Trisara, Phuket, Thailand

Trisara has become a Phuket landmark since opening in 2004. The boutique resort is the only one in Southeast Asia featuring private pools and magnificent ocean views from all rooms and suites. Trisara sits within beautiful tropical gardens over their own private bay on Phuket’s quiet undeveloped northwestern coastline.

The facilities

The focal point of this boutique hotel is a sprawling 1,000 square-meter teak deck lofted above the private bay. A rocky isle sits several hundred meters offshore. Coconut palms tower above and open-air Moroccan-style daybeds, Javanese wicker chairs and simple marble tables adorn the deck.

On both sides of the deck, glass-and-teak structures with Thai-style sloping roofs house this boutique hotel's restaurant and bar. Naturally lit by day, the restaurant and bar are detailed with arrangements of orchids and jasmine and flicker with candles by night. Thai food, from aromatic Southern curries to Bangkok-style noodle dishes, is available all day. The chefs combine a Thai love of big flavors with a contemporary respect for market-fresh ingredients.

The rooms

Sit back and relax in one of the boutique hotel's 39 guest rooms, all designed with guests’ comfort in mind. All rooms have a balcony and terrace for lounging and star-gazing. Infinity pools facing the sea, private gardens, indoor and outdoor showers and teak dining and sunning decks are among the Trisara villas' special features.

Privately owned residence villas are available to guests of this boutique hotel on a rental basis. Live-in maids and a cook can take on housekeeping and dining duties. And everything from arranging excursions to party planning can be taken care of by the Trisara management team. Residence villas also have private swimming pools set within the tropical forest or facing the sea.