Today’s office environments have become hectic and fast-paced, making it hard to build rapport and encourage collaboration in the workplace. This is why organizing a corporate retreat for the whole team is important as it allows everyone to loosen up and get to know each other outside the office.
Phuket is teeming with world-class beaches and attractions that the team can visit and enjoy, making it an ideal location for tropical-themed corporate retreats. Best of all, many private villas in Phuket can accommodate large groups. To help you find the perfect team-building venue that suits your requirements, we’ve listed our picks of villas on the island that you should consider for your next corporate retreat.
1. Villa Sawarin
This charming 9-bedroom vacation villa can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests. Villa Sawarin is located in the exclusive peninsula of Cape Yamu where everyone is treated to striking nature and sea views.
The cathedral-like entrance is ready to welcome the whole traveling party to this palatial 3,854 square meter villa. Spacious living and dining areas allow everyone to gather in one place. The property also has an extensive outdoor area with manicured gardens and private beach access making Villa Sawarin ideal for outdoor team building activities.
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2. Villa Analaya
Villa Analaya is a perfect venue choice for lavish corporate retreats. Set in Millionaire’s Mile, Phuket’s most enviable location, this 6-bedroom property offers guests a perfect blend of rest and recreation with its massive bedrooms and state-of-the-art amenities.
Each bedroom is spacious and features luxurious en-suite facilities. The infinity swimming pool is perfect for both leisurely dips and fun water games. The yoga platform is a nice spot for morning calisthenics while the outdoor area is great for fun games and activities.
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3. Ocean’s 11 Villa
Ocean’s 11 Villa in Cape Yamu has 6 bedrooms, all of which feature luxurious king-size beds and en-suite facilities so everyone can enjoy an ultra-comfortable stay. The 5,000 square meter lawn and garden area is perfect for team building activities, while the villa’s selection of amenities are more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
The spacious living area, cinema room, as well as bar and lounge areas are great spots for team discussions or bonding with colleagues. Indoor dining spaces and alfresco possibilities also allow everyone to gather for mealtimes. Oceans 11 Villa also has access to the estate’s private beach and tennis court.
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4. Villa Vikasa
Another Cape Yamu gem, Villa Vikasa is a 5-bedroom property surrounded by stunning scenery. Sweeping views of the sapphire seas and verdant gardens spark creativity and imagination, while spacious and inviting living and dining areas provide space for relaxed discussions and chitchats.
The 25-meter infinity pool and outdoor lounging areas face the glistening ocean, treating everyone with the cooling sea breeze and gorgeous views as they lounge and enjoy the outdoors. Villa Vikasa and Villa Ocean’s 11 can be rented together as these properties are only a few steps away from each other.
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5. Villa Verai
With a total land plot size of 16,000 square meters, this two-story vacation villa is made for group stays. The largest property included in this list, Villa Verai features six bedrooms with en-suite facilities that can accommodate up to 12 guests.
Its state-of-the-art amenities are also designed to accommodate big groups. The stunning L-shaped infinity pool is 35 meters long and the cinema room is big enough to comfortably seat 10 persons. The garden area is expansive and the beachfront lawn is great for team-building exercises as well. Villa Verai is also within the Cape Yamu estate and can be rented with Villa Ocean’s 11 and Villa Vikasa.
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6. Villa Alchemy
Villa Alchemy has a total of ten bedrooms which makes it an ideal villa to stay in when traveling in large groups like corporate retreats. The villa is spacious and offers a lot of indoor and outdoor facilities that provide everyone with several lounging and entertainment options.
The villa has two swimming pools – the 32-meter main pool and a saltwater infinity pool. The main swimming pool also features a whirlpool and a kiddie pool. Indoor amenities include a private cinema room, a fitness gym, and a spa room.
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7. Villa Aquila
Also located in the sophisticated Millionaire’s Mile in Kamala, Villa Aquila combines a mix of relaxation, entertainment, and luxury. This 7-bedroom property can host up to 14 guests while keeping everyone entertained with its selection of state-of-the-art in-villa amenities and facilities.
Make the most of your time-out from stressful office work by indulging in Villa Aquila’s in-house spa treatments. Relax and spend time with your colleagues in the villa’s spacious living area or go swimming with them in the 30-meter infinity pool. The entertainment room with a bar and pool table allows everyone to loosen up and create fun memories with workmates.
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What’s even better is that all the private villas listed in this article have their own dedicated staff to cater to the needs of all their guests. The staff includes a villa manager to make sure that everything is taken care of, a private chef to prepare flavorful gourmet meals for everyone, and housekeeping to make sure the house is clean and orderly throughout your stay.
