Fodor's Expert Review The Surin Phuket

Almost completely concealed by a grove of coconut palms, this resort has more than 100 thatched-roof cottages---each with its own sundeck---overlooking a quiet beach. You know this place is special as soon as you walk into the lobby, which has a sweeping view of the Andaman Sea. An octagonal pool is set amid the tropical flora. The interiors, done in wood and stone, with high, pointed ceilings, are simple but elegant.