Amanpuri

Thalang District, Thailand

Thirty years on from first opening, the Aman brand’s original address is a distillation of its ethos. Amanpuri translates from the Sanskirt to mean “place of peace” – a worthy moniker for this secluded Thai stay. Indeed, Amanpuri's name still gets spoken with hushed reverence in hospitality circles. No wonder – between the paradisical beach, the luxurious pavilion villas, and a well-crafted dining and wellness programme 30 years in the making, this Phuket pad has become a blueprint for ultra-luxe travel in the 21st-century. Guests want for nothing: the activities list never ends, while the wellness centre menu fits colonic hydrotherapy and vitamin infusion therapy alongside more standard treatment offerings. Dining, meanwhile, borrows flavours from Japan, Italy and the Andaman Sea nearby. Sat on Phuket’s southwestern coast, with two beaches at guests' disposal, the 76-acre wellness estate is a masterclass of tranquillity. The shape of the peaked roofs of the hotel’s 40 pavilions are inspired by heritage architecture from the area. Interiors are contemporary and enticing, utilising warm wood accents against a monochromatic palette.

Key Information

• Rooms: 83
• Starting Rate: $1500
• Dining: Nama
• Drinking: The Sunset Terrace
• At the Hotel: Beach, library, boutique, art gallery, boardroom, wellness centre, fitness centre, fitness classes, tennis, pools, gold, scuba diving, cruising, excursions
• 6676324333
• Visit Amanpuri's Website

Location

118 1 Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, 83110