Amanpuri Hotel - Phuket

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.

Activities

Beach : Windsurfing, snorkeling and Hobie cats are available on the beach, weather and tides permitting.

Golf : Five international-standard golf courses are located within 30-40 minutes of Amanpuri, and tee-off times can easily be arranged.  Complimentary clubs and balls are available.

Tennis : Amanpuri maintains six flooklit courts.  Playing partners and equipment can be arranged.  Professional coaching is available from November to April.

Sailing : Amancruises, Amanpuri's fully owned and operated yacht division, is the largest of any hotel in southeast Asia.  Amancruises specializes in scheduled and private charters to the beautiful is lands and bays of the surrounding Andaman Sea.

Diving : Amanpuri's own H2O Sport offers PADI accredited dive programs year-round.

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Food and dining

The Terrace restaurant offers casual, all-day dining in an alfresco setting and features Thai and European specialties. The Restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Both restaurants are located beside the swimming pool. From November to April, weather-permitting, lunches and evening torch-lit beach barbecues are held at the Beach Terrace. The Bar offers poolside drinks and snacks. At last light, half a dozen moulded-brass tables and pairings of teak, rattan-backed chairs are set out along the terrace between the pool and the steps leading to the beach. The view is to the sun setting on the Andaman Sea. Room service is available, 24 hours a day, in the privacy of the pavilions and outdoor salas.

FACILITIES

Aman Spa: The Aman Spa opened here in December 2001. The spa features three double rooms for couples and three single rooms. Each room has its own changing area, steam shower, treatment area, and outdoor sala (pavilion) for lounging. There is also a sauna and steam room. Spa services include a range of massage and holistic therapies, facials, scrubs, body wraps, baths and beauty treatments with salas for meditation and yoga sessions.

Swimming Pool: Amanpuri’s 27m freshwater swimming pool is finished in midnight-blue tiling.

Beach Club: This is an informal spot immediately in front of the resort. The facility offers snorkelling equipment, sun beds and towels. Water-skiing with Amanpuri’s own ski boat can also be arranged.

Gym: The beachside gym features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views to the sea and sunset. Equipment ranges from free weights to a variety of exercise machines. The facility is open 7am till 7pm.

Library: The sun-lit library keeps more than 1,000 books, ranging from novels to travel guides and coffee-table books on Southeast Asia. A large selection of CDs is available.

Tailor: A tailor is available and guests may choose from a large selection of fabric. Fittings can be arranged in the privacy of the Pavilions.

Board Room: Meeting facilities include a boardroom with audio equipment and an LCD projector.

Gallery: An exclusive selection of Asian jewellery, antiques, textiles and artefacts are featured. General amenities are available as well as a selection of gifts, souvenirs and Thai fabrics.