Cape Panwa Hotel

Thailand, Phuket

Hotel Villas Private Pools Family Suites
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  • Secluded hotel with private beach and peaceful atmosphere in the quietest corner of Phuket
  • A variety of restaurants to choose from, serving Italian, Thai and other international flavours
  • Fresh and brightly decorated rooms of understated tropical luxury

Perfect for the whole family

Located in a peaceful location in Phuket, Cape Panwa provides the perfect spot for a tropical Thai getaway. The hotel sidles up to one of Thailand’s only private beaches and boasts excellent service, luxury rooms and a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Each room has a modern interior with Thai touches, featuring spacious living areas and everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Dining is plentiful; there are several superb restaurants and many bars to enjoy a cocktail while admiring the magnificent views of the Andaman Sea.

Enjoy serenity at the private beach; turquoise waters lapping against a long stretch of pristine golden sand. For those who love adventure, snorkel, scuba dive, island hop and swim or for a touch of relaxation, simply sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Bamboo Bar

This beachfront bar is a casual and friendly location perfect for a cool afternoon drink and afternoon snack. An idyllic location.

Open: 09:00– 18:00

Beach/Private Dining

Experience an intimate candlelit dinner under the stars; a perfect way to enjoy a romantic meal with your loved one.

Café Andaman

The hotel’s main restaurant, serving a daily buffet breakfast as well as all day dining featuring Thai specialities and international favourites. Live music is often performed in the evenings.

Open: 06:30 – 00:00

Café Kantary

Stylish and chic interior throughout, Café Kantaray is the ideal setting to enjoy a light meal, coffee or refreshing beverage. Head to the neighbouring Kantary Hotel to indulge in a range of delicious treats.

Open: 08:00– 23:00

Dolphin Bar

Perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail, the Dolphin Bar offers an extensive list of drinks. Happy hour is between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

Open: 18:00– 23:00

Laem Panwa Restaurant

Perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail, the Dolphin Bar offers an extensive list of drinks. Happy hour is between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

Open: 18:00– 23:00

Otter's Bar

This charming piano and lounge bar offer daily live entertainment. Enjoy an expertly made cocktail while admiring the views of the ocean. Happy hour is between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

Open: 17.00 - 00.00

Panwa House

A magnificent Sino-Portugese mansion set on the pristine beach, that’s also been used as a film set in the past. The menu features authentic Thai delicacies that you can enjoy in a wonderfully unique environment, with front-view views of the spectacular Andaman Sea.

Open: 18:30 – 23:00

The Light House

The ideal place to meet and socialise after dinner, this unique pub features a nautical feel where you can enjoy your favourite drink while the hotel’s in-house band entertains. Happy hour is between 9:30pm and 10:30pm.

Open: 17:00– 01:00

Top of the Reef

An elegant grill room, with wonderful views of the Andaman Sea. Fresh seafood and succulent steaks are just some of the mouth-watering delicacies served on the menu. Choose from cosy indoor seating or admiring the golden sunset from the terrace.

Open: 18:30 – 23:00

Uncle Nan's Italian Restaurant

This inviting Italian restaurant, part of the neighbouring Kantary bay Hotel, serves all your favourite authentic Italian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

Open: 18:30– 23:00

Beach & Pools

Beach

The hotel has its own stretch of private sandy beach where you can relax on sun loungers and enjoy calm waters or take part in a range of fun watersports.

Swimming Pools

Cape Panwa features a wonderful main pool as well as a beautiful beachside pool. Both overlook the Andaman Sea and are lined by palm trees; ideal spots for relaxation.

Families

Swimming Pools

An ideal place for children, the games area is open daily from 8am to 10pm, with a range of fun activities and toys for the little ones to enjoy.

Spa & Wellness

Cape Spa

Exquisite relaxation is on offer at the newest and most exclusive spa on Cape Punwa, Phuket. From traditional Thai massage, Indian head massage and reflexology, to body scrubs, polishes and wraps. Highly skills technicians use only the finest products and techniques to ensure you are pampered to perfection.
Open: 10:00 - 21:00

Fitness Facilties

A range of exercise and weight training equipment are on offer at the fitness centre, as well as a soothing sauna.

Activities and Entertainment

Evening Entertainment

Live entertainment is available at Otters Bar, The Light House and Café Andaman most evenings.

Sports Facilities

Watersports are the sport of choice at this hotel, with paddle boarding, snorkelling, and sailing on offer. Badminton, Thai football and table tennis can also be enjoyed on the beach.

Classes

For those with a creative touch, weekly Thai cooking, napkin folding, batik painting and fruit and vegetable carving classes are available.

About the location
Built into the hillside and overlooking a stretch of beautiful white sand, Cape Panwa is in an ideal, peaceful position offering unparalleled views of the Andaman Sea. Although in a secluded part of Phuket, the location is ideal for island hopping and is just a short walk from various shops, bars and restaurants.

The hotel provides a shuttle service to Patong city, which is about a 15-minute drive or half-hour walk away. The shuttle can also take you to Phuket Town, where you can explore the colourful shops and visit both opulent Thai temples and magnificent Chinese shrines.
Transfer time
The property is a 50-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.
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Junior Suite

Spacious, comfortable and featuring everything you need for a relaxing stay in Phuket. The 53 square metre rooms are elegant and modern, with floor to ceiling patio doors to allow the sunlight to flood your room and leading through to your own private balcony. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and a modern bathroom, including a bath and separate walk-in shower. Enjoy great views of Panwa Bay and the surrounding area.

53m²

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Family Suite

Family suites come with a generous 114 square metres of living space and are spacious and elegant, the perfect balance between state-of-the-art modern living, featuring everything you need for a relaxing stay in Phuket. Perfect for families, the suites consist of interconnecting Cape Suite and Superior room. Floor to ceiling patio doors to allow the sunlight to flood your room and leading through to your own private balcony, where you can enjoy great views of Panwa Bay and the surrounding area as well as your own sun bed. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, iPod speakers, digital TVs and a modern bathroom, including a bath and separate walk-in shower.

114m²

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Cape Suite

These 78 square metre rooms are spacious and elegant, the perfect balance between state-of-the-art modern living, featuring everything you need for a relaxing stay in Phuket. Floor to ceiling patio doors to allow the sunlight to flood your room and leading through to your own private balcony, where you can enjoy great views of Panwa Bay and the surrounding area as well as your own sun bed. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, iPod speakers, digital TVs and a modern bathroom, including a bath and separate walk-in shower.

78m²

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Pool Villa

All pool villas come with a generous 138 square metres of living space and are spacious and elegant, the perfect balance between state-of-the-art modern living, featuring everything you need for a relaxing stay in Phuket. Villas are surrounded by lush gardens ensuring tropical privacy and complete with their own large, private pool and bedrooms are separated by a stylish living area with Thai touches. Pool villas feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, iPod speakers, digital TVs and a modern bathroom, including a bath and separate walk-in shower.

138m²

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The Cape Absolute Suite Ocean

A magnificent penthouse with breathtaking 360 degree views over the glistening Andaman Sea, The Cape Absolute Suite Ocean boasts 530 square metres of tropical luxury. Featuring two bedrooms, living and dining rooms, a private spa facility, a full-sized infinity pool and just steps away from the resort’s private beach. The Cape Absolute Suite also comes with special privileges such as a personal Chef, on-call butler service and complimentary use of Panwa Princess Yacht. It offers the absolute holiday experience.

530m²

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michellemE8937AZ, Rotherham, United Kingdom
Tripadvisor review May 17 2023
Booked a luxury hotel . Far from it. Dirty , old , staff don’t understand basic English. Cockroaches . Dirty beach. The one star is for the cape Panwha suite which we upgraded to . I wouldn’t go...
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Seija L, Finland
Tripadvisor review May 15 2023
We spent 2 weeks in Cape Panwa hotel in February. I was going to give 4 stars to this hotel, but how things has been handeled after our holiday, so far, dropped stars to onlu one. In 21.2. there was...
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