Located on Thailand's largest island, this resort fringes the lagoon of Bang Tao Bay. Villas feature private gardens with open-air sunken tubs. On-site amenities include an 18-hole golf course, full spa, and free-form pool.

Situated on a half-km spread of Mai Khao Beach’s tropical landscaping, this resort is 15 km (nine miles) north of Phuket. Private guestroom balconies overlook the resort or Andaman Sea; all rooms have large soaking tubs and bathrobes. Massages, body treatments, and fitness counseling can be booked at the resort spa, or guests can simply relax at the pool.

Situated on a private beach and surrounded by 40 acres of tropical gardens, this resort is 5 km (3 miles) from Patong Town. All guestrooms are decorated with Thai fabrics and artworks and offer balconies with views of the gardens or the ocean. Guests can work out at the fitness center, practice their skills on the indoor climbing wall, or unwind with a Thai massage.

Set on the southernmost tip of Phuket Island overlooking Nai Harn Beach, this hotel is 45 km (28 miles) from the airport. Balconies with ocean views come in all guestrooms, which feature high-speed Internet access, cable TV, and CD players. For recreation, the hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool and spa tub, two floodlit tennis courts, and a full-service spa.

Situated on 70 acres in the Laguna Phuket complex, this resort is flanked by a freshwater lagoon and offers more than 3 kms (2 miles) of beach on Bang Tao Bay. The 335 guestrooms and villas offer private balconies with views of the lagoon, swimming pool, tropical gardens, or Andaman Sea. Outdoor activities abound at the 323-meter (1,000-foot) pool, the golf course, and tennis courts; indoor entertainment can be found at a shopping arcade, children’s club, and day spa.

This luxury hotel is located in a complex stretching along almost 2 miles of Bang Tao Bay on Phuket Island. Large, colorful suites with balconies include separate living and dining areas and kitchenettes. The resort offers three pools, a variety of water sports activities, and two restaurants.

Situated on a secluded headland at the southern corner of Patong Beach, this resort is 15 km (9 miles) from Phuket town. Each air-conditioned guestroom offers a private balcony with ocean views, cable/satellite TV, and dial-up Internet access. The Sivara Spa is set on the hillside overlooking the ocean, and offers a range of therapeutic massage and beauty treatments.

Located less than 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) from downtown Phuket, Patong Beach, and Phuket Fantasea. All guestrooms provide balconies with pool or garden views, satellite TV, in-room safes, and bathrobes and slippers. A freeform lagoon pool, large garden, and various water sports activities are available to guests.

This beach resort is located less than 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Laguna Phuket, Patong Beach, and Phuket Fantasea. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer private balconies with a garden, pool, or ocean view. Complimentary extras include bottled water and toiletries. Guests have access to the full-service spa center, herbal steam room, sauna, oversized spa tub, and two large swimming pools with a swim-up bar.

Set overlooking the ocean, this resort is three km (two miles) from Patong Beach and ten km (six miles) from Chalong Temple. All air-conditioned villas have private balconies with garden views and feature cable/satellite TVs, refrigerators, and fireplaces. Guests can take a shuttle bus to Karon Beach, learn to make traditional Thai dishes with a cooking class, or relax by the pool.

Located on the gently sloping, lush green hillside of tranquil Kamala. Kamala Bay Terrace Resort is directly facing the Andaman Sea and Kamala Bay, ideally located only few minutes from the Kamala village and only 15 minutes from Patong Beach. Only 125 spacious Deluxe Rooms and Suites, all with comfortable sea-facing balconies to enjoy breathtaking sunsets and soothing sea breezes. The resort has predominant Thai architecture featuring hand carved teak throughout the rooms and public areas. A perfect romantic, hide-away resort for those who want to enjoy peace and tranquility, warm individual attention in an unspoiled setting. Only 3 minutes from the beautiful Kamala Beach and centrally located for all activities on Phuket Island.

This small Phuket island resort is a 10-minute walk from the white sand coast and clear water of Patong Beach. Guestrooms with spare, clean lines and rich wood furnishings and accents include refrigerators and cable TV. The resort is built around a long, winding freeform pool lined with tropical vegetation.

Situated on Karon Beach, this resort is three km (two miles) from Patong Beach and ten km (six miles) from the Chalong Temple. All guestrooms have private balconies with ocean views and offer separate kitchen areas with microwaves and refrigerators. Guests can take part in a range of water sports at the beach, work out at the fitness center, or relax by the pool and in the sauna.

Set amid 36 acres of tropical trees and flowering plants, this resort offers a natural setting just across the road from Patong Beach. Balconies with views of the garden and pool are available from each standard room; bottled water is provided complimentary. There are three swimming pools, one with a waterfall and swim-up bar; a complimentary breakfast is offered each morning.

Located on the beach of Kamala Bay this hotel is less than 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Phuket Fantasea, Patong Beach, and downtown Phuket. All guestrooms are air-conditioned and have private balconies and satellite TV. Complimentary extras include bottled water and toiletries. The on-site restaurant provides guests with ocean views and authentic Thai and European-style cuisines daily.

This small villa complex is in a private spot 1 km (0.5 miles) from Kamala beaches and four blocks from shopping. Two bedroom villas include living rooms, full kitchens, a television, CD players, and DVD players. The villa property is a setting of landscaped gardens and pathways offering seclusion and a change of pace from the city.

Situated in downtown Phuket, this hotel is 300 m (300 yards) from Patong Beach and 7 km (4 miles) from Phuket Fantasea. Each air-conditioned guestroom offers a balcony or patio, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and cable/satellite TV. Guests can explore the area with a pre-arranged tour, peruse the local shops, or relax with a book in the hotel’s private garden.

Set in 10 acres of tropical gardens, this resort is 100 meters from Patong Beach, and its surrounding shops and restaurants.

Guestrooms are decorated with traditional Thai furnishings, and offer private balconies or terraces with views of the gardens. Guests can relax by the outdoor pools, workout at the fitness center, or indulge in a Thai massage or beauty treatment at the spa.

Set on a lakeside and surrounded by tropical gardens, La Villa is five km (three miles) from central Phuket and ten km (6 miles) from Kata Beach. Traditional Thai-style guestrooms are air-conditioned and offer private balconies, cable/satellite TVs, and private bathrooms with handheld showers. Guests can sunbathe on the loungers beside the pool, unwind in the sauna and steam bath, or enjoy an in-room massage.