Sri panwa

Overview

Sri panwa is a luxury pool villa resort spread across the headland of Cape Panwa, at the southeastern tip of Phuket. The resort is best known for its private pool villas and residences, but visitors who are not staying overnight can still sample the setting through the Sri panwa day pass. The pass is centred on Habita, the resort's contemporary suites cluster, and gives non-guests a full day of pool access, a reserved daybed and a generous dining credit. For anyone chasing sunset views over the Andaman Sea without committing to a villa rate, it is one of the more striking day experiences in the Cape Panwa area.

The day pass costs ฿1,888 per person, and the headline draw is that the entire amount comes back to you as a food and drink credit. In practice you are paying for the setting, the lounging space and the towel service, then redeeming your ฿1,888 across the resort's restaurants. That structure makes the pass feel less like a gate fee and more like a prepaid lunch with a spectacular pool attached.

The Habita Pool and Facilities

The centrepiece of the day pass is the iconic 48-meter forest pool at Habita, one of the longest pools in Phuket. It is framed by lush greenery and opens onto a panoramic view of the Andaman Ocean, and the long, straight design is built for slow laps and unhurried floating rather than crowds and splashing. The infinity edge and forest surroundings give it a calm, grown-up feel, and the elevated position means the sunset views are a genuine highlight of the day.

Day pass guests get a reserved daybed and a provided towel, so there is a dedicated spot to settle into for the day rather than hunting for a free lounger. The pass also references access to the resort's pristine beach and the lush landscaped grounds that Sri panwa is known for, so the day is not limited to a single pool deck.

On the food side, the ฿1,888 credit is valid at Baba Chino, the resort's Chinese restaurant famous for dim sum and Cantonese style cooking, and at Baba Hot Box, the BBQ concept where meats are cooked over a Josper grill. On top of the credit, day pass holders receive a 10 percent discount on dining at Baba Chino and Baba Hot Box between 12 pm and 8 pm, which stretches the value of the pass a little further if you order beyond the included amount.

Location and Getting There

Sri panwa sits at 88 Moo 8, Sakdidej Road, Vichit, Muang, Phuket 83000, on the Cape Panwa peninsula. The cape is roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive from Phuket Town and around an hour from the west coast beach areas such as Patong, depending on traffic. Phuket International Airport is at the opposite, northern end of the island, so allow a longer transfer of well over an hour if you are arriving on the same day as a flight.

The resort occupies the high ground of the headland, so the approach road climbs steeply and the property is large. Most visitors arrive by private car, taxi or ride hailing app, and it is worth confirming with the resort where day pass guests should be dropped and picked up, since the reception, Habita and the restaurants sit at different levels of the hillside. The coastal position that makes the views so good also means public transport does not run directly to the door.

Good to Know

Reservations for the day pass must be made at least one day in advance, so it is not a walk in experience. The package runs daily between 9 am and 8 pm, with the Forest Infinity Pool accessible from 9 am to 6 pm, which is worth planning around if the pool is your priority. Bookings are non-changeable and non-refundable once confirmed, so lock in your date only when you are sure.

To reserve, contact the resort directly by phone on (+66)76-371-000 or by email, or use the booking button on the official day pass page. Prices and inclusions are set by the resort, which reserves the right to revise the services and terms, so treat the ฿1,888 rate as current at the time of writing and reconfirm when you book. Because Sri panwa is a working luxury resort rather than a public day club, the atmosphere leans quiet and refined, which suits couples and anyone after a relaxed, scenic day by the water.