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.

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.

Amanpuri's crescent beach is located at the foot of a cascading sweep of stone steps.  Drinks and light snacks are served, beachside, throughout the day.

Amanpuri's own Amancrusises fleet numbers more than 20 cruisers and sailing craft, the largest of any hotel in Southeast Asia.  Sailing, deep-sea fishing, diving and overnight charters, with full crew, are all available.

Guest activities range from watersports to tennis on six floodlit courts.  The refurbished gym, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is set down on the beach.  Massage and beauty treatments are available in the salon or in the privacy of your pavilion.  Five golf courses are located within a 30-minutes drive of Amanpuri.

The Restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and is open every evening.  In season, beach barbecues are held regularly at sundown.  The library keeps a wide selection of cultural and historical books on Asia.

Facing the swimming pool, the Terrace is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine. Blessed with a seaside setting of rare beauty, Amanpuri reflects the style and the elegance of the Thai culture.

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 1½ 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.