Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of its first DoubleTree by Hilton property in Phuket, Thailand.

The 250-room DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Surin Beach is located on the west coast of the island on Surin Beach, which is approximately 24km from Phuket International Airport.

“Hilton Worldwide has been in Thailand since 1983 and we currently operate six hotels in key destinations including Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Phuket.

“Thailand is a key focus market for us due to its enormous potential for growth and as we continue to expand our footprint here, the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Surin Beach marks the entry of one of our fastest growing brands, DoubleTree by Hilton, into Thailand,” said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.

Formerly the Courtyard by Marriott, the rebranded, four-story DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach sits strategically between Phuket International Airport and Patong, the island’s popular tourist centre.

The resort offers over 80 suites and has three food and beverage outlets which include Asia Alive, an all-day dining restaurant, The Boardwalk, a pool bar serving snacks, and a food and beverage retail outlet, The Food Store.

There will also be four meetings rooms as well as a business centre, fitness club, outdoor lagoon-style pools, water slides and a kids club.

Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said: “DoubleTree by Hilton is very pleased to welcome our first property in Thailand to our exciting portfolio of more than 310 properties globally.

“With the opening of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach, both domestic and international guests coming to this popular resort destination will be introduced to the quality accommodation and personalised, welcoming level of service and hospitality that is synonymous with the brand.”