Phuket

You'll be mining a rich seam here, with super-luxe suites and villas taking pampering to new heights, dreamy dining, a cocooning spa and a blissful beach in reach. — Afar Magazine

Flagship property of luxury hotel brand Banyan Tree in quiet Bang Tao Bay, with stunning pool villas and a world-class spa. — Jetsetter

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more sparklingly dignified hotel in Thailand. — Fodor's

Among the spacious spa, water sports, tennis, and nearby golf courses, there’s plenty to do, but villa dwellers will find their desires met within their nearly 2,600-square-foot personal oasis. — Condé Nast Traveler

A large private pool, an outdoor tub for two, and an alfresco dining sala are standard room fare at this resort built along Phuket’s longest beach. — Condé Nast Traveler

Designer Paola Navone has blended her eclectic style and love of local materials with the group's pared-back minimalism. — Wallpaper

Family-owned and managed, Sri Panwa can be a relaxed retreat or a party resort, depending on the guest's wishes. The villas are designed to feel like private homes. — Gayot

Frangipani flowers scent the grounds of this stylishly luxurious, adults-oriented hideaway within Surin’s dreamy honey-white beach. — The Telegraph

Complemented by high standards of service, this luxury resort offers well-appointed rooms, a spa, two tennis courts and no less than seven restaurants. — Rough Guide

Beautifully appointed rooms in a modern Thai style all have balconies overlooking the sea. — Fodor's

Perched high on a cliff, among lush tropical forests, the Paresa Resort on Thailand’s largest island offers dramatic views over the turquoise Andaman Sea. — Wallpaper

This is a sprawling, luxury campus of two- and three-story pavilions. Rooms are quite large, with tiled floors, cozy sitting areas, and large balconies; some bathrooms have sunken tubs. — Frommer's

Keemala is pure fantasy. — The Telegraph

Sitting pretty on the golden sands of Mai Khao beach, Sala Phuket is the laid-back antidote to Phuket's flashier southern resorts. — The Telegraph

Tucked away on secluded Relax Bay, the Le Meridien features a lovely 549m (1,800-ft.) beach -- with trained lifeguards -- and 16 hectares (40 acres) of tropical greenery. — Frommer's

This resort's terraced lofts, villas, and penthouses come with private pools and iPads to control lighting, temperature, music, TV, blinds, and service requests. — Condé Nast Traveler

Rooms are equipped with every conceivable luxury, including chilled wine cabinets, and each villa is assigned a personal butler. — Frommer's

This elegantly revamped Sino-Portuguese beauty gets extra boutique spark from Spanish-themed touches like patterned tiles and a plant-lined patio. — Lonely Planet

Commanding 400 hectares of landscaped grounds between a clear freshwater lagoon and a superb, secluded golden-sand beach, this sprawling resort is threaded by pathways among Thai-style buildings. — Star Service