A TRANQUIL, TROPICAL OASIS
First opened in 1988, the Amanpuri – Sanskrit for ‘peaceful place’ – has stone steps leading down to the soft sands of Pansea Beach, where kayaks, paddleboards and the mesmerising Andaman Sea await. Its Thai-style pavilions and luxurious villas are dispersed among the coconut palms, their tall triangular roofs peeping through the swaying canopy. Some have infinity plunge pools, while others come with spacious salas for capturing the magical sunsets. The Ayutthaya-inspired architecture is redolent of ancient Thailand.
Apart from a gorgeous private beach, Amanpuri spoils its guests with floodlit tennis courts, plentiful water sports and a spa that specialises in individual wellness immersion programmes. Its exceptional restaurants offer cuisines ranging from South American to Japanese, and no less than five beautiful golf courses are within easy reach.
AMANPURI, PHUKET
Amanpuri, at a glance,
- Ultra-luxurious resort set on the revered holiday island of Phuket
- Comprising 76-acres of headland on the island’s southwest coast
- Choice of 40 wood-clad villas and pavilions set amidst a mature coconut plantation
- Pavilions stand on a green hillside overlooking a fabulous white beach
- Villas are arranged on the tip of the peninsula with ocean front or garden settings
- Understated yet beautiful interiors with Thai furnishings, art and antiques
- Designer ensuite bathrooms, open air lounges and exquisite dining areas
- Many have their own pools
- Four restaurants offering wonderful Thai, Japanese and South American cuisine, plus a Beach Club
For leisure and pleasure
- Infinity edge swimming pools
- Extensive spa offering herbal treatments and individual wellness immersions
- Diving and snorkelling on pristine coral reefs
- Golf on world class courses nearby
- Cultural visits to the island’s 30 Buddhist temples
- Boating and water skiing
- Kayaking, hobie cat and catamaran sailing from beautiful Pansea Beach
- Yoga, Pilates and Muay Thai sessions
- Glass-walled gym stacked with the latest equipment
- Six floodlit tennis courts
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