Andara Resort

The beachside Andara resort rests atop a lush hillside on the west coast of Phuket, offering sweeping sea views from its rooms, restaurants and an infinity pool. Andara’s accommodations include a variety of three- to six-bedroom Pool Villas and a mix of one- to four-bedroom Pool Suites, Terrace Suites and Pool Suite Penthouses. The Silk Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary Thai cuisine focusing on locally sourced ingredients, as well as Western comfort foods and a children’s menu. Andara’s Spa has six individual treatment rooms, two couples’ rooms with jacuzzi baths, and a private steam room, with a diverse menu of therapies including Thai, Ayurvedic, Swiss, Javanese and Swedish massage, as well as a variety of scrubs, detox and body treatments. The resort’s state-of-the-art fitness center has the latest free weights and Precor machines and cardio equipment, and both group and individual yoga and aerobic classes are available as well. Andara is a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.

Why We Love This Hotel

Recognition: The resort received the Travelers Choice Award 2012 from Tripadvisor, the world’s most trusted travel advice website.

Yachts: The hotel has two of its own yachts for exciting day trips and special on-board dinners.

Food: The hotel’s large restaurant bar serves all manor of drinks with delicious Thai and western food.