Luxury guide · The Thai Islands
The Luxury Thai Islands: Our Favourites
Amanpuri and Trisara on Phuket’s west coast, Rayavadee at Railay, the two Six Senses, MICHELIN-starred PRU, beach clubs at Bang Tao, Kamala and Bang Rak, Kamalaya’s wellness programmes and a crewed yacht into Phang Nga Bay.
What's onThis week in the Thai Islands
Resorts and villa hideaways
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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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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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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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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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Fine dining
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
PRU
One MICHELIN star at Trisara, cooking from its own farm.
60/1 Mu 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map
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At Rosewood Phuket
Ta Khai
Thai cooking at Rosewood Phuket, in the MICHELIN Guide.
Rosewood Phuket, 88/28 Muen-Ngoen Road, Pa Tong, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map
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In the Old Town
Royd
Southern Thai cooking on Dibuk Road, in the MICHELIN Guide.
95/1 Dibuk Road, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000Explore View on map
Beach clubs
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On Kamala beach
Café del Mar Phuket
The Ibiza name on Kamala beach: a beach club and restaurant by day, a club room late in the week.
118/19 Moo 3, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map
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Swim-up bar
Chi Samui
A beach bar and restaurant on Bang Rak’s white beach, with a swim-up bar and a 25-metre saltwater infinity pool.
16/4 Moo 4, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320Explore View on map
Wellness
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Holistic programmes
Kamalaya Koh Samui
A wellness sanctuary and holistic spa on Samui’s south coast, with programmes from detox to sleep and fitness.
102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Road, Na-Muang, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140Explore View on map
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Wellness and longevity
Absolute Sanctuary
A wellness and longevity resort near Choeng Mon, with programmes, practitioners and its own kitchen.
88 Moo 5, Choeng Mon, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320Explore View on map
Yachts and marinas
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East coast
Royal Phuket Marina
An east-coast marina with wet berths, covered dry stack, hard stands and boat tours.
68 Moo 2, Thepkasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000Explore View on map
Shopping
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Floresta and Festival
Central Phuket
Phuket’s largest shopping destination, in two buildings: Floresta for luxury brands, Festival for everyday shopping.
74-75 Moo 5, Vichit, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000Explore View on map