An Interview with Chris Gordon The MD of The Village Coconut Island
Luxury five bed beach front pool villa
What makes The Village, Coconut Island special? What kind of experience does it offer guests and why should they visit?
The Village really is one of Thailand’s most beautiful and unique resorts. We are based on the glorious Coconut Island, amidst the natural splendor of Phang Nga Bay, which means that we are able to offer our guests the luxury of truly ‘getting away from it all’ on a tropical island, whilst remaining incredibly convenient.
Our complimentary water taxi service runs 24-hours a day, and whisks guests to and from Phuket’s mainland in just 5 minutes. From there, we are just 20 minutes away from Phuket’s shopping and cultural centres, and 40 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
I also love The Village for its unique design and atmosphere; designed around a traditional Village, with fantastic amenities such as our beautiful Spa, three fabulous restaurants and central infinity pools at the centre, surrounded by private and luxurious accommodation. It really is a special place.
Stunning views of Phang Nga Bay
What makes Coconut Island itself unique?
Coconut Island is everyone’s idea of a tropical island paradise. Our beautiful beach, amazing natural ecosystem, extensive amenities and fantastic position in the bay mean that we are able to offer so much that other resorts cannot; true peace, privacy and security. So many resorts are based in busy tourist areas and suffer from noise, pollution and crowds; The Village lets you get away from all of this, without sacrificing convenience
What kind of special treatments does your spa offer? Anything uniquely Thai is of particular interest. Have any new treatments started recently?
Set at the centre of The Village, accessed by a bridge and surrounded by a mini lake, our beautiful Spa Island is a real Oasis of calm. We try to reflect longstanding Thai traditions and culture in our treatments, whilst catering to the wishes of our international clientele.
Our menu is varied, but one of our most popular traditional treatments is the healing Thai Herbal Compress Massage, or “Luk Pra Kob”. It’s a unique, heavenly treatment that really has to be experienced at least once in a lifetime! A heated muslin parcel of aromatic herbs and Thai spices is applied to pressure points on the body, easing stress and relaxing muscles. As well as being a wonderfully relaxing experience, this treatment can also be tailored to address back pain and tendinitis, increase energy flow, improve circulation, relax muscles and stimulate nerves. Speaking personally, it’s amazing!
Relax and enjoy The Village Spa
We have also recently introduced a new menu of custom tailored facials. These incorporate traditional Thai techniques to ensure that that, whatever your skin type, your particular needs are addressed and your skin is left revitalised, glowing and healthy.
What makes Coconut Island itself unique?
Coconut Island is everyone’s idea of a tropical island paradise. Our beautiful beach, amazing natural ecosystem, extensive amenities and fantastic position in the bay mean that we are able to offer so much that other resorts cannot; true peace, privacy and security. So many resorts are based in busy tourist areas and suffer from noise, pollution and crowds; The Village lets you get away from all of this, without sacrificing convenience
Are there any other facilities at the resort (apart from the spa) that you think visitors should know about? Can you tell me a little about the activities on offer? What are the highlights?
We have some amazing facilities! We have spent a long time listening to our guests and making sure that we provide everything that they could possibly want and need.
In terms of activities, we have worked very hard to ensure that we cater for all tastes. Our fabulous position in the bay means that we are able to offer a complete range of watersports, many free to our guests, from kayaking, sailing, snorkelling and scuba-diving to yacht charter and crewed day-trips. We even have our own luxury 77-foot yacht, Chrysalis T, which is available for our guests to charter.
On-island amenities include our two extremely popular water-slides, floodlit tennis courts, golf course, mountain-biking and hiking, Village shop, fully equipped Gym, Turkish Hammam, Steam Room, Sauna, and Hydrotherapy Pool.
A range of watersports for all abilities and ages
Our two beautiful central infinity pools provide guests with a great alternative to their own private pools or Jacuzzis, and our Children’s Club is there to ensure that parents can relax and enjoy the wonderful amenities the resort has to offer, knowing that their children are in the safest of hands.
What kind of dining experience does The Village, Coconut Island offer? Any culinary specialities?
Our dining experiences are particularly strong, with The Village boasting three beautiful restaurants all overseen by the fantastic Chef, Lee Wood. These comprise of The Tamarind, our beachfront restaurant with its popular beach bar, and carefully crafted menu of freshly prepared Thai and Asian cuisine, The Deli, modelled on a New York-style delicatessen and complete with a hand built stone pizza oven (it is often commented that our pizzas are the best in Phuket!) and Horizons, our incredible new Fine Dining offering, with a stunning international menu and panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay.
We place a really strong emphasis on sourcing the very best ingredients possible and ensuring variety; we offer the freshest seafood and a wide range of imaginative vegetarian options.
Amazing food in any one of the three restaurants
