Amanpuri Resort

Understated, luxurious and immensely peaceful, celebrity-magnet Amanpuri is one of Phuket’s finest, most exclusive hotels. Graceful traditional-design bungalows are all about the location on quiet Hat Pansea, with sea-facing cabanas, warm-wood decor and enormous bathrooms; some have private pools. There's a huge array of activities on offer (yoga, kayaking, surfing), plus a spa, a jet-black pool and superb service.