Rosewood Pool Villa

Branded residences promise the best of both worlds — the space and privacy of a villa, the service of a great hotel — and this Phuket pool villa delivers on the pitch. Set within a gated resort estate on the island's quieter west coast, its four suites wrap around a fifteen-metre pool, while the resort's spa, restaurants, and beach club are a short buggy ride away.

The appeal is the staffing: a villa host, daily housekeeping, and twenty-four-hour room service mean you can be as self-contained or as looked-after as you like. It is exceptional for families — the kids' club and shallow beach are genuine assets — though the resort setting makes it less secluded than a standalone villa. For groups who want service without compromise, it's a standout.