PHUKET’S NEXT CHECK-IN: INTERCONTINENTAL GOES RESIDENTIAL

Phuket introduces The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort, a refined wellness retreat where luxury is understated, modern, and aligned with the island’s natural beauty.

Here, hillside villas overlook the Andaman and rainforest, exemplifying a quieter, distinctly Phuket sense of luxury and indulgence.

Set on Kamala’s coveted west coast, a pocket of Phuket known for its privacy, soft surf, and sense of ease, the THB 2.5 billion (USD 77 million) project marks a second collaboration between Proud Real Estate and IHG Hotels & Resorts’ InterContinental brand. This follows the sold-out success of InterContinental Residences Hua Hin, with Proud Real Estate extending the brand’s Phuket presence into residential form beside the island’s Two MICHELIN Keys resort.

Phuket continues to mature as one of Asia’s most desirable destinations for both travellers and homeowners,” says Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director for South-East Asia & Korea at IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Our partnership with Proud Real Estate builds on InterContinental’s legacy of refined hospitality, translating that service culture into everyday living.”

The Art of Restraint
Architecture by Habita Architects reworks Phuket’s Sino-European heritage into a soft modern vocabulary: stone façades, shaded courtyards, and wide balconies that catch the sea breeze. The vision is rooted in “Far East Paradise” sensibility, where tropical serenity meets refined cultural resonance. Interiors stay tactile and uncluttered, with natural light and calm geometry, while subtle Peranakan and resort-inspired gestures bridge the award-winning InterContinental Phuket Resort’s design story with new residences.Habita’s team describes the project as a study in rhythm and restraint. Every block is angled to frame sea or mountain views, creating privacy without isolation. Courtyards break the massing into human scale, while limestone details and locally woven screens soften the tropical light.

Wellbeing by Design
The residences are preparing for Fitwel Certification, embedding wellbeing into structure rather than slogans. Solar energy, water-management systems, and natural ventilation handle the eco-logic; rooftop arrays feed communal power, while grey-water recycling sustains the resort’s tropical landscaping. Hydro Massage, Aqua Symphony, and Technogym zones bring high-tech ease, set within a biophilic landscape and almost 2,000 sq.m. of dedicated green space beyond the resort facilities. Residents also tap into the resort’s Sati Spa and MICHELIN-recognised dining, supported by 24-hour concierge and butler services.Morning swims in the private lagoon, lunch at Jaras under the palms, sunset at Pine Beach Bar. Residents move with the resort’s rhythm yet keep the privacy of their home. Yacht charters, dining, and spa time are arranged through the concierge team.

A Quieter Kind of Boom
According to C9 Hotelworks’ Asia Branded Residences Market Review 2025, Thailand leads Asia with 18 percent of total branded-residence supply, and Phuket holds the region’s largest resort-destination pipeline — 3,201 units across 24 projects.

The island’s luxury housing market has matured from flash to finesse, with buyers now prioritizing provenance, sustainability, and service over spectacle — a trend echoed across Asia’s resort destinations from Bali to Da Nang.

The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort fit that shift, combining architectural discipline with the assurance of a global brand. With only 111 exclusive residences, the project is designed for absolute privacy and tranquility by the Andaman Sea. Homes range from one-bedroom suites to five-bedroom penthouses, fully furnished and priced from THB 15 million.

This address is crafted for those who view luxury as comfort, privacy, and wellbeing, not just status. Learn more about InterContinental Residences Phuket at www.proudrealestate.co.th/theresidencesphuket/