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Here’s a secret: the best way to enjoy the luxury all-villa boutique resort <a href="https://destinasian.com/v-villas-phuket-mgallery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">V Villas Phuket</a> if you’re not staying as a guest is to book a spot at <a href="https://www.vvillasphuket.com/restaurant-bars/akoya-star-lounge/?DestinAsian">Akoya Star Lounge</a>. It’s a stunner of a rooftop bar, with uninterrupted views of Ao Yon, the bay at the foot of the property. The front-row seats are comfy day beds with their feet in the water, arranged along the edge of a dramatic infinity ledge that makes it look like there is nothing between you and the beach 55 meters below. The vertigo-prone can rest assured—it’s perfectly safe.
You can catch the rays of a tropical sunset from this open-air perch overlooking the Andaman Sea. As night falls, Akoya’s own illuminations flicker on, but even with a DJ, the mood leans more toward a chill lounge vibe. As for the drinks, skip the menu and have a chat with Khun Lek, the resident mixologist, who will suggest a cocktail to suit your palate. Also ask about the syrups designed with local ingredients by star mixologist Julia Momosé. The creative force behind Kumiko, one of Chicago’s most talked-about bars, she left them on the menu after a recent guest shift at Akoya. —Vincent Vichit-Vadakan
<a href="https://www.vvillasphuket.com/restaurant-bars/akoya-star-lounge/?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vvillasphuket.com</a> 
+66 76 630 939 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/v7rohtzjRhQ1j4i49" target="_blank" rel="noopener">39/39 Moo 8, Ao Yon Rd., Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand</a>

An aerial view of Akoya Star Lounge and Ao Yon at sunset.

Akoya Star Lounge: Chilled Rooftop Vibes