Clever design marks Kata Rocks out in Thailand’s hotel scene

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Kata Rocks incorporates a clever piece of design to give the illusion that you are in fact on your very own super yacht adrift on the Andaman Sea. A minimalist presence throughout, the modernistic layout gives those who visit an entirely new luxury experience in Thailand. Kata Rocks appointed architect firm Original Vision to take the lead in creating this particular vision; with an emphasis on clean and uncomplicated spaces designed towards the exceptional panoramic views.

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With the exclusive positioning in mind each of the Sky Villas has a clear, unobstructed view over the Andaman sea. Kata Rocks’ apartment-sized Sky Villas combine the space and opulence of a modern villa, with eye-catching wraparound glass and metal, a breath-taking retro and nautical auras, the boutique resort provides a chic and stylish setting where guests can experience an alternative to luxury in Thailand.

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Each privately owned and managed by Infinite Luxury with the service standards of a 5 star boutique hotel. With 34 one, two, three and four bedroom Sky Villas stacked across the hillside, these are big, bright and beautiful. The apartments (134-334sqm) and Penthouse (460sqm) come with a fully-fitted kitchen, living and dining areas with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto private infinity pools – each of which is a minimum of seven-metres long. The design inside and outside has been well thought out; the furnishings are sleek and Italian-made, all white-on-white, from white linens to white umbrellas shading white sunbeds overlooking a white-tiled pool.

Kata Rocks

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The privacy of the villas, each with their own luxury amenities offer an unparalleled sense of space and tranquillity, creating a feeling of harmony and balance set against its lush tropical surroundings. Kata Rocks has already collected many prestigious design awards – such as ‘Best Apartment in the World’ and ‘Best Small Hotel in the World’ – in the International Property Awards, triumphing over luxury properties from over one-hundred countries around the world.

Facilities extend to a stunning picturesque restaurant, a 35-metre swimming pool with a stylish poolside bar, a sublime Infinite Luxury Spa which houses everything from energy pods to light-emitting treatment beds and one of the most cutting-edge fitness facilities in Thailand. Between two of the islands finest beaches, Kata and Kata Noi, Kata Rocks is quickly becoming one of the island’s most fashionable resorts.

Daniel Fountain / 22.02.2016

Editor, Hotel Designs

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