So many beautiful resorts, so little time! Save yourself hours browsing through hotels and skip right to the best.
#1 Banyan Tree Phuket in Phuket
Let’s start off the with runner up of Conde Nast Traveler’s 20th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This resort of the world famous Banyan Group has its own 8 meter stretch of beach. There are 32 villas that come with an outdoor jetpool and sunken baths you can soak up the sun without ever leaving your abode. But you should, so you can play a game of golf on the golf course or take a fun Thai cooking class.
Like it? 1- to 2-bedroom villas from USD 517.
#2 Point Yamu by COMO in Phuket
We all have a “type”, and where we vacation is no different! If you find yourself eyeing infinity pools, wood furnishings and bright solid fabrics, you’ve met your match. The floor-to-ceiling windows frame the spectacular views of the Andaman Sea, in the comfort of your own patio and private pool. COMO resorts are famous for their holistic food menus and spa treatments, so expect plenty of wheat-free and dairy-free choices.
Like it? 1 to 3 bedrooms from USD 395.
#3 RIMBA Jimbaran BALI by AYANA in Bali
Nope, this does not look like your average Balinese villa! Overlooking Jimbaran Bay, this luxurious 5-star hotel has 282 rooms with a vibrant design, complemented by the use of natural materials. Rooms also come with a 47-inch flat-screen HD-TV and aromatherapy set — it’s the big (and little) things that count. Fun fact: there are eight spots to throw a wedding at this resort, including a charming chapel.
#4 Samabe Bali Suites and Villas in Bali
Heard about those amazing all-inclusive packages at hotels? This resort does it flawlessly with its Unlimited Privileges — 24-hour butler service, daily cocktail hours and round-the-clock gourmet and organic cuisine in all restaurants and room service. And as for what’s on the outside, picture white-washed walls, thatched roofs and industrial chic spaces.
Like it? 1 to 2 bedrooms from USD 627.
#5 W Retreat Koh Samui in Samui
This young, trendy resort is located on the peaceful northern shore of Thailand, promising more privacy and less loud bikes! As with a W hotels, its Samui counterpart is every bit luxurious and and extravagent, with splashes of sparkling cushions and ruby red furnishings. Complete with facilities like multiple dining options to the AWAY Spa and the SWEAT Fitness center, you’ll get why people have been raving about the W Retreat Koh Samui.
Like it? 1 to 2 bedrooms from USD 627.
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