99 / 4 Moo 7, Soi Mangosteen, Rawai, Thailand | 66 0 76 289399
Romantic, secluded hotel shaded by tropical gardens with sea views
Charming villas feature flat-screen TVs and open-air bathrooms with whirlpool tubs
Family villas offer kitchens, and balconies with sea views
Casual open-air restaurant and an underground wine cellar
Saltwater pool with sea views, and a swim-up bar
Lovely spa has a steam room and hot tub
Bright, 24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment and weights
On-site gift shop sells souvenirs
Airport transfers available (for a fee)
Thai cooking and batik classes, and market field trips available
Pool diving lessons and yoga classes
Free parking, Wi-Fi throughout, and shuttle to Nai Harn beach
Located on a steep hillside with inclines
The resort’s location is removed from Phuket’s happening areas
Breakfast buffet gets mixed reviews
The upscale Mangosteen Resort and Ayurveda Spa brings a touch of romance to its hilltop location, overlooking four bays and islands. The quiet -- mostly kid-free -- resort offers relaxation at a spa, a lagoon-style pool, a poolside bar, and a casual restaurant. The 41 villas come with flat-screen TVs and open-air bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Family rooms offer kitchens and sea-view balconies. The resort is on a steep hillside, which requires a climb.
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Scene
Serene hillside hotel with tropical gardens, a saltwater pool, a detox spa, and a fitness center
The Mangosteen Resort and Ayurveda Spa is a quiet -- mostly adult -- property with five tropical acres and gorgeous views of Chalong Bay from its hillside location. Since opening its doors in 2003, the family-owned resort has catered mostly to couples and solo travelers. Time-shares are also sold on-site, but there's not a pushy sales push. Interior designs -- by Australian designer John Underwood -- bring the outdoors inside, and combine Western furnishings with Thai decor. The hexagon wooden front desk has aquariums on its base. The open-air lobby, with rattan furniture, overlooks the lush gardens.The saltwater, heated pool is open 24 hours a day. It's like an outdoor lagoon with blue tiles, bridges, islands, an infinity drop-off with sea views, and fountains. The Ayurveda Spa features lovely pitched ceilings, wooden furnishings, treatment rooms with natural light, a hot tub room, a steam room, and detox programs. There’s also a 24-hour fitness center that has large windows, which let in lots of natural light, weights, and cardio equipment.
Location
Sitting on a hilltop, overlooking the quiet shores of Rawai
The resort is reachable via a slightly bumpy, weathered road. The Rawai location, in Phuket’s southeastern coast, is perfect for a quiet vacation. The airport is a 44-minute drive. Guests recommend the Stoned Crab Pub, a 10-minute walk. There are more restaurants, shops, and bars within walking distance. The resort’s free shuttle goes to the Nai Harn Beach in 10 minutes. Kata Noi Beach is 13 minutes away by car. Driving to the Big Buddha statue takes 22 minutes. It’s an 11-minute drive to the Wat Chalong Temple. The Promthep Cape is a seven-minute drive. Phuket town is 18 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Stylish villas with natural decor, flat-screen TVs, open-air bathrooms and terraces or balconies
There are Superior (garden and hot tub), Deluxe, Royal (garden and balcony whirlpool) and Family whirlpool suites. Villas and suites have terra-cotta floors, pitched ceilings, colorful glass doors, and wooden floors. Open-air bathrooms have rainfall showerheads, pebble floors, tiki ceilings, hand-crafted sinks and whirlpool tubs. Standard features include welcome drinks, spa vouchers, minibars, beach towels, fresh fruit, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, coffee/tea makers, safes, air-conditioning, light dimmers, slippers, bathrobes, and free daily bottled water. Terraces or balconies offer hammocks and garden or sea views. Two-floor family suites with whirlpools have spiral staircases, iPod docks, two bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms, terraces, balconies with hot tubs, and kitchens with microwaves, toasters, espresso machines, and dining tables.
Features
Poolside happy hour, theme dining nights, and recreational activities
The hotel fosters a social environment with weekly wine tastings at the Wine Cellar, a romantic underground room with arched bricked walls and ceilings, barbecue dinners, and theme nights -- including Thai Food Lovers Night and Five Gems of Asia.The Mangosteen Restaurant serves Mediterranean and Asian cuisine in an open-air setting with terrace seating, overlooking the pool. The swim-up pool bar offers happy hour.Free Thai cooking, batik painting, and animal towel folding classes are offered. There are also local market tours, pool diving lessons, and yoga classes.
