Hotel Experience: Spa Journey

Surrounded by lush hills, tropical plantations and the Andaman Sea, Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa is a showstopper located in a sun-kissed spot, only four minutes from the exclusive Dream Beach Club.

Social and trendy with a dash of local flare, the interiors of Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa are nothing short of stunning. A selection of 172 luxurious guestrooms, suites and villas each feature spacious, modern design and thoughtful amenities. Be spoiled for choice, from private pools and fully-equipped kitchens to rain showers and freestanding bathtubs.

Whether you’re in the mood to relax poolside, hang out at the beach, or enjoy some private time in the comfort of ultra-modern accommodation, Dream Phuket has everything you desire.

You don’t have to look far for true relaxation. Achieve inner and outer peace at the on-site spa and salon, Sanctuary Spa. The spa offers a diverse menu of therapies based on the five elements – earth, wind, water, wood and metal. Holistic and pampering treatments from deep tissue massages, aloe wraps, spice scrubs and Ayurvedic treats, to manicure and pedicure services will put the pep in your step in no time.

Trilogy, the signature restaurant tempts and charms with the daily international breakfast, all-day dining and a menu of epicurean delights for dinner. Live vicariously through the theatre-style kitchen as world-class chefs sauté and flambé to satisfy your every craving.

Clean, contemporary textures such as natural wood and stone complement lush greenery surrounding a sparkling pool. The swimup pool bar, sun loungers and breezy private cabanas make lounging in style an effortless affair. From Vu, the rooftop bar and infinity pool, take in the breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding lush hill views.

A four-minute drive away on Layan beachfront is Dream Beach Club, the hottest place to be and be seen. A beach club like no other, this multi-storey escape will unleash your wild side at electric nightclub events and seductive daytime pool parties. A Void Acoustics Sound System delivers unrivalled beats for international house and dance music legends such as the Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi and Soul Heaven. This is the next best thing to paradise itself. Come live the dream like never before.

Sublimely set on Batok Beach, on the island of Racha Yai, discover a premier deluxe island hideaway where guests can balance body, mind and spirit in an environmentally friendly space.

Guests arriving at Phuket airport are whisked away in a limousine to The Racha’s Chalong Bay Lounge for check-in. Then it’s on-board one of the resort’s speedboats for a 30-minute ride to the island with postcard-perfect views of azure waters and a powdery-white coral sand beach.

Spread over 20 acres of verdant tropical grounds and built in harmony with the environment, The Racha’s 85 serene whitewashed villas are available in eight categories, and provide every creature comfort. All accommodation features private terraces, spacious bathrooms, openair rain showers, indoor/outdoor daybeds, and are equipped with the latest in multimedia entertainment. Pool Villa guests can luxuriate in ozonated (not chlorinated) water.

The Lighthouse is one of the world’s most unique living spaces. This superb five-story structure offers a light-filled living room, which leads out to a sun-drenched pool. Two exquisite master bedrooms are located on the two lowest floors, both with gorgeous bathrooms and jacuzzi tubs. There are also two single rooms on the third and fourth floor, which share an outdoor landscaped bathroom on the ground floor. Atop The Lighthouse, a magnificent observation lounge with 360-degree views of Racha Yai and the Andaman Sea is the place to contemplate life from a higher perspective.

The Racha has restaurants to suit all tastes. The all-day dining, contemporary Earth Cafe hosts an expansive breakfast buffet complete with sparkling wine. Seating is indoors or al fresco with sublime views of the bay. The romantic Fire Grill, by the resort’s stunning infinity pool, plates up Mediterranean fare indoors or under the stars. For a beach vibe, there’s the casual Sunset Restaurant right by the sand. In the evening, this is the go-to place for the catch of the day, barbequed just right. Fresh greens are delivered daily to all dining establishments from the resort’s hydroponic farm.

The five-star dive centre provides personalised scuba instruction and trips to the Andaman Sea’s most beautiful sites. The watersports centre assists guests with guided land and sea exploration, sports and craft classes. Also not to be missed are the exquisite treatments at the world-renowned Anumba Spa.

COMO Point Yamu is located at the tip of Cape Yamu in Phuket with 360-degree views across the Andaman Sea.

This luxury resort anticipates your every need with first-class service, modern facilities, and COMO’s welcoming staff that will anticipate your every need and provide seamless access to Point Yamu’s many cultural and marine-based riches.

Contemporary accommodation includes 79 rooms and suites, as well as 27 private villas. The interiors of each room have been crafted by Italian designer, Paola Navone to reflect the oceanside setting with accents of blue and offset by cool white and grey Sino-patterned tiles and floor-to-ceiling windows framing spectacular views.

All rooms are equipped with plush king-size beds with Egyptian cotton, air-conditioning, a private bar, tea and coffee making facilities, satellite televisions, COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi internet connection.

COMO Point Yamu offers some of the best dining in Phuket. Poolside, La Sirena serves fresh Italian cuisine all day, as well as healthy, flavour-rich COMO Shambhala Cuisine. Nahmyaa uses Southern Thai food as inspiration, while the Aqua Bar serves inventive cocktails.

Physical wellbeing can be nurtured at COMO Shambhala Retreat, offering a full range of holistic treatments and massages that take place in mosaic-tiled treatment rooms with expansive ocean views. There’s also a fully-equipped gym and steam rooms.

The active guest is catered for through a range of experiences, including diving, snorkelling, island hopping, bike trips, cooking classes, Thai boxing classes and more.

For guests who want to escape the mainland bustle, COMO Beach Club, set on a tropical island off the east coast of Phuket, is just a 40-minute ride away. Guests can make the most of the oceanside setting with a number of watersports available, including kayaking and windsurfing, or find quietude with massage treatments in salas.

Staff at COMO Point Yamu can provide a highly customised level of service combined with gourmet culinary offerings. They can arrange the entire event, from attending to the details from flowers to music and a seafood feast overlooking Phang Nga Bay. There are three meeting rooms for sit-down or standing cocktail events, and a courtyard that can accommodate up to 150 people.