Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach

Alongside a white sand beach and Sirinat National Park, this sophisticated resort is 14 km from golfing at Blue Canyon Country Club. Contemporary rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi, iPod/iPhone docks and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. All feature rainfall showers, sofas and balconies with daybeds. Studios add living areas and/or outdoor tubs; family suites have kids' bedrooms and games consoles. Kids age 17 and under stay free. There's an open-air Italian eatery and a bistro with show cooking, plus a day spa, a gym and a lagoon-style pool with a swim-up bar. Cultural classes and a kids' club are available.