It doesn’t matter just how nice that big swimming pool at your resort is if it’s overcrowded… What can beat that feeling of total intimacy, having a villa all to yourself with the added luxury of being able to swim in your own private pool while enjoying views over the beautiful exotic landscape.
If this is what you’ve been dreaming of? If so you’re in luck, Phuket is considered to be the birthplace of the modern pool villa in Asia. The Amanpuri Resort was the first to introduce them to the island in 1987 and the Banyan Tree Resort followed suit in 1994. These days there is no shortage of fine resorts with private pool villas to choose from, the following is a list of Phuket’s Top value for money resorts that specialize in this type of accommodation with a mix of beachfront and gorgeous hillside locations, so you can choose the style that fits your needs best.
Banyan Tree Phuket
Located on the Northwest Coast coast of Phuket along the Bang Tao Bay, The Banyan Tree Resort Phuket is one of the ultimate resort experiences of the island. Sandwiched between the beach and a championship 18-hole golf course, Their 120 luxurious accommodations include some the best private pool villas of Thailand and offers the finest in relaxation, indulgence and total pampering with unrivalled service levels… [Read More about the Banyan Tree Phuket]
Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa
The Maikhao Dream Villa Resort and Spa is located in the tranquil and natural environment of Maikhao Beach, where the warm turquoise water caresses it’s pristine golden sands. Featuring 22 exquisite private pool villas that are each just about the size of a suburban house, this is one of the most exclusive 5-star resorts in Phuket. Your personal butler will not just take your luggage into the room, but unfold it for you, and act as a concierge throughout your stay. Spoil yourself in the comfort of your immense bedrooms with regal feather beds, take a swim in your villa’s private pool and gaze out at the breathtaking views over Maikhao Beach, take a sip from your cocktail, lean your head back and luxuriate… [Read More]
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas
Built right at the beachfront between a tropical lagoon and the Andaman Sea, the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort occupies a prime spot on the beautiful Bang Tao beach where powdery white sand and calm, crystal clear waters combine to create an picturesque tropical setting. This new and award-winning, luxury resort provides spacious and elegant Pool Villas that range from 1-bedroom up to 4-bedrooms featuring lap pools and Thai sala pavilions nestled amid well manicured lush tropical gardens. Part of the expansive 1000 acre Laguna Phuket Resort, you will have access to over 30 restaurants and bars, a golf club and even a luxurious speedboat… [Read More]
The Vijitt Resort Phuket
Set in Phuket’s unspoiled Rawai district, The Vijitt is an 20-acre beachfront resort set on a gently sloping hillside overlooking the stunning friendship beach. This tropical retreat houses 5 different types of spacious stand-alone villas to suit your needs and desires, four of them Pool Villas beautifully decorated in teak wood furnishings offering a fusion of Southern Thai architecture and contemporary design. Interiors are bathed in the natural light with floor to ceiling glass windows, which open out onto private pools where guests can recline upon a sunlounger overlooking the stunning views over Chalong Bay, Friendship Beach and Coral Islands.… [Read More]
The Racha Phuket
For those who consider themselves beach aficionados a trip to The Racha is a must. Located on a tiny island of the same name, this modern resort built in harmony with its environment, offers 85 low-rise whitewashed villas overlooking the ocean, and it’s a view without any concrete or other hotels, just the stunning turquoise sea fringed by some of the whitest sand we’ve seen. You can choose from five different types of villas of which three have private pools, but rest assured there’s little in the way of rugged jungle island living here, the interiors are as modern as any city hotel with dark wood accents and crisp contemporary furnishings, flat-screen TVs and broadband internet… [Read More]
Trisara Phuket Villas & Residences
Trisara is a small luxurious resort nestled above a private bay on Phuket’s less developed north-west coast. The dense tropical jungle to the rear and the Andaman Sea in the front ensure that its 48 spacious pool villas and 2 to 6 bedroom residences, complete with private marble infinity pools, teak sundecks and huge bedrooms are the some of the most exclusive and private in Phuket. In Sanskrit, Trisara means ‘Third Garden in Heaven’, and the exclusivity and top-notch service they offer more than live up to it… [Read More]
Andara Resort Villas Phuket
Nestled on a verdant tropical hillside up above Kamala beach, in a stretch between Surin and Kamala that is commonly referred to as “The Millionaire’s Mile” for it’s for the slew of luxurious private villas & resorts that dot the area, lies the grounds of the Andara Resort and Villas, a five-acre palm dotted, infinity pool laden stronghold on Phuket’s west coast. The villas range from three to six bedrooms and boast exquisite sea views, the living and dining areas open onto the swimming pool terrace to merge both interior and exterior spaces, all have pools and they’re served by private chefs and butlers … [Read More]
The Shore at Katathani
The Shore at Katathani is a newly opened 5-star ocean front resort located on a quiet cove at the far end of the beautiful Kata Noi Beach. Renowned for exceptional standards of service and often fully booked long in advance, the resort is a natural fusion between indoor and outdoor living offering an idyllic stress free retreat. Each of the 48 private villas are lavishly decorated and include a private infinity swimming pool offering spectacular sea views over the coastline, would you ever feel the urge to get out, only a few minutes walk away, you can experience one of the best beaches of the Phuket, Kata Noi at your own convenience… [Read More]
Indigo Pearl Resort Phuket
Inspired by Phuket’s tropical beauty and the island’s tin mining heritage, this luxurious beachfront boutique hotel combines ultra-modern industrial chic with warm Thai hospitality thanks to the efforts of landscape architect Bill Bensley. Set on picturesque Nai Yang Beach on Phuket’s North Western shore, Indigo Pearl offers guests the choice between sumptuous stand-alone plantation villas with pool and garden pavilions or luxurious designer suites. Apart from the blissful beach, the complex includes six deluxe treatment rooms in it’s signature Coqoon Spa, where health and lifestyle treatments take place in handwoven cocoons suspended 10 meters from the ground in the branches of an old Banyan Tree, a regionally acclaimed Thai cooking school and 8 elegant restaurants, bars and cafes, offering a wide variety of different cuisines to tempt your taste buds… [Read More]
Paresa Resort Phuket
Perched high on a cliffside along the stunning “Millionaires Mile”, surrounded by tropical forests and overlooking the azure blue waters of the Andaman Sea, the Paresa Resort is the embodiment of luxury modern living in today’s Kingdom of Thailand. Named after the ‘heaven of heavens’ in Sanskrit, Paresa’s 6 residences, 7 villas and 23 suites come in six different configurations, where even the most modest ones are palatial by most standards, featuring hip design touches on the inside and jaw dropping private infinity pools on the outside, all offering stunning sunset and ocean views over Phuket’s west coast… [Read More]
Anantara Phuket Villas
Built on the grounds of a former coconut plantation along the island’s secluded 10 kilometres long Mai Khao Beach and bordered by the lush tropical forests of the Sirinath National Park, Anantara Phuket’s 83 over-the-top pool villas embrace its stunning natural surroundings without neglecting your need for sophistication. Designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley, this collection of elegant private sanctuaries are equipped with outdoor pools flanked by alfresco bathtubs and daybeds swathed in silk that envelop guests in style and comfort offering pure unadulterated seaside luxury… [Read More]
Malisa Villa Suites
Set amidst a scenic tropical landscape, The Malisa Villa Suites has been for a long time one of more reliable luxury Pool Villa options in the beautiful Kata Beach area, and a recent complete renovation started in 2012 has brought it back to its former glory. Each one of it’s elegant 41 villas offer a sense of sheltered openness, as all the rooms have open spaces that give way onto the 7 meter long outdoor pool, including the living room, master bedroom, dining room and kitchen where a chef comes by anytime you call him to prepare your choice of food in your private outdoor kitchen… [Read More]
The Naka Phuket
This exclusive, tranquil heaven nestled among the Kamala hillside comprises 94 uniquely designed luxury villas, each features overhanging bedrooms, extending 6 meters beyond the edge offering guests unique 180 degree panoramic ocean and mountain views. The Naka Phuket is Duangrit Bunnag’s most daring project to date, integrating the four basic elements of nature: earth, water, sky and tree in order to revitalize balance. Swim in your private outdoor pool overlooking the beach, bathe under the stars in your outdoor stone shower and bath, enjoy breathtaking sunsets from the comfort of your villa and revel in the discreet service and privacy of its staff. But beware, you might just never want to leave… [Read More]
The Pavilions Phuket
Exclusive, elegant and child free, The Pavilions Phuket is the ultimate destination for honeymooners and couples alike looking for a romantic escapade. Located on a jungle-clad hillside at the northern tip of Bang Tao Beach, part of the appeal are the amazing views over Layan and Bang Tao beaches, where sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors offer unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape, making it easy to slip straight out of bed into your private infinity swimming pool. Winner of the Tripadvisor 2019 Traveller’s Choice awards, These 49 self-contained villas designed by the world famous designer Rene Ozorio come in 5 different classes, each offering its own distinct feel. For guests who prefer not to leave their rooms at all, the kitchen allow in-room dining preparations by the resident chef and the bar is refilled daily with truly amazing treats… [Read More]
Sala Phuket Resort and Spa
This modern chic, beachfront pool villa resort located on pristine Mai Khao Beach understands that when in a tropical climate, one simply has to take a dip, and as often as possible. As such, 63 of the 79 super-stylish and spacious rooms, sport private pools. The Villas come with amazing open-air bathroom that include a free standing, egg shaped tub overlooking a large private pool in which you can swim proper laps. You’ll have your own little tropical garden to relax in with a comfy oversized outdoor daybeds bed for efficient lounging and inside, the styling is modern and minimalist relying on white and wood. For even more space and a bigger private pool, splurge out on a 1-Bedroom Duplex Pool Villa Suite. The Resort also features no less that three infinity pools: one for laps, one for children, and one for simply floating about with a drink in your hand… [Read More]
Sri Panwa Villas Phuket
Perched high above Cape Panwa and commanding breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea, the Sri Panwa Phuket is home to a seductive collection of 52 suites and villas dotted amid 32 acres of lush virgin rainforest. The accommodations blend the natural jungle and ocean surroundings with all of the modern comforts of luxury living, featuring infinity swimming pools that wrap around glass enclosed bedrooms from which you can dive straight into it’s refreshing water upon waking up. A private white sand beach invites long days lounging at the bottom of the hillside while at the very top you will find of one Phuket’s top two beach bars. If a picture postcard of paradise could be rendered, this is probably what it would look like… [Read More]
Six Senses Yao Noi
With a private and exclusive location on neighboring Koh Yao Island, Six Senses Yao Noi is not your typical ‘Phuket Island Resort’ but truly a destination in itself. Found nestled on a tropical hillside among exotic flora, this luxurious island hideaway with heavenly private pool villas, traditional from the outside (thatched roofs & all) but modern on the inside offers show-stopping views over the Phang Nga Bay… [Read More]
The Bell Pool Villa Resort
Set on Phuket’s west coast along laid-back Kamala Beach, this exclusive resort known for its sophisticated mix of Thai and Chinese design aesthetics features 16 luxurious pool villas, all free-standing and ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms units completely private from one another. Absolute opulence is reserved for the 4-bedroom units, which start at 500 m² and offer the utmost private hideaway for friends or families. For a unique dining experience, guests can try the Zhong Restaurant which is strewn with glowing lanterns, crimson teak wood furniture and ferocious looking Peking Opera to enjoy their extensive food and drinks menu in a exceptional atmosphere… [Read More]
Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa
Tropical, tranquil and remote, Phuket’s newest Anantara Resort, the luxury hotel chain’s 3rd on the island wants to cater to your every need, especially the ones you never knew you had. The property is nestled on a secluded 400 meters long stretch of beautiful unspoilt beach, known locally as Layan Beach. Compared to its other Thai sisters on the island like the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort and Anantara Phuket Villas and the Layan is much more contemporary in design, but the traditional Thai accents still thrive here, from the colorful ornaments to the abundant use of finely carved wood panels. Combining pure indulgence with it’s renowned hospitality, friends, families or couples can choose from collection of 30 rooms and suites, but what you really want is to stay in one of their 47 Pool Villa, which have 2 bedrooms, vast bathrooms, a private garden and pool with direct beach access, wine fridge, and a packing and unpacking service, on top of the usual 5-star resort amenities… [Read More]
Impiana Private Villas
Perched on a small bay above Kata Noi Bay, This small exclusive 5-star boutique resort comprises of only 11 villas ranging in sizes from 60 to 260 m², all of them come with a spacious outdoor deck and infinity pool, offering spectacular sea views surrounded by lush tropical forest. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the comfort of your own living room, which is fronted by sliding ceiling to floor glass doors that open up to views over the Andaman Sea. Each unit is swathed in a sumptuous mix of modern and traditional furnishings that will play a perfect host to your next private holiday, unobtrusive 24-hour butler services included… [Read More]
Regent Phuket Cape Panwa
Tucked away in the secluded bay of Cape Panwa, next to its own private beach lapped by the turquoise Andaman Sea, the Regent Phuket Cape Panwa’s 22 pavilions and 48 suites redefine tropical elegance. Skillfully designed to blend with its exquisite surroundings, one almost gets the feeling that the views were made for the resort’s huge 55 meters infinity pool instead of the island’s breathtaking scenery. But for the ultimate in comfort, the 150m² split level villas are hard to beat, these ensure you a spacious deck with it’s own private pool overlooking the ocean guaranteeing unforgettable views over the white sandy beach and sparkling ocean below. It’s no wonder Cape Panwa has been a favorite of Hollywood Stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Pierce Brosnan and Leonardo di Caprio for years… [Read More]
Renaissance Phuket Resort
With 180 rooms and villas, The Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa is one of the newest 5-star resorts located on Mai Khao Beach, one of the last unspoiled endless strip of sand in Phuket that you won’t have to share with anyone else but your shadow. A great option if all you want to do is unwind, enjoying the quiet and relaxing side of a tropical island in total luxury while hanging in your Oceanfront Pool Villa with private pool and garden… [Read More]
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa
Nestled in the beautiful island of Koh Yao Yai’s just off of Phuket, This tranquil 5-star resort surrounded by 38 acres of unspoiled tropical forest, comprises 30 eco-friendly pool villas that fuse perfectly with it’s natural surroundings. Guest facilities include gorgeous ornate teak wood carvings, private pools sitting among tropical trees and cascading waterfalls, offering an uninterrupted ocean panorama while the resort’s very own private Loh Pared Beach is mere steps away… [Read More]
Villa Zolitude Resort And Spa Phuket
In a true marriage with Phuket’s unique environment, the Villa Zolitude Resort & Spa offers a secluded hideaway of pure tranquility, engulfed amidst 15 acres of natural tropical rain-forest, each one of it’s 45 villas are individual sanctuaries of private luxury that combine stunning architecture, original Mediterranean art, functionality and design, blending in with the hillside allowing for spectacular panoramic views over Chalong bay… [Read More]