Best Resort Hotels in Thailand

Located along the serene shores of Bophut Beach, NH Collection Samui Peace Resort marks the brand’s Thai debut with an elegant, beachfront escape designed for laid-back luxury. This 122-key resort spans rooms, suites, and nine villa categories nestled within lush tropical gardens. Highlights include Garden View Terrace Rooms with al fresco tubs, Family Suites with bunk beds, private Pool Suites, and Beachfront Villas with plunge pools and outdoor showers. The 230 sqm Presidential Pool Villa features an infinity pool, BBQ area, and sunken living room for the ultimate private retreat. Facilities include a freeform beachfront pool, a fitness centre, daily wellness classes, a children’s splash pool and playground, and an outdoor cooking school. Sea Wrap serves Thai and international dishes throughout the day, complemented by beachside cocktails at Talay Bar. With direct access to Fisherman’s Village and sister property Anantara’s dining, the resort offers both tranquillity and vibrant local flavour.

With direct access to the white sands of Pansea Bay, guests at The Surin can swim, sunbathe and dabble in water sports in paradise. There are also two pools (one infinity), two floodlit tennis courts and a kids’ club with a range of activities and games to keep young guests entertained. The resort’s signature restaurant is perched right on the beach and serves a range of international and Thai cuisine. Lomtalay Restaurant, beside the pool, is a more casual dining experience with a menu of light bites, sandwiches and salads. And there’s the romantic Sunset Restaurant. A full-service spa provides a range of treatments and therapies, as well as yoga and meditation classes in a beautiful outdoor setting, overlooking the ocean.

Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection is located on Phuket’s serene Cape Panwa Peninsula. This family-friendly resort offers 159 elegantly designed rooms and suites, each serving as a curated haven of comfort and beauty. Choose from a variety of accommodations, including oceanfront rooms, pool access suites, and expansive family suites. The resort’s décor harmoniously blends modern sophistication with elements inspired by Phuket’s rich culture, creating a tranquil and inspiring atmosphere. Each room features amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with serene ocean views. Key facilities include multiple dining options like The Parlour, an all-day dining venue offering international and local dishes, and Bar Botan, known for its handcrafted drinks. The resort also offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and the Let’s Relax Spa, providing a range of treatments designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul.

This destination is conveniently situated in the middle of town for access to restaurants, night life and local markets, and can be reached by several modes of transport (including limousine!). However the special treatment really starts on site, where guests enjoy a private pool, Hermès amenities and a private butler, who can also arrange services such as a customised spa treatment within the guests’ villa. The Villazzo Restaurant and Bar add to a memorable experience at the beach-side location, perfect for weddings and other packages.

Perched beside Choeng Mon Beach, Kimpton Kitalay Samui offers refined island living. Its highlights include a palm-flanked Olympic-sized swimming pool, loaner fat-tyre bikes to explore further afield, pet amenities and the 500-square metre split-level Junio Kids Club for a programme of non-digital activities. Kimpton Kitalay has 138 rooms, suites and villas, 21 of which have private pools; five restaurants and bars; a pristine stretch of beach; and the organic Pimãanda spa, offering a 14-step sensorial ritual created especially for the resort by HARNN.

Tucked away in a tranquil bay just a short stroll from Klong Muang Beach, Nakamanda Resort and Spa boasts traditional Thai architecture that is embellished with modern and luxurious touches. There are three different types of villas for guests to choose from here, and each provides a luxurious sanctuary that is fully loaded with a wide range of creature comforts. Guests who enjoy messing about in the water are sure to appreciate the Jacuzzi Villa and Pool Villa, where there will be treated to either an outdoor Jacuzzi or plunge pool that is set in a private tropical garden. The Nakamanda Resort and Spa is a popular option for couples who want to spend their honeymoon unwinding in a tropical setting while enjoying plenty of pampering.

Set on Bang Tao beach among lush grounds (which include the 18-hole Laguna Phuket golf course), Dusit Thani Laguna offers ocean-front bedrooms, suites and two-bedded villas. Connect with local culture and your own wellbeing, embark on culinary journeys, get to know the indigenous wildlife and bond with your kids at a Family Retreat or Bonfire Campout. Watersports, yoga, racquet sports and creative past-times such as batik painting, tie-dye, umbrella painting, fruit and vegetable carving and flower arranging are all offered. Plus there’s the Angsana Spa, an outdoor pool and extensive kids’ facilities.

Set between a freshwater tropical lagoon and a private beach, this luxury hotel enjoys the best of both worlds. 69 rooms, suites and villas nestled among coconut groves, offer lovely views of the Andaman coast. The design is inspired by the intricate architecture of ancient Asian civilisations, in a neutral palette with splashes of vibrant colour. Swim in the marble saltwater infinity pool as you look out over the ocean, head to the incredible spa, try your hand at paddle boarding and kayaking, dine on Thai cuisine at Takola or more relaxed cuisine at the beach bar and grill. Activities include yoga, local tours, cooking classes – and there’s a programme for children too.

20 minutes from Kata Beach and Phuket Town, Noku is in the south of the island on a hillside overlooking Chalong Bay. Guests are accommodated across 91 villas and lofts with natural textiles, free-flowing design and features such as sunken baths, whirlpools and plunge pools — the largest of the villas span three storeys with four bedrooms, indoor and outdoor living spaces, a kid’s playroom, and a spacious kitchen. Feast on Thai, Japanese and Singaporean food at Embrace, Noku’s restaurant and drink cocktails on the Terrace. The hotel was awarded the Green Mark Gold Award in 2022.

If history and culture are on your holiday agenda then a stay at the Ammatara Pura Pool Villa complex on the edge of Lamai Beach should fit the bill. The whole complex is traditionally styled, with much use made of dark Thai wood, intricately carved trees, statues and religious deities. The beautiful villas also embrace traditional building techniques with timber beams, cool tiles, and heavy, period style furniture. The restaurant offers Asian and International cuisine and vegetarian and vegan options. With a sauna, spa and fitness centre guests can be as active or as laid-back as they like.

Set on the pristine sands of Karon Beach, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket offers 262 rooms, suites, and villas designed in Sino-Portuguese style inspired by Old Phuket Town. This beachfront resort offers a great variety of facilities, making it ideal for both couples and families. Guests can dine at seven different venues including The Cove for international cuisine, Mare for authentic Italian flavours, and Coast Beach Club & Bistro for seaside cocktails and grill-style dishes. SPA Cenvaree offers guests holistic treatments, Thai massages, and relaxation rituals, complemented by a well-equipped fitness centre and water sports facilities.

Four swimming pools, including a lazy river and waterfalls, create an aquatic playground, while The Club Lounge offers personalised service and extra benefits for club members. Young guests are catered for at the Camp Safari kids club and E-Zone. Located just a short drive from Patong and Phuket Town, this beachfront haven delivers a balance of relaxation, recreation, and refined comfort.

Book a Junior Suite with a pool view, a Terrace Suite with a lagoon view or a one or two-bedroom Private Pool Villa with up to 200 square metres of space to yourselves. The Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa is home to one of the best seafood eateries in town; the Baan Dum Ocean Front Restaurant, which hosts live music during the weekends and holidays. Head to the Kampu Restaurant for a daily chocolate hour, or for brasserie-style food at any time of day. Cocktails are mixed in the Ocean Bar and you can order artisanal cakes for a celebration (gluten-free options are available).