Layana Resort & Spa

Take your pick from the large infinity pool (with a legion of cushy loungers) and the Wellness Pool, which has a healthy juice bar next door. Disappear into a tropical garden for a pampering spa treatment or soothing foot massage. There's also a pretty spot for yoga at sunrise! In a traditional pagoda-capped building or on a beachside terrace, SeaSky serves quintessential Thai dishes and seafood (with Thai craft beers if you fancy). The Sundowners Bar & Lounge turns up the island style with funky decor and rattan chairs under wide umbrellas.

Sprinkled across the verdant grounds and only a few paces from the shoreline, the 57 villas and suites are done up in a mod Thai style. The bathrooms are pretty spectacular with massive round or oval tubs and some rooms have an outdoor rain shower. The king-size or twin beds sit in front of herringbone panels and the rooms are decorated in soft grey furnishings with a large balcony to make the most of the view. The Terrace Suite has direct access to the Wellness Pool, a private wine cellar and Nespresso machine.