Trisara

Style

Understated glamour

Setting

Private bayside

The international jet-set comes to Thai boutique hotel Trisara because there’s nowhere else quite like it. Set over a private bay along Phuket's less developed north-west coast, each suite or villa has a jaw-dropping ocean view, its own pool and is a sanctuary of good taste. Its Sanskrit name means 'Third Garden in Heaven', and the exclusivity and top-notch service more than live up to it.

Facilities

Rooms

Thirty-nine pool rooms, suites and villas, plus 23 two- to six-bedroom units.

Checkout

Noon, but flexible subject to availability. Check-in, 2pm.

More Details

Rates usually include breakfast, return transfers from Phuket International Airport and a range of free activities.

Also

Trisara’s spa is drop-dead gorgeous, offering private treatment suites with sea views that open out to breezy pavilions and gardens. Indulge in a signature, six-handed ‘Royal Trisara’ massage, which involves pampering by three therapists. Active types can also enjoy tennis coaching on two floodlit championship courts, hire a jet ski, kayak or dive gear, or charter one of Trisara’s yachts for a romantic cruise around Phuket and the local islands.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

Spa

At the Hotel

Free broadband internet in rooms and some public areas, library of books, CDs, DVDs and board games, spa, gym, tennis courts, kids club, non-motorised watersports, gift shops, gardens. In rooms: flatscreen TV, CD/DVD players, homemade chocolate truffles, biscuits, coffee- and tea-making kit, free non-alcoholic minibar, own-label natural toiletries.

Our Favourite Rooms

Each super-tasteful suite or villa has a jaw-dropping ocean view and its own pool. If pushed to choose one, Ocean Front Pool Villa 407 sits right on the seafront, so you have undisturbed vistas and utter privacy. Bathrooms throughout are divine: surrounded by leafy gardens with huge baths, sofas and sexy outdoor showers.

Poolside

A fabulous 45m saltwater lap pool stretches along the resort’s beachfront, surrounded by inviting day-beds and sunloungers.

Packing Tips

A versatile camera to capture both the dazzling sunsets and lively underwater world.

Also

From 24 December to 6 January, a five-night minimum stay applies.

Children

Trisara is one of the few high-end resorts with a kids club. Baby cots and beds for under-6s are free; extra beds and breakfast for kids aged 6-11 is THB707 per night and THB5650 for over-12s. Babysitting starts from THB737 an hour.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

The middle table of the front row has a picture-postcard view, but arrive early as you can’t book ahead.

Dress Code

Tory Birch kaftan, Zimmerman swimwear and Havaianas by day; Missoni at night.

Hotel Restaurant

The people at Trisara are reluctant to brag, but the restaurant really is one of the best on Phuket. An elegant space, it’s set to one side of a cascading waterfall, with the bar on the other, but sit on the palm-shaded deck to lap up the beachfront ambience. The first-rate menu spans ultra-fresh Thai and international food, and arguably the best pad thai you’ll ever taste. Branch out and visit Pru, the hotel’s Michelin-star restaurant with a five (or seven) course menu entirely sourced from the on-site farm. Start with lemon-grass infused black crab before moving on to the wagyu short ribs and finishing off with a refreshing pink guava. There are also beach barbecues in the cool season. In 2012, Trisara Seafood opened on the beachfront. Relax under the palms or in the cool, Mediterranean-inspired interior while enjoying simply prepared, incredibly fresh fruits de mer.

Hotel Bar

Overlooking the pool and beach, Trisara’s bar exudes masculine chic and a laid-back, clubby atmosphere. Its charcoal and aubergine palette is funked up with dusky pink hanging lanterns and a chill-out soundtrack.

Last Orders

Dinner is served at The Deck from 6pm–11pm; Pru is open Thursday to Monday from 6pm–10:30pm (pre-booking essential). The bar is open till midnight, but will keep pouring until the last guest leaves.

Room Service

Available 24 hours, of course, mirroring the full range of menus, wines and drinks on offer at Trisara's bars and restaurants.

Planes

Fly into Phuket International Airport (www.phuketairportonline.com), which services domestic flights from Bangkok and international flights to Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, the UK and Germany.

Automobiles

Trisara is a scenic 15-minute drive south of the airport; return transfers by private limousine are included in rates. There's free parking at the hotel if you've hired a car, which can come in handy to explore Phuket’s buzzy southern coast.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Once you’ve made the most of Trisara’s pools, spa and beach, there are more active pursuits on the menu. Treat yourself to a spot of tennis coaching at the resort's two floodlit championship courts. Hire a jetski, kayak or dive gear, then charter one of Trisara's yachts for a romantic cruise around Phuket and the local islands. Nearby Banana Rock Beach is a peaceful, private spot for swimming and snorkelling. Koh Wae is another uninhabited island beach close to Trisara. Alternatively, take a private helicopter flight to the famous Phang Nga Bay (aka James Bond Island); a sensational experience. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Tiger Woods, golf can be arranged close by at Blue Canyon Country Club. No need to pack your clubs as Trisara has a set of Wilsons for you to use. If you’re more gourmet minded, budding chefs can enjoy private Thai cooking classes for one or two people to hone those spice-wielding skills.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .