland overlooking the Andaman Sea, this unique resort provides the space, peace and privacy of a private island. The 40 guest Pavilions and 40 Villas are discreetly position across a coconut grove and are surrounded by lush gardens. A number of elegant dining venues including Buabok and Arva open onto the central swimming pool, from which a sweeping stone stairway descends to a secluded white-sand beach. The Beach Terrace offers another pool alongside the extensive Eco-Beach Discovery Centre and Hot Spot – a sport, music and tech hub.

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COMO POINT YAMU
East Shore, Phuket
SIZE: 79 rooms and suites, and 27 private villas, all with sea views
STYLE: Contemporary
YEAR OPENED: 2013
DESIGNER/ARCHITECT: Jean-Michel Gathy

COMO Point Yamu is located on the eastern side of Phuket on the tip of Cape Yamu. The distinctive limestone outcroppings of Phang Nga Bay are within the resort’s views. The bay includes hundreds of islands, most of them forested, uninhabited and ringed by coral reefs making for excellent cruising, diving and exploration days within these UNESCO protected, ecologically significant waters. COMO Beach Club — our white-sand day retreat for guests — sits on one of these islands.

The resort is set comfortably in the landscape with panoramic views across the bay from each of the 106 bedrooms, suites and private villas. Many of the rooms have pools, or multiple bedrooms designed for families.

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SIX SENSES YAO NOI
Phangnga, Phang Nga Bay
SIZE: 56 rooms
STYLE: Contemporary

The view of Phang Nga Bay from Six Senses Yao Noi will take your breath away. This is a truly epic setting, and you’ll relish everything the resort has to offer: yoga at sunrise, water sports, watching a classic movie screened under the stars on a private beach, and dining on outstanding cuisine. You’ll want to spend as much time as possible at the Six Senses Spa village, nestled on the lush tropical hillside of the resort. Take a signature spa journey and indulge in heavenly treatments, or simply enjoy a juice or two at the relaxation area after a visit to the state-of-the-art fitness center.

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ROSEWOOD PHUKET
Emerald Bay, West Shore, Phuket
SIZE: 71 rooms
STYLE: Contemporary
YEAR OPENED: 2017
DESIGNER/ARCHITECT: BAR Studio

An alchemical mix of East and West, eco-consciousness, and complete extravagance, Rosewood Phuket gets the formula just right. Southeast Asia’s first Rosewood hotel is tucked in a tropical hideaway, set across 2,000 feet of white sand along Emerald Bay, adding to the sense of exclusivity. The Andaman Sea is always in view from 71 villas and pavilions, each with its own plunge pool and elegant, residential feel. Experts whip up healing potions at the wellness atelier, used in a variety of alternative therapies; curated experiences include hikes to the iconic Big Buddha and island-hopping by helicopter.

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TRISARA
West Shore, Phuket
SIZE: 63 rooms
STYLE: Sophisticated Contemporary

Phuket’s most renowned and exclusive private-pool resort, Trisara, embraces a pristine private-access beach on the Andaman Sea. Trisara’s collection of private luxury villas and residences, the Michelin-starred farm-to-table restaurant PRU, and the award-winning Jara Spa reflect the warmth and comfort of traditional Thai architecture and cultural values. With spacious indoor/outdoor living spaces and private swimming pools, the residences and villas mix natural materials with modern luxury elements. A private beach extends the length of the resort’s boundary and is ideal for sunbathing, water sports, and long walks on the beach.

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VILLA AMARAPURA
Location: Cape Yamu, Phuket
Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms: 8
Maximum Occupants: 14
Dedicated Staff: 6

Situated in the luxurious vacation haven of Cape Yamu on Phuket’s serene eastern coastline, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Villa Amarapura is a 7-bed contemporary villa vision. Built in 2016, Villa Amarapura combines the must-have elements of luxury holiday villa rentals, including six staff, and adds stunning features and upscale qualities. The result is chic, glamorous, and comfortable retreat relaxation in superior style.

The villa’s two glorious infinity pools on different levels are incredible, as are the super-king beds in two of the rooms, with all rooms promising gorgeous sea, pool or garden views. One room is housed in an ultra-modern, white-cube bungalow, down a stepping-stone path.

REMOTE LANDS:
SOUTHEAST ASIA – AMAN JET EXPEDITION BY REMOTE LANDS
Duration: 10 days
November 5 – 15, 2023

Journey through iconic locations of Southeast Asia aboard an A318 Elite jet on this signature Aman Jet Expedition, staying at four Amans in four different countries, in a new, shorter format. The grand finalé, Amanpuri sets the iconic paradisiacal scene: tropical breeze, white sand beach, blue waters, palm trees, and a coconut drink awaits. This idyllic Thailand escape is a short private jet flight over. Limitied to no more than 19 persons.

REMOTE LANDS:
SIMILAN ISLANDS – BEAUTIFUL, BOUNTIFUL BEACHES
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

The South of Thailand is famous for its stunning coasts, with sparkling crystal waters lapping up onto the powdery white sand across miles and miles of pristine beaches. This hedonistic 8-day luxury itinerary, hand-crafted by Remote Lands, will take you through the best Thailand’s beaches have to offer. We’ve included a few optional extras in this itinerary to offer you the most optimal flexibility on your relaxed beach holiday.

This itinerary is an example. All trips are 100% bespoke.

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