Phuket, ThailandSurin
Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket
Tropical water-garden resort
Surin Phuket, Thailand
Renovated
2010
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
TwinpalmsTropical water-garden resort
Scandinavian restraint shapes the resort, where daily life revolves around a sprawling network of palm-shaded pools.
What it’s good at
Listed
Lagoon suites provide spacious bathrooms with rain showers and terraces beside the water.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Surin Beach is less than two hundred meters away, and local restaurants line the village streets nearby.
The rooms
Lagoon rooms step directly into the water from private terraces, and penthouse lofts have their own rooftop pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers line the meandering lagoon, and a traditional wooden pagoda rises over the calm water.
The spa
Traditional Thai massages and hot herbal compress rituals take place in suites beneath vaulted timber ceilings.
The gym
The gym looks onto tropical greenery through floor-to-ceiling windows, and has a dedicated studio for yoga and Muay Thai.
At the table
Oriental Spoon serves breakfast and dinner in a double-height room with contemporary Thai art and a walk-in wine cellar.
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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.