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Luxury Villa Management & Concierge · Phuket, Thailand

Your villa.
In the right
hands.

Premium villa management run by hospitality professionals — not property managers.

Who We Are

Hospitality thinking,
applied to your villa.

Our background is 16 years across fine dining, private villas, superyachts, and luxury events. We think about your villa the way a hotel general manager thinks about their property — with the guest experience at the centre of every decision.

16+
Years Experience
3
Brands, One Company
PHK
Phuket Based
5★
Guest Standard
Our Services

Everything in one place.

The Embers Standard

Five principles. Every stay, every time.

Every property we manage meets our non-negotiable quality framework — without exception.

I

Pre-Arrival Inspection

Every villa inspected before every guest arrival. No exceptions.

II

Guest Preferences

Every guest contacted before arrival — needs, allergies, and occasions noted.

III

Stocked Kitchen

Every villa meets a minimum provisions standard on arrival.

IV

Named Contact

Every guest has one named Embers contact throughout their stay.

V

Owner Reports

Monthly reports sent by the 5th, without prompting.

Ready to talk?

Whether you own a villa or you're planning a stay — we'd love to hear from you.

For Villa Owners

Your villa,
managed properly.

Most villa management companies think like property managers. We think like hospitality operators. That difference is felt in every guest stay — and in your reviews.

The Problem

What poor management
actually costs you.

01

Empty Arrivals

Guests arrive to a villa with nothing in it. No welcome, no provisions, nothing that says anyone was expecting them.

02

No Accountability

Issues passed between staff with no single owner. Guests wait. Problems go unresolved. Reviews suffer.

03

Reactive Maintenance

Small problems become expensive ones. Owners find out when guests complain — not before they arrive.

04

Flat Revenue

The villa earns its nightly rate. No concierge, no upsells, no additional income per stay.

A well-managed villa with consistent five-star reviews in Phuket commands 30–60% higher nightly rates than a comparable property with average management.

The Embers Difference

Five things we do
differently.

I

Guest-First Operations

Every decision is made with the guest experience at the centre. This protects your reviews and justifies premium nightly rates.

II

Culinary Expertise Built In

We curate arrival provisions, source premium products, and offer private chef experiences — a genuine differentiator no management company can match.

III

Proactive Property Care

We inspect before every arrival and resolve issues before they become complaints. You hear from us first.

IV

Revenue-Generating Concierge

We actively generate additional income from every stay through curated guest services — increasing total value per booking.

V

One Named Partner

You work directly with us. One contact who knows your property. No call centres, no ticket systems, no runaround.

Our Programmes

Three programmes.
One standard.

Choose the level of involvement that suits your situation. Every programme includes the Embers Standard.

Embers Managed
Full rental & property management
20%of gross rental revenue
  • Rental listing management & optimisation
  • Guest vetting & booking management
  • Pre-arrival guest concierge
  • In-stay guest support & service
  • Arrival set-up & departure inspection
  • Staff oversight & management
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Monthly owner reporting & financials
Most Popular
Embers Maintained
Property management for owner-managed rentals
THB 25–45kper month · scaled to villa
  • Full property oversight & care
  • Staff hiring, training & management
  • Preventative maintenance programme
  • Contractor relationship management
  • Owner visit preparation & support
  • Seasonal refresh coordination
  • Monthly property report
  • 24/7 emergency response
Embers Concierge
Guest experience — add-on or standalone
Commissionon guest services delivered
  • Curated arrival provisions & hampers
  • Private chef dining experiences
  • Activity curation & bookings
  • Airport & boat transfers
  • Restaurant reservations
  • Spa & wellness bookings
  • Villa events & celebrations
  • Bespoke guest requests
The Embers Standard

Included with every programme.

I

Pre-Arrival Inspection

Every villa inspected before every guest arrival.

II

Guest Preferences

Every guest contacted before arrival.

III

Stocked Kitchen

Minimum provisions standard on arrival.

IV

Named Contact

One named Embers contact throughout.

V

Owner Reports

Monthly reports by the 5th.

For Guests

Everything arranged.
Before you arrive.

From a fully stocked kitchen to a private chef's dinner — we take care of what matters.

Our Guest Services

Eight ways we look
after your stay.

Guest Services · 01

Arrival
Provisions.

Your villa kitchen fully stocked before you arrive — tailored to exactly what you want.

What We Provide

Stocked the way
you actually want it.

We collect your preferences, dietary requirements, and specific requests before you arrive. Then we source, shop, and arrange everything in the villa kitchen — ready before your key turns.

This isn't a generic welcome basket. Everything is considered, properly sourced, and presented well.

What's Included

Fresh Produce

Seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs — sourced fresh on the day of your arrival.

Breakfast Essentials

Eggs, bread, butter, jams, yoghurt, granola, juice, and fresh coffee.

Drinks & Beverages

Still and sparkling water, soft drinks, your preferred beers and wines — chilled and ready.

Embers Provisions

Selected items from our own small-batch range — ferments, preserves, and premium pantry items.

Snacks & Extras

Cheese, charcuterie, crackers, nuts, chocolate — and anything else on your list.

Every guest receives a pre-arrival form 7 days before arrival. Tell us what you love, what you avoid, and what you'd like waiting. We handle the rest.

Guest Services · 02

Private Chef
Dining.

Chef Charlie Dorney brings 16 years of fine dining experience directly to your villa.

The Experience

Restaurant quality.
Your own table.

Every menu is designed around you — your preferences, dietary requirements, the occasion, and the season. Charlie works with local produce, premium ingredients, and a kitchen philosophy shaped by European fine dining and the best of Thailand.

Whether it's a long, relaxed dinner with friends or a celebration that needs to be right, the experience is the same — genuinely exceptional food in the privacy of your own villa.

What's Available

Private Dinner

Multi-course dinner designed around your group — typically 4 to 12 guests.

Chef's Table Experience

An intimate, interactive evening where Charlie cooks and presents each course.

Breakfast & Brunch

A leisurely villa breakfast or weekend brunch — casual, social, beautifully done.

Event Catering

Weddings and larger events — full catering from canapés through to dinner service.

Guest Services · 03

Activities &
Experiences.

Curated recommendations and direct bookings for the best of what Phuket has to offer.

We know which operators are reliable, which experiences are worth your time, and which aren't. Everything we recommend, we stand behind.

Boat & Island Trips

Private day charters, sunset cruises, island hopping to Phi Phi, Racha, and the Similan Islands.

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling

Introductory dives, PADI courses, and guided snorkel trips — matched to your experience level.

Surfing & Water Sports

Surf lessons, kayaking, paddleboarding, wakeboarding — arranged at reputable operators.

Yoga & Wellness

Private yoga sessions at the villa, meditation, breathwork, and wellness retreats.

Cultural Experiences

Old Phuket Town, temple visits, ethical elephant sanctuaries, Thai cooking experiences.

Family Activities

Age-appropriate, safe, and genuinely enjoyable for children and adults alike.

Photography & Nature

Sunrise shoots, mangrove kayaking, wildlife — for guests who want something slower.

Nightlife & Entertainment

Rooftop bars, beach clubs, live music — curated for quality, not just proximity.

Guest Services · 04

Transfers &
Logistics.

Your holiday begins the moment you land. We coordinate everything so the journey is as seamless as the stay.

What We Arrange

Airport Transfers

Meet and greet at Phuket International Airport, name board, luggage assistance, direct transfer to your villa.

Boat Charters

Private speedboats and traditional longtails for island trips, sunset cruises, or inter-island transfers.

Day Trip Transport

Dedicated driver for full or half-day excursions — reliable, comfortable, on your schedule.

Inter-Province Transfers

Comfortable transfers between Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak, and beyond.

Special Requirements

Baby seats, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, large group transport — just let us know.

Tell us your flight.
We handle the rest.

Share your arrival details on the pre-arrival form and your transfer will be waiting — no apps, no tracking, just a professional driver at arrivals when you walk through the gate.

Guest Services · 05

Restaurant
Reservations.

Phuket has exceptional restaurants — if you know where to look. We know where to look.

Our team eats out constantly. We know which restaurants are worth your evening, which have views worth booking for, and which chefs are doing something genuinely interesting.

We also have relationships with the right restaurants — which means when a place is fully booked, we can often still get you in.

Tell us what you're looking for — a special occasion, a casual lunch, the best Thai food you've ever eaten — and we'll make a recommendation you won't regret.

What We Cover

Fine Dining

Tasting menus, wine pairings, and special occasion dining — Phuket's best experiences.

Beachside & Views

Sunset tables, beachfront settings, and rooftop restaurants worth the journey.

Authentic Thai

The local restaurants that do it properly — from street food to regional specialities.

International Cuisine

Japanese, Italian, French, Mediterranean — Phuket's international scene is stronger than most visitors expect.

Guest Services · 06

Spa &
Wellness.

In-villa treatments, yoga, meditation — on your schedule, not theirs.

In-Villa Massage & Treatments

Traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy, deep tissue, hot stone — professional therapists come to you.

Private Yoga

Morning sessions at the villa — sunrise yoga on the terrace or a structured daily practice.

Meditation & Breathwork

One-to-one sessions with qualified practitioners, tailored to your experience level.

Spa Days

Day visits to Phuket's leading wellness destinations — we book, arrange transfer, coordinate your schedule.

Muay Thai & Fitness

Private training sessions and personal training — at reputable facilities or at the villa.

Wellness Programmes

For longer stays, a daily schedule combining yoga, massage, nutrition, and activity.

Guest Services · 07

Villa Events &
Celebrations.

Your villa is an extraordinary venue. We plan and execute events to a standard that does it justice.

What We Plan

Milestone Birthdays

From intimate dinners to full villa parties — decoration, catering, entertainment, every detail handled.

Anniversaries & Honeymoons

Romantic setups, private chef dinners, flower arrangements, and personal touches that make an occasion feel considered.

Weddings & Ceremonies

Intimate villa weddings — ceremony coordination, catering, styling, and logistics from start to finish.

Family Gatherings

Multi-generational celebrations and reunion dinners where everyone needs to be looked after.

Corporate Retreats

Small group corporate events, team dinners, and retreat catering for executive groups.

We start with
the occasion.

Tell us what you're celebrating and who'll be there. We build from that — not from a package menu.

We coordinate Chef Charlie for the food, source floristry and decoration, arrange entertainment, and manage the flow of the event so you can be present for it.

Guest Services · 08

Bespoke
Requests.

If it's not on our list, ask anyway. If it can be done in Phuket, we'll find a way to arrange it.

The most memorable parts of a trip are often the things you didn't know to plan for. Our concierge service is built around flexibility — we don't work from a fixed list, we work from whatever you actually need.

Our team is available throughout your stay via WhatsApp. There's no request too small or too specific — that's the point of having a named concierge contact.

Things Guests Have Asked For

Specific Grocery Brands

Particular coffee beans, specific wines, imported cheeses — sourced and stocked before arrival.

Surprise Arrangements

Birthday setups, flower deliveries, hidden notes — coordinated discreetly for a genuine surprise.

Last-Minute Changes

Plans change. We pivot without drama — rebooking, rerouting, rearranging. Just let us know.

Local Knowledge

The best market day, the beach nobody else goes to — we live here and we share it freely.

About Embers Villas

Built by people who
understand hospitality.

Not property management. Not real estate. Hospitality.

Charlie Dorney · Founder

"We run villas the way we'd want a hotel to be run — with the guest experience at the centre of every decision."

Charlie Dorney is a British chef based in Phuket with over 16 years of experience across Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury private villas, superyachts, and high-end events throughout Europe and Asia.

That background shapes everything about how Embers Villas operates. The standards, the attention to detail, the expectation that every guest interaction matters — these aren't aspirations. They're habits.

The Embers Family

One company.
Three brands.

Embers Villas

Premium villa management and guest concierge in Phuket, Thailand.

Chef Charlie Dorney

Private dining, events, villa experiences, and culinary consultancy throughout Thailand.

Embers Provisions

Small-batch artisan food products — ferments, preserves, sauces, and premium pantry items.

16+
Years Experience
TH
Thailand Registered
Get In Touch

Let's have an honest
conversation.

No sales pitch. Whether you own a villa or you're planning a stay, we'd love to hear from you.

For Villa Owners

Own a villa in Phuket?

Let's talk about whether Embers Villas is the right fit for your property. We'll be honest if it's not.

Emailhello@embersvillas.com
WhatsApp+66 (0) 927962775
BasedPhuket, Thailand
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For Villa Guests

Planning a stay?

Ask us about provisions, private dining, activities, transfers, and any concierge services for your stay. We respond within 45 minutes during daytime hours.

Emailhello@embersvillas.com
WhatsApp+66 (0) 927962775
Response TimeWithin 45 minutes, 08:00–21:00
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