Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the Brand's Original Reserve

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, holds a special place in the brand as the world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the property that pioneered the ultra-exclusive tier. Set along the shores of the Andaman Sea in Krabi, Thailand, the resort comprises just 54 villas, many with private pools and hidden gardens, maintaining an exquisitely isolated feel.

Designed by the renowned Thai architect Lek Bunnag, the resort is defined by towering white walls, domed ceilings, keyhole doorways, and oversized Moroccan-style lamps, blending Thai and Moorish influences. Guests enjoy 24-hour butler service, five restaurants, and personalized experiences from secluded-beach barbecues to private island voyages and sessions with a Reserve Yogi.

Krabi's limestone cliffs and turquoise waters are among Thailand's most dramatic, and Phulay Bay offers the most intimate way to experience them. As the original Reserve, it remains a benchmark for the entire tier.

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