Luxury Hotel · Thailand
Paresa Resort
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At a glance
Paresa Resort sits on the clifftop stretch of coastline between Patong and Kamala known locally as Millionaires Mile, above the Andaman Sea within a tropical forest. The resort’s 42 pool suites and villas are built into the cliff face with the natural vegetation preserved around the buildings and views of the Andaman Sea from every villa.
The resort is adults-only and does not have its own beach, operating a free shuttle to Kamala Beach seven minutes away. Talung Thai, the resort’s restaurant, has held a Michelin Plate for two consecutive years, serving southern Thai and international cuisine with cliff-top Andaman views.
Staff at Paresa are each known as an Angel, trained to provide a level of service that is personal without being intrusive. The resort has built its own water purification plant to eliminate single use plastic, producing mineralized glass-bottled drinking water throughout the property.
Highlights
- Clifftop resort on Phuket’s Millionaire’s Mile, over the Andaman Sea
- All 42 suites and villas have private infinity pools
- Michelin Plate restaurant, infinity pool dining, in-villa dining.
Accommodation
Suites
The Ocean Pool Suite covers 140 square meters with a super king bed, a sofa bed accommodating up to three guests, a private infinity pool overlooking the Andaman Sea, a large sun balcony with loungers, a luxury bathtub, and an outdoor rain shower.
The Cliff Pool Suite steps up to 210 square meters, set into the Kamala cliffs with a super king bed, a sofa bed, a luxury island bathtub, an open-style washroom, a large split-level living area, a 10-meter infinity pool, and a private steam room and treatment area for in-suite spa massages.
Two-Bedroom Ocean Pool Residence
The Two-Bedroom Ocean Pool Residence is the only multi-bedroom configuration at the resort, with two separate bedrooms sharing a private infinity pool and a living area with Sea views.
Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom, and the shared outdoor space includes sun loungers and a terrace. The layout suits two couples or guests traveling together.
Cliff Pool Villa
The Cliff Pool Villa covers 240 square meters, perched high above the Kamala Cliffs with uninterrupted sea views and complete privacy. It is the most sought-after accommodation at the resort, with a private pool, a spacious living area, and a position that makes it one of the most private villas in Phuket.
Grand Residence Pool Villa
The Grand Residence Pool Villa is the largest accommodation at the resort, with its own dining pavilion, kitchen, and wine cellar, suited to guests who want the most complete private villa experience available at Paresa.
Further information
Food & Drink
Talung Thai
Talung Thai is the resort’s primary restaurant, holding a Michelin Plate recognition for two consecutive years and serving southern Thai and international cuisine with cliff-top Andaman Sea views. The evening menu draws on fresh local produce and traditional Thai techniques.
Infinity Pool Dining
The Infinity Experience places a private dining table on one of several islands in the resort’s 30-meter salinated infinity pool, with the Andaman Sea as the backdrop for dinner at sunset. Available on request for couples or small groups.
In-Villa Dining
All villa categories include the option for in-villa dining, from floating breakfasts served in the private infinity pool to private poolside barbecues and sunset cocktails on the terrace.
Spa & Wellness
The Spa by Paresa has five double treatment rooms, each with a private ocean-view balcony, a bath, and a steam shower. Treatments draw on traditional Thai healing traditions and use natural local ingredients, with the menu covering massages, body treatments, and holistic rituals.
Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, and Pilates sessions are available daily. A sea-view fitness center with panoramic Andaman views runs alongside the spa.
The Rose Quartz Energy Pool, set in black terrazzo, provides a separate wellness pool away from the main infinity pool. The Recipe cooking school runs private Thai cooking classes, with a market tour to select produce followed by preparation in the resort’s show kitchen.
Thailand
Thailand occupies the heart of mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, with coastlines on both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The country divides naturally into four distinct areas: the capital Bangkok; the mountainous north centered on Chiang Mai; the Gulf islands, including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan; and the Andaman coast with Phuket, Krabi, and the Trang archipelago.
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