SALA Phuket Resort and Spa featured in Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2008

The SALA Phuket Resort and Spa has been selected as one of just a handful of new hotels and resorts worldwide to be featured in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler “Hot List” 2008.

The stylish new resort which is located on the unspoilt shoreline of Maikhao Beach in the north of Phuket has only been open since December, but is already becoming one of the most talked about new resorts on the island. The resort’s relaxing SALA Spa, a haven offering a wide range of relaxing and therapeutic spa treatments in a spacious and tranquil environment, was also separately featured as one of the world’s hot new spas.

The SALA Phuket is located amongst national parkland and 9km of pristine beach, and presents a sophisticated resort experience which is remote from mainstream Phuket, yet easily accessible from the airport.

The stunning new resort offers 79 luxurious villas and suites, of which 63 have their own spacious private pools. The villas range in size from 158 to 619 sqm, offering guests the ultimate in five-star luxury and privacy. Features include stunning outdoor bathrooms with large freestanding bathtubs beneath custom designed chandeliers, relaxing daybeds and sun loungers overlooking a private lap pool.

The resort’s main public area is grouped around two large beachfront swimming pools, and a stylish beachfront restaurant, lobby bar and beach bar. The SALA restaurant serves a delicious mix of Thai and international cuisine devised by LA born chef Jan Hollister who was previously the executive chef of the SALA Samui and now brings the same refreshing culinary creativity to the Phuket resort. Chef Jan focuses on identifying quality local suppliers of quality fresh produce. His menus are a mix of brasserie style international comfort food, delectable Thai dishes and succulent local seafood and grills.

Guests can choose to dine at the SALA Restaurant, poolside, in their own villa or on a candle lit beach table. By special arrangement they can also dine on the restaurant’s rooftop dining nook, where they can enjoy a stunning sea view dining experience in private.

The Beach Bar serves a large selection of wines and cocktails and has oversized white day beds for guests to sink into and watch the sunset. Additional amenities include a library, gift shop, meeting room facilities and an activities desk.

SALA Phuket also sees the launch of SALA Hotels and Resorts’ own spa brand, the SALA Spa. A cooling mist-filled walkway leads guests to the contemporary oversized treatment villas. Both modern and ancient treatments are offered in this tranquil setting, designed to pamper and rejuvenate.

Maikhao is a quiet spot on the northern tip of the island, making SALA Phuket a perfect place for hiding away and relaxing, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Patong yet within easy access of sophisticated pastimes such as the Yacht Haven and the Royal Phuket Marina, the Blue Canyon Golf Course and picturesque Phang Nga Bay. The resort is less than twenty minutes drive from Phuket international Airport

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