Almali Villa Mali (Saiyuan Estate)

The house sleeps up to four guests across 208 m² and has a pool view. It offers a choice of bed set-ups for the bedrooms, and the villa has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The bathrooms are equipped with bathrobes, a hair dryer, toiletries and a whirlpool bathtub, and towels and cleaning products are provided. Wireless internet access is part of the villa's equipment, and the property has a hot tub.

The villa has its own kitchen, air conditioning and a fan, and coffee or tea is available for guests. The bathroom has a bathtub, a hair dryer and toiletries, and linens are provided along with a washer on site.

The property also has a hot tub, a gym, a desk workspace and a private entrance, and cable channels are available on the TV. A buzzer or wireless intercom and 24-hour security cover the property.

Free parking is available on site. With a kitchen in the house, meals can be cooked without going out, and the desk workspace can be used for work during the day, while the gym is there for a workout between sightseeing trips.

Saiyuan Estate sits in Rawai, a quieter corner of Phuket island where a fishing community and a busy fish market give the neighbourhood its character. The pace here is calmer than in the island's big beach towns, and the main sights are reachable by road without staying in its busiest areas. The nightlife strips of Patong and the old town are further away, so the villa suits guests who want a quieter base.

Chalong Pier, a departure point for boat trips to the islands, is 2.9 km away, and the Big Buddha, a hilltop statue with views over the island, is 3.3 km. Chalong Beach is the nearest stretch of sand, and Kata Beach is 3.6 km away. Wat Chalong, one of Phuket's most important temples, is 4.9 km away, and it is a good stop for a morning visit.

A good day here starts with the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, then moves to the sand at Kata Beach or to Chalong Pier, where boats leave for the islands. Boat trips can be cancelled in rough weather, particularly in the monsoon months. Phuket International Airport is 34.3 km from the villa, and after a day out, the whirlpool bathtub and the hot tub are an easy way to end the evening.