Varuna Banyan Tree Beach Residences

Varuna is a collection of eight townhomes right on the sand at Bang Tao, among the last houses of this class on Phuket's central west coast. The living area opens fully to the ocean, and a private rooftop pool looks out over Andaman sunsets.

The architecture takes its cues from the shore: curved facades echo the motion of the waves, timber slats recall sand rippled by the retreating tide, woven trellises cast shifting shadows, and full-height glazing draws the sea into every room. Inside are natural timber, warm stone and details borrowed from Southern Thai tradition.

The homes sit inside the gated Laguna Phuket resort, half an hour from the airport. Owners join The Sanctuary Club, with privileges across Banyan Group hotels worldwide, and RAVA Beach Club, Thailand's largest beach club, on the same stretch of sand.