Aman for all seasons
Amanpuri
Phuket, West coast beaches and islands, Thailand
based on 7 nights
per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Pavilion, on a bed and breakfast basis, including economy class private transfers
At a Glance
The first Aman hotel to open
Stunning white sandy beach and crystal clear water
Discreet and impeccable Aman service
70 pavilions and villas
Three beautiful swimming pools
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Best time to Visit
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Tropical climate and the driest months to visit are December to March. November and April are also good months to visit and you may get some rain, although it is outside of the monsoon season. May to October is the monsoon with downpours occurring once or twice a day, rather than constant rain.
Insider's View
Pavilions 103 and 105 have the best views onto the sparkling Andaman Sea.
For a unique dinner experience, between November and April, torch-lit barbecues are held on the beach.
Afternoon tea here at Amanpuri is a real highlight, set by the beautiful main pool with delicious delicacies for you to try.
Book the Aman yacht for a day tour of the islands for an unforgettable trip
Ensure to enjoy their library, they keep it well stocked and provide fresh fruit throughout the day to munch on.
Try a complimentary class such as Muay Thai boxing or Meditation, there's a different one every day
Make sure you organize a series of spa treatments and fitness classes which really are world class here, whether it’s the laughing yoga or the foot rub – each is better than the last
I would recommend heading to the gym, which though not a highlight of most people’s vacation will be quite an exexperience as the views over Phuket are worth a few minutes of cardio!
To start planning your vacation to Amanpuri
Description
Dramatically set on a headland on Phuket's west coast, Amanpuri is a luxurious boutique hotel nestled in a shady coconut plantation, overlooking the dazzling turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea with a white sandy beach.
Amanpuri is well established as it was the Aman Group's first ever hotel and is now a flagship property offering a blueprint for their many idyllic hotels across the world. It has an unrivalled reputation as a luxury resort where personal service, recreational facilities and fine cuisine complement the splendour of its peaceful surroundings.
Amanpuri offers beautifully decorated Thai-style pavilions, and private pool villas for larger families and groups. Graceful in design, the elegant buildings of the resort are connected by elevated walkways which lead to the stunning crescent shaped beach and the very first Aman Spa where a range of healing therapies and traditional treatments relax and rejuvenate.
The hotel also boasts a great beach club, Eco-Beach Club with some incredible experiences for children and teenagers, grass and hard tennis courts and a private fleet of 20 cruisers and sailing boats for diving, excursions and romantic dinners at sea. Several bars and restaurants in beautiful settings and serving an array of the finest cuisine from across the globe are dotted around the resort. With so many changes to Phuket since its opening in 1988, Amanpuri has stood the test of time and in comparison, many of the newer resorts pale into insignificance.
Accommodation
Amanpuri accommodation consists of Thai style Pavilions, Pool Pavilions and Villas set within a mature coconut plantation and connected by elevated walkways. All pavilions either have garden or ocean views and feature elegant light rooms with Thai furnishings, an outdoor sala with sundeck and dining terrace while the Pool Pavilions have the addition of a small outdoor pool.
| Pavilion | Pavilions are located along the resort’s internal passageway. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Garden Pavilion | Garden Pavilions are interspersed throughout the resort’s mature coconut palms. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Partial Ocean Pavilion | Partial Ocean Pavilions set further back from the shore with partial ocean views. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Ocean Pavilion | Ocean Pavilions also have unimpeded sea views. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Garden Pool Pavilion | The Garden Pool Pavilion overlooks the resort’s coconut plantation and features a private pool. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas while the Pool Pavilions include private pools. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Pavilion 103 | Pavilion 103 enjoy premium views of the Andaman Sea. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Pavilion 105 | Pavilion 105 enjoy premium views of the Andaman Sea. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Partial Ocean Pool Pavilion | Partial Ocean Pool Pavilions offer partial views of the ocean and feature private pools. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas while the Pool Pavilions include private pools. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Pool Pavilion - Two Bedroom | The spacious two-bedroom Pool Pavilion features two separate freestanding bedrooms connected by an external walkway. All Pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas while the Pool Pavilions include private pools. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodation and public areas. |
| Luxury Villa Homes | Amanpuri’s 30 villas are set apart from the main resort and occupy a private headland that affords breathtaking views. Most of them with ocean-front settings, these villas provide an intimate alternative to the main pavilions at the resort. Private yet easily accessible to the resort’s facilities and services, these self-contained villas are also an ideal venue for weddings, meetings and family gatherings. All villas feature unique décor and layout with private dark-tile pools ranging in length from 8-20m. Typically, the pool and courtyard form the centerpiece around which the bedroom pavilions, the dining and living salas and the kitchen areas are arrayed. The arrangement is spacious and airy. Each villa comes with two to six separate bedroom pavilions, as well as open-air living and dining salas. The interiors are finished with carefully selected Thai furnishings, art and antiques. The design focus is on individualism and the living space is generous – up to 115 m2, with 50 m2 bedrooms and a 65 m2 dining pavilion with sundeck. A live-in maid and cook attend to all guests’ needs, including the preparation of Thai cuisine in the private kitchen. |
Childcare
Amanpuri welcomes children of all ages to come and stay at the resort. The Eco-Beach Center, located close to the beach, features some amazing facilities and activities for children. Available for children from five years old up until teenagers there are a whole host of interesting experiences to enjoy including exploratory gardens, nature museum, skateboard half pike, custom bouldering wall and plenty of watersports. Children 12 years and above will have access to the Hot Spot, specially designed for teenagers as a creative hub with activities such as go pro moving making and DJ Scratch Classes! Alongside the Eco-Beach Center there is a wonderful kids' pool and a children's party which takes place on the beach every afternoon during peak seasons (Christmas and Easter). Babysitting and baby equipment is also available if needed.
Facilities
Amanpuri has four different restaurants, serving Italian, Thai, Japanese and South American cuisine in wonderful alfresco settings around the resort. The bar offers poolside drinks and snacks and an unrivalled spot from which to watch the sunset. The Beach Club also serves drinks and snacks and in villa dining is an experience in itself. There is also a library, gallery, 27-meter main swimming pool, tennis courts, fabulous Aman Spa with lap pool and hilltop gym with pilates studio.
Activities
Activities at Amanpuri include daily complimentary yoga and meditation sessions, Khonom Krok (daily afternoon tea), complimentary non-motorized watersports including hobie cats, kayaks, windsurfing, body boarding and snorkeling. PADI diving, golf, boat charters with a choice of over 20 sailing and motor vessels and waterskiing can also be arranged.
Reviews
Arthur Pope (Staff)
The original flagship Amanpuri remains a gold standard in the Thai islands! Beautiful dark wood rooms come with their own private salas for dining and entertaining. Gorgeous views of the ocean abound, and the idyllic beach is never too crowded. Excellent dining and a world class staff add to the overall effect of true luxury. A classic that feels as vital as the day it opened!
Amy Ropner (Staff)
Katie Kennard (Staff)
This hotel gets booked up very fast, I can see just why. It certainly lives up to its name meaning place of peace. The Villas look out over the turquoise and blues of the Andaman sea and the beach is pristine. I can see no faults with the hotel, other than to warn families with small children that there are quite a few steps down to the beach.
Clare Barratt (Staff)
As soon as you arrive at Amanpuri you are greeted with the warmth of their service which is evident until and even after you leave. Yes, the facilities and rooms are excellent and highly luxurious, but it really is the service here which makes it stand out from the crowd. Everyone from the housekeeping staff to the gardeners and to the chefs are very personable and succumb to all your needs, usually before you've realised them yourself. The chef will even come and chat to you about your meal preferences, housekeeping staff about your pillows and waiters about the different types of waters!
Evi-Elli La Valle (Staff)
I am a real beach person and in my opinion, the beach at Amanpuri is one of the very best that you will find on Phuket. The sand is pure white and the turquoise water is crystal clear, it truly is paradise! The staff are so attentive, brining you thirst-quenching cocktails and tasty snacks, I could have spent days on end on that beach! For the more active there is lots to do including complimentary windsurfing and kayaking and snorkeling on the reef is a must. If a long lazy lunch is also important whilst on vacation, then chose from either the Beach Terrace for a light snack or Naoki, where Chef Naoki Okumara prepares an amazing combination of French and Japanese cuisine.
Offers
Amanpuri, Thailand - Family Escape Package
Benefit from a special family package when you book your stay at Amanpuri, Thailand including complimentary access to the eco-center activities such as cultural arts and crafts, a family cooking class and complimentary water sports such as snorkeling.| Book from | 12 June 2019 to 15 December 2019 |
| Travel from |
16 April 2020 to 15 December 2020 |
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Location & directions
Phuket, West coast beaches and islands, Thailand
Situated above Pansea Beach on the west coast of Phuket Island. Located off the west coast of Kra Isthmus, Phuket Island is 890km south of Bangkok. The island is 50km long and 21km at its widest point. Connected to Thailand’s Phang Nga province by a bridge, Phuket is surrounded by the Andaman Sea, which joins the Indian Ocean to the south.