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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 Accommodation: 70 guest rooms:- 40 private pavilions and 30 Thai villa homes are interspersed throughout a coconut plantation. The resort's Pavilions are 115 square meters each, including the private outdoor terrace. 3 Deluxe Ocean pavilions come with sea views, while 4 Superior Ocean pavilions have partial sea views. The 25 Superior Garden pavilions are interspersed among the coconut palms, while the remaining 6 pavilions are set along the resort's internal passageway. The Villas are adjacent to the resort, hidden away among the coconut palms, there are 30 privately owned Amanpuri villas, most of them with ocean-front settings. Each villa consists of 2 to 6 separate (Amanpuri-styled) bedrooms finished with Thai furnishings, art and antiques. Villas also enjoy a private pool plus living and dining Thai salas. A live-in maid and cook attend to all guests' needs, including the preparation of Thai cuisine in the private kitchen. The villas are also ideal for business meetings Location: Amanpuri is a 25min, 17km scenic drive from Phuket airport |
