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The Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong MGallery by Sofitel has opened to guests on the hilltop in Patong. The five-star boutique hotel in Thailand has 150 guest rooms and suites that feature furnishings made from local woods and stones, and one of its main draws is the tranquil Aqua Spa & Massage centre with eight treatments rooms, and two outside cabanas where guests can indulge in lavish therapies.

The Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong MGallery by Sofitel is now open on the hilltop of Patong. Surrounded by nature, the boutique hotel has 150 guestrooms and suites.

The luxury hotel overlooks two bays in the south west of Phuket in Thailand. Guests can enjoy views of the lush rainforest on one side of the hotel, and the sparkling Andaman Sea to the other side.

The hotel’s lavish spa is one of its main features, and it was designed by architect company Roof Design and the product partner Guinot. The Aqua Spa & Massage centre boasts eight treatment rooms and two outside cabanas within a tranquil natural setting.

The spa specialises in traditional Thai treatments including a 2,000-year-old full-body massage that combines muscle stretching, meditation, and acupressure and help energy flow through the body. The Aqua Signature Massage is also a favourite, and uses a blend of massage oils and techniques, and guests can choose from a variety of facials, foot and head massage treatments, body massages, body wraps and scrubs, and ayurvedic treatments.

The hotel’s rooms and suites feature Thai-inspired interior decor which is made up of local woods and natural stones. Rooms boast their own furnished private balcony or terrace, and some have private Jacuzzis or swimming pools. In-room amenities include iPod docking stations, wireless internet, 40-inch LED TVs, DVD players, coffee and tea makers, complimentary water, air conditioning, work desks and room service.

During their stay at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, guests will have access to upscale facilities including three saltwater swimming pools, a mini putting game and virtual golf game facilities, a fitness centre, a kids club and a games room. Dining venues include the rooftop Sizzle Restaurant with its selection of grilled meats and fresh seafood; Vista with Thai, Indian, Western, and Chinese cuisine; and the Rendez-Vue rooftop bar which offers crafted cocktails, pizzas, burgers, pasta, sandwiches and spectacular views of the natural landscapes and bay.

The five-star hotel is just 45 minutes away from Phuket International Airport. Holidaymakers can enjoy Phuket’s white powder-soft beaches, aquamarine crystal-clear sea, oceanfront championship golf courses, and rainforests. Popular water activities in the region include snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, boat excursions and fishing.