The Regent Cha-am Beach Resort, Cha-am, Thailand

A popular stay choice for meetings and conferences, as well as leisure stays, this sprawling 442-room beachfront resort boasts two free-form pools, a spa, a fitness centre and a bike park. Its food-and-beverage offering includes the all-day-dining Sakuna; the Italian Peppina; and Breezy Bar for tea, coffee and cocktails. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, large working desk and mini fridge, with those in the Main Wing also including a private balcony with sea or garden views.