PHUKET Located in the exclusive Makham Bay in Cape Panwa, Crowne Plaza's first resort in Asia comes in the form of the 224-room Crowne Plaza Phuket Panwa Beach Resort.
The resort, which boasts stunning views of the Andaman Sea and surrounding islands like Tapao Yai and Tapo Noi, is situated a convenient 10 minutes from Phuket town and 50 minutes from Phuket International airport.
All rooms feature private balconies and fine handcrafted wooden furniture. The resort's 13 two-storey Andaman Loft Pool Suites push the boundaries of luxury further, boasting 100 square metres of living and dining space, complete with a terrace that allows guests to step straight into the property's large beachfront lap pool and a personal jacuzzi – perfect for small, intimate gatherings.
The resort is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to handle major functions corporate events, conferences and lavish cocktail parties.
The Crowne Plaza Phuket Panwa Beach Resort also has a Blue Horizon Water Sports Centre where guests can experience activities like ocean kayaking and windsurfing.
The premier location of the resort also means accessibility to Phuket's best offerings like off-site excursions, boat trips to nearby islands, white-water rafting and even elephant treks.
Randall Sim