Canvas Couture by the Sea: A Design-Led Escape at Twinpalms Tented Camp Phuket

Some places blur the boundaries between nature and luxury, where the soft rustle of palm leaves becomes its own form of architecture and the horizon feels like a slow exhale. Twinpalms Tented Camp Phuket is one of those rare spaces - a retreat that doesn’t just sit within its landscape but belongs to it.

Set along Bangtao’s powder-soft shoreline and cradled within its signature weaving lagoon waterways, this adults-only, Small Luxury Hotels of the World hideaway has quickly become one of Phuket’s most intriguing new openings. Just five months after its debut, the resort has already carved out a reputation for thoughtful design, quiet soulfulness and an immersive sense of place. And now, with the arrival of its new wellness programme, Twinpalms Tented Camp enters an exciting chapter - one where natural luxury meets intentional wellbeing.

A New Kind of Tented Luxury

Twinpalms has long been synonymous with sophisticated coastal living, but the Tented Camp is its most intimate expression yet. Home to just 28 tented one- and two-bedroom suites, it channels a “safari-chic-by-the-sea” aesthetic - sleek, contemporary, and unexpectedly cocooning.

Canvas walls billow softly with the ocean breeze. Timber decks stretch toward the lagoon. The surrounding native greenery feels almost cinematic, as if perfectly positioned by nature’s own hand.

The design, led by acclaimed landscape architect Martin Palleros, draws deeply from the site’s rural charm: water channels, wild grasses, large tropical trees and even the presence of local buffalo. “It’s the kind of setting you’d expect in remote Thai countryside,” he reflects, “yet it stands moments from a popular Phuket beach.” That duality - the serene and the social - feels essential to the Twinpalms identity.

Wellness, Reimagined for the Modern Wanderer

For travelers researching where to stay on Mai Khao Beach, SALA sits on what is arguably the coastline’s most atmospheric stretch. Unlike the crowded beaches of southern Phuket, Mai Khao remains blissfully untouched — wide, soft, open, and often nearly empty.

The beach is ideal for sunrise walks, golden-hour photography, and long, reflective moments by the Andaman Sea. SALA’s beachfront pool and spacious lawn offer panoramic views of the horizon, making it a favourite among design-minded travelers looking for tranquillity.

As wellness becomes an integral part of luxury travel, Twinpalms Tented Camp introduces a curated collection of experiences designed to harmonise with the land rather than overpower it.

Launching May 2025, the new fitness studio, outfitted entirely with NOHrD equipment, is a beautiful study in organic-modern design. Light pours through floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating polished wood, smooth contours and sculptural fitness pieces crafted from sustainable materials. Far from a typical resort gym, this studio feels like a gallery of movement—quiet, intentional, and connected to the greenery just outside.

Step outdoors and you’ll find a nature-led recovery zone: an outdoor rain shower, shaded lounging area and a striking ice bath carved from a single Balinese boulder. It’s raw and minimalist yet deeply aesthetic—a sensory ritual meant to invigorate the body and sharpen the senses.

Wellness continues its evolution with the introduction of a serene lagoon-view swimming pool, giving guests yet another place to unwind between time at Catch Beach Club or The Lazy Coconut. Where the beach clubs offer sun-washed vibrancy, the onsite pool offers calm—a tucked-away corner for slow mornings, good books, and floating between palm shadows.

Daily Moments of Joy and Ritual

One of the most enchanting aspects of the Tented Camp is its Daily Moments programme - tiny, curated experiences sprinkled throughout the day that bring guests deeper into the spirit of the place.

Now expanded to include wellbeing-inspired activities, these rituals feel both grounding and joyful:

• sunrise yoga or meditation on the sand

• lotus petal folding workshops inspired by Thai tradition

• chime-hanging rituals that whisper in the breeze

• mango and sticky rice tastings under tropical shade

• storytelling and reflection around the central campfire at sunset

They are simple moments, yet deeply felt—the kind that anchor a journey long after you’ve returned home.

Spa Sanctuaries and In-Tent Tranquility

At the heart of the resort lies the Spa Tent, a serene, fabric-draped retreat where expert therapists weave together Thai healing techniques and contemporary therapies. Treatments can be enjoyed within the spa itself or brought directly to your tent for a private in-tent experience.

Imagine a warm oil massage while the canvas walls glow gold with afternoon sun, or a calming herbal ritual as evening insects begin their soft chorus. It’s this connection to nature. never forced, always present - that defines the Twinpalms wellness philosophy.

A Vision Rooted in Balance and Connection

General Manager Olivier Gibaud captures the spirit of the resort best: “True luxury lies in emotional connection and physical wellbeing,” he shares. “With our new enhancements, we offer a sanctuary where guests can reconnect with nature, themselves, and their sense of vitality.”

It’s a statement that feels woven into every path, every deck, every thoughtful detail at the Tented Camp. The resort doesn’t shout for attention; it whispers, inviting you to slow your pace, soften your shoulders and sink into the rhythm of island living.

For the Design-Led Traveler

Twinpalms Tented Camp Phuket is more than a hotel—it’s a living, breathing concept. A creative interpretation of tropical minimalism. A love letter to the land. A bold yet peaceful chapter in Phuket’s evolving luxury landscape.

For the traveller who seeks both aesthetic pleasure and soulful presence, this is a place where time stretches, senses heighten, and nature feels intimately, beautifully close.

A sanctuary woven from canvas and calm.

A coastal retreat with a wild, grounded heart.

A destination that invites you not just to stay - but to feel.

Official website: https://www.twinpalmshotelsresorts.com/tented-camp-phuket/