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The Slate
Phuket, Thailand · Independent · Core Luxury
Bill Bensley built this Nai Yang resort as Indigo Pearl in 2008. It came back as The Slate in 2016: 177 rooms of Phuket tin-mining industrial chic, palms and a lagoon a kilometer from the beach. Michelin One Key in 2025; Condé Nast Traveller readers ranked it eighth among the world's hotels that year. It is a Design Hotels member.
- 177 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Nai Yang
- Rooms from 818 sq ft (76 m²)
About The Slate
- Bill Bensley designed the original Indigo Pearl, which rebranded as The Slate in 2016.
- Michelin One Key (2025). Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice 2025 ranked it 8.
- A Design Hotels member on a lagoon a kilometer from Nai Yang Beach, with an infinity pool and villa gardens.
- Entry-level rooms start at 818 sq ft (76 m²).
Experiences
- Moo's Kitchen cooking class — Resident chefs guide guests through ancient Thai recipes that honour generations of local culinary traditions, with flavours beyond Thailand too.
- Cook and Chow programme — The hotel team prepares the ingredients, then guests cook authentic Thai dishes with the resident chef at Moo's Kitchen. Sessions at 08:30 and 13:30.
- Little Chef's programme — A cooking programme for young chefs aged 4 and up.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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