U Zenmaya Phuket

I had work in Bangkok and decided to treat myself to a long weekend in Phuket prior. I wanted to stay away from the cesspool that is Patong and have a low-key stay at a nice resort where I could mostly just read and chill by the pool (preferably an infinity pool!). So after reading the nice reviews, I booked myself a lovely ocean view room at U Zenmaya which had a delightful jacuzzi on the patio. From the amazing view of the Andaman to the infinity pool that I absolutely didn't want to leave (infinity pools are my love language!) to the delicious food to the very good cocktails (which is no small feat in Thailand, where they always tend to make the cocktails too cloyingly sweet), this was an excellent choice! I ended up not leaving the resort even once (I did try to take the stairs down to the beach below but there are a bunch of rocks you have to climb over, which I didn't want to attempt at high tide) and had a perfect stay! There are also some nice personal touches (letting you choose the type of soap and pillows you want at check in).

Beach access isn't great, considering the rocks you have to climb over and the strong tide. And it's a rocky beach in any case, though beautiful to gaze at from afar (I do love wild beaches!).

Perfect thai seafood buffet for dinner. This place is heaven. Hotel with the view on andaman sea. Lovely staff. Nize is so professionnal and amazing; his english is perfect and he will help you choose your menu. And can i please tell you about the breakfast : Yummy buffet asian and occidental with a large selection. Yaya will take care of you as a star. The plus is that you can get it at the room. Rooms are big and beds are comfortable. Happy hour between 5.30 ans 7.30 Pm. Nature around you. Spa. Library where to read books in front of the sea. Thank you Zenmaya. The check in with the manager Khet was perfect giving us all details we needed. During the service Tong was so polite ans helpful. Thank you Zenmaya.

I loved it

We upgraded the room to jacuzzi deluxe with pool(sea view). The room is great. Nice view.

Breakfast

The calm and sea view is fantastic! Away from the hectic city area, yet near enough by a 10minute shuttle service (100 baht round trip) to and from Jungceylon. We had a hot tub in the balcony too, which was nice!

The access to the private beach needs sure-footedness - stairs stop halfway and there's a short bit that you need to go down by a rock path.

Great Jacuzzi in balcony, but swimming pool close too early, should open longer or 24hrs for peoe use anytime. 24hrs occupy time is a great idea! Every hotel should follow this too

Breakfast can be more choices, shuttle bus can be more frequency as taxi are so expensive in there