Amanpuri

Amanpuri (which means “peaceful place” and opened in 1988) was the very first Amanresort. It is located within a former coconut plantation overlooking the Andaman Sea on the west coast of Phuket. Amanpuri is entirely self-contained on a verdant peninsula sloping down to Pansea Beach and its pristine, sheltered cove.

FOOD AND DINING :
The Terrace restaurant offers casual, all-day dining in an alfresco setting and features Thai and European specialties. The Restaurant serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner all year round and for lunch during high season. Both restaurants are located beside the swimming pool.

Weather-permitting, lunches are held at the Beach Terrace and during high season, evening torch-lit beach barbecues. The Bar offers poolside drinks and snacks. At last light, half a dozen moulded-brass tables and pairings of teak, rattan-backed chairs are set out along the terrace between the pool and the steps leading to the beach.

The view is to the sun setting on the Andaman Sea. Room service is available, 24 hours a day, in the privacy of the pavilions and outdoor salas.

FACILITIES :

Aman Spa: The Aman Spa opened here in December 2001. The spa features three double rooms for couples and three single rooms. Each room has its own changing area, steam shower, treatment area, and outdoor sala (pavilion) for lounging. There is also a sauna and steam room. Spa services include a range of massage and holistic therapies, facials, scrubs, body wraps, baths and beauty treatments with salas for meditation and yoga sessions.

Swimming Pool: Amanpuri’s 27m freshwater swimming pool is finished in midnight-blue tiling.

Beach Club: This is an informal spot immediately in front of the resort. The facility offers snorkelling equipment, sun beds and towels. Water-skiing with Amanpuri’s own ski boat can also be arranged.

Gym: The beachside gym features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views to the sea and sunset. Equipment ranges from free weights to a variety of exercise machines. The facility is open 6am till 7pm.

Library: The sun-lit library keeps more than 1,000 books, ranging from novels to travel guides and coffee-table books on Southeast Asia. A large selection of CDs is available.

Tailor: A tailor is available and guests may choose from a large selection of fabric. Fittings can be arranged in the privacy of the Pavilions.

Board Room: Meeting facilities include a boardroom with audio equipment and an LCD projector.

Gallery: An exclusive selection of Asian jewellery, antiques, textiles and artefacts are featured. General amenities are available as well as a selection of gifts, souvenirs and Thai fabrics.

Broadband: Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodations and public areas.

Diving: PADI–accredited dive programmes are available year-round. There are introductory one-day courses as well as itineraries for the more experienced.

Beach Club: Windsurfing, snorkelling and hobie-cats are available on the beach, weather and tide permitting.

Golf: Five international-standard golf courses are located within 30-40 minutes of Amanpuri, and visits can be easily arranged. Complimentary clubs are available. The Blue Canyon country Club offers two championship layouts – the Lakes Course and the Canyon Course. It is ranked amongst the finest courses in Asia. The Phuket Country Club is an all-round course with good facilities. The Laguna Golf Club, just 10 minutes from Amanpuri is a relaxed resort-style 18-hole course with wide fairways while the farther Tai Muang Golf Course, located in dramatic coastal scenery, is more difficult.

Tennis: Amanpuri maintains six floodlit courts. Playing partners and equipment are available and professional coaching is offered from November to April.