From coastal retreats to jungle hideouts, private beaches to personal butlers, muay Thai trainers to twin pools – Thailand's largest island and longest-standing holiday hotspot has hotel options aplenty, but picking the right one can be a daunting task. Phuket is blessed with more than thirty different bays and beaches, and while they all score top marks in terms of postcard prettiness, their vibes (and therefore, their hotel line-ups) vary widely.

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