"Amanpuri (which means "peaceful place" and opened in 1988) was the very first Amanresort. It is located within a former coconut plantation overlooking the Andaman Sea on the west coast of Phuket. Amanpuri is entirely self-contained on a verdant peninsula sloping down to Pansea Beach and its pristine, sheltered cove.

The hotel located at the northern end of the Pansea Peninsula, 25 kms from Phuket International Airport on the western side of the island. The property enjoys a stunning location with views of the Andaman Sea.It is entirely self-contained on a verdant peninsula sloping down to the beach and its pristine, sheltered cove.

Forty pavilions and 30 Thai villa homes are interspersed throughout the coconut grove. The resort?s pavilions are 115 square meters each, including the private outdoor terrace. Pavilion rates are determined according to view and location. All pavilions feature an outdoor sala, a king-size bed, separate bath and shower, refrigerator with fully stocked minibar, electronic safe, stereo CD cassette system, IDD services and air-conditioning. Pavilions 105 and 103 enjoy the best views of the Andaman Sea.

The Pavilions constitute the starting category and are set along the resort's internal passageway with six rooms in all. The 25 Superior Garden Pavilions are interspersed among the coconut palms while the 4 Superior Ocean Pavilions have partial sea views. Three Deluxe Ocean Pavilions offer sea views. Adjacent to the resort, almost hidden by coconut palms, are 30 Villa Homes, many with ocean-front settings. Each villa consists of two to six separate bedrooms finished with Thai furnishings, art and antiques.

• Separate bath and shower
• Refrigerator with fully stocked mini bar
• Electronic safe
• Stereo CD cassette system
• IDD service
• Air-conditioning