Top 10 Best Phuket(Thailland) Luxury Resorts

Phuket is an island jam-packed with luxury resorts, but the $64,000 question is: 'Which are the best?' To research the answer, facilities, location, staff service, spas, privacy and decor were all taken into account as were winelists, celebrity count and even the brand of the hotel limos. Of course we had to spend an all-expenses weekend in each hotel for research purposes before deciding on this list... Well, that's not quite true, but we have stayed at all of these hotels so we do know what we're talking about.

1.Trisara Phuket Resort

Naithon Beach - - 39 Pool Villas & Suites

Number one on our list, Trisara is a beautiful resort where all of the private villa pools have fantastic views out over the Andaman Sea. And what villas! Opulence, beautiful fittings, quality textiles and modern conveniences blend effortlessly with traditional Thai design in a marriage of luxurious harmony. The 39 pool villas and suites are the last word in indulgent comfort. Trisara also features a sumptuous, classically designed library with hundreds of books, DVDs and CDs to use on your surround-sound Bose villa stereo and TV. Other amenities include a sexy intimate restaurant, a range of motor yachts and fabulous seaside grounds set on a lush verdant hillside. All this with views of golden sunsets makes Trisara our winner.

2.Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi

Koh Yao Noi - - 55 Villas

Six Senses Hideaway Koh Yao is a new kind of luxury. 55 private pool villas, each made from natural materials and starting at a huge 154sqm, sit proudly overlooking the spectacular scenery of Phang Nga Bay. Villas are well spaced out and feature large secluded outdoor areas. This resort features near the top of our list as it's innovative in every way. This stunning boutique resort and spa is a place to come for total relaxation and privacy and you will leave feeling totally refreshed.

3.Sri Panwa

Panwa - - 18 Villas

Perched high atop Cape Panwa and commanding breathtaking views of the Southeastern tip of Phuket, occupying the Cape Panwa peninsula, Sri Panwa is the ultimate in luxury vacation accommodation on Phuket. Scattered within 40 acres of lush, tropical surroundings and offering accommodation of the highest quality, maximum privacy and superior service. The beautiful seaside location with lush greenery of the tropical forest and the mountainous slopes offers breathtaking panoramic views of the aquamarine blue seas and a range of islands on the horizon.

4.Banyan Tree Phuket

Bang Tao Beach - - 121 Villas

When a top travel publication such as Condé Nast ranks a resort as number eight in the world, that property must be delivering the goods. So it is Banyan Tree that ranks as number four on our 'luxurious list', and celebrities agree.
This is where guests can indulge in double luxury at Banyan Tree's unique and glorious deluxe two-bedroom double pool villas or at other villas in an incredible choice of 12 designs and sizes. Both inside and outside, the villas offer top amenities in a tasteful mix of modern and traditional design. Surrender your inhibitions to the finer side of life at Banyan Tree.

5.Andara Resort & Villas

Kamala Beach - - 76 Rooms

Welcome to Andara Resort & Villas, your private beachside paradise nestled in the lush tropical hillside above Kamala Beach on the pristine west coast of Phuket. Breathtaking sea views, private infinity pools, a large 40m resort pool, world-class five-star service and a range of accommodation options (from one - six bedrooms) makes Andara the perfect choice for the ultimate vacation, whether for a romantic getaway or a vacation with family and friends.