Iniala Beach House » Phuket

The design-focused resort near Natai Beach at Phuket, Iniala Beach House, has unveiled two new luxury one-bedroom pool suites. Suites are positioned amid treetops and include a terrace with views of the Andaman Sea, a dining area and a plunge pool. These new suites can also be offered as one two-bedroom pool suites to accommodate two couples or a small family. Iniala Beach House has recently appointed a new executive chef, Seumas Smith, who worked with Heston Blumenthal for a three-year period during the opening of his restaurant

Dinner by Heston in London, where he became chef de partie. Founder of Iniala Beach House, Mark Weingard, is also the founder of the Inspirasia Foundation, supporting education and health programs in Thailand and India.

Ten per cent of all revenue (not profit) from guest stays at Iniala Beach House, as well as another five per cent of everything spent on cuisine and spa services there, is donated towards the Inspirasia Foundation. Rates for the new pool suites start at US$800 (about A$1,164) per night.