Paresa Resort is an enchantingly romantic getaway perched high on the cliffs above the bright blue Andaman sea. Really though, it’s probably the best view I’ve woken up to so far in Thailand.
The resort itself feels very secluded in a special way, as it is quite far removed from the hustle and bustle of Patong beach and the rest of Phuket. It took quite an upward climb to reach the resort, we passed Patong beach and then about 20 minutes of uphill drive later we arrived at the top entrance to Paresa. Most of the places we’ve stayed have shared their space with neighbors, whether it be other resorts or just the nearby town. Paresa is unique in this way, as it is situated in the “Millionaires Mile” of Phuket, so it’s only neighbors are a few distant and ginormous estates that quite frankly just add to the beautiful scenery.
Paresa immediately reminded me of a modern tree-house. You begin at the top where the road can access the entrance, and then you take an elevator down to the next level which houses the restaurant. From there, you climb down levels of stairs all surrounded by lush foliage and immaculate landscaping. They also offer cart rides around in case you aren’t looking to get a light work-out in. They offer different levels of villa-suites, ranging from the most insanely romantic large honeymoon-worthy suites, to units with lap-swimmable length infinity pools. Our unit was perfect, with it’s own mini infinity pool and a breathtaking ocean view. It felt very romantic and personal, not too hotel-y and certainly not lacking in character. They have a beautiful spa and offer endless activities from private elephant rides to romantic beach BBQ dinners. To me, Paresa was a dream of an experience that made me feel like a child again in a secret treehouse hideaway. It’s on my list for potential honeymoon getaways, and I know I will be back!
http://www.paresaresorts.com/