The Naka Island – A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket opens to the world (Thailand)
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The Naka Island – A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket opens to the world (Thailand)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Thailand - Industry economy -
Hotel opening
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-11-03
Exclusive Island Resort Off Coast of Phuket Offers Enchanting Escape from Everyday
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket. An exclusive, all-villa island hideaway just minutes from the coast of Phuket, The Naka Island is hidden treasure of luxury in an exceptional setting that offers guests a totally unique opportunity to immerse themselves into the rich Thai experience.
“Welcome to The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket – an experience unlike any other in Phuket,” said Erich Friedl, general manager of the resort. “Although easily accessible from the mainland, The Naka Island is an enchanting escape from the everyday offering privacy, romance and a host of unforgettable experiences amidst an idyllic natural setting. We look forward to welcoming travelers with a sense of adventure, who want to enjoy an indigenous Thai experience like never before from the luxurious comfort of The Naka Island Resort.”
Away from Everything…
Nestled among stunning beaches, lush coconut groves, with never-ending views of the emerald-green Phang Nga Bay and idyllic landscapes of the Phuket coastline, The Naka Island is an exclusive boutique resort on Naka Yai Island, located just off Phuket. Accessible only by private speedboat, The Naka Island is a hidden Thai treasure of relaxation and privacy with just 67 luxury villas along with a three signature restaurants and lounges, one of the the largest spa facilities in the region, access to countless outdoor recreation opportunities, and uncompromising service. Inspired by the rich local culture and gorgeous setting, The Naka Island seamlessly integrates these elements into all aspects of the guest experience – the thoughtful décor; the epicurean experiences; the world-class spa; and a menu of customized adventures that take advantage of the area’s abundant recreation opportunities.
…Yet Far From Nothing
Naka Yai Island is located just 25 minutes from Phuket International Airport, including a five-minute ride by private speedboat. The island is only 2.56 square kilometers in size – easily navigable on foot, or by bicycle, or by boat to the various beaches. Naka’s stunning natural environs are the recreational focal point of The Naka Island resort, with ample opportunities for hiking, biking, watersports, and snorkeling. Or, if relaxation is the priority, The Naka Island offers the area’s largest five-star luxury spa and exclusive access to untouched and pristine sandy beaches.
Considered the “Pearl of the Andaman,” Phuket is home to some of Thailand’s most ornate temples, including the majestic Wat Chalong, along with a variety of idyllic beaches and quaint villages. Phuket also offers a selection of world-class golf courses, high-end shopping and dining, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
Incomparable Accommodations
The Naka Island features 67 exceptionally large, 450 square-meter villas that are designed in classic Tropical Island style, with architecture and décor that seamlessly blends the indigenous culture and island surrounds. Nestled in the tropical landscape, and some with spectacular views over Phang Nga Bay and Phuket Island, the villas feature open-air bathrooms, private plunge pools, spacious outdoor areas and Sala pavilions. The villas offer every modern convenience, like iPod docking systems, a comprehensive music library and BOSE indoor sound systems.
Epicurean Expeditions
Aromatic, flavorful and healthy – Thai cuisine and other flavors of the region are celebrated in The Naka Island’s three restaurants and lounge bars. Tonsai is an all-day dining restaurant in a casual, beautiful seaside setting. My Grill, an open beachside grill house, offers the freshest seafood and juiciest steaks with a southern Thai influence. Z Bar offers spectacular sunset views, a wine cellar with international selections, and an extensive menu of refreshing and exotic cocktails. For those who want to eat in, The Naka Island’s experienced chefs will prepare a spectacular feast at your villa, or create a picnic-to-go for a beach excursion.
A World-Class Spa
Spa Naka by Luxury Collection is one of the largest spas in the region, with a focus on the key principles of health, beauty and inner peace. Guests can choose from a suite of customized services that incorporate fresh, hand-picked herbs from the island’s own organic native plant garden. Each herb has its own special healing properties, and the Spa Naka therapists will match the herbs to each guest based on their needs and wishes. After treatments, guests can enjoy a soothing cup of tea made with herbs they’ve chosen themselves from the garden.
The Luxury Collection Concierge to Get The Most Out of Your Stay
Each guest on The Naka Island will enjoy the services of The Luxury Collection Concierge, a personal butler, concierge and guest relations officer rolled into one who will provide extraordinary service and help guests access Phuket’s indigenous charms and treasures. The Luxury Collection Concierge can book spa or dining reservations at the resort or on Phuket; arrange for fishing and diving trips; help plan events at your villa; or arrange excursions to Phuket and beyond. Attentive, responsive and unobtrusive, The Luxury Collection Concierge helps you get the most out of your stay.
An Exceptional Location for Weddings & Events
The Naka Island’s exquisite location overlooking the Andaman Sea and across Phang Nga Bay offers an idyllic venue for intimate beachside weddings, or for unforgettable social and corporate functions. A 163-square-metre multi-function sala pavilion and multiple scenic outdoor locations provide a wide selection of unique and private settings. The resort’s professional catering team will attend to every level of detail to ensure that each function is effortlessly unforgettable.
Grand Opening Packages
The Naka Island is offering two grand opening packages through March, 2012. They include:
Exclusive Opening Special – from THB 9,000++
· Accommodations in your choice of private villa, complete with plunge pools, modern conveniences, and stunning views of the island and Andaman Sea
· Daily breakfast for two at Tonsai
· Return speedboat transfer to Phuket
3 Nights for Price of 2 – starts at THB 15,000++
· Accommodations in your choice of private villa, complete with plunge pools, modern conveniences, and stunning views of the island and Andaman Sea
· Daily breakfast for two at Tonsai
· THB 2,500 resort credit per villa per night, available for use at any of the resort’s three restaurants and lounges, The Naka Island spa, or resort experiences like scuba diving (excluding the period from 24 December, 2011 until 7 January, 2012)
· Return speedboat transfer to Phuket
About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts
The Luxury Collection® is an ensemble of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination’s indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Originated in 1906 under the CIGA brand as a collection of Europe’s most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 75 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning properties that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class while celebrating each hotel’s distinctive heritage and unique character. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world’s finest.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1058 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
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