The Amanpuri Hotel Phuket is set in a coconut grove sloping gently down to sandy Pansea beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The hotel?s 40 teakwood pavilions scattered around a coconut plantation are elegantly designed and connected by elevated walkways. It has excellent services with a high level of recreational facilities including a gym with floor-to-ceiling windows, set on the beach.

Since its opening in 1988, the Thai beach resort of Amanpuri has established an enviable reputation for personal service, fine cuisine and watersports activities, all of which complement the natural beauty of its tropical island surroundings.

Located on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand?s largest island, Amanpuri is surrounded by the Andaman Sea. The resort?s 40, Thai-style pavilions and 30 private villa homes are interspersed throughout a mature coconut plantation.

Amanpuri, a Sanskrit word meaning ?place of peace,? reflects its name in more ways than one. The entrance sala, surrounded by lotus ponds, overlooks the resort?s main swimming pool, the restaurants and bar.

Since its opening in 1988, the Thai beach resort of Amanpuri has established an enviable reputation for personal service, fine cuisine and watersports activities, all of which complement the natural beauty of its tropical island surroundings.

Located on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand?s largest island, Amanpuri is surrounded by the Andaman Sea. The resort?s 40, Thai-style pavilions and 30 private villa homes are interspersed throughout a mature coconut plantation.

Amanpuri, a Sanskrit word meaning ?place of peace,? reflects its name in more ways than one. The entrance sala, surrounded by lotus ponds, overlooks the resort?s main swimming pool, the restaurants and bar.

Food and dining

The Terrace restaurant offers casual, all-day dining in an alfresco setting and features Thai and European specialties. The Restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Both restaurants are located beside the swimming pool. From November to April, weather-permitting, lunches and evening torch-lit beach barbecues are held at the Beach Terrace. The Bar offers poolside drinks and snacks. At last light, half a dozen moulded-brass tables and pairings of teak, rattan-backed chairs are set out along the terrace between the pool and the steps leading to the beach. The view is to the sun setting on the Andaman Sea. Room service is available, 24 hours a day, in the privacy of the pavilions and outdoor salas.

FACILITIES

Aman Spa: The Aman Spa opened here in December 2001. The spa features three double rooms for couples and three single rooms. Each room has its own changing area, steam shower, treatment area, and outdoor sala (pavilion) for lounging. There is also a sauna and steam room. Spa services include a range of massage and holistic therapies, facials, scrubs, body wraps, baths and beauty treatments with salas for meditation and yoga sessions.

Swimming Pool : Amanpuri?s 27m freshwater swimming pool is finished in midnight-blue tiling.

Beach Club : This is an informal spot immediately in front of the resort. The facility offers snorkelling equipment, sun beds and towels. Water-skiing with Amanpuri?s own ski boat can also be arranged.

Yoga classGym : The beachside gym features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views to the sea and sunset. Equipment ranges from free weights to a variety of exercise machines. The facility is open 7am till 7pm.

Library : The sun-lit library keeps more than 1,000 books, ranging from novels to travel guides and coffee-table books on Southeast Asia. A large selection of CDs is available.

Tailor : A tailor is available and guests may choose from a large selection of fabric. Fittings can be arranged in the privacy of the Pavilions.

Board Room : Meeting facilities include a boardroom with audio equipment and an LCD projector.

Gallery : An exclusive selection of Asian jewellery, antiques, textiles and artefacts are featured. General amenities are available as well as a selection of gifts, souvenirs and Thai fabrics.

Location

Phuket Island is off the west coast of the Kra Isthmus, 890km south of Bangkok. First mentioned by Ptolemy in the 2nd Century, the island was a regular port of call for Arab and Chinese ships. Portuguese and Chinese settlements began to appear in the 18th Century. Phuket is 50km long and 21km at its widest point. Connected to Thailand?s Phang Nga province by bridge, the island is surrounded by the azure Andaman Sea. Phuket is served by numerous domestic and regional flights and Bangkok, less than two hours flying time away, has connections to major international destinations. Complimentary private limousine transfers to and from Phuket airport are offered to guests and the 17km drive to Amanpuri takes 25 minutes.