The hotel stood out as a brand new beachfront paradise that welcomes the world.
Kora Beach Resort Phuket was hailed as the Themed Hotel of the Year winner at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 - Thailand, highlighting its luxurious combination of aesthetics, sustainability, and storytelling.
The beach resort weaves ocean-inspired design throughout its architecture, dining, and guest experiences. It is located along one of Phuket’s most picturesque beaches, which makes it a sanctuary for couples, families, and adventure seekers alike.
When guests arrive in the hotel, they are surrounded by the serenity of lagoon-style pools that flow like ocean currents through the resort, with accommodations ranging from sleek pool-access rooms to expansive imperial suites.
Moreover, dining at Kora Beach Resort Phuket is anything but ordinary. Guests can enjoy the Eagle Ray Restaurant, which offers a signature aquarium-style venue that serves Thai and international cuisine. There is also the Kora Sky Rooftop Lounge, where guests can savour tapas, grilled specialties, and drinks whilst taking in panoramic views of sea, sky, and stars.
Kora Beach Resort Phuket has focused on connection with nature, with self, and with local culture through sunrise and sunset yoga sessions on the beach, interactive sandcastle workshops for families, and wellness treatments and spa rituals inspired by the rhythms of the sea.
Furthermore, Kora Beach Resort Phuket blends eco-conscious design with forward-thinking guest experiences, featuring energy-efficient pool systems, the use of locally sourced materials and ingredients, and smart digital concierge services.
The hotel also partners with local farmers, artisans, and suppliers to support the Phuket community whilst reducing its environmental footprint.
In its first year, Kora Beach Resort Phuket was selected as the official resort partner for Miss Universe Thailand 2025 and hosted delegates from around the world during the 74th Miss Universe. After this, the resort quickly became a favourite amongst guests for its originality and strong sense of place.
These accomplishments show that Kora Beach Resort Phuket is a living narrative where coral reefs, ocean tides, and sea life inspire every detail. The hotel is a bold new chapter in Phuket’s hospitality story, one that proves luxury can be immersive and sustainable.
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Thailand highlights the exemplary hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives that elevate the standards in the travel industry.
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 - Thailand is presented by Travel Daily Media Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. For more details, please contact Marni Marco at +65 3158 1386 or marni@traveldailymedia.com.
