21points · on 4 of 8 lists: Mr & Mrs Smith, Your Little Black Book, Tripadvisor and Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер)
Keemala's villas hide in the rainforest above Kamala, each built in its own shape: clay cottages, canvas tents, tree houses and woven bird's nests, most with a pool. Golf carts run guests along jungle paths, past stone and carved wood, to the restaurant and Mala Spa, where treatments run alongside full wellness programs. The resort was built into the hillside with as little clearing as possible, and that work earned it EarthCheck Gold certification.
“An elegant resort nestled in lush nature and a wonderfully tranquil environment.”
Tripadvisor review 'A Hidden Gem in the Jungle'
“Keemala is nestled amidst lush flora atop rolling hills overlooking Kamala Village and the Andaman Sea.”
MyBoutiqueHotel
20points · on 3 of 8 lists: Oyster.com, Mr & Mrs Smith and boutiquehtls.com
Paresa sits high on a cliff above the Andaman Sea, and its two-bedroom ocean pool residences face the water with 12-meter infinity pools. Private guides run custom outings by land, sea and air, and dinner can be served at a table beside your pool. Talung Thai, the resort's Thai restaurant, serves stir-fried Phuket lobster on a clifftop terrace at sunset.
“I have never enjoyed a sunset as much as I did in this hotel”
a Google reviewer
“The food at the restaurant was excellent”
a Google reviewer
19points · on 3 of 8 lists: Mr & Mrs Smith, Your Little Black Book and BoutiqueHotels.org
The Slate carries the industrial look of Phuket's tin mining past through every space, down to the sinks and toiletries in the rooms. There are three pools, the COQOON spa, the Tin Box kids club and eight restaurants and bars. The resort sits right beside Nai Yang Beach, about a 10-minute drive from Phuket Airport.
“The restaurants are stunning, and the food is delicious.”
a Google reviewer
“The grounds was huge and immaculately landscaped and well kept.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth, with 17 points from 2 lists.
“The grounds were just gorgeous and the staff was very friendly.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 12 points from 2 lists.
“The grounds are simply amazing, the infinity pool is stunning.”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Loved the decor, the friendly staff and the service round the clock.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Oyster.com · March 2025
- Mr & Mrs Smith · December 2025
- Global Gallivanting · March 2026
- Your Little Black Book · February 2026
- BoutiqueHotels.org · April 2026
- boutiquehtls.com · May 2026
- Tripadvisor · October 2026
- Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер)
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We read every independent published best-of list we can find for the question. Each list gives 10 points for first place, 9 for second, down to 1 for tenth, and 5 points to each place on a list with no order. Points are added up. A business must be in the top 10 of at least two lists to be ranked. Rankings are never sold. Full method.
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