Phulay Bay Secures Top Honors: Retains MICHELIN 3 Key and Voted #1 Resort in Thailand

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, confirms its place as one of the world's most exceptional luxury destinations. The ultra-luxurious Krabi seafront sanctuary proudly retained its 3 MICHELIN Keys for the second year in a row.

This highly distinguished accolade places Phulay Bay among only six properties in the entire kingdom to achieve the MICHELIN Guide's highest honor. Of these six, Phulay Bay is one of only three beach resorts and the only one located in the breathtaking province of Krabi.

The Gold Standard in Hospitality

The MICHELIN Guide 2025 praised Phulay Bay for its outstanding services and facilities, which are enhanced by authentic Southern Thai hospitality and stunning Andaman Sea views.

The Guide states: "Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, chose the path of creating one of the most luxurious resorts anywhere. What sets it even further apart from the norm is its exquisite tastefulness, from the traditional-style welcome pavilion to the thoughtfully localized interiors of the hotel’s villas and pavilions. An extravagant spa is present as a matter of course, as are a handful of restaurants serving everything from fresh seafood and Thai favorites to elevated Mediterranean classics.”

Global Travelers Choose Phulay Bay

The MICHELIN Key honor coincides with another significant recognition: the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This industry-leading accolade is voted on by the magazine’s global readership, which includes many of the world's most discerning travelers.

The results highlight Phulay Bay's strong connection with this sophisticated clientele:

#1 “Best Resort in Thailand” (Voted by Condé Nast Traveller UK readership)
#10 “Best Resort in the World” (Voted by Condé Nast Traveler USA audience)

Vidya Sagar, General Manager, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, expressed his gratitude: “We are delighted and deeply honored to retain our 3 MICHELIN Key status and be voted as the best resort in Thailand. This success is a direct testament to the passion and commitment of our Ladies and Gentlemen, who create highly personalized guest journeys every day. We look forward to welcoming more experience-seeking guests, who can enjoy dining at Sri Trang, our newly-transformed Thai dining destination, and socializing at the all-new Pirom Bar, set to be unveiled at the end of October.”

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