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INFEATURE: PHUKET PARADISE
PHUKET PARADISE
A SECLUDED HAVEN ONLY MOMENTS TO SOME OF PHUKET’S BUSIEST HOTSPOTS, NAITHONG BEACH IS A PRISTINE PERCH OF COASTLINE STEEPED IN THE LEGACY OF ONE OF PULLMAN’S GREATEST HOTELS. THE PULLMAN ARCADIA NAITHONG BEACH EFFORTLESSLY SOAKS UP THE ANDAMAN SEA FROM EVERY ASPECT, WRITES CAMERON PINE
Situated along a very rare stretch of unspoilt beach with local seafood and a clean-living vibe, for those seeking a holiday without the chaos, but who still want to have the option to indulge in luxury, the Pullman Phuket is distinctly accurate.
With a Spa that received the top accolade in 2017 as the Winner of the Best Spa in the World’s Luxury Spa Awards, the resort is a flawless blend of modern luxury and traditional Thai hospitality and therapies – laid back luxury takes on a club-like mentality from sunrise to day’s end.
Architecturally respectful with a village feel, the 277-room resort features a sophisticated design that blends the highest international standards with local beauty for the ultimate holiday, escape or corporate retreat for the entire family.
The views over Naithong Bay from the Pullman Phuket Resort are absolutely infinite. Only 30 minutes from bustling Patong Beach, Naithong Beach is a long stretch of white sand with crystalclear waters, surrounded by lush green hills. The bay is relatively untouched and not as developed as some of the other beaches in Phuket, so it has a peaceful and secluded feel to lounge around and marvel in the beauty without even leaving the resort grounds.
From the cliffside, guests can enjoy unobstructed views of the bay and the Andaman Sea. The infinity pool and some of the rooms at the resort offer panoramic views of the beach below, making it the perfect place to relax and soak up the beauty of the natural environment.
The water is also very clear, so snorkelling is a popular activity at Naithong Bay, allowing guests to discover the rich marine life just moments from the hotel.
The resort features personality by the bucket load with a notion of “art in motion”, the guests transport around the resort designed by local Thai artist, Supachai Ketkaroonkul. Uniform design and the personal touches vary from day to day – departing from the large corporate feel often experienced at hotels of this size.
“The designers of this resort have taken advantage of all the unique selling points the resort has to offer, like the stunning uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea, which is one of the main reasons people are attracted to Phuket. To add to this, Naithong Beach, which is probably Phuket’s best kept secret, is often referred to as the best beach in Phuket,” shared Brett Wilson, General Manager of Pullman Phuket Arcadia.
At Vero restaurant Executive Chef, Craig Napper, and his team take you on a culinary journey with a series of not-tobe-missed Italian delicacies, from premium seafood platters of scallops, freshly shucked oysters and three varieties of lobster, to a selection of local Italian cheese and charcuteries with condiments, followed by grilled Turbot fish, John Dory and prime Wagyu Tomahawk steak.
Vero, known as one of the best dining venues in Phuket, invites guests to dine from the exclusive steak menu to earn their very own personalised engraved steak knife, known as the ‘Knife Club’.
The trattoria-style restaurant only selects top quality cuts from our very own Victoria, where the location and climate are ideal for Angus cattle to develop the best flavour profile and marbling. The special Steak Knife Club menu offers nothing but prime cuts from cattle that have been grain-fed for a minimum of 120 days, named best in class, and awarded a gold medal. Each must have scored a near perfect result of 95 out of a possible 100 at the Australian Food Awards held by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.
Guests who order from the steak menu can collect a stamp for each visit and be awarded with their very own personalised engraved steak knife once they have reached ten stamps. This is just one of the many ways, a large resort like the Pullman offers an immersive experience, proving that the smaller touches reign supreme.
Backed by the internationally famed Accor brand, the resort is the perfect place for a complete flop-and-drop escape, with all you could need for relaxation and rejuvenation.
At the spa there are several spa treatments that are popular among guests, given its one of the most diverse spas in the area. However, the traditional Thai massage is a highly recommended and popular treatment to experience the best of Thailand.
The massage is a holistic treatment that combines acupressure, stretching, and deep tissue massage techniques to help balance the body's energy and relieve tension and stress. The massage is performed with guests still dressed in loose-fitting clothing, and no oil is used, making it a unique and invigorating experience.
There are a variety of other treatments, including aromatherapy massages, hot stone massages, body scrubs, and facials. The spa uses high-quality products from French brand Guinot and essential oils that are sourced locallyto ensure that the most immersive experience is part of every visit.
The Luxury clifftop Pool Villa joins a stable of just six of its kind, offering an infinity pool that wraps around the entire villa and direct views as far as the eye can see. They are also among the largest single room villas in Thailand at more than 144 square metres – you won’t need to leave the villa for anything if you wish. In-room yoga, massage, dining – just about everything is possible.
The villas are designed to provide guests with maximum comfort and space – equipped with all the modern amenities that you would expect from a luxury resort, including a fully equipped bar and kitchenette, an outdoor living room, and a large bedroom with a comfortable super king bed.
Coupled with the intrinsic Thai service mentality – a warm and welcoming nature, an elevated level of respect for each guest and an attention to detail that brings a sense of hospitality from each corner of the globe, the Pullman Phuket Arcadia is one for the bucket list.