PHUKET

Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga

Ayurath Wellness Center

Sat on the unspoiled Natai Beach 20 minutes from the airport, the luxurious Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga (02-514-8112, www.aleenta.com/phuket) has recently undergone a B100 million renovation and introduced additional pool suites and villas, a 40-meter infinity pool with a bar, beachfront restaurant, kids club, souvenir shop and gym. Among the highlights is the opening of Ayurath Wellness Center, which consists of six treatment rooms, offering a wide range of treatments mixing modern medical approaches with traditional Thai practices. Treatments include hydrotherapy and chromotherapy baths, nail and foot reflexology, oxygen and music therapy and a vichy shower. Room rates start from B5,999 per night.  

 


KOH YAO NOI and KOH SAMUI

Six Senses Yao Noi and Six Senses Samui

Six Senses Samui

Through Jul 31, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spa is offering special room rates for Thai residents at its two luxury resorts: Six Senses Yao Noi, and Six Senses Samui. Located on the serene island of Koh Yao Noi, an hour’s boat ride from Phuket airport, Six Senses Yao Noi (076-418-000, www.sixsenses.com/resorts/yao-noi) is set amid lush nature, with rates at B14,500 for a 154-sq-meter “hideaway” pool villa, B19,500 for a 154-sq-meter one-bedroom pool villa with views of Phang-nga Bay, B23,000 for a 181-sq-meter two-bedroom pool villa with sea views and B24,500 for a 181-sq-meter one-bedroom “ocean panorama” villa. All rooms are equipped with a private bar, a wine fridge, an infinity pool and terrace with sun lounges. Rates include a round-trip boat transfer from Ao Por Marina to Six Senses Yao Noi. For Six Senses Samui (077-245-678, www.sixsenses.com/resorts/samui), the rates for Thai residents are B10,000 for a 130-sq-meter hideaway pool villa, B13,500 for a 160-sq-meter pool villa and B15,500 for a 160-sq-meter ocean view pool villa. If you stay two nights, you’ll also receive a complimentary massage treatment. 
 

PATTAYA

Grand Bella

For a convenient stay in Pattaya, check out the recently opened Grand Bella (038-428-104, www.grandbella.com). Located centrally, near Pattaya Second Road, the hotel offers six room types ranging from a 32-sq-meter superior room to a 75-sq-meter grand suite. Colorfully furnished, all rooms are equipped with a full-size fridge, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. There’s a large swimming pool surrounded by day beds, too. Rates are B1,100 for a superior room and B3,600 for a grand suite.