Arlang Ballroom
300 guests max3,272 sq.ft.47.6 × 68.9 × 13.8 ft
Api Meeting Room
Phuket, Phuket, Thailand, Thailand
- 30 guests
- 4.8
About Api Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Space Type
Hotel
Property Type
4.8
Rating
30+
Max Capacity
452 sq.ft.
Area
16.4 × 26.2 × 11.5 ft
Dimensions (L × B × H)
A Focused Meeting Space in a Resort Setting
The Api Meeting Room is an intimate, purpose-built meeting and events space within the InterContinental Phuket Resort, situated in Kamala on the island's western coast. Designed to serve small groups requiring privacy, concentration, and professional surroundings, the room offers a dedicated environment that stands apart from the resort's larger event halls. The name "Api" — meaning "fire" in Thai — reflects the resort's commitment to weaving local cultural identity into its spaces, giving the room a character that is distinctly Phuket rather than generically corporate.
The InterContinental Phuket Resort occupies a clifftop position above Kamala Beach, and the Api Meeting Room benefits from this elevated, tranquil setting. Events held here take place away from the distractions of the beach or city, making it easier for attendees to stay focused. At the same time, delegates can step outside during breaks and enjoy the resort's broader amenities — ocean-view terraces, pools, and dining outlets — making the overall experience far more rewarding than a standard conference hotel.
Suited for Meetings, Workshops, and Small Corporate Events
The Api Meeting Room is best suited for boardroom-style meetings, strategy sessions, training workshops, executive briefings, and small corporate gatherings. Its scale makes it an effective choice for groups that need a contained, professional setting rather than a large plenary hall — ideal for team offsites or leadership retreats where confidential discussion and close collaboration are priorities.
The resort's events team supports meetings in the Api room with professional audiovisual equipment, reliable connectivity, and dedicated catering options. Coffee-break setups, in-room catering, and full-day delegate packages can typically be arranged through the hotel's events and catering team. Because the Api room sits within a full-service five-star resort, clients also have access to on-site accommodation, multiple restaurants, spa facilities, and leisure amenities that make multi-day corporate retreats particularly practical.
Location and Access in Kamala, Phuket
The InterContinental Phuket Resort is located in Kamala, one of Phuket's quieter coastal communities, positioned between the busier areas of Patong to the south and Bang Tao to the north. This placement gives the resort — and by extension the Api Meeting Room — a sense of seclusion that works well for events where delegates benefit from being away from urban noise and distraction.
Phuket International Airport serves the island with regular domestic and international connections, and Kamala is reachable from the airport by road. The resort's clifftop address, while scenic and private, means attendees arriving by taxi or private transfer will find the journey straightforward. For corporate groups travelling from Bangkok or further afield, the combination of direct flight access to Phuket and the resort's dedicated meeting infrastructure makes the Api Meeting Room a practical as well as appealing choice for incentive travel programmes and executive off-sites alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Api Meeting Room is designed for small corporate gatherings such as boardroom meetings, executive briefings, strategy sessions, training workshops, and leadership retreats. Its intimate scale makes it well suited to groups that prioritise focused discussion and close collaboration over large-scale presentations. For events requiring a larger venue, the InterContinental Phuket Resort has additional meeting and event spaces available.
The name Api means 'fire' in Thai, reflecting the InterContinental Phuket Resort's approach of incorporating local Thai cultural identity into the naming of its spaces. This gives the room a distinct character that connects guests to the destination rather than offering a generic, unnamed conference room experience.
The resort is situated in Kamala, on Phuket's western coast, in a quieter area between the busier districts of Patong to the south and Bang Tao to the north. Its clifftop position above Kamala Beach provides a tranquil, distraction-free environment that helps meeting attendees stay focused. The secluded setting also makes it an attractive choice for executive off-sites and incentive travel programmes.
Phuket International Airport is located in the north of the island, and Kamala is accessible from it by road. The precise travel time can vary depending on traffic and route, so prospective guests are encouraged to confirm transfer arrangements directly with the resort. The hotel's concierge team can typically assist with airport transfer bookings.
The InterContinental Phuket Resort provides professional audiovisual equipment and support for its meeting spaces as part of its events services. Specific equipment availability for the Api Meeting Room, including screens, projectors, microphones, and connectivity options, should be confirmed with the resort's events team when enquiring about a booking.
As a five-star IHG-brand resort, the InterContinental Phuket Resort is expected to offer internet connectivity across its meeting facilities. Guests planning data-intensive activities such as video conferencing are advised to check bandwidth specifications and any associated charges directly with the events team before confirming their booking.
The resort's in-house catering team can support meetings with options such as coffee breaks, working lunches, and full-day delegate packages. Because the Api Meeting Room sits within a full-service resort with multiple restaurants and a dedicated events operation, catering arrangements can typically be tailored to the group's schedule and dietary requirements. Specific menus and pricing are best discussed directly with the resort's events and catering team.
As a five-star hotel property, the InterContinental Phuket Resort generally operates with in-house catering for events held within its venues. Whether outside food and beverage is permitted in the Api Meeting Room should be clarified with the hotel's events team at the time of enquiry, as policies can vary by event type and arrangement.
Yes, the InterContinental Phuket Resort is a full-service hotel with guest rooms and suites on the property, making it well suited to multi-day corporate retreats, workshops, and incentive travel programmes. Delegates can combine meeting sessions in the Api room with access to the resort's leisure facilities, restaurants, and spa during downtime. Group room block arrangements can be discussed with the hotel's events and reservations team.
The InterContinental Phuket Resort offers delegates access to the resort's broader amenities during breaks, including ocean-view terraces, swimming pools, dining outlets, and spa facilities. This makes the Api Meeting Room particularly attractive for corporate retreats and off-sites where team wellbeing and relaxation between working sessions are part of the programme.
The Api Meeting Room is suited to intimate group formats such as boardroom or workshop-style configurations. The specific setup options available — including any flexibility in furniture arrangement — are best confirmed with the resort's events team, as configurations may depend on the room's dimensions and the group size.
Enquiries for the Api Meeting Room can be directed to the InterContinental Phuket Resort's events team through the official website at phuket.intercontinental.com. The team can provide availability, pricing, and package options tailored to the specific event requirements, including delegate numbers, dates, and any catering or accommodation needs.
The InterContinental Phuket Resort, as an IHG property, is expected to maintain accessibility standards across its facilities. However, given the resort's clifftop location, prospective guests with specific mobility requirements are strongly encouraged to contact the hotel directly to confirm the accessibility of the Api Meeting Room and the routes leading to it.
The InterContinental Phuket Resort is expected to offer on-site parking for guests, which is common for full-service resort hotels of this type. Delegates arriving by private vehicle or hired car should confirm parking arrangements, including any charges or valet services, with the resort prior to their event.
The combination of a contained, professionally equipped meeting space, a serene clifftop setting in Kamala away from urban distractions, on-site accommodation, and access to high-quality resort amenities makes the Api Meeting Room a compelling option for executive off-sites. The quieter character of the Kamala area, compared to busier parts of Phuket, helps create an environment where leadership teams can focus, connect, and recharge within a single property.
