5 beautiful resort-inspired homes around Asia

From tropical villas to stylish houses with ocean views, take a look at our favourite resort-inspired homes across the region

Ocean views, lush landscaping and inviting open spaces: these stunning residences have been thoughtfully designed to evoke the essence of a holiday getaway.

Step inside five blissful, resort-like houses in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, where their lucky residents get to feel like they’re on vacation every day.

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A tropical sanctuary in Hong Kong

Above Photo: Courtesy Hintegro

Photo: Courtesy Hintegro

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This 3,100 sq ft, two-storey, three-bedroom, three-bathroom house—1,399 sq ft of which are taken up by the garage and garden—is located in the exclusive Hong Lok Yuen estate. It is home to Regina Chan and Kevin Li, who were after a homely, yet tropical, resort-inspired aesthetic. “We wanted to come home from work and feel like we’re on holiday,” says the lady of the house.

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An opulent holiday home in Phuket, Thailand

Above Photo: Courtesy Thorp Design

Photo: Courtesy Thorp Design

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Set against the backdrop of Phuket’s lush tropical hills, this private home at the exclusive Trisara resort offers views of the Andaman Sea.

The 4,700 sq ft villa’s owners wanted a fresh, light-filled, relaxing space that is in harmony with the airy, surrounding nature of indigenous vegetation and the Andaman’s ethereal waters.

A rich, dark palette is used, replacing the original orange roofs and ceilings. Warm, honeyed walnut floors are put in place of stained dark wood flooring. These design touches ground the space and act as a contrast against the white pebble walls.

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A modern tropical villa on Langkawi, Malaysia

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Photo: Courtesy Memories.my

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Langkawi, a hidden gem of a tropical island in Malaysia, is home to Villa Vista. Its owners discovered the island’s natural immaculate beauty on their travels—and were delighted by what they considered an authentic tropical experience, and without the excess of tourists found in other places. In 2020, they decided to look for a piece of land on Langkawi to build their home, and then developing a luxury villa with architecture inspired by the best Asian resorts, like The Datai, Amanpuri in Thailand and Four Seasons Langkawi.

Its design is inspired by vernacular Malaysian and Southeast Asian architecture—think traditional roofs, outdoor pavilions and gardens that allow for local vegetation to grow and flourish.

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A stylish Singapore house with a resort vibe inside and out

Above Photo: Courtesy EK Yap

Photo: Courtesy EK Yap

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The sun, sandy stretches, blue skies, and the sound and sights of the sea these elements comprise the perfect ingredients for a relaxing setting for a beach getaway. To have cadences of these in a home would certainly add to its soothing environment. For one multigenerational family living together in Singapore, their resort-inspired abode evokes these details and more, as expertly crafted by Michael Ong and Jeremy Tay of Prestige Global Designs.

The residence is a 4,500 sq ft property located within a development in Singapore’s exclusive and lush Bukit Timah neighbourhood. The family of five got to know the work of the homegrown design firm through positive word of mouth, and were impressed enough by their portfolio to enlist the studio to craft a cosy, warm and timeless interior for them.

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