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Zeavola life venues, fine eateries, 38 villas has a different
MAP L4 • Moo 8 Laem and attractions. But when character, from tree
Tong, Ko Phi Phi • 07562 you want to retire some­ houses to safari tents to
7000 • www.zeavola. where peaceful, the gates thatched­roof pavilions,
com • BBB to this resort transport all done with imagination
This luxury resort is you into a true oasis. and sophistication. The
situated on Ko Phi Phi ethos is wellness, with
Don’s northern tip. The The Nai Harn healthy food, a superb
resort’s 53 guest bunga­ MAP H5 • 23/3 Vises spa and yoga classes.
lows are fashioned out of Road, Naiharn Beach
rich Thai teakwood, and • 07638 0200 • www. Malisa Villa Suites
the beds feature cool thenaiharn.com • BB MAP H5 • 40/36 Kata
linens. The resort offers The views of Naiharn Bay Road, Kata Beach • 07628
a speedboat transfer from this beachfront 4760-4 • www.malisa
service from Phuket. property are breathtaking, villas.com • BBB
and it is also the only The resort’s name derives
Boutique Hotels hotel with direct access from the Thai word for
to the beach. The rooftop jasmine. The rooms,
Baan Yin Dee pool bar, Reflections, designed to evoke the
MAP N2 • 7/5 Muean offers 360­degree views. comforts of home with
Ngen Road, Patong modern kitchens and
Beach • 07629 4103–6 The Old Phuket comfortable living spaces,
• www.baanyindee.com MAP H4 • 192/36 Karon open onto private pools.
• BB Road, Karon • 07639
This resort has Thai­style 6353-6 • www.theold Paresa Resort
architecture and decora­ phuket.com • BB MAP G1 • 49 Moo 6, Layi-
tive finishes. On a hill Designed in the classic Nakalay Road, Kamala
above Patong, the rooftop Phuket architectural style • 07630 2000 • www.
terrace has great views that was popular on the paresaresorts.com • BBB
and benefits from a island in the 19th century, Paresa is perched atop
breeze, while the pools this charming hotel still a cliff overlooking the
are perfect for a cool dip. retains the glory of the Andaman Sea, between
Rooms feature wooden island’s tin­mining days. Patong and Kamala
floors and gentle lighting. The rooms are modern, bays and surrounded by
with clean lines; some trees and flowers. This
Chanalai Flora have private Jacuzzis. secluded boutique resort
Resort features spacious villas,
MAP H5 • 175 Koktanode Aleenta Resort & Spa many with private pools.
Road, Kata Beach • 07633 MAP E2 • 33 Moo 5, Kok
0148 • www.chanalai. Klooy, Takuatung, Phang Phi Phi Island Village
com • BB Nga • 07658 0333 Beach Resort
A modern­style resort • www.aleenta.com/ MAP F3 • 97/197–9
hotel located just five phuket • BBB Moo 4, Virat Hongyok
minutes from the beach. Located 20 minutes north Road, Ko Phi Phi • 07562
The rooms are spacious, of Phuket airport, Aleenta 8900 • www.phiphiisland
and most have balconies. offers bright and airy village.com • BBB
The resort has two rooms. For the ultimate in The villas and thatched
swimming pools and also exclusivity, book a beach­ roof bunga lows of this
provides free Wi­Fi. front villa, which comes resort blend well with Ko
with a personal butler. Phi Phi Don’s tropical
Impiana Resort terrain. Interiors boast
Phuket Keemala rich teak wood and com­
MAP N2 • 41 Thaweewong MAP G1 • Nakasud Road, fortable luxury furnishings.
Road, Patong Beach • Kamala • 07635 8777 The resort also has its
07634 0138 • www. www.keemala.com • BBB own private beach, as
impiana.com • BB Nestled in an old­growth well as a pool overlooking
This seaside resort enjoys forest hillside, set above Lo Ba Goa Bay and the
access to the area’s night­ Kamala Bay, each of the Andaman Sea.

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