A few years back, Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced an agreement to acquire the massive 245-room Laguna Beach Resort in Phuket. It was the company’s first major investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Also announced was a full renovation of all rooms and public spaces with a plan to reopen as the Outrigger Laguna Phuket […]
“Sits on one of the least developed beaches in Phuket…” Any true traveler will tell you half the fun in taking an exotic vacation is planning it. The beautiful websites, vivid pictures and glowing reviews make it easy to picture yourself there. Dreaming of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters make endless hours at […]
Accor is bringing their brand of style and service to Southern Thailand in late summer of this year. The Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach is scheduled to open in August 2013 on the beach at Kamala. The 174 guestroom property will feature all the anticipated amenities plus a few extras like some seriously sweet bonuses for […]
Chic The Senses Resort is the newest addition to Patong’s getaway scene and resort managers vow to build a loyal following of repeat guests. To do so, they’ve unveiled a company philosophy that echoes their name: a sense to serve guests instinctively, a sense of warm welcome and a sense of natural service within the […]
A high quality affordable option near the action of Patong, but away from the noise. Holiday Inn Express has just opened their first Phuket property in Patong Beach, Phuket’s most populated and heady area, offering savvy (read:price conscious) leisure travellers a fine option of quality accommodation and facilities at low prices. The new Holiday Inn […]
New Phuket Resort offers something for all the family. Three outdoor pools, three dining venues, two lounge/bars and plenty for the kids to do too. The resort area of Phuket is making way for a new 5-star property where comfort and style go hand in hand. The Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach opened in early February […]
A brand new resort in Karon Beach Phuket is offering a bit of a twist on the Thailand island paradise getaway. The Mandarava Resort & Spa isn’t located directly on the beach like many properties (although it is just a short walk away,) but instead located on a tropical hillside amid lush jungle and natural […]
This post initially contained erroneously included pictures of a similarly named hotel, The Naka Island. I have added an updated post with more correct information including HD photos here. Ready for something different on Phuket’s west coast? Architect Duangrit Bunnag is taking 1,740 acres and eschewing the traditional Thai resort blueprint in exchange for something […]