Phuket Life chooses only the best of Phuket accommodation for your enjoyment. All resorts listed here are known for their design, service, and food. Unless stated otherwise, all rooms are equipped with air-cons, TVs, mini-bars, coffee-making facilities, and room service.
Sri Panwa ,located at the southernmost tip of Phuket island, is one of Phuket's most intimate and secluded resort. Sri Panwa is founded by acclaimed Thai developer Songkran Issara and his son K. Jung. 
The resort is located amid natural rainforests; offering unparalleled views of Phang Nga Bay from tastefully decorated villas with private pools. Regular services at Sri Panwa include private butlers and chefs, in-room spa treatments and personal yoga instructors. However, as an added perk, Manager Jay O'Brien is there to make your every wish his command.
In-resort dining options are limited to Baba - Sri Panwa's only restaurant. Baba is located on a lush green hill top, where a creative menu of Thai delights is complemented by a breathtaking ocean vista.
Evason Phuket is one of the most commercially successful resorts on the island due to its diverse room types and size. In terms of acreage, Evason Phuket rests on 64 acres of landscaped gardens, and the site even comes with a small beach of its own. In terms of room types, Evason Phuket offers 260 suites to suit travelers of different budgets.
Evason Phuket is part of the Six Senses group which includes Soneva, Evason Hideaways, Evason, Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Gallery. Managed by the same group behind the award-winning Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, and founded by Sonu Shivdasani, Evason Phuket is known for its spa treatments that are executed in outdoor pavilions overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Evason Phuket is very popular with group bookings and corporate events during certain months of the year. However the resort has plenty of space to ensure privacy even during its busiest months. Evason Phuket is certainly a favourite amongst honeymooning couples.
Mangosteen Phuket is a small and well-managed resort run by an efficient Swiss and Thai team. Offering 40 villa rooms with hill views, outdoor showers, private Jacuzzis, Mangosteen Phuket is ideal for a romantic getaway. You can even learn how to dive in the deep end of the resort's pool!
Named after a tropical fruit known for its healing properties, Mangosteen Phuket stocks mangosteen products rich in anti-oxidants; available off-the-shelf goodies include: handmade soaps, shampoos, creams and even bottled mangosteen juice.
In-house dining choices comprise healthy Thai dishes and old-time favourites like burgers and chips for those wishing to indulge in hearty fare.
Villa Royale is tucked away from public view on the side of cliff with gorgeous views of the Andaman Sea. Villa Royale used to be the private residence of one of Thailand's most acclaimed architect: Mom Tri. Today, it is a truly romantic boutique resort offering its guests plenty of privacy, catering specially to honeymooners.
Mom Tri Kitchen - Villa Royale's restaurant - is arguably one of the most beautiful restaurants on the island. Perched delicately amid rocks offering ocean views, Mom Tri Kitchen also boasts one of the most comprehensive wine lists on Phuket. Food and drinks are slightly overpriced, but service is attentive and the view and ambience makes it all worthwhile.
Katathani located on Kata Noi Beach enjoys total ocean frontage to one of the most beautiful bays on Phuket island where waters are relatively calm throughout the year.
Decorated in contemporary Thai style, Katathani boasts six room types to suit all budgets and group size. Three swimming pools, Jacuzzis, and six restaurants add to the attractiveness of this resort.
The greatest appeal of Katathani lies in its proximity to the beach that suits beach lovers. Rooms fronting the beach offer direct access to the sea as well as ocean views.
Le Meridien enjoys a private and secluded 40-acre site with its own beach from a location that lies between Patong and Karon. Far from the madding crowd, Le Meridien is only 10 minutes by car to the bustling and vibrant nightlife of Patong.
Le Meridien boasts a short stretch of perfect white sands ideal for sun lovers who wish to bask under the sun in relative privacy. Its beachside café is also one of the most beautiful locations to enjoy a cocktail during sunset.
Le Meridien offers 470 rooms with sea or hill views. The resort also comes with outdoor tennis courts and private tennis instructors. The gym is small, but well-equipped for a thorough work-out.
Kamala Beach Estate is tucked in a little enclave located at the southern end of Kamala Beach. The estate comprises apartments, suites, and villas overlooking the Andaman Sea, and is conveniently located next to Rockfish - a superb breakfast place in kamala.
Offering hill or sea views amid a lush green environment taking up a headland on the southern end of Kamala, Kamala Beach Estate offers six room types which come with three-, two-, and one-bedroom configurations.
Garden Suites come with private Jacuzzis and swimming pools. Villas and apartments offer easy beach access and sea view terraces.
Amanpuri located at the northern end of Surin Beach has been attracting the rich and famous of the world for 20 years. It is part of the world-acclaimed, award-winning Aman resorts which are known for their distinctive design, impeccable service, and exotic locations.
Amanpuri enjoys a private stretch of white sand beach reserved for exclusive use of its guests. Villas come with their own pools and some even offer a complimentary butler service.
During Super Yacht season in November and December, the collection of boats moored off its coast is truly impressive.
Twin Palms is known for its popular Sunday Brunch that offers a smorgasbord comprising oysters, fresh seafood, roast beef, cheeses, salads, and strawberries with chocolate sauce.
Twin Palms has won accolades over its distinctive modern Thai design. Rooms are simply, but tastefully furnished; the resort's swimming pool is one of the largest on the island. Landscaped with lush tropical foliage, the pool bar is a great place to enjoy a meal or some healthy juices.
During low season, Twin Palms offer rooms at good value. However, high season sees prices soaring to 18, 000 THB +++ for a Deluxe Room.
Treetops sits on a hill top at the entrance of Surin Beach. Overlooking the Andaman Sea, Treetops offer villas with stunning ocean views and private Jacuzzis that are ideal for couples seeking a romantic weekend getaway.
Villas are spaciously appointed with separate living and resting areas. Outdoor Jacuzzis which fit two comfortably are located on a terrace found outside the bathroom. However to enjoy these Jacuzzis in total privacy can be rather daunting as it is often too dark outside to ascertain if other people are around.
Just a short ten-minute walk to Surin Beach, Treetops is conveniently located to many restaurants and bars found along Surin Beach and Surin Beach Road.
Banyan Tree Resort boasts their world-famous Pool Villas which are known for their opulent and clever designs. In compensation for lacking a sea view, Banyan Tree Pool Villas are built around lushly landscaped tropical surroundings where the centre of attraction is a perfectly sized pool that is ideal for lounging or doing laps.
Interiors are designed with a Modern Thai theme with an emphasis on clean lines and "livability". Each space flows into the next in an open plan which merges outdoor and indoor spaces to create very livable environments - perfect homes away from homes.
Phuket Pavilions - voted Phuket's Hottest Resort 2007 by readers of the lifestyle magazine Conde Nast - is indeed great value for what it offers: private infinity pools measuring 50 sqm, spacious bathrooms with large bathtubs, separate living and resting areas, and a panoramic view of Bangtao Beach.
Perched on a hill in the area of Layan (North Bangtao), Phuket Pavilions is one of three Pavilions resorts around Asia offering a winning formula of great service, location, design, and competitive prices.
Phuket Pavilions also boasts one of the best bars on the island - 360 Bar - is a great place to hang out and enjoy the sunset, where an open air area offers an unobstructed view of the sea and rolling green hills.
Trisara is Sanskrit for third heavenly garden. Designed by Mom Tri Devakul, one of Thailand's leading resort architects, Trisara villas are a perfect blend of traditional and Modern Thai architectural styles.
Trisara comprises villas with private pools spread over a headland located in the area of Naithon along the west coast of Phuket. Also offering sea or hill views, complimentary butler service with certain villa type, as well as one of the best spas on Phuket island, Trisara definitely shares Amanpuri fame in being one of the exclusive resorts in Phuket.
Resident Manager Narelle is a wonderful hostess who knows the best restaurants, bars, and spas on the island, offering an intimate guide to the places to see and be seen.
Andaman White Resort is home to the prettiest private stretch of beach on Phuket island - Nai Tom Noi Beach. So beautiful is Nai Tom Noi Beach of Andaman White Resort, it was featured in movies "The Beach" and "The Quest".
Six room types offer direct beach access, sea views, private pools and Jacuzzis, as well as outdoor showers. 24-hour room service is also offered by the resort's café which serves Asian delights and traditional Thai fare.
Not much in terms of street life in the resort's proximity, instead this part of Phuket island remains rather undeveloped with rolling green hills and little villages. The nearest resort is the very exclusive Trisara, which is a short 5-minute drive away.
Indigo Pearl Resort is a stunningly restored resort located at the end of Nai Yang Beach. The resort's designer made a bold design statement different to any other resort found on Phuket island.
Indigo Pearl Resort boasts a design theme inspired by hardware, reminiscent of Phuket's past as a tin-mining town. Bensley Design Studios was behind the heavy metal concept, creating one of the most contemporary resorts on Phuket island. Indigo Pearl's restaurants and bars are named Rivet and Rebar.
Marriott's Phuket takes up 11 acres of beach front land along the northern most beach of Phuket island - Mai Khao Beach. The resort offers 144 rooms with sea or garden views. Guests have the choice of ten restaurants, three pools, and direct beach access to one of Phuket's longest beaches.
Conveniently located a short ten-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, Marriott's Phuket is one of the most easily accessible resorts on the island. However it is the only resort in the area, so guests are limited to in-resort dining and entertainment options.
For those wishing to enjoy a bit of street life, Marriott's Phuket location may be too isolated. Marriott's is however the ideal getaway destination for those who enjoy not doing much during their holidays - it is perfect for those who enjoy lounging by the pool, room service and spa treatments without having to leave the resort.
Aleenta Phuket is only 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport. Situated across the Sarasin Bridge which links Phuket to Phang Nga bay, Aleenta Phuket is a small intimate resort offering beachfront villas from a secluded location where white sands go on for as far as you can see.
Aleenta Phuket is the second resort managed by Aleenta resorts following the commercial success of Aleenta Hua Hin. The same formula of 'barefoot luxury' applies to Aleenta Phuket, with villas designed in a bold modern minimalist style.
