A 45-minute drive from Phuket International Airport brings you to, Kamala Beach, a long stretch of sand, and the 5* Twinpalms MontAzure. The hotel faces directly west giving glorious sunset views.
Service is premium as you’re automatically allocated a member of staff who will be at your beck and call throughout your stay.
Who for
This hotel is designed for up-market tourists, couples or families with big kids, who want to enjoy sun, sand and sea in luxurious peace and quiet.
Accommodation
Twinpalms MontAzure is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and features a total of 46 luxurious one and two bedroom suites, including seven penthouses and pool suites with their own private pool.
All have balconies with either sea, pool or mountain views and are surrounded by lush palms offering seclusion and privacy.
As well as the bedroom, each has a separate lounge living area and a fully stocked kitchenette with Nespresso machines and tea making facilities.
The super king sized beds have super soft 280 thread count cotton bed linen, goose down duvet and pillows. Free movies are streamed to the 55” and 43” flat screen TVs and there are USB ports for charging your devices.
A walk-in closet allows you to store your luggage and clothes and the bathroom has twin washbasins, and a spacious shower enclosure with rain and hand showers.
Facilities
There are two swimming pools – the Lagoon pool located between the hotel buildings is 30 metres long, perfect for laps. Right by the sea is the triangular infinity pool, at beach level, with a shallow and deep sections. Both pool areas offer sun loungers with bar and snack service.
The modern and well-equipped gym has new ‘Pulse’ equipment, including cardio and weightlifting equipment, treadmills, cross-trainers and exercise bikes.
Two massage pavilions offer massage on request. Guests can also access the Palm Spa at the sister hotel, Twinpalms Phuket, using the free shuttle service
There’s also a Library with a selection of books and international magazines and a boutique selling items from local designers. In-villa dining, cooking classes, private chefs and personal trainers can be arranged.
Food and drink
Beach restaurant Shimmer, next to the infinity pool, is open for breakfast lunch and dinner and serves fresh seafood, meat and local vegetables with an Asian twist.
Creative cocktails are perfect for enjoying glorious sunsets. Just next door the HQ Beach Club is open for lunch and dinner and serves international dishes.
Wi Fi available?
Yes, it’s free throughout the property.
Value for money
A double room for two people, with breakfast costs from THB16,400, around £430, and includes breakfast, 10% service charge, applicable government tax and provincial tax. It’s worth checking the website for special deals.
What’s nearby
Kamala Beach is a 3km palm fringed stretch of sand with a small fishing village, surrounded by forested hills. It’s lined with a selection of restaurants and surf boards and scooters are available for hire. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to its sister hotel, the Twinpalms Phuket on nearby Surin Beach, and all its restaurants, including Catch Beach Club, Oriental Spoon and Palm Seaside.
Phuket old town is 45 minutes away and the Sunday market is well worth a visit.
The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is home to rescued animals who roam freely in 35 hectares right next to the National Park. You can get right up close and even feed them. You can book a tour here
Getting there
It’s a forty five minute transfer from Phuket International airport.
Emirates flies to Phuket from London Heathrow via Dubai.