Hotel Insider: Amanpuri, Phuket – in pictures

  • The luxury resort Amanpuri in Phuket sits on its own peninsula, offering guests the ultimate private luxury getaway. All photos: Aman Resorts
    The luxury resort Amanpuri in Phuket sits on its own peninsula, offering guests the ultimate private luxury getaway. All photos: Aman Resorts
  • Amanpuri first welcomed guests in 1988 and became a template for the Aman Resorts, which now operates more than 20 luxury properties around the world.
    Amanpuri first welcomed guests in 1988 and became a template for the Aman Resorts, which now operates more than 20 luxury properties around the world.
  • Guests can request special barbecue dinner set-ups on the beach.
    Guests can request special barbecue dinner set-ups on the beach.
  • The Sunset Terrace boasts great views of the Andaman Sea.
    The Sunset Terrace boasts great views of the Andaman Sea.
  • Amanpuri is built on the hillside of what was once a coconut plantation.
    Amanpuri is built on the hillside of what was once a coconut plantation.
  • Buabok restaurant serves cuisines from South Thailand.
    Buabok restaurant serves cuisines from South Thailand.
  • One of the most celebrated works of the late American architect and interior designer Ed Tuttle, who was inspired by the palaces of Thailand’s historic Ayutthaya city, Amanpuri’s design set the template for luxury resort designs around the world.
    One of the most celebrated works of the late American architect and interior designer Ed Tuttle, who was inspired by the palaces of Thailand’s historic Ayutthaya city, Amanpuri’s design set the template for luxury resort designs around the world.
  • One of the Pavilion accommodations at the resort.
    One of the Pavilion accommodations at the resort.
  • Pavilions are all connected by floating walkways, giving the impression that you’re living atop the trees.
    Pavilions are all connected by floating walkways, giving the impression that you’re living atop the trees.
  • The Pansea Beach at sunset.
    The Pansea Beach at sunset.
  • The Bar at Amanpuri.
    The Bar at Amanpuri.
  • Amanpuri was built on a former coconut plantation.
    Amanpuri was built on a former coconut plantation.
  • The Beach Terrace is set atop huge rocks on the beach.
    The Beach Terrace is set atop huge rocks on the beach.
  • A five-bedroom villa at night.
    A five-bedroom villa at night.
  • A skateboard half-pipe for young guests.
    A skateboard half-pipe for young guests.
  • One of the communal pools at Amanpuri.
    One of the communal pools at Amanpuri.
  • The glass-walled gym offers breathtaking views.
    The glass-walled gym offers breathtaking views.
  • A private pool at one of the five-bedroom Ocean Villas.
    A private pool at one of the five-bedroom Ocean Villas.
  • The lobby of Amanpuri.
    The lobby of Amanpuri.
  • For watersports enthusiasts, there’s everything from wakeboarding to waterskiing and paddleboarding. High-speed water thrills come via the vessel MasterCraft XStar.
    For watersports enthusiasts, there’s everything from wakeboarding to waterskiing and paddleboarding. High-speed water thrills come via the vessel MasterCraft XStar.
  • Food at the Italian restaurant Arva.
    Food at the Italian restaurant Arva.
  • A guest tries out the flyboard.
    A guest tries out the flyboard.
  • Each villa comes with its own staff and private chef.
    Each villa comes with its own staff and private chef.
  • A dining sala with sunken seating in one of the villas.
    A dining sala with sunken seating in one of the villas.