On offers to guests are 6 possible venues. Like mother-of-pearl shifting in the light, each location offers another shimmering encounter with the resort, each one unique with its own colours, but sharing the same polished beauty. A selection of rooms, villas, pool pavilions and suites are available, all embodying the experiential essence of the resort. Surreal design is underscored by deluxe comfort, with each accommodation type harbouring its own welcome surprises. The resort opened for business in 2006, and offers 277 rooms in total. Its architecture is inspired by Phuket's tin mining past, while the décor evokes a Thai factory of a century ago. It has a lobby with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, currency exchange facility and cloakroom. A café, bar and restaurant also feature. Additional facilities and services include a hairdressing salon and a games room. Conference facilities are also on offer. Internet/WLAN access is provided, with the latter subject to fees. Guests can also make use of the room and laundry services. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car. Younger guests may like to take advantage of the playground and the kids club, which comes with large screen televisions and computers.
Rooms
En suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a hi-fi system and Internet access, minibar/mini-fridge and tea/coffee making facilities are all provided. King-size beds come as standard. An ironing set, safe deposit box and individually-adjustable air conditioning also feature. Rooms come with either a balcony or terrace.
Restaurant & Food
Restaurants are located in the central "clubhouse" area and provide a wealth of choice from Western and International to local Thai and Asian plus of course seafood.
Activities & Sport
The resort is one where the imaginative, playful atmosphere extends from the architecture itself to a range of unique leisure facilities allowing guests to sculpt their own shining holiday. Land or sea, relaxation or adrenaline, the resort has something for every taste. Guests may wish to participate in one of the many sporting activities available, such as diving, water aerobics, surfing, wind surfing, canoeing, table tennis, cycling, volleyball, beach volleyball, snooker, darts, badminton or swimming. The hotel offers 3 pools in total, including 1 outdoor pool. A poolside snack bar also features. Those looking to hone their physiques are recommended a trip to the hotel gym. Guests are encouraged to discover the flavours of Thai cuisine at Moo's Kitchen, the hotel's Thai cookery school. Sand sculpture, batik painting, tie dying, fruit carving, painting and drawing are all also possibilities. It is also recommended that guests take time to properly explore the area and get familiar with their surrounds, with forest walks and beachcombing available on a daily basis. Storytelling and Thai dance classes are also options. Two floodlit tennis courts are also available to guests, as are a variety of spa treatments, using diverse products such as sea salt crystals, seaweed and coconut milk, and massage treatments. Located amongst Asia's best golf courses and country clubs, guests at the resort also have convenient access to Blue Canyon Country Club (10 minutes), Mission Hills (10 minutes), and Laguna Phuket Golf Club (15 minutes).
Comments
The hotel arranges airport transfers as well as offering a regular hotel shuttle bus service to Phuket town and Patong Beach. Conveniently arranged golfing packages can be purchased through the hotel, with special rates that include round-trip transfers and 18-hole green fees.
Directions, How to get there
Start from Thepkasattri Road and continue towards the Thalang intersection, then take a left turn at the 21 and 22 km markers. Continue on for approximately 10 km. Alternatively, at the 21 and 22 km markers, follow the road which leads to the airport for approximately 2 km.