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.
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Home of PRU
Trisara
Pool villas on a private bay, home of PRU.
60/1 Mu 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map
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At Patong
Rosewood Phuket
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.
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Facing Phang Nga Bay
COMO Point Yamu
A resort on a cape facing the islands of Phang Nga Bay.
225 Moo 7, Paklok, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map
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Villas in the rainforest
Keemala
Villas in the hills at Kamala.
10/88 Moo 6, Nakasud Road, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map
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Formerly Zeavola
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island 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
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A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
A Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the Krabi coast.
111 Moo 3, Nong Thale, Mueang Krabi, KrabiExplore View on map
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Pavilions on the peninsula
Rayavadee
Pavilions among coconut groves on the Railay peninsula, reached by boat.
214 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi, KrabiExplore View on map
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At Patong
Rosewood Phuket
Rosewood’s resort on Muen-Ngern Road, Patong.
88/28 Muen-Ngern Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map
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Home of PRU
Trisara
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.
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On the north coast
Kimpton Kitalay Samui
An oceanfront resort on Samui’s north-east coast.
10/79 Moo 5, Bophut, Ko Samui, Surat ThaniExplore View on map