ESCAPE TO THE CAPE
Panwa Boutique Beachfront resort is a hidden gem on Thailand’s most popular holiday island.
Overlooking the placid turquoise waters of Chalong Bay, and with direct access to a quiet white- sand beach on Phuket’s southeastern shores, Panwa Boutique Beachfront offers solitude in spades. The intimately scaled property is ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers seeking out snug lodgings on thickly forested Panwa Cape, away from the more crowded areas of the island’s west coast. Its newly renovated rooms and suites are contemporary in style with Thaiinspired decor, large windows that let in plenty of natural light, and spacious terraces with views of the verdant garden or Panwa Beach and Chalong Bay.
Aside from making use of the resort’s free sunbeds and going on languid strolls along the beach, guests will want to take a dip in the large lagoon- shaped infinity pool. And when they’ve worked up an appetite, there are two venues to choose from: signature restaurant Baan Thai serves up authentic local cuisine as well as a selection of international favorites, while Coco Beach Bar is a must- visit for the barbecues every Tuesday and sundowners at Happy Hour. For further relaxation, the in-house spa has a curated menu of pampering treatments, including a traditional Thai massage delivered in a beachside cabana.
Panwa Boutique Beachfront is located a mere 15-minute drive from Phuket’s Old Town— a vibrant area known for its Sino- Portuguese heritage buildings, family- run eateries, and independent shops and cafés— and just 25 minutes from Rassada Pier, the main jumping- off point for excursions and day trips to the nearby islands. Meanwhile, Phuket International Airport can be reached by car in roughly an hour.
For more information, visit panwaboutiquebeachfront.com