Page 41 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 4 | April - May 2024

t‘s no secret among my friends and family that Phuket is one of my preferred domestic getaways;
an island paradise that has everything for the discerning traveller, spanning opulent stays to hole-
in-the-wall haunts with delicious local cuisine. When I visited COMO Point Yamu, however, perched
on the tip of Cape Yamu on the island’s east coast, I saw a side of Phuket that I hadn’t seen before. “Our
location is definitely one of our unique points,” Andy Kunz, the Managing Director of COMO Point
Yamu tells me when I met him at the resort’s bright and airy Aqua Bar. “We are one of the few hotels
that’s on the East Coast of Phuket, and not only are we blessed with both a beautiful sunrise and sunset,
but it gives our guests the luxury of privacy, as the East Coast is less developed, less touristy, and boasts a
lot more nature. It feels like Phuket from 20-30 years ago. And of course, at the tip of Cape Yamu, we have
a 360-degree sea view, from a unique vantage point in Phuket.”

Indeed, COMO Point Yamu is one of a few exclusive hotels that overlook Phang Nga Bay, and despite its
serene and remote location, it’s only a 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Despite having
celebrated its 10 Anniversary last year, the hotel has entered a renaissance period in the domestic market,
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having made a name for itself among local travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were
seeking isolation amidst serene surroundings. From the rave reviews I’d heard, I was especially excited to
see for myself what the resort had to offer.

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