The Nchantra Pool Suite Phuket  

On Phuket’s Ratsada waterfront, this beachfront aparthotel sits by the sea near Ratsada Pier and Robinson Department Store. It’s roughly 15 minutes’ drive from Phuket Weekend Market and Central Festival Phuket, and about 37.6 km (23.4 mi) from Phuket Intl. Airport.

Fifty-three individually decorated apartment-style suites with full kitchens, private furnished patios and 42-inch LED TVs. Rooms also feature minibars or full-sized fridges and ovens, DVD players, rainfall showerheads, safes and daily housekeeping. Expect modern, casual beachside vibes and easy access to sea-breeze mornings.

Soak in the outdoor pool, hit the fitness center or unwind in the steam room. Complimentary wireless internet, tour/ticket assistance and a shuttle to nearby shops keep things simple. Babysitting is available for a surcharge and free self parking is onsite.

Express check-in, limo/town car service and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Roundtrip airport and cruise-terminal shuttles are available for a surcharge, plus dry cleaning and laundry services.

Dine beachfront at The Bay Restaurant for international cuisine, pool views and alfresco seating when weather permits. There’s a bar/lounge, limited-hours room service and a daily buffet breakfast (available for a fee) to kick off your day.