LUX February 2017

LUX - February 2017 31 Tradition Meets Contemporary at Kata Rocks With its proximity to some of the region’s greatest cultural landmarks and beachside setting, Kata Rocks offers the perfect break for anyone looking to see the very best that Thailand has to offer. Despite its traditional setting, the modern one to four bedroom villas at Kata Rocks feature chic designer furnishings and terraces with private infinity pools. All come with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and kitchens. Some offer spa rooms, 2 levels and/or hot tubs, ensuring that guests want for nothing and are able to indulge in the comfort of their own room. Utilizing the natural topography of the site, including its impressive rock features, the overwhelming objective of the architects has been to create a resort that is sympathetic and in harmony with the site, yet an outstanding example of modern tropical design. Each room is characterised by a combination of comfort and clean lines, with crisp white furnishings bringing out the vivid colours of the resort’s natural surroundings. Beyond the comfortable, modern and clean styles of the rooms, the hotel has easy access to beaches and exotic walks through rich terrain bursting with glorious flora and fauna. Room service is available 24/7, however for those seeking an authentic Thai dining experience, the resort offers a wide range of superb restaurants and bars. The oceanfront restaurant and bar at Kata Rocks is open to the public. Located right on the water’s edge, the restaurant and bar has stunning sunset views over the Andaman Sea making is one of Phuket’s best wining and dining locations. Kata Rocks’ restaurant is known as the best sunset and romantic restaurant in Phuket. It is open to the public and recognised by Thailand Tatler Best Restaurant Guide for its culinary excellence. Located right on the oceanfront, it features stunning sunset views over the Andaman Sea making it one of Phuket’s best venues for wining and dining with family and friends. The restaurant proudly serves seasonally inspired Mediterranean cuisine featuring regional gourmet twists with a Spanish accent. Only the freshest produce and finest ingredients are used to ensure an inspired gastronomical experience. Executive Chef Laia Pons Spanish roots serve as the primary menu muse for many dishes. In Barcelona she honed her creative culinary talents at two of the city’s finest restaurants, ensuring guests enjoy only the best cuisine during their stay. Her cultural background and training is also the inspiration for Phuket’s best brunch, available on selected weekends depending on the season. Chef Pons uses it to showcase dishes from one of the oldest and most renowned fishing village in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona. Combined with Kata Rocks’ stunning oceanfront location, its legendary weekend brunch treats guests to an authentic Mediterranean feast of delicious fresh seafood and the most elegant cuisine on the island. This combination of outstanding food, fabulous Andaman sea views and exceptional service make the Restaurant and Bar at Kata Rocks a must visit dining destination. The hotel also boasts the best Thai restaurant in Phuket, with its unique take on Thai cuisine ensuring guests are able to indulge in all the flavours and vivid fresh ingredients that make this cuisine world class. This diversity creates endless all day dining and drinking options from breakfast with the famous Tom Yum Eggs Benedict through light and healthy lunch dishes, to sunset cocktails and tapas shared with close friends, or exquisite dinners for two or more in the evening. For those looking to take enjoy the sumptuous and decedent dishes they have enjoyed at Kata Rocks at home, the resort offers a popular cookery school for those of varying abilities. Kata Rocks Thai Cooking School takes guests on an exciting journey, helping them to produce, technique and simple cooking practices of Thai Cuisine, introducing some stunning dishes in the privacy of the guest’s own villa. Class participants are encouraged to undertake the task of grinding pastes, chopping up meat and vegetables, stir-frying, deep-frying and stewing food, and finally proudly tasting the most delicious dishes they have ever cooked. From fine dining to fabulous natural surroundings, a stay at Kata Rocks is perfect for those seeking a relaxing and indulgent break in one of the most beautiful settings that Thailand has to offer. To learn more or book your stay visit www.katarocks.com, call +66 (0)76 370 777 or email [email protected] Set on the shore of the Andaman Sea, Kata Rocks is a stunning luxury resort set a mere 10 km from Wat Chalong Buddhist temple and 13 km from the iconic Big Buddha statue, allowing for the perfect cultural Thai experience. Tradition Meets Contemporary at Kata Rocks