In the know
- Our favourite rooms
- Jutting out over the Andaman, pavilions 103 and 105 have the most striking sea views and oodles of space. The Garden Pavilions, woven amongst the coconut palms, also get the Smith stamp of approval.
- Packing tips
- Beach books and board games – none of the pavilions have TVs so you may have to make your own entertainment (you may have more exciting things in mind than reading and Scrabble tournaments, though).
- Also
- You can take PADI-accredited scuba courses at Amanpuri, then charter one of the 20 cruisers, yachts and speedboats for some undersea adventure. For those less inclined to take the plunge, snorkelling gear is on hand at the beach.
Current offers
- Smith card offer
- A bottle of champagne on arrival
Amanpuri
Phuket & Khao Lak, Thailand [view map]
- Style
- Chic teak Thai pavilions
- Setting
- Pansea Beach coconut groves
The renowned Aman resorts group weren’t kidding when they named this Phuket boutique hotel ‘Amanpuri’ – Sanskrit for ‘place of peace’. With its secluded coconut plantation setting, perfect private beach and traditional pavilion-homes, it’s hard to imagine a more restful island retreat.
Need to know
- Rooms
- 40 Thai pavilions and 30 villas.
- Rates
- Low season, $525–$6,240; high season, $700–$7,850, including airport transfer. Excludes tax and service charge at 18.7 per cent.
- Facilities
- Spa, tennis courts, charter fleet, library, gym, art gallery, tailor, free WiFi throughout, golf course access. In-room amenities: sun-deck, fridge with minibar, CD player.
- Poolside
- The 27-metre midnight-blue infinity pool and its surrounding stone walkway form Amanpuri’s stylish centrepiece. The beach club has a smaller pool and day-beds, temptingly close to the bar.
- Also
- Souvenir-hunters should visit the art gallery, which sells gifts and unusual Asian jewellery, as well as more basic essentials. Some of Asia’s best golf courses are within easy reach.
Food & drink
- Hotel restaurant
- The Terrace overlooks the pool and serves Thai and European cuisine all day – including some delectable fresh seafood. The Restaurant offers expertly prepared Italian dishes every evening.
- Dress code
- Shirts, shorts and sarongs.
- Top table
- Book early to ensure you get a beach-view table at the Restaurant.
- Last orders
- The kitchen closes at 10.30pm, but can be flexible. You can enjoy Beach Club cocktails until 1am.
- Room service
- 24 hours.
- Hotel bar
- At dusk, teak and rattan chairs and solid brass tables appear outside the bar so guests can catch the sunset over cocktails. Down in the Beach Club, things take on a sophisticated air, with lounge tunes, day-beds and pitchers of signature cocktails.
Smith card offer
A bottle of champagne on arrival
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Amanpuri
Pansea Beach
Phuket 83000
Thailand
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