Phuket, ThailandCape Panwa
The Habita
Forested bluff hideaway
Cape Panwa Phuket, Thailand
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
Sri panwaForested bluff hideaway
Tucked into a forested bluff above the Andaman Sea, this secluded enclave blends bossa nova poolside beats with tranquil rainforest greenery.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Free-form waterfall pools, shoreline watersports, tennis courts, and eight dining venues across the 40-acre estate.
Notable
Leaf-inspired curved roofs, precast branch-motif masonry screens, and light-filled interiors trimmed in timber and raw silk.
Notable
Chilled lemongrass juice, complimentary poolside shoulder massages, and private infinity plunge pools in every suite.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Set on the grounds of the Sri Panwa resort, the 20 new suites and ten penthouses designed by Bangkok’s Habita Company are being billed as a hotel within a hotel
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched sixty meters above Cape Panwa, the secluded peninsula offers calm year-round sailing waters and easy boat trips to nearby islands.
The rooms
Every suite and penthouse features a sunset-facing timber deck, raw silk finishes, and a private infinity plunge pool peering through the canopy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The Olympic-sized free-form pool cascades through a forest waterfall, lined with striped loungers under the jungle canopy.
The spa & gym
At the table
Open-air terraces and glass pavilions look out across the gardens, serving dim sum, barbecue grills, and sunset drinks.
How it began
Bangkok architects sculpted the enclave with leaf-inspired curved roofs and branch-motif masonry screens designed to blend seamlessly into the coastal hillside.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.