Bandara Phuket Beach Resort ★★★★

Stepping inside, this hotel brings with it a vivaciously vibrant and playful feel, yet tastefully so. The bright colours, plenty of natural light and use of natural materials, like wood, reflect the light-hearted holiday tone of a luxurious tropical paradise rather perfectly. Of course, it could also be down to the swaying palm trees on a warm breeze, the beachside bar lit up under a starry night sky by twinkling lights and the glamorous rooftop infinity pool reaching out into an expanse of sea beyond.

Featuring modern and well-thought-out bedrooms, the Deluxe Rooms with balcony have all the contemporary conveniences you would expect, along with views that look out on the picturesque surroundings. The fitness centre and spa offer the benefit of wellness facilities, with a range of tantalising signature treatments available to soothe and stimulate. The Andaman Bar provides the ideal spot for outdoor dining and chilling. Occupying the 4th floor, here you can enjoy lunches of Thai and international tapas, or perhaps just a creative cocktail to accompany your pretty vistas.

Nestled in a peaceful area, you’re not far from the natural and cultural thrills and spills that the wider destination has to offer. If you should ever tire of lounging on a daybed watching the sailboats drift by, it’s only a 20-minute drive into the historical Phuket Old Town. Here, you’ll spend your day experiencing the rich collection of ancient temples and shrines, quirky colonial mansions and eclectic bustling Thai markets. Paradise doesn’t usually provide quite as much choice as Bandara Phuket Beach Resort ****.