Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

A chilled-out tropical paradise with pool suites and villas and a relaxed ‘no shoes’ vibe. Blending authentic and modern design, this hotel epitomises relaxed Thai chic. Revelling in its enchanting setting on the shores of beautiful Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach, it evokes a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by a jungle-clad mountain landscape and fronted by sparkling white sands. On the quiet north-east coast, you won’t find the nightlife and daylife as riotous here as in the more infamous parts of the island. It’s all about the tranquillity here with just a sprinkling of quiet beachfront outlets and a small characterful village behind the resort. A stylish beachfront infinity pool, edged by coconut trees sits at the heart of the resort. Just steps away you’ll find the chilled barefoot beachfront pool bar EDGE2O and the sand-floor restaurant The Bistro @ The Beach – great spots to sit and soak up the atmosphere, both day and night. In-Villa Dining and Dining by Design are popular concepts that allow you to tailor your dining experience to suit you. For something different, order sushi and teppanyaki at Yukinoya, the first and only teppanyaki restaurant on Koh Phangan. Indulge in the peaceful jungle setting of the spa and yoga studio for sublime sea views as you’re pampered. The resort is large enough to have a choice of suites and villas − but it is still small enough with plenty of peaceful spots to make you feel like you’re the only ones on the island. Each of the suites and villas has a characterful setting and comes with a private pool. All you need to do is pick the size of the room and your preferred view.