Villa Arawan on Phuket's west coast offers “the comforts of a resort, the freedom of a home”
Location
A cruisy 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, Villa Arawan is perched on a serene clifftop with sweeping views of Surin and Bang Tao beaches on the west coast of Phuket. Located within the private Ayara Surin estate, the property has its own gate at the end of a no-through road and has been cleverly positioned to appear out of sight from other surrounding villas, leaving you with a private slice of paradise.
Despite its tranquil location, a short 10-minute drive will land you at some of the best restaurants and chic beach clubs in Surin and Kamala—including Café del Mar, Catch Beach Club and Bocconcino— far from the rowdy crowds of Patong.
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Design
Built by the same contractor involved with the prestigious Amanpuri and Banyan Tree Phuket resorts, Villa Arawan boasts Northern Thai style elements met with clean, modern lines and an earthy palette.
Entering the private gate, guests are greeted by a pond surrounded by lush greenery and tropical flowers, with "floating" concrete steps leading to the villa's dramatic carved wood front door which opens to the top floor of the villa. It's instantly impressive, as you're greeted by large windows that open up to expansive views of Phuket's west coast.
The large foyer houses to two generously-sized master bedrooms, and in the middle of the foyer is the opening to a spiral staircase that leads to a large, airy living space. Combining a living room and dining room, it opens up to Villa Arawan's pièce de résistance; an infinity pool that flows over the cliff.
Pagodas sit on either side of the pool, one with a dining setting and the other with comfy lounge chairs for reading, napping or simply enjoying Phuket's psychedelic sunsets.