Kata Rocks wins Conde Nast Traveler’s 2016 readers’ choice awards

This exciting and highly coveted award brings the total to over 40 international property and hospitality awards for the luxury resort including best apartment in the world at The International Hotel Awards in London. Michael Nurbatlian, Director of Marketing at Infinite Luxury and Kata Rocks said: ‘We are thrilled to be recognised as one of Asia’s top award-winning luxury resorts, by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ 2016 Choice Award. Kata Rocks is a unique property and we will continue to offer innovative, luxury experiences to discerning travellers in South East Asia’.

The 29th annual awards ranked the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and cruise lines in the world. Over 300,000 dedicated readers, nearly twice as many as last year cast votes for 7,394 hotels, 606 cities, 500 cruise ships, and 236 islands, in an average survey time of 8.4 minutes. The result? The 1,402 best travel experiences in the world. The Readers Choice Awards appear in the November print issue of Condé Nast Traveler and are the longest-running and most esteemed recognition of excellence in the travel industry. Scot Toon, General Manager of Kata Rocks said: ‘We truly believe Kata Rocks is one of the best resorts in Asia and this notable award showcases our unparalleled Rock Star service within the industry’.

Kata Rocks is renowned as a world-class dining destination and an icon of ultra-modern elegance, combining superyacht-influenced design, one to four bedroom private pool Sky Villas, award-winning wellness at the Infinite Luxury Spa, signature Thai hospitality and service excellence. The resort features the island’s most romantic and chic restaurant, tucked next to its signature 35-metre infinity swimming pool, serving inspired Mediterranean cuisine for the ultimate in epicurean seaside dining. The menu features fresh seafood, modern adaptations of European classics, unique versions of local Thai dishes plus a colourful range of stylish starters and elegant entrees.

It is also home to Phuket’s best sunset bar and Kata Rocks’ exquisitely romantic ‘Dining on the Rocks’ experience exceeds all expectations. The Kata Rocks’ culinary team, led by Executive Chef Laia Pons, can also create unique menus to customise the entire ‘Dining on the Rocks’ experience. This personalised culinary adventure, with candle lit tables set right on the water’s edge. Creates the perfect setting for romantic honeymoons dinners, anniversary celebrations or ‘pop-the-question’ wedding engagements.