Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort  

Perched on a hilltop above Patong Beach in Phuket, this 4-star boutique resort looks out over the turquoise Andaman Sea. You're minutes from Patong Beach and Bangla Road, about 5 km from Karon Beach and roughly 10 km from Kata Beach, with Phuket town around 12 km away. Family-friendly vibes and a complimentary shuttle to the beach make it an easy base for exploring.

The resort blends elegant Thai design—rich woods, pebble stone, marble and rattan—with modern touches across 21 individually styled rooms and suites. Expect private balconies with sea views, deep soaking tubs, rainfall showerheads, minibars and LCD TVs. Rooms are non-smoking and designed for a calm, contemporary stay.

Take a dip in one of four tiered infinity pools or unwind with a treatment at the full-service spa. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings on your balcony, grab cocktails or flamboyant coffee at the elegant bar, and use on-site parking and laundry services. The hotel also runs a ticket-and-tour desk, offers an airport shuttle for a fee, and provides babysitting (surcharge).

A 24-hour business center and a 50 m² (538 ft²) meeting room cover small events and meetings. The property offers express check-in/check-out, concierge services and complimentary wireless internet throughout.

Dine at the award-winning RICE restaurant for Thai-western cuisine, or enjoy international dishes poolside and alfresco. Buffet breakfasts are served daily (for a fee), there's limited-hours room service, and several bars—including a poolside bar—keep drinks flowing.