Amanpuri , (place of peace), is built on a coastal hillside on Phuket. The island is connected to Thailand's Phang-Nga province by bridge and is surrounded by the Andaman Sea which joins the Indian Ocean to the south.

On Phuket's west coast is Pansea Beach from where a stairway leads up to the resort's main pool and facilities.

The resort's guest accommodations of 40 pavilions are interspersed within a coconut plantation connected by elevated walkways with colonnades.

Also available for rental and adjoining the resort to the north, are 30 villa homes managed by Amanpuri.

Library
The sun-lit library keeps more than 1,000 books, ranging from novels to travel guides and coffee-table books about Southeast Asia. A large selection of CDs are also available.

AMANCRUISES
Amanpuri has the largest, most comprehensive hotel charter fleet of professionally crewed vessels in Thailand. The boats range in size from 20 to 90 feet, carry full insurance, keep recreational equipment on board and are available for charter year-round.

The Amancruises fleet counts more than 20 vessels in all. Maha Bhetra , a 90-foot teak cruiser, can be chartered for day trips and overnight excursions. Sealion, a classic Chinese sailing junk, comes with a cushioned deck and is available for beach barbecues and sunset cruises. Aman l , a 60-foot, Bluewater yacht designed specifically for Amanpuri, can comfortably take up to 24 passengers on scheduled half-day cruises to Phang Nga Bay and Koh Kai Nok. Italian-designed Leylai is a 70-foot luxury motor cruiser with three double cabins below deck and extra fold-down bunks. This makes it an ideal choice for three or more couples or families on overnight excursions. Jitrada, a 52-foot Caribbean Sunseeker, and Divia l, a 50-foot cruiser, are British designed vessels. Both can comfortably take couples or families on longer explorations of the Andaman Sea. Jessica , a 37-foot Searay Sundancer, is available for half- and full-day excursions, as well as overnight cruises. 

MariTess and Blowfish are among the fastest and most versatile boats in the fleet. These two 38-foot fiberglass vessels can reach the Similan Islands in only two hours. And day-trippers can take in Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and Phi Phi Island before sunset. Plabin ll, lll , lV, V and Vl, five 32-foot, custom-built dive boats, can carry up to 16 non-diving passengers or 12 scuba divers and full gear for two dives. Amanpuri l and lll are ideal for water-skiing and snorkeling cruises. These 18-foot speedboats cruise in comfort. 

These and other smartly styled craft, fully fitted and crewed, are ready to take you to the many beautiful beaches and islands of the Andaman Sea.

40 private pavilions and 30 Thai villa homes are interspersed throughout a coconut plantation. The resort's pavilions are 115 square meters each, including the private outdoor terrace. Pavilion rates are determined according to view and location. Pavilions 105 and 103 enjoy the best views of the Andaman Sea.

3 Deluxe Ocean pavilions come with sea views, while 4 Superior Ocean pavilions have partial sea views. The 25 Superior Garden pavilions are interspersed among the coconut palms, while the remaining 6 pavilions are set along the resort's internal passageway.

Villas also enjoy a private pool plus living and dining Thai salas. A live-in maid and cook attend to all guests' needs, including the preparation of Thai cuisine in the private kitchen. The villas are also ideal for business meetings.