Southern Phuket's first five-star boutique hotel, Boathouse opened 9th February 1989 on Kata Beach.
It had just 33 rooms, three suites and two pool villas, but quickly established an international reputation thanks to a winning blend of luxurious accommodations, standards of service, excellent wine cellar and relaxed atmosphere.
It also evolved into a notable cultural and social centre, with regular art exhibitions, cultural activities, wine tastings and dinners for connoisseurs.
Appearing on numerous lists of the world's best small hotels it has won many international awards including the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — the only place in Thailand to win this award in 2006 and years since.
On occasion of the reopening after the tsunami Mom Tri threw a large party for VIP guests and friends of Boathouse
Hearthrob Ananda Everingham, Thai cinema's top leading man has been a regular guest since his early teens
HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark was welcomed to Phuket by Boathouse staff and General Manager Louis Bronner
HE Mr. Edgard Telles Ribeiro, Brazil Ambassador in Bangkok (r) with his wife (l) and Boathouse GM Louis Bronner and his mother
Boathouse's 20th anniversary was celebrated in style with several of the guests of the 1989 opening: Khun Thepin, Mike Maync, Mme Bronner, Silvalla Maync, HH Princess Sakinah Badlishah of Malaysia and Mr. Gerald de Freitas
Bernard de Laage de Meux, Project Director of Château Palmer, Boathouse GM Louis Bronner and Wine Director Georges Ciret at the Château Palmer wine dinner
HE Mr. Michael Sternberg Danish Ambassador and Boathouse GM Louis Bronner
HRH Prince Henrik in Phuket for a number of official visits during a trip to Asia
Winners of the 2009 Phuket King's Cup Regatta, Neil Pryde and his team celebrate their victory
Manager of the Thai National Soccer Team Bryan Robson presents trophies at Boathouse staff soccer tournament
Jake Needham, Asia's hottest crime fiction writers, here with his family judged the entries of Boathouse short fiction contest. Needham's blockbuster “Killing Plato” opens at the Galley Bar of Boathouse
HE Mr. Laurent Bili, French Ambassador to Thailand hosts a lunch for French business community on the occasion of the appontment of Honorary Consul Mr. Lucien Rodriguez
General Prem Tinsulanonda on a visit to Boathouse
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, ranking among the very best Burgundy houses, hosted an exclusive wine dinner at Boathouse
Returning guests Grant & Gillian Waters were so enamoured by Boathouse they presented their drawing of Boathouse boat to the hotel
HE Adm M.L. Usni Pramoj Privy Councillor on a visit to Boathouse
HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark on a visit to Boathouse
HRH Princess Galayani Vadhana, elder sister of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej on a visit to Boathouse
Boathouse Quintet was invited to entertain HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the residence of HE Mr. Coste French Ambassor to Thailand
Renowned TV game show producers Jan Meulendijks and Bart Schuil during one of their many visits
HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark and his sister Madame Françoise Bardin de Monpezat enjoy a casual lunch with friends
H.E.Mr. Edgard Telles Ribeiro, Brazil Ambassador in Bangkok (r) with his wife (centre) and Boathouse GM Louis Bronner
From our original bar photos: HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark with General Prem Tinsulanonda on Kata Beach during the Phuket King's Cup Regatta 1987
Mr. and Mrs. Pascal Jolivet of Domaine Pascal Jolivet, renowned wine maker from the Loire Valley
Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, Owner of Château Angélus at the Château Angélus wine dinner
HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark signs the guest book
Boathouse hosted a farewell cocktail party in honour of HRH Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark and invited Danish and Scandinavian guests to greet the Danish Royal
Corrina Rayment (r) Winemaker at her family's Oliver's Taranga Vineyard and creator of Oliver's Taranga Corinna's Blend
Our guest Karen Shaw painted this watercolour of our beach during one of her stays
Rt. Hon. Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and her husband Mr. Burton Shipley
Danish model and popular fashion blogger Stephanie Gundelach and her friend Amanda celebrate Christmas
