Manathai Resort

Overlooking Surin Beach and the Andaman Sea, Manathai Resort is in Phuket, Thailand, one-and-one-half kilometers from Bangtao Beach and two-and-one-half kilometers from Sing Cape.

Manathai Resort's lobby features hardwood floors and rich woods illuminated with muted light from cylindrical chandeliers. Display cases exhibit Thai ceramics and art. Weaves, the hotel restaurant, offers a poolside menu in addition to dining room service.

The restaurant provides 24-hour room service. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served daily. The resort also includes a bar. The resort includes two outdoor pools and the Chofa Collections Spa, which provides a variety of massage techniques. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas, and the resort has a business center and meeting rooms. Pets are not permitted at the resort.

The three-story boutique resort includes 52 guestrooms and suites decorated with Thai artwork, fabrics and dark wood furnishings. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, CD and DVD players, satellite television channels, safes and direct-dial phones. Coffee and tea makers, minibars, complimentary bottled water and refrigerators also are included. All guestrooms include bathrobes and slippers. There are no elevators. Smoking is not permitted in guestrooms.

Bangtao Beach, less than two kilometers from the resort, offers both the bustle and activities of a resort district and the quiet relaxation of an unspoiled beach. Activities in the resort area include golf, shopping at Laguna's Canal Village open-air markets and a variety of entertainment, including rock climbing and elephant rides.

The northern tip of the beach is undeveloped and relatively quiet. The villagers of Cherng Talay, a small town close to the beach, make a living by fishing and farming much as their ancestors did.

Pool Suite Description:
One king bed. Enclosed courtyard with pool. 48 square metres (517 square feet). Complimentary wireless Internet access, CD/DVD players, LCD TV with cable/satellite channels, and direct-dial phones. Coffee/tea makers, minibars, and refrigerators. Shower only. No elevator. Nonsmoking.

Courtyard Suite Description:
One king bed or two queen beds. Pool view. 40 square metres (431 square feet). Thai decor and art, dark wood furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access, CD/DVD players, cable/satellite TV, and direct-dial phones. Coffee/tea makers, minibars, and refrigerators. Large bathroom. Shower only. No elevator. Nonsmoking.

Studio suite Description:
One king bed. Large balcony with pool view. 40 square metres (431 square feet). Complimentary wireless Internet access, CD/DVD players, LCD TV with cable/satellite channels, and direct-dial phones. Coffee/tea makers, minibars, and refrigerators. Shower only. No elevator. Nonsmoking.

Deluxe room Description:
One king bed or two double beds. 30 square metres (323 square feet). Thai decor and art, dark wood furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access, CD/DVD players, cable/satellite TV, and direct-dial phones. Coffee/tea makers, minibars, and refrigerators. Shower only. No elevator. Nonsmoking.

Duplex Suite Description:
One king bed. Balcony. 80 square metres (861 square feet). Thai decor and art, dark wood furnishings. Living area on first floor, bedroom on second floor. Complimentary wireless Internet access, CD/DVD players, LCD TV with cable/satellite channels, and direct-dial phones. Coffee/tea makers, minibars, and refrigerators. Shower only. No elevator. Nonsmoking.