Sripanwa Phuket

Set on a verdant hillside plot that drops to a white-sand beach, this upscale, low-rise resort is a 12-minute walk from Phuket Aquarium and 12 km from Phuket Zoo. Chic, airy rooms and villas feature balconies and private infinity pools with Jacuzzis. All provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as Nespresso machines and minibars. Villas with 1 to 5 bedrooms add terraces, pantries, and outdoor bathrooms with rainfall showers, as well as kitchenettes and living rooms.