The elegantly laid back Hale Malia is located in the middle of Samsara Phuket on Nakalay Point promontory, with views extending across to Patong coastline and the Andaman Sea. Hale Malia boasts the largest and most level garden of Samsara’s homes, making it a popular venue for outdoor weddings, anniversaries and even corporate events. Ferns, flowers and frangipani trees create a magical scene, the sea and winking skyline beyond.

Upstairs, Hale Malia’s expansive living areas invite lazy days idling by the pool. An open-plan layout merges an atrium living room, kitchen and dining area into one airy space, with plenty of plush seating to relax on and admire the views. Out on the terrace, there’s an irresistible 14-meter infinity pool, and an open-air sala pavilion where you can spread out on the couches with a book or a bottle of wine. This level also has a sauna and steam room tucked behind the sala.

Hale Malia accommodates 8 people across 4 bedrooms, all nestled beneath the upstairs living areas. A warm Thai-style theater room in the middle of the house can accommodate extra guests on a wide, comfy daybed, and there’s a cozy family room downstairs with cushy sofa seating for watching TV or just chilling out. The master bedroom and second bedroom at Hale Malia both come with wide private terraces, each with a sunken tub for soaking under the stars.

For larger groups traveling together, Hale Malia is connected to Villa Leelavadee via a garden pathway, accommodating up to 16 guests across 8 bedrooms combined. As with all Samsara villas, Hale Malia comes with a live-in chef who prepares meals to order, and a housekeeper/butler to assist with the day-to-day. An onsite management team and villa concierge also service your villa, taking care of bookings, excursions and other travel requests.