Arlang Ballroom
300 guests max3,272 sq.ft.47.6 × 68.9 × 13.8 ft
Phuket, 83150, Thailand, Thailand
The Arun Boardroom at InterContinental Phuket Resort is a dedicated meeting space designed for executives, senior teams, and small delegations who value privacy, comfort, and a productive atmosphere. Set within one of Phuket's most acclaimed luxury resorts on the shores of Kamala Beach, the boardroom delivers an intimate, high-focus environment that is a world apart from the distractions of a standard hotel meeting room. The name "Arun" — meaning dawn in Thai — reflects the space's quiet, purposeful character, offering a fresh start to every agenda.
The room is configured for boardroom-style seating, making it ideally suited to strategy sessions, executive briefings, leadership workshops, board meetings, and confidential negotiations. Its enclosed, private layout ensures that discussions remain focused, and the scale of the space encourages genuine collaboration without the formality or impersonal scale of a large conference hall. For corporate planners looking for a venue that respects both efficiency and discretion, the Arun Boardroom strikes that balance with ease.
The Arun Boardroom sits within the InterContinental Phuket Resort, a property that blends contemporary Thai design sensibilities with the resort's dramatic clifftop and beachfront setting in Kamala, on Phuket's west coast. The boardroom's interior echoes the resort's refined aesthetic — clean lines, quality materials, and thoughtful lighting that supports both intensive working sessions and relaxed discussion.
As part of an InterContinental property, the boardroom benefits from the brand's established meetings infrastructure. Guests can expect professional audiovisual equipment, high-speed internet connectivity, and dedicated events support from the resort's experienced conference team. In-room or in-venue catering can be arranged through the property's food and beverage team, allowing seamless refreshment service without interrupting a working session. Full day delegate packages and tailored catering menus are standard offerings for corporate clients at InterContinental properties.
The broader resort adds considerable value to any corporate booking. Delegates attending multi-day retreats or off-site programmes can take advantage of the resort's accommodation, dining outlets, spa, and pool facilities — creating a working environment that balances productivity with the restorative qualities of a genuine Phuket resort experience.
InterContinental Phuket Resort is located in Kamala, a quieter coastal village on Phuket's west coast that offers a more serene setting than the island's busier southern beaches while remaining accessible from Phuket International Airport. Kamala's character — calmer, less commercialised, and genuinely beautiful — makes it a considered choice for corporate retreats or incentive programmes where the environment itself contributes to the experience.
The resort's Kamala location means delegates arriving by air can reach the property in a reasonable transfer time, and the resort's concierge team can arrange airport transfers for groups. For events teams coordinating multi-nationality delegations flying into Phuket, the resort's dedicated events staff are experienced in managing logistics for international corporate groups, making the Arun Boardroom a practical as well as aspirational choice for high-stakes meetings in Thailand.
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The Arun Boardroom is configured for intimate, high-focus corporate events such as board meetings, executive briefings, strategy sessions, leadership workshops, and confidential negotiations. Its enclosed layout and boardroom-style seating make it best suited for small, senior-level groups rather than large conferences or social events. Planners organising multi-day corporate retreats or incentive programmes will also find the space works well alongside the resort's wider facilities.
The Arun Boardroom is designed for small, intimate groups in keeping with its boardroom configuration. The exact seated capacity should be confirmed directly with the InterContinental Phuket Resort events team, as the number may vary depending on setup and any additional equipment requirements.
Arun means 'dawn' in Thai, a name that reflects the boardroom's purposeful, fresh-start atmosphere. The choice of name is in keeping with InterContinental Phuket Resort's broader incorporation of Thai design sensibilities and cultural references throughout the property. The space's calm, refined character makes the name a fitting one for a room intended to inspire clear thinking and productive discussion.
As part of an InterContinental property, the Arun Boardroom is supported by the resort's professional meetings infrastructure, which typically includes audiovisual equipment and high-speed internet connectivity. Planners should confirm the specific AV specifications — such as screen size, conferencing technology, and connectivity options — with the resort's events team when submitting a brief.
Yes, in-room catering can be coordinated through the resort's food and beverage team, allowing refreshments and meals to be served without disrupting a working session. Full-day delegate packages that include catering are a standard offering for corporate clients at InterContinental Phuket Resort. The specific menus and package options available should be requested from the events team at the time of enquiry.
The Arun Boardroom is one of the dedicated meeting spaces within InterContinental Phuket Resort, located in Kamala on Phuket's west coast. The precise location of the boardroom within the resort — for example, its floor or proximity to specific facilities — is best confirmed with the property directly, as internal layouts can vary across resort maps and configurations.
Yes, the boardroom's enclosed, private layout is specifically suited to discussions that require discretion, making it a strong choice for negotiations, legal or financial briefings, and senior leadership meetings. Unlike open-plan or multi-function conference spaces, a dedicated boardroom environment supports a higher level of privacy by design. Groups with specific confidentiality requirements are advised to discuss any additional arrangements with the resort's events coordinator.
Kamala is located on Phuket's west coast and is reachable from Phuket International Airport, though the exact transfer time will depend on traffic conditions and the time of arrival. The resort's concierge team can arrange airport transfers for corporate groups and delegates. Planners coordinating multi-nationality delegations are encouraged to contact the events team for guidance on group transfer logistics.
Absolutely — one of the advantages of holding a corporate retreat at InterContinental Phuket Resort is access to the property's full range of resort amenities, including accommodation, dining outlets, spa, and pool facilities. This allows event programmes to balance intensive working sessions in the Arun Boardroom with restorative downtime, which is a key draw for incentive travel and leadership retreat formats. The events team can help structure a programme that integrates meeting time with leisure activities.
InterContinental Phuket Resort is a full-service resort with guest rooms and suites available for overnight stays, making it well suited to multi-day corporate retreats where delegates need on-site accommodation. Room block arrangements for corporate groups can typically be coordinated through the resort's events or reservations team. Availability and group rates should be discussed at the time of enquiry.
Boardroom spaces at InterContinental properties are typically available for both half-day and full-day hire, though the specific booking increments and minimum hire periods for the Arun Boardroom should be confirmed with the resort's events team. Catering packages and delegate rates may differ depending on the duration of the booking.
Kamala is a quieter, less commercialised coastal village compared to Phuket's busier southern beaches such as Patong, which makes it a considered setting for corporate retreats where focus and atmosphere matter. The calmer environment can contribute meaningfully to the quality of off-site programmes, helping delegates decompress and engage more productively. InterContinental Phuket Resort's position in Kamala combines this serene setting with the infrastructure and service standards expected of a five-star international brand.
The events team at InterContinental Phuket Resort has experience coordinating logistics for international corporate delegations, including group airport transfers, multi-currency billing, and tailored delegate communication. The property's status as part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand means it is accustomed to hosting global business events with multinational attendee lists. Planners managing complex group travel arrangements are encouraged to contact the events team early in the planning process.
Enquiries for the Arun Boardroom can be submitted through the meetings and events section of the InterContinental Phuket Resort's official website at phuket.intercontinental.com, or by contacting the property's events team directly. Providing details such as the desired date, delegate numbers, event format, and any catering or AV requirements will help the team prepare an accurate proposal. Response times and the quote process may vary based on availability and lead time.
InterContinental Phuket Resort has additional meeting and event spaces beyond the Arun Boardroom, catering to a range of group sizes and event formats. For larger conferences, gala dinners, or events that require a different configuration, the resort's events team can advise on alternative spaces and capacities. Planners with flexible dates or format requirements are encouraged to discuss the full range of available venues with the property directly.
