The Amari Phuket is an upscale resort in a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of Patong, but close enough to offer plenty of activity for those who want it. The 197-room property offers direct access to a small private beach as well as two beautiful pools with ocean views, each set beside a restaurant. Guest rooms are clean and airy and have balconies with ocean views, large walk-in showers, and simple, modern decor. The hillside spa has an outdoor hot tub and an open-air gazebo treatment room, while a colorful kids' club makes this a practical choice for families seeking a quiet, coastal getaway. Wi-Fi is included, as is a daily buffet breakfast.
The Amari Phuket is an upscale resort in a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of Patong, but close enough to offer plenty of activity for those who want it. The 197-room property offers direct access to a small private beach as well as two beautiful pools with ocean views, each set beside a restaurant. Guest rooms are clean and airy and have balconies with ocean views, large walk-in showers, and simple, modern decor. The hillside spa has an outdoor hot tub and an open-air gazebo treatment room, while a colorful kids' club makes this a practical choice for families seeking a quiet, coastal getaway. Wi-Fi is included, as is a daily buffet breakfast.
Havana Beach Resort is a lower-middle-range hotel set on one Koh Phangan's longest and most beautiful white-sand beaches, Thong Nai Pan Yai. The sleepy area is far removed from the island's buzzing nightlife scenes and is best suited to couples and families looking for a low-key beach retreat. The hotel's 50 guest rooms have furnished patios and standard modern amenities like TVs, kettles, mini-fridges, and safes. Unfortunately, rooms also have dated interiors and dingy rundown bathrooms. Facilities are basic and tired looking, with just an outdoor swimming pool and a beachfront restaurant and bar. Indian, Thai, and Western meals are served, as well as regular seafood barbecues on the beach, plus free buffet breakfast. Guests who'd prefer to stay in the center of the action should consider Palita Lodge in Haad Rin.
Havana Beach Resort is a lower-middle-range hotel set on one Koh Phangan's longest and most beautiful white-sand beaches, Thong Nai Pan Yai. The sleepy area is far removed from the island's buzzing nightlife scenes and is best suited to couples and families looking for a low-key beach retreat. The hotel's 50 guest rooms have furnished patios and standard modern amenities like TVs, kettles, mini-fridges, and safes. Unfortunately, rooms also have dated interiors and dingy rundown bathrooms. Facilities are basic and tired looking, with just an outdoor swimming pool and a beachfront restaurant and bar. Indian, Thai, and Western meals are served, as well as regular seafood barbecues on the beach, plus free buffet breakfast. Guests who'd prefer to stay in the center of the action should consider Palita Lodge in Haad Rin.
This three-pearl, 290-room hotel is located right in the heart of bustling Chinatown. Decor is relatively modern and facilities are decent, but it's often crowded with loud tour groups. The rooftop saltwater pool has stunning views over the city, plus a poolside bar serving cold drinks and cocktails. There are two modern restaurants serving Thai and Cantonese cuisines, plus a breakfast buffet for a fee. Other facilities include a fitness center, business center, and tour desk, but there's no spa facilities. Rooms are small and simply decorated, equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles, though many lack windows. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Travelers preferring to be away from busy Chinatown should consider the Asia Hotel Bangkok, which adds two outdoor pools and a spa.
This three-pearl, 290-room hotel is located right in the heart of bustling Chinatown. Decor is relatively modern and facilities are decent, but it's often crowded with loud tour groups. The rooftop saltwater pool has stunning views over the city, plus a poolside bar serving cold drinks and cocktails. There are two modern restaurants serving Thai and Cantonese cuisines, plus a breakfast buffet for a fee. Other facilities include a fitness center, business center, and tour desk, but there's no spa facilities. Rooms are small and simply decorated, equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles, though many lack windows. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Travelers preferring to be away from busy Chinatown should consider the Asia Hotel Bangkok, which adds two outdoor pools and a spa.
Longbay Resort is a boutique mid-range property located along Koh Phangan's peaceful northwest coast, on the white sands of Haad Yao Bay. It's geared towards couples and families looking for a low-key place to unwind, and the scenic beach is the main focal point. Facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a beachfront cabana bar, and a massage hut on the beach. The 31 bungalows have hardwood interiors, and balconies with views of either the tropical grounds, pool, or ocean. Most room types are well maintained, though the entry-level Garden Huts are quite rundown and cramped. Bathrooms are aged and could also do with an update. Another hotel worth considering is the Maehaad Bay Resort, which features stylish contemporary rooms and a gorgeous swimming pool.
Longbay Resort is a boutique mid-range property located along Koh Phangan's peaceful northwest coast, on the white sands of Haad Yao Bay. It's geared towards couples and families looking for a low-key place to unwind, and the scenic beach is the main focal point. Facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a beachfront cabana bar, and a massage hut on the beach. The 31 bungalows have hardwood interiors, and balconies with views of either the tropical grounds, pool, or ocean. Most room types are well maintained, though the entry-level Garden Huts are quite rundown and cramped. Bathrooms are aged and could also do with an update. Another hotel worth considering is the Maehaad Bay Resort, which features stylish contemporary rooms and a gorgeous swimming pool.
The Well Hotel Bangkok is a great choice for travelers who want a stay that puts a premium on health and wellness. The restaurant's menu is designed around dishes with anti-inflammatory ingredients, a full-service spa offers detox and aromatherapy treatments, and its upgraded guest rooms come with their own cardio bikes and yoga gear. All 235 units have minibars, kettles, 46-inch Smart TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's also a rooftop saltwater pool and a fitness center with a studio for Muay Thai classes. Travelers looking for an upscale stay with similar amenities and adds kitchens to guest rooms can consider the nearby Adelphi Forty-Nine.
The Well Hotel Bangkok is a great choice for travelers who want a stay that puts a premium on health and wellness. The restaurant's menu is designed around dishes with anti-inflammatory ingredients, a full-service spa offers detox and aromatherapy treatments, and its upgraded guest rooms come with their own cardio bikes and yoga gear. All 235 units have minibars, kettles, 46-inch Smart TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's also a rooftop saltwater pool and a fitness center with a studio for Muay Thai classes. Travelers looking for an upscale stay with similar amenities and adds kitchens to guest rooms can consider the nearby Adelphi Forty-Nine.
This Le Meridien is one of Chiang Rai's top hotels. Located outside of town on the banks of the Kok River, this luxury resort has 159 elegant rooms with large furnished balconies, luxe bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, and modern amenities -- but Wi-Fi isn't always free. The resort has a huge riverside swimming pool with a large kids' pool, as well as a kids' club. There's also a modern fitness center, spa, two restaurants, and two atmospheric bars. Unfortunately, the hotel is well outside the city center, though it does offer a shuttle bus into town (which isn't included in room rates). It's worth considering A Star Phulare Valley Resort Chiang Ra, which has fewer amenities, but rates are cheaper and its gorgeous grounds include a sheep and strawberry farm.
This Le Meridien is one of Chiang Rai's top hotels. Located outside of town on the banks of the Kok River, this luxury resort has 159 elegant rooms with large furnished balconies, luxe bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, and modern amenities -- but Wi-Fi isn't always free. The resort has a huge riverside swimming pool with a large kids' pool, as well as a kids' club. There's also a modern fitness center, spa, two restaurants, and two atmospheric bars. Unfortunately, the hotel is well outside the city center, though it does offer a shuttle bus into town (which isn't included in room rates). It's worth considering A Star Phulare Valley Resort Chiang Ra, which has fewer amenities, but rates are cheaper and its gorgeous grounds include a sheep and strawberry farm.
The three-and-a-half pearl Pinnacle Koh Tao Dive Resort is a cliffside property with a remote beachfront location. Although removed from the main town, it provides a quiet stay and plenty to do thanks to amenities like a gorgeous swimming pool, private beach, dive school with a private fleet of dive boats, free hot breakfast buffet, restaurant, bar, and free Wi-Fi. The 45 contemporary rooms are air-conditioned and come with balconies, kettles, and minibars; some rooms have lovely sea views. The walkways are steep, but the hotel does have an in-resort shuttle that’s convenient to use. Travelers could also consider Charm Churee Village as an alternative, as it has a massage hut on the private beach and an overall romantic vibe.
The three-and-a-half pearl Pinnacle Koh Tao Dive Resort is a cliffside property with a remote beachfront location. Although removed from the main town, it provides a quiet stay and plenty to do thanks to amenities like a gorgeous swimming pool, private beach, dive school with a private fleet of dive boats, free hot breakfast buffet, restaurant, bar, and free Wi-Fi. The 45 contemporary rooms are air-conditioned and come with balconies, kettles, and minibars; some rooms have lovely sea views. The walkways are steep, but the hotel does have an in-resort shuttle that’s convenient to use. Travelers could also consider Charm Churee Village as an alternative, as it has a massage hut on the private beach and an overall romantic vibe.
Weekender Resort is an upper-middle-range hotel with an excellent variety of leisure facilities, modern suites, and roomy villas. It's ideally located in the heart of downtown Lamai and set along a scenic white-sand beach. Villas have generous floor-plans, stylish contemporary interiors, and some feature private plunge pools. Standard and Superior Rooms are convenient and well appointed with modern amenities, though they're fairly dated. Prime facilities include a large beachfront swimming pool, a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar with ocean views, a full-service spa and gym, and a meeting space and business lounge. The property offers lots of garden space and quiet common areas. As an alternative hotel option, Pavilion Samui Villas and Resort has fresher rooms and offers direct beach access -- though rates can be higher.
Weekender Resort is an upper-middle-range hotel with an excellent variety of leisure facilities, modern suites, and roomy villas. It's ideally located in the heart of downtown Lamai and set along a scenic white-sand beach. Villas have generous floor-plans, stylish contemporary interiors, and some feature private plunge pools. Standard and Superior Rooms are convenient and well appointed with modern amenities, though they're fairly dated. Prime facilities include a large beachfront swimming pool, a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar with ocean views, a full-service spa and gym, and a meeting space and business lounge. The property offers lots of garden space and quiet common areas. As an alternative hotel option, Pavilion Samui Villas and Resort has fresher rooms and offers direct beach access -- though rates can be higher.
This mid-range hotel sits on Ko Phi Phi's Long Beach, one of the island's most stunning stretches of sand. The resort has a small pool and restaurant, but the cost of trips by boat into Koh Phi Phi's main town, Tonsai, will add up. Rooms and villas are spacious and include satellite TV and air-conditioning -- plus many have spectacular views of and immediate access to the beach -- and some villas come with a private [outdoor plunge pool](). The property itself isn't as charming as some of the more rustic hotels on the island, and guests looking for a more authentic jungle retreat may want to try Tohko Beach Resort.
This mid-range hotel sits on Ko Phi Phi's Long Beach, one of the island's most stunning stretches of sand. The resort has a small pool and restaurant, but the cost of trips by boat into Koh Phi Phi's main town, Tonsai, will add up. Rooms and villas are spacious and include satellite TV and air-conditioning -- plus many have spectacular views of and immediate access to the beach -- and some villas come with a private [outdoor plunge pool](). The property itself isn't as charming as some of the more rustic hotels on the island, and guests looking for a more authentic jungle retreat may want to try Tohko Beach Resort.
The upscale Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa is a stylish and modern property that offers 172 spacious and sunlit guest rooms, suites, and three-bedroom villas. All units are outfitted with mod cons like flat-screen TVs and minibars, while suites add living rooms and full kitchens -- plus many have private pools (as do the villas). One of the highlights here is the attractive outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, plus there's an adult-only rooftop pool and bar that offers stunning panoramic views over the surroundings. Two restaurants as well as spa and fitness facilities round out the features. The beach is a five-minute drive away (there's a free shuttle to the Dream Beach Club). Those looking for something beachfront might want to check out Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort instead -- though rates are higher.
The upscale Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa is a stylish and modern property that offers 172 spacious and sunlit guest rooms, suites, and three-bedroom villas. All units are outfitted with mod cons like flat-screen TVs and minibars, while suites add living rooms and full kitchens -- plus many have private pools (as do the villas). One of the highlights here is the attractive outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, plus there's an adult-only rooftop pool and bar that offers stunning panoramic views over the surroundings. Two restaurants as well as spa and fitness facilities round out the features. The beach is a five-minute drive away (there's a free shuttle to the Dream Beach Club). Those looking for something beachfront might want to check out Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort instead -- though rates are higher.