The Most Romantic Hotels in Thailand

Looking for a place to wine, dine and canoodle in a couples’ bath? Whisk your lover off to the Sarojin. Residences here come with huge open-air bathrooms and sun terraces – some have private pools. Late night? Breakfast is served all day. Romantic meals at the beachfront restaurant are enhanced by the extensive wine list; choose from more than 200 bottles from around the world. Don’t miss a trip to Similan Islands National Park for top-notch diving.

There are 37 gigantic villas peppering the hillside at Trisara, overlooking the Andaman Sea beyond the private resort beach in northwest Phuket. Each residence includes a private pool, spa-like bathrooms and outdoor showers. Take your beau to sunrise yoga, work up a sweat in the muay Thai boxing ring or up the ante with a private helicopter flight to see James Bond Island, the gravity-defying limestone karst tower that featured in The Man With the Golden Gun (1974).

You’ll have to fly to a neighbouring island and take a speedboat to get to Soneva Kiri, on lesser-known Koh Kood. But once you’ve sacrificed your shoes (this is a barefoot resort) and settled into your rustic-luxe pool villa, you’ll see that the journey was worth it. Treat yourselves to dinner in a lofty treepod, where meals are served by ziplining waiters. Sweet tooth? Swing by the chocolate room and homemade ice cream parlour to satisfy your every need.

The sumptuous villas at this adults-only resort in south Phuket feature private pools, sunken lounge areas and freestanding tubs. You may never want to leave your love nest, but if you do, you’ll find a main infinity pool overlooking Kata Noi Beach, and a small spa offering couples’ massages. You’re within easy reach of the Big Buddha, plus the hub of hedonism, Patong – but if tacky souvenirs and seedy bars aren’t your thing, try the quiet cove of Ao Sane instead.

Nakamanda Resort in Krabi is a 15-minute tuk-tuk from the beach town of Ao Nang, where you can catch a longtail boat to explore Railay Bay. The hotel itself overlooks a rocky cove, but a sandier, more swimmable beach is just a short walk away. While away the days with your loved one in your semi-outdoor sala (pavilion) or deep-soaking tub, before indulging in herbal body scrubs and soothing after-sun treatments at the spa.

Hugging the banks of the Chao Phraya River, smack bang in the historic heart of Bangkok, the Siam is fit for a king – in fact, Thai royalty have been known to frequent the facilities here. The antique-studded property blends traditional Thai design with art deco allure, best experienced in the jazz bar and retro cinema room. Sights such as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and National Museum of Bangkok are a short drive away.

Avista Hideaway has everything you need for the romantic getaway of a lifetime. Enjoy the company of your loved one at one of three glistening pools or indulge in a traditional Thai massage under a beautiful pavilion. The resort has a number of restaurants and bars, so you never need to leave the resort. But if you do, Patong is a five-minute drive away.

Each room at the Paresa Resort offers a view of the Andaman Sea, the water stretching as far as the eye can see. Enjoy more ocean views from the infinity pool, where you’ll also find half-sunken lounge seating perfect for two, with plush cushions and a table on which you can rest a glass of wine. There’s also a selection of sumptuous facilities for your stay, from a library with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the water to a heavenly spa.