There are only a few hotels of note on Phuket’s sunrise-facing east coast, with COMO Point Yamu being the brightest of the bunch – and in our opinion one of the best hotels in all of Thailand. Set on the tip of Cape Yamu, this wellness-focused place balances out its straight-lined design with inherently Thai touches (gorgeous Buddhist artworks among them) and a pinch of Mediterranean flair courtesy of Italian designer Paola Navone. Rooms are sleek, done up in crisp whites and electric-blue hues, and have fabulous views over Phang Nga Bay. There is no direct beach access, but COMO's swish beach club, set on a semi-private islet some 20 minutes away, more than makes up for that – as does the brilliant 330ft pool.

Address: COMO Point Yamu, 225 Moo 7, Talang, Paklok,, Phuket 83110, Thailand