InterContinental Phuket ranks No. 4 in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia

InterContinental Phuket Resort was named No. 4 among Thailand’s Best Beach + Island Resorts in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia 2026, marking its fourth straight year in the rankings. The recognition underscores the Phuket property’s staying power as it prepares to add new all-suite accommodations, dining venues and amenities later this year. Why it matters: - The ranking reinforces InterContinental Phuket Resort’s position as one of Thailand’s top luxury beachfront properties. - Four consecutive years of recognition suggest the resort has sustained guest appeal, not just delivered a one-time award win. - The honor may help support demand as Phuket continues to attract travelers looking for high-end, experience-driven stays. What happened: - InterContinental Phuket Resort ranked No. 4 among Thailand’s Best Beach + Island Resorts in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia 2026. - The award marks the fourth consecutive year the resort has been recognized by Travel + Leisure. - The resort is located on Kamala Beach on Phuket’s west coast. - Bjorn Courage, general manager of InterContinental Phuket Resort, called the recognition a fourth consecutive-year honor and said consistency is one of luxury hospitality’s greatest achievements. The details: - The resort has 221 rooms, suites and private pool villas across beachside and hillside settings. - Facilities include Sati Spa & Wellness, five swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness centre, tennis courts, Planet Trekkers Kids Club and private yacht experiences aboard W.J. Lip. - The property has eight restaurants and bars. - Jaras is Michelin Guide-listed and focuses on refined Southern Thai cuisine and sustainable sourcing. - hom is recognized in The World’s 50 Best Discovery and the Michelin Guide. - Sipping Tiger is a zero-waste cocktail bar built around locally inspired ingredients, rare spirits, curated cigars and private den experiences. - The resort’s design is inspired by Traibhumikatha, an ancient Thai epic about the underwater world, the human realm and the heavenly kingdom. - The resort says the concept shapes the property’s architecture and guest experience. - Additional dining options in the resort’s broader food and beverage lineup include international cuisine at Pinto, Japanese dishes at Tengoku, Champagne beachfront dining and open-fire dining at 333 At The Beach, sunset cocktails at Pine Beach Bar, afternoon tea at Devas’ Lounge and zero-waste mixology at Sipping Tiger. - The resort sits about 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport. - The property is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ InterContinental brand. Between the lines: - The award gives InterContinental Phuket a fresh marketing boost in a luxury segment where repeat recognition matters. - The resort is leaning heavily on a mix of culture, design, wellness and food to differentiate itself from other Phuket beachfront properties. - The food and beverage program appears to be a major part of the brand story, with Michelin recognition and sustainability used as proof points. - The recognition arrives as the resort prepares to expand, which suggests management sees continued demand for higher-end inventory on Phuket. What’s next: - The resort plans to open an extension project later this year. - The expansion, called “Beyond the Heaven,” will add 43 all-suite accommodations with private pools. - The project will also add two new restaurants, a signature bar, an enhanced Club InterContinental and a new central pool inspired by the sacred Bokkhorani Pond of Thai mythology. - The resort says the expansion is meant to deepen privacy, discovery and connection while extending its Traibhumikatha-inspired narrative. The bottom line: - InterContinental Phuket Resort is pairing award momentum with a coming expansion to strengthen its standing in Thailand’s luxury beachfront market. - For more information or reservations, visit the resort’s website .