Originally Posted by
MikeFromTokyo
In Phuket, I find it better to be in a secluded location.
Trisara and Amanpuri are fantastic, even the entry level accommodation.
You might also consider:
The Boathouse (Same owners as Trisara, and very promising)
The Chedi
The Royal Phuket Yacht Club
Anantara
The Naka Island (formerly Six Senses, now Starwood Luxury Collection)
There is a pretty significant difference in rates for these properties, especially for the dates that I am searching (late May 2012). Specifically, Boathouse, RPYC and Anantara have much lower rates than the others (much lower = half or less). Are these places comparable in quality and I'm finding really good rates, or are some of these not really luxury resorts?