Sala Phuket Resort and Spa

Set back from the pristine Maikhao Beach on Phuket’s northwest shore, Sala Phuket Resort and Spa’s stylish and modern private pool villas offer the seclusion you might expect from a private holiday home.

With just 79 rooms spread over a large plot of land, this boutique hotel offers a feeling of space and privacy, just a few steps away from the undeveloped beach. The villas are cosy and laid-back, with a bath-tub, daybed and open-air shower. The bedroom comes with flat-screen cable TV, Wi-Fi and entertainment console.
 
As anyone who has been to Sala Phuket will testify, one of the main attractions is the food. The resort has a beachfront restaurant with open-air terrace and rooftop dining. “More often than not, JW Marriott’s guests stop by for lunch” says a waitress delivering a dish of sensational beef salad.

Price range: Bt6,800-Bt27,500

www.salaphuket.com