InterContinental Phuket Resort unveils festive season lineup for Kamala Beach

InterContinental Phuket Resort in Phuket has opened bookings for The Garden of Devas, a holiday program running from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve with dinners, brunches, fireworks and spa offerings. The resort is using the seasonal lineup to draw families, food-focused travelers and guests seeking beachfront celebrations as it heads into 2027.

Why it matters: - InterContinental Phuket Resort is turning the year-end holiday period into a major revenue and destination draw at Kamala Beach. - The program combines dining, entertainment, children’s activities and wellness, giving guests multiple reasons to stay on property through Christmas and New Year. - The resort says bookings for festive dates traditionally fill early, making advance reservations important for limited-table and fireworks-view inventory.

What happened: - InterContinental Phuket Resort announced The Garden of Devas, its 2026 festive season program inspired by Traibhumikatha, the ancient Thai epic that shapes the resort’s identity. - The celebration runs on Kamala Beach between the hills of Phuket and the Andaman Sea. - The holiday lineup culminates in a New Year’s Eve celebration that leads into 2027. - General Manager Bjorn Courage said the resort designed the program to blend Thai heritage, heavenly imagery and hospitality into the guest experience.

The details: - On Christmas Eve, guests can choose between two dining options. - Pinto will serve an international buffet and sharing-style dinner priced at THB 5,450++ per adult and THB 2,950++ per child ages 4-11. - Beverage packages will be available for the Christmas Eve dinner at Pinto. - hom, which is recognized by both the MICHELIN Guide restaurant selection and 50 Best Discovery, will offer a nine-moment fine dining menu priced at THB 5,950++ per person. - Wine pairing will be available at hom for Christmas Eve. - On Christmas Day, the resort will host a sharing-style brunch from 12:00 to 15:00 hrs. - The Christmas Day brunch will be offered across the restaurant, pool terrace and beachfront. - Food-only pricing for the Christmas Day brunch starts at THB 4,520++ per person. - Beverage packages for Christmas Day start at THB 1,850++ per person for soft drinks, juices and water. - A second beverage package is priced at THB 3,250++ per person and includes wine, beer, soft drinks, juices and water. - A champagne-inclusive package is priced at THB 4,950++ per person and includes champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, juices and water. - Christmas Day entertainment includes a DJ, live acts and children’s activities. - New Year’s Eve celebrations will move to the beachfront and run from 19:00 hrs. until 01:00 hrs. - The New Year’s Eve gala dinner will feature a shared menu, live band and DJ. - Phuket’s New Year fireworks display will launch from the water in front of the resort at midnight. - The fireworks are expected to light up Kamala Bay in gold, crimson and other colors as the year turns to 2027. - hom will also host a New Year’s Eve nine-moment dining experience priced at THB 19,500++ per person with beverage pairing. - The hom New Year’s Eve experience includes access to the beachfront fireworks. - Planet Trekkers, the resort’s children’s program, will offer creative workshops, arts and crafts, games and festive activities tied to Christmas and New Year traditions. - Sati Spa will offer the Festive Elements Journey from December 2026 to January 2027. - The spa experience lasts two hours and begins with a 30-minute aromatherapy bath. - Guests can choose a Four Elements Massage inspired by Earth, Water, Fire or Air. - The spa package includes an aroma set to take home. - The Festive Elements Journey is priced at THB 4,999++ for one guest or THB 8,999++ for two guests. - Guests who book and pay by 31 October 2026 will receive 20% off the festive program. - Guests who confirm bookings by 30 November 2026 will receive 10% off. - Reservations can be made at icphuket.rsvn@ihg.com. - The resort’s main contact email is icphuket.info@ihg.com, and the website listed in the release is phuket.intercontinental.com.

Between the lines: - The holiday package is built to capture multiple guest segments at once: diners, families, couples seeking premium experiences and travelers looking for a beachfront countdown. - The combination of Michelin-recognized dining, fireworks access and spa programming suggests the resort is positioning the festive season as a flagship luxury event rather than a standard holiday offering. - The early-booking discounts are a clear push to lock in demand before prime tables and front-row views sell out.

What's next: - The resort will continue taking festive reservations ahead of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. - Guests who want the best fireworks views are likely to need to book early because availability is limited. - The festive program will carry the resort into the first days of 2027 with dining and spa experiences still available.

The bottom line: - InterContinental Phuket Resort is betting that a mix of beachfront spectacle, high-end dining and family-friendly programming will make Kamala Beach one of Phuket’s most sought-after holiday destinations this season.