On tranquil Hat Tri-Trang, this eco-conscious luxury address feels miles away from Patong's madness. Its fabulous, minimalist villas are built into lush banyan-shaded gardens, using local wood and stone. Beachfront villas have plunge pools and open-air baths. There are three pools, a kids club, a 24-hour gym, a personalised spa and fantastic Thai cuisine at Ta Khai.
Solar power, rainwater harvesting and coral restoration are among the many eco initiatives here, and the service is spot-on.