Amanpuri

Rosewood Phuket is beautiful and more modern, but Amanpuri's beach is much better.

We were deciding between the two properties for our belated honeymoon. The consensus from experienced travelers was clear — while Rosewood offers contemporary luxury, Amanpuri's Pansea Beach setting provides superior tranquility and natural beauty. Just make sure to book ocean view if possible to maximize the experience.

Amanpuri earned the #2 spot in our readers' favorite Thailand resorts with a score of 96.00.

In our 2025 World's Best Awards, Amanpuri consistently ranks among the top resorts in Thailand, reflecting its enduring appeal to discerning travelers who value authentic luxury experiences. The property continues to set standards for hospitality excellence in Southeast Asia.

We could only stay one night because they were closing for renovations, but Amanpuri is incredible — just stay here if you have the budget.

After disappointing experiences at other Phuket properties, arriving at Amanpuri was revelatory. The hotel grounds are beautiful, the beach and scenery are stunning with spotless sand, and everything feels peaceful. Built in 1988 as the first Aman, it doesn't feel old at all — it's timeless and everything is in great shape. Their gym is A+++++ with brand new Technogym equipment, a boxing ring, and outdoor areas. We barely wanted to leave the property.

We didn't particularly love Phuket, but Amanpuri exceeded our already sky-high expectations without cutting any corners.

The staff anticipated our needs perfectly — water everywhere, cables tied with branded touches, daily gifts, and they even cleaned our sunglasses and hung up our bathing suits to dry. My masseuse was legendary with incredible intuition for knots and pressure, especially around my spine which is rare. The landscaping team kept everything immaculate, from sweeping fallen flowers to manicuring shrubs. The doorless Boyd EVs were incredibly speedy, and the waitstaff remembered our water preferences and favorite dishes.

I've stayed in many 5-star hotels worldwide, but Amanpuri knows how to present their '5 stars' to guests better than most.

Their semi-private beach is tranquil and clean without crowds running around shouting. The housekeeping team somehow knows when I leave and cleans my room in a flash before I return — jaw-dropping! The service is undeniably the best I've had after traveling to 20 countries, and this isn't what you can easily find in Phuket generally. Almost every staff member knows who you are and what you need, so you barely have to waste a brain cell.

One of the best beach services in the world — while you're swimming in the sea, staff prepare dry towels for you.

Everything is done quickly, smoothly, and with great attention to detail. The beach is pristine and never overcrowded or reserved with personal belongings, so you can swim freely and enjoy long walks. The rooms are clean but not very new — I'd love to see more premium in-room amenities and higher-end toiletries. Every dish at breakfast and dinner is outstanding, with the Thai restaurant being exceptional.

I traveled during the tranquil season and it was truly serene — the resort feels entirely yours when the island slows down.

The resort is immaculately maintained with nothing feeling dated or neglected. What impressed me most was housekeeping — they refreshed my villa every time I stepped out, far beyond what most 5-star hotels offer. I love that they use electric cars for buggy service, keeping everything peaceful and environmentally friendly. From the private pool villa overlooking the sea to seamless amenities, everything radiates understated luxury.

If paradise had a home, it would be Amanpuri — this sanctuary is more than a resort, it's a masterpiece of tranquility and hospitality.

The aesthetics are breathtaking with traditional Thai-inspired pavilions, rich teakwood accents, and open-air spaces that let island beauty take center stage. The beach offers powdery white sand meeting endless blue Andaman Sea where time seems to pause. What truly makes it magical is the people — special thanks to Milena, Nun, Chompoo, and the incredible villa manager Da who brought warmth and personal touches that made this unforgettable.

Amanpuri is a tranquil zen oasis in busy Phuket with 10-star service and incredible attention to detail.

The food is next level, rooms are spacious with high ceilings and the greatest toilets with heated seats. The beach has beautiful clear water and soft sand. I loved the infrared sauna, steam, and cold plunge, plus I had the all-time best massage ever. Don't listen to reviews about steps — they have a fleet of buggies that appear in 60 seconds if you call. The gym is the best hotel gym with two floors, boxing ring, and Muay Thai equipment.

I arrived after staying at two other Amans that were the best hotels I'd been to, but then everything at Amanpuri was bad.

They put me in a room that required climbing 170 steps to reach the lobby with no cart option available. Going to breakfast or any meal included a full workout, and by the time I'd return I'd need a shower from sweating while climbing stairs in the sun. When I complained, they sent a manager who was so out of breath she could barely talk. It was so bad I had to beg them to refund my remaining days.