Amari Phuket, Phuket

Set across a lush tropical hillside and with fabulous panoramic views over the Andaman Sea and Patong Bay, the chic Amari Phuket is renowned for its hospitality and provides a tranquil haven at the southernmost end of Patong Beach.

The superior and deluxe wing features comfortable and modern guest rooms and the ocean wing offers suites with kitchenette and a more sophisticated décor.

Guests can savour Italian delicacies at beachside La Gritta and dine on international fare at Rim Talay where occasional evening entertainment includes live music. The Jetty is ideal for sunbathing and sipping cocktails during the day, and after sunset is a great spot for dining under the stars.

A range of impressive facilities include an inviting freeform pool and there is a small beach below the hotel where guests can swim, practice snorkelling, and explore the rock pools that appear at low tide. Additionally there is a children's club, a fitness centre and a spa featuring a range of beauty treatments and massages performed by skilled therapists in a serene setting.

Phuket Town and some of the area's attractions are within a thirty minute drive, the lively centre of Patong is a ten minute stroll away and the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to Kata Beach.