The Mangrove by Blu Monkey

The Mangrove sits on Ao Yon bay, the sheltered southeast corner of Phuket that stays calm when the west coast takes the swell. The property fronts the water wit…The Mangrove sits on Ao Yon bay, the sheltered southeast corner of Phuket that stays calm when the west coast takes the swell. The property fronts the water with an outdoor swimming area, the Grove Café pavilion handles meals, and the operator runs a complimentary shuttle for getting around the cape.

The positioning is a healthy retreat rather than a party base: the nearest nightlife strip is across the island, while the town, the aquarium and the cape's viewpoints sit close by.