Longtail boats and swimmers in the bay at Kata Beach

20 of the best · the Thai Islands, Thailand

The Best Resorts in the Thai Islands

Beach resorts and villa hideaways on the Andaman and the Gulf, each checked against its own website.

Our 20 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-25

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Thai islands.

  1. Above Pansea Beach

    Amanpuri

    Pansea Beach, Phuket·Resort

    Aman’s pavilions above Pansea Beach on the west coast.

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  2. Home of PRU

    Trisara

    Choeng Thale, Phuket·Resort

    Pool villas on a private bay, home of PRU.

    60/1 Mu 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map

  3. At Patong

    Rosewood Phuket

    Patong, Phuket·Resort

    Rosewood’s resort on Muen-Ngern Road, Patong.

    88/28 Muen-Ngern Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map

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The Andaman Sea 13

Phuket, Krabi and Railay, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Phang Nga Bay. Best November to April.

  1. Above Pansea Beach

    Amanpuri

    Pansea Beach, Phuket·Resort

    Aman’s pavilions above Pansea Beach on the west coast.

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  2. Facing Phang Nga Bay

    COMO Point Yamu

    Cape Yamu, Phuket·Resort

    A resort on a cape facing the islands of Phang Nga Bay.

    225 Moo 7, Paklok, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map

  3. On the beach

    Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

    Krabi, Krabi and Railay·Resort

    A beachfront resort in Krabi.

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  4. Pool villas above Kata

    Kata Rocks

    Kata, Phuket·Resort

    Pool villas at Kata.

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  5. Villas in the rainforest

    Keemala

    Kamala, Phuket·Resort

    Villas in the hills at Kamala.

    10/88 Moo 6, Nakasud Road, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map

  6. Formerly Zeavola

    OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort

    Laem Tong, Koh Phi Phi·Resort

    The former Zeavola, on Laem Tong beach in the north of Phi Phi Don.

    11 Moo 8, Laem Tong, Ko Phi Phi, KrabiExplore View on map

  7. A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

    Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

    Nong Thale, Krabi and Railay·Resort

    A Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the Krabi coast.

    111 Moo 3, Nong Thale, Mueang Krabi, KrabiExplore View on map

  8. On Koh Lanta

    Pimalai Resort and Spa

    Ko Lanta, Koh Lanta·Resort

    A beach resort on Koh Lanta.

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  9. Pavilions on the peninsula

    Rayavadee

    Railay, Krabi and Railay·Resort

    Pavilions among coconut groves on the Railay peninsula, reached by boat.

    214 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi, KrabiExplore View on map

  10. At Patong

    Rosewood Phuket

    Patong, Phuket·Resort

    Rosewood’s resort on Muen-Ngern Road, Patong.

    88/28 Muen-Ngern Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map

  11. Six Senses in Phang Nga Bay

    Six Senses Yao Noi

    Ko Yao Noi, Koh Yao Noi·Resort

    Six Senses’ resort on Ko Yao Noi, in Phang Nga Bay.

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  12. On Tubkaek beach

    The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort

    Tubkaek, Krabi and Railay·Resort

    A boutique resort on Tubkaek beach in Krabi.

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  13. Home of PRU

    Trisara

    Choeng Thale, Phuket·Resort

    Pool villas on a private bay, home of PRU.

    60/1 Mu 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map

The Gulf of Thailand 7

Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Driest from January; wettest October to December.

  1. Anantara on Phangan

    Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan

    Thong Nai Pan, Koh Phangan·Resort

    Anantara’s pool-villa resort on Koh Phangan.

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  2. Banyan Tree on Samui

    Banyan Tree Samui

    Koh Samui·Resort

    Banyan Tree’s resort on Koh Samui.

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  3. Four Seasons on Samui

    Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

    Koh Samui·Resort

    The Four Seasons’ resort on Koh Samui.

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  4. Dive resort and spa

    Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

    Ko Tao, Koh Tao·Resort

    A resort, spa and dive centre on Koh Tao.

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  5. On the north coast

    Kimpton Kitalay Samui

    Bophut, Koh Samui·Resort

    An oceanfront resort on Samui’s north-east coast.

    10/79 Moo 5, Bophut, Ko Samui, Surat ThaniExplore View on map

  6. Six Senses on Samui

    Six Senses Samui

    Koh Samui·Resort

    Six Senses’ resort on Koh Samui.

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  7. On the beach

    The Library

    Koh Samui·Design hotel

    A beachfront design hotel on Koh Samui.

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