Amanpuri
Phuket, Thailand
Amanpuri
118/1 Moo 3 Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Thailand
www.amanresorts.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Aman Resorts
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
January 1988
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Nicolas Ilickovic
Hotel Positioning
Luxury Hotel
Development strategy
Keep the small number of rooms to extend the personal service to each guest and make the guests feel like staying in the ‘home of a good friend’, with warm family ambience.
Amanpuri
History & Story
Amanresorts was founded by Adrian Zecha in 1988 through happy accident. While looking for a home in Phuket, Adrian came across a beautiful coconut grove overlooking the Andaman Sea. It made business sense to build a small resort to recoup part of his investment, and thus was Amanpuri conceived. Today Amanresorts owns and manages 27 resorts worldwide. Every resort is unique and offers a guest experience that is intimate and discreet. Certain elements characterise all Aman resorts, a natural location, facilities and a small number of rooms to ensure exclusivity and privacy.
Date Renewal
Soft refurbishment and new technology added in the pavilions in 2019
All Ocean Pavilions were renovated in 2007 and Garden Pavilions in 2008. 3 Pool Pavilions were added in 2010. Maintenance for all the rooms and facility is held in June annually for the past 4 years
Date added extensions
1990: Opened 15 villas 1997: 15 villas 2001: Spa 2002: Gallery 2007: Naoki and BeachClub
2008: Gym and Pilates Studio 2013: 13 villas 2014: The Lounge added and Beach Club renovated
2017/2018: 7 new pools were created in Pavilions
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Amanpuri focuses on the personal service paying attention in detail, with the wide range of service and facilities. I.e. Private beach, cruise, spa, gym and variety of dining option.
Location
Situated above Pansea Beach on the west coast of Phuket Island, Amanpuri is a 30-minute, 25km drive from Phuket airport. Approximately 30min drive to Phuket Town or Patong area where variety of local dining options and activities are available.
Key sites/activities in the area
Big Budha on the hill, Chalong Temple, Golf, Elephant trek, Hourse ride and cruise excursions to naibourhood island such as Phang-Nga, Phi Phi, Similan.
Fun Facts
Hotel is located at a secluded area, keeping the place peaceful and also outside activities, dining and shopping options are available outside the hotel for those who would like the local experience.
Family
Amanpuri offers an escape for families to enjoy and connect with a multitude of spaces and activities designed for all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. The extensive facilities and range of activities encourage quality time whether it be immersed in local culture, experimenting in extreme sports or enshrouded by the tranquility of nature.
The Centre encompasses two separate areas: the Hot Spot with programmes and experiences designed for teenagers aged 12 and over, and the Eco-Beach Centre, with exploratory science and nature activities for youths aged five and over. Featuring unique exploratory gardens, a nature museum, an outdoor OC Ramp skateboard halfpipe, an Enter-Prises custom bouldering wall and the latest watersports toys.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
40 Pavilions in total are exactly the same in size (115 sqm), layout and design, the only difference is its location.
• Pavilion – One bedroom pavilion with outside dining sala, located along the resort’s internal passageway.
• Garden Pavilion – Pavilions amongst the coconut palms.
• Partial Ocean Pavilion – Pavilions slightly farther back from the shore.
• Ocean Pavilion – Pavilion with sea view.
• Deluxe Ocean Pavilion.
• Premium Ocean Pavilion – Enjoy premium full ocean view of Andaman Sea.
• Garden Pool Pavilion – Situated within the coconut plantation and features a private pool.
• Partial Ocean Pool Pavilion – Overlooking the ocean and features a private pool.
• Garden Villa with 2-8 bedrooms – A villa home in the garden with multiple bedrooms, living sala, dining sala, a private pool with private housekeepers and chefs.
• Ocean Villa with 2-9 bedroom – A villa home overlooking the ocean with multiple bedrooms, living sala, dining sala, a private pool with private housekeepers and chefs.
Restaurants & Bars
• The Terrace
Offers casual, all-day dining in an alfresco setting and features Thai and European specialties.
• The Restaurant
Serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner
• Naoki
Serving signature French Kaiseki fare which combines the best of French technique with Japanese artistry. (High season only)
• Beach Terrace
Casual lunch beside the beach.
• The Bar
Offers poolside drinks and snacks.
• Beach Club
Featuring a cocktail bar, lounge and dining seating with a simple selection of Mediterranean Grill & Wood fired Specialities and a 20-metre lap pool
• The Lounge
Amanpuri newest dining and lounge addition offering a selection of Appetizers, Mozzarella Bar, Oysters Charcuterie and an Assortment of Artisan Cheese to compliment your Sunset Drink or as a light and casual alternative to Lunch and Dinner.
• Nama
Nama follows Japan’s Unesco-recognised tradition of washoku, a style of cuisine that elevates cooking to an art form that takes years to perfect.
• Arva
Meaning ‘cultivated’, Arva is Amanpuri’s tribute to the earthy, heart-warming dishes of Italy, offering a menu that follows the country’s tradition of ‘cucina del raccolto’. Catch of the day, free range chicken and a cornucopia of market fruits and vegetables are paired with skill and dexterity by executive chef Stefano Artosin to create a sociable, seasonal and sustainable menu showcasing Italian classics in their purest form.
• Buabok
Open both to guests and non-residents, Buabok is Amanpuri’s main restaurant. Set in a pavilion beside the pool, it is a celebration of Thai culture and culinary tradition.
• The Pool Terrace
Open seasonally for lunch, Amanpuri’s Pool Terrace restaurant is reminiscent of a bustling food market, showcasing the freshest catch of the day and prime meats, grilled to order, along with wood-fired pizzas and a vibrant array of Mediterranean salads.
• The Lounge
Taking traditional Mexican streetfood as its central inspiration, Amanpuri’s newest restaurant offers guests a joyful, authentic taste of Latin America. The menu of snacks and light dishes draws culinary inspiration from across Central and South America, complemented by handcrafted cocktails built upon fiery classics – rum, cahacha, pisco, tequila and mezcal. Perfectly suited to Amanpuri’s balmy climate, the focus here is on freshness and vitality, with several raw and vegan options.
Wellness
• Amanspa: Featured with 6 treatment rooms, Yoga sala, Meditation sala, Steam room with Thai herbs, Hot sauna, Beaty corner for manicure and hair set.
• Main pool of 26m long located at the center of Amanpuri
• A lap pool of 25m long at Beach Club
• Kid’s pool on the beach
• Gym located on the hillside, overlooking at the Andaman Sea
• Private pilates, personal trainer, yoga and swimming lessons available at additional cost
• The Spa: Set on a verdant hill above the resort, Amanpuri’s Aman Spa features 12 treatment suites, six brand-new, and all double the original size after a complete refurbishment. Each suite offers a spacious treatment room, its own bathing area, private steam room and a dressing room. Other spa facilities include two infrared saunas, known for their healing effects, hydrotherapy areas, including a steam room, a traditional sauna, a Jacuzzi and a cold plunge pool, and a finishing salon for nails and hair, as well as a yoga pavilion, a meditation room and a juice bar. At the top of the hill rests Amanpuri’s two-storey light-flooded fitness centre incorporating a glass-walled gym, a Pilates studio and a Muay Thai studio with boxing ring, all with breath-taking sea views.
Wellness programmes designed for you
Amanpuri’s new Wellness Centre provides a range of adaptable wellbeing programmes tailored from start to finish to meet personal goals. Offering condensed one- and two-day sessions, as well as Original and Intensive Immersions lasting three nights or more, the Centre’s scope ranges from medically led therapies to holistic treatments designed to alleviate stress and lift the spirit.
THE PROGRAMMES (available as Original & Intensive)
• Weight Management – a minimum of 7 nights
• Detox & Cleansing
• Mindfulness & Stress Management
• Life Reset
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Corporate & Celebration Events
Group meeting, dining and any kinds of events can be arranged personally according to the volume, seasononality and individual requirement.
Extra Notable Features
• Thai cooking class can be arranged at the main kitchen with our executive chef or Villa kitchen with villa chef when guests are staying in the villa
• Complimentary morning sessions of yoga and meditation
• Any activities such as cruise, golf, diving, elephant trek can be arranged by the concierge at the lobby
• Water sports like Kayak, snorkel and katamaran are available at our beach (weather permitting)
• Thai afternoon tea ‘Kanom krok’ is available daily from 4.30-5.30pm
• Library with a large selection of books, magazines, newspapers, music CDs and DVDs.
• Meeting room
• 3 computers with printers for guest use
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2020
Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards CC Award for Spa & Wellness
2018
Travel + Leisure Top Resort Hotels in Southeast Asia (#2)
Michelin Guide Thailand 2020
2014
• Lonely Planet Asia, 2014 Resorts Hot List – Thailand
2013-2012
• World Spa & Travel, The 100 List 2013
• Condé Nast Traveler, Gold List 2012, Asia, Australia & Pacific Nations
• The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, UK, Best in the World 2012, Best Worldwide Resort Hotel
Number of employees
Approximately 650