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.
Each pavilion includes a
large bedroom, a spacious dressing area, separate bath and shower and an
outdoor sala and sun deck. Elevated walkways connect the pavilions
to the resort's facilities.
The villas,
with their separate rooms and spacious surroundings, are ideal locations
for private meetings and seminars.
The villa homes, most of them
with ocean-front settings, range from two to six bedrooms and are
available for short or long-term rental. Each villa compound
features separate dining, bedroom and living rooms, a fully equipped
kitchen, a cook, maid service and a swimming pool.
Amanpuri's
crescent beach is located at the foot of a cascading sweep of stone steps.
Drinks and light snacks are served, beachside, throughout the day.
Amanpuri's own Amancrusises
fleet numbers more than 20 cruisers and sailing craft, the largest of any
hotel in Southeast Asia. Sailing, deep-sea fishing, diving and
overnight charters, with full crew, are all available.
Guest activities range from
watersports to tennis on six floodlit courts. The refurbished gym,
with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is set down on the beach. Massage
and beauty treatments are available in the salon or in the privacy of your
pavilion. Five golf courses are located within a 30-minutes drive of
Amanpuri.
The Restaurant specializes in
Italian cuisine and is open every evening. In season, beach
barbecues are held regularly at sundown. The library keeps a wide
selection of cultural and historical books on Asia.
Facing the swimming pool, the Terrace is open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant specializes in Thai
cuisine. Blessed
with a seaside setting of rare beauty, Amanpuri reflects the style and the
elegance of the Thai culture.
