There is a ‘place of peace’ nestled amongst coconut palms which leads to a private crescent beach touching brilliant turquoise sea. This place is Amanpuri, on Thailand’s jade green island of Phuket, where nature and culture harmoniously merge, yielding a pure tranquillity where less means more and luxury is found in graciousness.

the resort

Nestled amid coconut palms overlooking its very own beach, Amanpuri is a tranquil haven where relaxation and regeneration come naturally.

Amanpuri embodies the inner spirit of the Thai culture while allowing nature to reign supreme. The natural beauty combined with sincere warmth and a genuine soul allows for complete rejuvenation.

Amanpuri translated in Sanskrit as place of peace was opened in 1988, the first born to the Aman ‘family’. This tranquil prodigy has pride of place on Phuket in a secluded natural coconut grove on a peninsula leading down to a soft, crescent shaped beach overlooking a mesmerizing turquoise Andaman Sea. Amanpuri continues to evolve with a peaceful purity, which is reflected in its gracious service, and the sympathetic construction of its pavilions, villas, and stylish midnight blue pools.

the details

cuisine
The Terrace Restaurant offers casual all-day dining in an alfresco setting and features Thai and European specialties. The Restaurant serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner year round and lunch during high season. Both are adjacent to the swimming pool. Weather-permitting, lunches are served at the Beach Terrace. Set just behind the beach and open during the high season, Naoki serves Chef Naoki Okumura’s original French kaiseki which combines the best of French technique with Japanese artistry. 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 Andaman Sea and the setting sun. A bar and lounge is also available at the Beach Club. From late November to April, weather and tide permitting, evening torch-lit barbecues are held on the beach. Room service is available 24 hours a day in the privacy of guest pavilions and outdoor salas.

library
The Library is sun-filled and houses over 1,000 books from novels to retrospectives of Thai history and culture. A large selection of CDs, daily newspapers and magazines are also available. The Library’s lounge is ideal for a quiet, relaxing afternoon.

gallery
The Gallery offers a selection of Asian jewellery, antiques, textiles, artifacts and Thai fabrics, along with a selection of gifts, souvenirs and general sundries.

board room
The Boardroom includes audio equipment and an LCD projector suitable for executive meetings.

beach club
The Beach Club is accessible from a pathway linked to the Terrace restaurant and beach. It features a 20-metre tiled pool and a Thai sala with cocktail bar and lounge seating.

aman spa
The Aman Spa is Amanresorts’ first full service spa. Six spacious Thai-style pavilions offer an open, light-filled space of wood and glass with private steam room, shower, bath, dressing area and an outdoor meditation sala. Healing or traditional treatments can be enjoyed individually or as a couple. Aman Spa therapists are available to tailor a treatment programme based on an assessment of a guest’s individual needs. There is also a traditional sauna, granite steam room and a fountain terrace where health drinks are served. Complimentary guided yoga and meditation sessions are offered at daybreak in the open-sided salas set high on the hillside. The extensive Aman Spa menu includes a range of healing therapies as well as traditional treatments such as facials, body wraps, scrubs and baths. Aman Spa products used in the treatments are handmade and incorporate essential oils and creams made from the purest ingredients derived from organically-grown plants. Spa treatments may also be enjoyed in the privacy of guest pavilions or villas.

swimming pool
the Swimming Pool is a 27m freshwater pool finished in midnight-blue tile. At the Pool Pavilion, Thai tea is served daily in the late afternoon, and traditional Thai music is performed nightly.

gym
The Gym is perched on a hillside with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and offers spectacular views of the Andaman Sea. The 350-square metre duplex facility features free weights and a wide range of cardiovascular equipment including Power Plate, which vibrates at high speeds and encourages muscles to contract in multiple directions. Cardio machines are equipped with satellite TV screens with access to international news, sports and entertainment channels. Private or group classes offering Aman Pilates, a programme encompassing the highest level of instruction in Pilates and Gyrotonic? physical fitness systems, are also led in the gym. Experienced trainers are available for consultation and an adjacent juice bar provides well-deserved smoothies and blended juices.

tennis
Six Tennis Courts are floodlit for night play. Equipment is complimentary and playing partners can be arranged. A professional tennis coach is seasonally available for lessons and training.

tailor
A tailor is available on property; guests may choose from a large selection of fabric and organise fittings in the privacy of guest pavilions.

internet
Wireless broadband connections are available in all pavilions and public areas.

buggies
Buggies are available for guests who wish to be driven around the resort at any time.

pavilions & villas

Amanpuri is Amanresorts’ flagship property. Guest accommodations consist of 40 Thai-style pavilions and 30 private Villa Homes set within a mature coconut plantation and connected by elevated walkways. All pavilions feature an outdoor sala with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodations and public areas. Pavilion rates are determined according to view and location.

Pavilion 105 and 103 enjoy premium views of the Andaman Sea. Ocean Pavilions also have sea views, while Partial Ocean Pavilions are set further back from the shore with partial ocean views. The 25 Garden Pavilions are interspersed throughout the resort’s mature coconut palms while the remaining six Pavilions are set along the resort’s internal passageways.

Amanpuri also offers 30 Villa Homes, many with ocean-front settings. Each villa consists of two to six separate bedrooms finished with Thai furnishings, art and antiques. Villas enjoy private pools plus living and dining salas. Personal housekeepers and cooks are also on hand. Amanpuri villas are ideal for small business meetings, weddings and special events.

beach

If unwinding usually takes you a day or two, then at Amanpuri it will take seconds; as a perfect, private, soft cream beach waits beckoning, on a sea to dream to. Light refreshments are served all day with water sports on-hand, and when the sun dips behind the horizon, relish a flame-grilled lobster as your toes wriggle contented in the cooling sand…

Amanpuri’s beach is lined with sun deck chairs and umbrellas. Beach attendants serve light refreshments as well as cool cocktails, cold towels and ice. Complimentary windsurfing, snorkelling, sea kayaking, body boarding, Hobie cat and Laser sailing are available, with attendants providing qualified instruction as needed. A nearby reef is flush with fish. Complimentary fins, snorkels and masks are provided. The best snorkelling is above the coral reef located between the swimming platform and headland in front of the villas. Snorkellers can hand feed or swim among the fish. Searay Bowriders driven by trained crew are available for waterskiing at a nominal fee. All activities are available between December and April, weather and tide permitting.

cruises

Amanpuri offers perhaps the best and most extensive selection of boats and cruise options of any resort in Asia, with a comprehensive range of boats from small dinghies for a picnic lunch at a nearby beach to luxury bluewater cruises aboard the 60ft Aman I.

Amanpuri operates the largest and most comprehensive resort charter fleet of professionally crewed vessels in Southeast Asia for exclusive use by resort guests. Comprising more than 20 cruisers and sailing vessels, Amancruises offers opportunities to explore the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea, regarded as the Caribbean of Asia for the wealth of islands and cruising options it presents. The spectacular islands and bays of nearby Phang Nga and Krabi make for relaxing day trips. Overnight excursions – east to the dive mecca of Thailand’s Similan Islands or south into Malaysian waters – are increasingly popular. The luxury 60ft Aman I can accommodate 14 passengers on scheduled half-day cruises to Phang Nga Bay and Koh Kai Nok. At 90ft in length, Maha Bhetra was designed for extensive cruising in the Andaman Sea. A crew of five, including a cook, two deck hands, a captain and an engineer support this teak luxury cruiser. Sealion, a classic Chinese sailing junk typical of those found in Singapore and Hong Kong a century ago, is available year round for idyllic lunch excursions and beach barbecues in Phang Nga Bay. The fastest and most versatile boat in the fleet is Blowfish, a 38ft fibreglass vessel fully-equipped for game or bottom fishing, as well as diving and snorkelling excursions. Blowfish is ideal for destinations further afield, has plenty of shade and can carry up to 12 passengers. Complete with crew, Amancruises’ vessels range from 20 to 110 feet in length, carry full insurance and maintain a variety of recreational equipment aboard.

spa

Amanresorts signature Spa is a holistic sanctuary for body and mind and uses exclusive products created from the purest ingredients.

The Aman Spa is Amanresorts’ first full service spa. Six spacious Thai-style pavilions offer an open, light-filled space of wood and glass with private steam room, shower, bath, dressing area and an outdoor meditation sala. Healing or traditional treatments can be enjoyed individually or as a couple.

Aman Spa therapists are available to tailor a treatment programme based on an assessment of a guest’s individual needs. There is also a traditional sauna, granite steam room and a fountain terrace where health drinks are served.

Complimentary guided yoga and meditation sessions are offered at daybreak in the open-sided salas set high on the hillside.

The extensive Aman Spa menu includes a range of healing therapies as well as traditional treatments such as facials, body wraps, scrubs and baths. Aman Spa products used in the treatments are handmade and incorporate essential oils and creams made from the purest ingredients derived from organically-grown plants. Spa treatments may also be enjoyed in the privacy of guest pavilions or villas.

diving/snorkelling

Perfect conditions in the year-round warm shores of Phuket. Sites for novices and veterans.

Amanpuri’s preferred dive operator, H2O Sportz, is a PADI training facility offering accredited dive programmes year-round, from introductory to advanced levels. The introductory course is a quick and safe way to experience the thrill of scuba-diving in one day. The course consists of a brief introduction to dive equipment followed by a pool session during which basic skills are introduced. An instructor-led dive follows that same afternoon. PADI Open Water Certification and all other PADI courses are available, along with a wide range of dives for experienced guests. Full gear and private dive boats are available.

Racha Island, less than 15km south of Phuket, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the region. The Malay name for “king,” Racha Island has two snow-white sand beaches and is a wonderful snorkelling and diving site.

Just 40 minutes from Amancruises’ eastern base, Shark Point is a shallow dive (about 10m). It is famous for tame leopard sharks, bright-purple sea anemones, snappers and schools of moray eels.

About ? hour from Amancruises’ eastern base lies another shallow dive near the small island of Koh Kai Nok. A wide variety of fish and coral are visible from the reef edge of the island.

Koh Dok Mai, perhaps the area’s most spectacular site, is about 40 minutes away. This wall dive brings you through caves and crevices filled with scorpion fish, sea anemones, coral and all the brilliant underwater marvels of the Andaman Sea has to offer.

golf

The pristine fairways of five of Thailands top golf courses await your eager swing. Allow the warm balmy breezes and verdant greenery to loosen the muscles and ease the mind, as you putt that all important ball.

Five international-standard golf courses are located within 30-40 minutes of Amanpuri, and visits can be easily arranged. Complimentary clubs are available. The Blue Canyon Country Club is ranked amongst the finest courses in Asia and offers two championship layouts – the Lakes Course and the Canyon Course. The Phuket Country Club is an all-round course with excellent facilities. The Laguna Golf Club, just 10 minutes from Amanpuri, is a relaxed resort-style 18-hole course with wide fairways while the Red Mountain Golf Club is the newest 18-hole course and integrated into the lush hills of Kathu.

close at hand

Although Phuket’s charm lies in its natural beaches and jungles, there are many interesting options to explore around Amanpuri.

island touring
When the ‘James Bond’ team filmed part of Man with the Golden Gun in Phang Nga Bay, Phuket achieved international fame. Soon, hotels were built, small towns rose and the population quadrupled. Talang was the major town until 150 years ago. Today, the most colourful streets can be seen in the capital, Phuket Town, from shopping to dining and resort staff will be pleased to make recommendations and reservations. Its central market bustles from early morning to noon, and the Butterfly Garden and the Aquarium are popular options. Phuket has two museums, one in Phuket Town and the other in Talang, the latter with some excellent maps and, inexplicably, a large collection of artefacts from the Mollucas. There are about 30 Buddhists temples on the island, among them, Wat Chalong, with its gilt statues of two revered monks; Wat Phra Thong with its half-buried Buddha statue and Wat Phra Nang Sang which includes 3,000 year old Buddha heads and some interesting allegorical frescoes. Phuket also has several Islamic Mosques. Private-car tours of the island’s countryside sights can be arranged. Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy the four-hour morning trek into the rainforest through the virgin jungle of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park and elephant treks are available.

festivals
In addition to national Thai festivals, Phuket celebrates two major and unique events. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which typically occurs in October, coincides with the Chinese calendar’s ninth lunar month. Each year, devotees at six major Chinses shrines abstain from all vices. The annual King’s Cup Regatta takes place each December. This is one of Asia’s leading regattas and enjoys the royal patronage of the King of Thailand. Competitors from around the world from world-class sailors to weekend pleasure boaters race offshore Phuket’s major beaches and also make a big run to the Phi Phi Islands.

shopping
Souvenirs can be found in shops around the island. Seashells and coconut art are plentiful. Nielloware – black silverware finished with intricate designs – is produced here. Thai silk, antiques and pearls of high quality can also be found.

beyond amanpuri

neighbouring aman resorts
Bangkok airport offers an international gateway to other surrounding areas. Amansara in Cambodia is a 45-minute flight from Bangkok and a 15-minute complimentary transfer from Siem Reap airport to Amansara. Amankora offers five lodges across the central and western valleys of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The international airport of Paro takes 3? hours from Bangkok.

diving
Amanresorts offers the opportunity to visit a great variety of dive sites in Turks and Caicos Islands, Philippines and Indonesia.

Discover the diversity of the Indonesian archipelago with an exploration of Moyo Island’s pristine marine environment. Amanwana is a nature camp with 20 air-conditioned hardwood floor luxury tents set in a tropical forest overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Flores Sea. It is home to many varieties of coral and a rich array of marine life.

Amanpulo is set on its own private island, Pamalican in the Philippines. Surrounded by the brilliant waters of the Sulu Sea and seven square kilometres of reef, Amanpulo was made for divers.

From its secluded white-sand each and unusual ironshore rocky coves to the abundant marine life of its pristine reef walls, Amanyara, Turks and Caicos Islands, embraces the Northwest Point Marine National Park, an acclaimed area of 4,168 acres providing some of the best reef and wall diving.

angkor to the andaman sea

Discover the wonders of Angkor...

Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage is revealed in one of the world’s most remarkable sites - an archaeological park filled with five centuries of Khmer civilsation.

Amansara is located 10 minutes from the entrance to Angkor and is a tranquil base from which to discover these historical treasures. The 24-suite resort was formerly King Norodom Sihanouk’s guest house and is imbued with the ambience of a private home. Facilities include two swimming pools, a roof terrace, library, bar and a uniquely-designed circular dining room with a seven-metre high ceiling and walk-in wine cellar. Soothe temple weary feet at Amansara’s Spa where four treatment rooms offer massage and beauty treatments using traditional Cambodian wellness techniques.

Enjoy three nights in a Suite inclusive of half board, daily breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner, house beverages, house wine and twice-daily tours to Angkor’s array of temple ruins with a guide and driver in a private remork (moped-powered trishaw). Unwind with a relaxing one hour ‘Scents of Cambodia’ massage for two persons per stay and enjoy morning or afternoon Khmer Tea at Khmer Village House, overlooking the Royal Bathing Pool of Sra Srang.

...then retreat to the edge of the Andaman Sea

After departing Amansara and the absorbing sights of Angkor, journey to Amanpuri, Amanresorts’ flagship property, on the island of Phuket.

Amanpuri has gained international acclaim as Asia’s finest beach resort since its creation in 1988. The property’s 40 Thai-styled Pavilions and 30 Villa Homes are graceful expressions of the elegance of Thai culture. Nestled on the edge of the Andaman Sea, Amanpuri has Southeast Asia’s largest resort-based charter fleet of yachts and cruisers. Thai, Italian and Continental cuisines are served in the restaurants or in the privacy of guest pavilions and villas. This tranquil resort has a midnight-blue freshwater pool, a beach club with lap pool, a gym with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, an Aman Studio with Pilates and Gyrokenesis? and six floodlit tennis courts. The full-service Aman Spa is located in a secluded coconut grove with calming water features and outdoor salas for yoga and meditation. Holistic treatments are offered using exclusive Aman Spa products made from the purest ingredients.

Experience Amanpuri with three nights in a Garden Pavilion, inclusive of round-trip airport transfers in a private limousine, a daily American breakfast, choice of wellness activities daily including spa and beauty treatments, yoga and Pilates, and a special Amanpuri traditional turndown service for the first night of stay. Also enjoy a Royal Thai dinner (exlcuding alcoholic beverages) and an Amanpuri Thai cooking class.

amancruises

Amanpuri has a tailor-made selection of cruise experiences. The professionally crewed vessels range from 20 to 110ft, carry full insurance and keep a variety of recreational equipment on board. All craft are available year-round for exclusive use by Amanpuri guests. Vessels depart from three bases on Phuket to the many beautiful beaches and islands in the area. Between December and March some of the vessels are anchored in front of Amanpuri's beach. Amanpuri also provides a wide range of complimentary seasonal watersports equipment, including Hobie cats, kayaks, windsurfers and snorkelling gear. Water-skiing and wakeboarding can be arranged at a supplementary cost.

Each vessel can be booked for half or full-day excursions around the islands off Phuket or for overnight stays on trips further afield. From picnic excursions to romantic dinners for two or four-day-long PADI-certified scuba diving courses, Amanpuri’s versatile fleet offers one of the most unique ways to experience the coastal beauty of Southwest Thailand.

Amanresorts encourages guests to pre-book any requests for cruises during their stay. Please email amancruises@amanresorts.com for more information, a booking request or rates.

champagne (48ft luxury sports cruiser)
Champagne is a 48ft Concorde motor yacht. This performance sports cruiser is powered by twin MAN engines and cruises at a speed of 22 knots. There is a spacious living area with a large saloon, en-suite master cabin and a smaller twin cabin. The undercover flybridge has seating for eight and the front deck is available for lounging and sunbathing. The hydraulic swimming platform allows safe and easy access to the water for snorkelling and diving. Champagne is available for full-day, half-day and overnight cruises. Caters to a maximum of 12 passengers during the day and to two passengers overnight.

maid marian II (110ft classic cruiser)
Maid Marian II is Amancruises' grande dame suitable both for day cruises or overnight trips for a maximum of six. Built in 1931 by the New York Ship Company, it was recently refitted and restored to its former glory. The main deck offers an entertainment room, study and dining saloon whilst below deck are two double cabins and two twin cabins. Cushions adorn the fantail stern for lounging and the top deck is fitted out with six deck chairs. A dinghy is provided onboard for game fishing, diving and water-skiing.

aman I (60ft luxury cruiser)
This 60ft, Bluewater yacht was designed specifically for Amanpuri. The lower deck features one double cabin, large comfortable lounge areas and full air conditioning. The top deck of this American built, luxury yacht feaures a large, open fly bridge and sundeck. Aman I can comfortably take up to 24 passengers on scheduled half-day cruises to Phang Nga Bay or the islets of Koh Kai Nok.

maha bhetra (90ft luxury cruiser)
Maha Bhetra is suitable for one to seven-day cruises in the Andaman Sea. A classic, southern Thai-style, wooden motor yacht featuring three en-suite air-conditioned double cabins, the top deck is an open-sided Thai-style living sala (pavilion). This vessel sleeps a maximum of six people and offers dining for eight. Day charters can accommodate up to 18 people.

blowfish (38ft game fishing and diving boat)
Blowfish is the fastest, most versatile boat in the Amancruises fleet. An ideal fibreglass cruiser for destinations further afield, it is well-shaded and fully equipped for light game fishing, diving and snorkelling expeditions. Powered by twin 225hp 4-stroke outboard engines, Blowfish cruises at more than 30 knots and can carry up to 18 passengers. Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and Phi Phi Islands are all possible daytrip destinations, with the Similan Islands only two hours away.

the plabin dive boat fleet (38ft custom dive boats)
Plabin means flying-fish in Thai and these dive boats are some of the fastest in Thailand. Two 38ft custom-built vessels are available with a cruising speed of over 30 knots. With sheltered seating, each vessel was designed to carry 16 non-diving passengers or 12 scuba divers with full gear for two dives. Each has a shallow draft to allow easy beach access without the need for a dinghy and come equipped with fresh water showers. Dive and snorkel trips to the Similans, Racha Island, Koh Dok Mai and Shark Point can be arranged daily through the dive shop. These boats are also available for private charter.

aman V
This six-passenger covered-seating platform is set for all sorts of fun. It is powered by twin Yamaha engines and has a cruising speed of 25 knots. Aman V is permanently moored at Phuket’s eastern marina, a 20-minute drive from Amanpuri so she can get to Koh Kai Nok for snorkel safaris in 30 minutes. A sightseeing visit to Phang Nga Bay is 40 minutes from the Royal Phuket Marina. A full day incorporating both destinations is perfect for this vessel which is suited for calm-water coastal cruising only.

amanpuri II and amanpuri IV (23ft speedboats)
Two outboard-powered Searay Lagunas are available, each with a cruising speed of more than 30 knots. Primarily open-decked boats, the vessels are ideally suited for fast runs to Phang Nga Bay or the deserted islands to the east of Phuket. Each can accommodate up to four adults.

amanpuri I and amanpuri III (18ft speedboats)
Amanpuri has two 18ft, outboard-powered, open-bow speedboats available during the winter months. Amanpuri I and Amanpuri III are powered by single outboards and cruise at a speed of 30 knots. They are ideal for water-skiing or shorter trips to destinations such as Nai Yang or Freedom beach. Each accommodates a maximum of four persons.

sealion
This is a classic 40ft Chinese sailing junk, typical of those found in Singapore and Hong Kong a century ago. Sealion has a spacious open-sided aft-deck scattered with cushions perfect for entertaining or relaxing. It's available year round for idyllic lunch excursions and beach barbecues in Phang Nga Bay

amanpuri weddings

Set high on a peninsula overlooking the Andaman Sea, Amanpuri’s Villa Homes provide a picturesque setting for an informal Thai Buddhist, Christian or non-religious wedding blessing. Set amidst the coconut trees the two to six-bedroom Villa Homes have a living and open air dining sala, separate bedroom pavilions and spacious common areas with their own pool. Villa Homes offer the seclusion and intimacy of a private home as well as access to Amanpuri facilities and services. For the ceremony, they can be decorated with flower petals, fragrant jasmine, orchids and a floral archway. White and pale pink lotus flowers adorn the pool whilst the open-air spaces are lit with candles and torches.

A traditional Thai Buddhist ceremony is performed by up to five monks who garland the bride and groom with a string sai mongkon that is then entwined to symbolise the coming together of two individuals. The couple are then blessed with holy water. The wedding party may wish to elaborate on the blessing with traditional Thai music and dancers, a Thai feast, elephant rides or perhaps a cruise on one of Amanpuri’s fleet of luxury vessels. These are available for half-day, full-day and overnight charters. They can also serve as the venue for a small ceremony.

location & map

First mentioned by Ptolemy in the 2nd century, Phuket was a regular port of call for Arab and Chinese ships. Portuguese and Chinese settlements began to appear in the 18th century, and until the middle of the 19th century, tigers and elephants wandered freely in local jungles. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and located off the country’s southern coast. It is largely mountainous with a range in the west running from north to south. The mountains of Phuket form the southern end of the Phuket mountain range which extends for 440km from the Kra Isthmus. Phuket is 50km long and 21km at its widest point. Connected to Thailand’s Phang Nga province by bridge, the island is surrounded by the azure Andaman Sea, which joins the Indian Ocean to the south. Well over half of the island is covered by forest; the northern Khao Phra Thaeo National Park protects more than 20 square kilometres of rainforest.

Phuket is served by numerous domestic and regional flights. Bangkok is 1.30 hours flying time away and has connections to major international destinations.

Complimentary private limousine transfers to and from Phuket airport are offered to guests and the 17km drive to Amanpuri takes 25 minutes.

Phuket is served by numerous domestic and regional flights and Bangkok, less than two hours flying time away, has connections to major international destinations.

Amanpuri Hotel

Pansea Beach, Phuket 83000 Thailand.
T el : (66) 76 324 333 , Fax : (66) 76 324 100