Built into a lush hillside 2km inland from Kamala, this soothing, ecoconscious, fantasy-inspired beauty is one of Phuket's most original, sought-after and Instagram-loved resorts, with a splash of Tolkien-esque magic. Stay in cocoon-like, clay-cottage private-pool villas; glammed-up tents with open-air baths; bird's-nest-like hideaways; or tree houses that appear suspended. The excellent Mala Restaurant uses garden-fresh ingredients, and there's the divine Mala Spa.
The lovely blue pool – which reuses rainwater – is fed by a cascading waterfall. Yoga, tai chi and moo·ay tai (Thai boxing) are all offered.
