Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa, Kathu

Perched on Millionaire's Mile above Kamala Bay, Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa is one of the very few resorts on Phuket's west coast with a pure, unobstructed Andaman Sea view, no rooftops, no roads, nothing between you and the horizon. With just 43 rooms and villas, every stay here is intimate by design.

Each day at Ayara comes with a complimentary activity, changing every day of the week: stroll Kamala Market with our team on Mondays and Fridays, make Kanom Krok coconut custard with our chefs on Tuesdays, learn to mix Thai cocktails by the infinity pool on Wednesdays, play pickleball on Thursdays, fold traditional Pla Tapian coconut leaf fish on Saturdays, and learn basic neck and shoulder massage from our Ratana Spa therapists on Sundays. Every day, something new, all included, all complimentary.

Your minibar is restocked daily at no charge (water, soft drinks, beer and snacks). The beach shuttle to Kamala Beach runs 6 times a day, every 2 hours from 9 AM. The sauna and steam room at Ratana Spa are complimentary for all guests.

Dine at The Cradle Restaurant, à la carte breakfast in a natural cove overlooking the Andaman, open 6:30 AM, 6:00 PM. Watch the sky change colour from The Ayara Parlour, our 360° glass and wood sunset bar, open 6:00-11:00 PM. At Ratana Spa ("precious gem" in Thai), hillside treatment rooms with tranquil forest views await, 10:00 AM, 8:00 PM. All pool water is chemical-free, ionising copper and titanium, gentle on skin and safe for children.

Named Best Romantic Hotel, Luxury Hotel Awards. All 43 rooms and villas face the Andaman Sea.

Kamala Beach: 5 min. Patong: 15 min. Phuket Airport: 45 min. Airport transfer available.