The Panwa Beach Resort Phuket

Situated amidst the beautiful natural surroundings of the Panwa Peninsula, this small and intimate resort combines excellent facilities with the charming friendliness and quiet attentiveness of its Thai staff. The evergreen environment adds extra enchantment to this comfortable boutique resort. Palm trees, tropical gardens, secluded beach side shaded by natural foliage, and the gently bubbling fountain in the garden add to a sense of relaxation and timelessness. The hotel has 75 deluxe rooms and suites. It offers lift access, a games room, bar and dining facilities, Internet and WLAN access, a laundry service, cycle hire and a kids' club.

Rooms and suites are furnished in stylish Thai-inspired decor, all featuring private balconies or terraces, individually adjustable air conditioning, in-room safe, minibar, en suite bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, international satellite TV and direct dial telephone.

Guests can savour a selection of delightful Asian and western delicacies from the a la carte menu or try a taste of the exotic with the weekly themed evening buffet. Both the air-conditioned Aroma restaurant and the stylish open-air terrace are perfect for a filling lunch or a romantic dinner watching the sunset over Chalong Bay. In Shaker's, the resort's bar, guests may enjoy the casual elegance of the surroundings for pre and after-dinner drinks. At Sunset pool bar there is a great range of light meals and refreshing drinks on offer during Happy Hour.

During a stay at the hotel, a multitude of activities, specially arranged by the sport and leisure team, await guests and their families. Meanwhile the less energetic can simply relax on their own private balcony, enjoy a relaxing massage, or sunbathe at their ease on the resort's secluded beach. A gym and an outdoor swimming pool are also available.

There is a daily shuttle bus service to Phuket Town (THB 50 net/person/way), to Central Festival (shooping mall; THB 50 net/person/way) and to Patong Beach (THB 250 net/person/round trip). At nights there is a large buffet dinner set up around the pool with entertainment including Thai traditional dances, fashion shows and cabaret shows.

Getting there - from Phuket town - take Chaofa Road southwards; turn left into Sakdidej Road 4023 and go straight for 3.5 km. At the sign to the resort (blue) turn right to Boe Rae. At the next junction signed for the resort turn left and keep straight on Khao Khad Road until the resort.