The Vijitt Resort and Spa, Phuket, Thailand
Frienndship Beach, 16 Moo 2, Viset Road, Rawai, Phuket
Reviewed by Helen
A wonderful place for a romantic special time away from it all, perfect for anniversaries, second honeymoons, or simply to indulge in a most memorable exotic romantic escape!
The Vijitt Resort in Phuket, Thailand, is a beautiful 5 star luxury boutique all villa- style hotel, located in a stunning beach front position in south Phuket. It is surrounded by lush tropical gardens comprising over 300 types of trees and lush tropical plantation.
The resort was founded three years ago with luxury and privacy at the forefront together with a strong care and concern for the environment. This shows through in the design of the villas which is a very tasteful blend of Thai and contemporary elements. Many natural building methods are used such as thatched roofs, coconut hair wall decoration and bamboo cleverly featured in the floor tiles. Herbs and vegetables are organically grown and there is also a laboratory so guests can fully understand the wonders of the surrounding landscape, such as rubber cultivation and the vast range of fruit trees.
There are 92 luxury villas all with partial or full sea views, including 3 two bedroom pool villas, 13 Prime pool villas and 72 deluxe villas. For the ultimate in luxury and pampered indulgence there are 4 beachfront pool villas. My stunning deluxe villa was only a stone's throw away from the beach, with its own gated garden, full length windows, high tech flat screen TV and extra large bathroom and open air bamboo walled monsoon shower.
I strolled down to the vast infinity pool and garden looking out onto Rawai beach, the tide was out and I was reminded that marine walks (with special footwear provided) and horse riding come into their element at this time of day. Here the Savoury restaurant and beachside bar serve delicious Thai and Western cuisine with soft background music adding to the ambience. There is also the more sophisticated and authentic restaurant, Baan Vijitt. The Sino-Portuguese style house, which was the original Vijitt family weekend home, provides a traditional dining experience with a contemporary twist offering traditional Thai food with a focus on regional specialties.
Vijitt also offers in-villa dining which enables you to indulge in a romantic dinner for two or a sumptuous breakfast watching the stunning sunrise in front of you. All in the privacy of your own villa, you still have a wide choice of menu options from simple light fare to sumptuous BBQ's, Thai or seafood extravaganzas.
This is a heavenly haven for a romantic holiday. To enable you to completely unwind, take a visit to the V spa located in thatched roof salas, this is a perfect way to relax and feel rejuvenated.
Outdoor activities are available such as marine walks (special footwear provided!) , horse riding on the beach, botanical walks, and speed boat trips to the Vijitt's own private beach club on Coral Island. There are also several golf courses nearby and trips out to other sandy beaches when the tide is out. You can also explore the idyllic beaches and islands around Phuket's coastline. If you are looking for a some adventure then Phi Phi Island is perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving by the stunning coral reefs, and amongst a wide variety of tropical fish. If you have any time left, or the inclination, you can take the free shuttle bus to Patong Beach and Phuket town as per hotel for shopping and nightlife.
The management is proud of their Environmental Policy and Responsible Tourism Initiative. For example water and waste recycling as well as energy efficient air cons and lighting are managed carefully. The resort works closely with the local community, using local goods and services as much as possible and also with their undergraduate trainee scheme with Southern Universities.
In conclusion, the Vijitt resort is perfect for a romantic getaway and gives you the opportunity to combine a luxury, eco-chic holiday with a romantic getaway. Please check the Vijitt resort website for further information and special offers, don't forget to mention awaywithoutthekids.co.uk with your booking! Let us know how you get on!