Kalima Resort & Spa

Overview

When it comes to embracing the view, this hotel understood the assignment. It's set in the hillside overlooking the sea, with a breezy rooftop restaurant and an infinity pool - so whatever you're doing, you're guaranteed an epic view while you do it, and your Insta feed's gonna be poppin'. And the best part? This place brings the beach to you, with a man-made stretch of sand right by the pool, so you're never far from that sand-between-your-toes feeling, no matter how high up you are.

Location

• Set high in the hillside along the coast, a 5-minute drive from Patong Beach

• Phuket Airport is around 55 minutes away, by car

Rooms

• The hotel offers rooms to suit every party, from Deluxe and Grand Deluxe Rooms to Family Rooms, Junior Suites and Private Pool Rooms for something extra snazzy

• All room types come with...

  • Air con

  • TV with international channels and movies

  • Tea and coffee amenities

  • Minibar

  • Balcony

Food & Drink

• Malika Terrace & Sky Bar - think delicious food and cocktails served on the rooftop with some of the best views in Phuket. The restaurant is open from breakfast until midnight, and at 5:30PM, the bar opens

• GIN Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar - you know it's good when even the locals stop by here for a bit of Japanese food overlooking the sea - open from lunch 'til late

• Lima Rock - an air-conditioned lobby café serving tea, coffee, ice cream and cocktails with sunset views

• Tro's Pool Bar - you'll find this place smack-bang in the middle of the infinity pool (literally - it's a swim-up bar!), so you can scooch on over for a mid-swim daiquiri without even having to leave the water

Sports & Entertainment

• Infinity pool - decked out with a swim-up bar, surrounded by sun loungers and stretching right out to the cliff edge for Insta-worthy views

• Man-made beach - we might love an authentic beach, but let's be honest - if there's sand and water, we're not that picky. The hotel brings the beach to you with this man-made stretch of sand by the pool, perfect for the kids having a play

• Kids' club - there's a ball pit, soft play area, loads of toys and activities arranged by the hotel staff, so the kids'll have a blast here. We're a little bit jel.

• Gym - overlooking the tropical infinity pool, this place is open from 7am 'til 10pm, so you can work up a sweat and enjoy a bangin' view while you're at it

• Busaba Spa - take your pick from Thai massages (kind of a no-brainer), and 100% natural treatments that'll have you feeling mega zen