Ava Meeting Room
60 guests max1,023 sq.ft.31.8 × 32.8 × 11.5 ft
Phuket, 83150, Thailand, Thailand
The Arlang Ballroom is the flagship event space at InterContinental Phuket Resort, positioned in the upscale beachfront enclave of Kamala on Phuket's west coast. The ballroom draws its identity from the resort's overarching design philosophy — a celebration of the Andaman Sea's colours, natural textures, and coastal grandeur — translated into an interior that feels simultaneously elegant and deeply rooted in its Thai surroundings. High ceilings, refined finishes, and carefully considered lighting create an atmosphere that transitions seamlessly from a formal daytime conference to a warmly lit evening gala or wedding reception. The name itself reflects the resort's connection to the local environment and culture, giving the space a sense of place that generic hotel ballrooms rarely achieve.
The Arlang Ballroom is suited to events of scale and occasion — grand weddings, corporate conferences, product launches, gala dinners, and award ceremonies. Its proportions allow for a range of layout configurations, from theatre and classroom setups for large-scale conferences to banquet rounds for wedding receptions and social celebrations. The InterContinental brand's meetings and events infrastructure — including dedicated events coordinators and the IHG business platform — supports the full planning journey, from initial site visit through to on-the-day execution. Couples planning destination weddings benefit from the resort's broader offering, which includes beachfront ceremony locations and multiple dining venues, allowing the Arlang Ballroom to anchor a multi-venue wedding programme across the property.
As part of a five-star resort on Phuket's west coast, the Arlang Ballroom is supported by the full culinary and hospitality infrastructure of InterContinental Phuket Resort. The in-house events team works with planners on customised food and beverage packages, with the resort's kitchen able to deliver everything from Thai banquet menus to international cuisine for multi-course gala dinners. Audio-visual equipment, staging, and lighting rigs can be configured to the requirements of the event, and the resort's technical team supports production-level requirements for conferences and product launches. Dedicated pre-function space adjacent to the ballroom provides room for registration, welcome cocktails, or breakout networking — a practical feature that experienced planners consistently value.
Kamala is one of Phuket's most sought-after addresses for luxury hospitality, quieter and more residential in character than Patong while remaining well connected to the island's major attractions. InterContinental Phuket Resort sits directly on Kamala Beach, giving arriving guests an immediate sense of occasion. Phuket International Airport is accessible by road, making the resort reachable for international delegates and destination-wedding guests flying in from across Asia and beyond. The west-coast position means the resort captures Phuket's celebrated Andaman sunsets — a backdrop that lends every evening event held on the property, including receptions flowing out from the Arlang Ballroom, a natural spectacle that no décor budget can replicate.
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The Arlang Ballroom is designed to accommodate a wide range of significant occasions, including destination weddings, corporate conferences, gala dinners, product launches, and award ceremonies. Its scale and versatile layout options make it equally appropriate for formal business gatherings and celebratory social events. Prospective clients are encouraged to speak with the resort's dedicated events team to discuss their specific requirements.
Exact capacity figures for the Arlang Ballroom depend on the chosen layout configuration — theatre-style seating, banquet rounds, and cocktail arrangements each accommodate different guest counts. For precise capacities tailored to your event format, it is best to contact the InterContinental Phuket Resort events team directly.
Yes, the Arlang Ballroom is a popular choice for destination weddings, and InterContinental Phuket Resort offers dedicated wedding planning support through its events coordinators. The ballroom can serve as the centrepiece of a multi-venue wedding programme, with the resort also offering beachfront ceremony locations and multiple dining spaces across the property. The team can assist with customised packages to suit the couple's vision.
The Arlang Ballroom benefits from dedicated pre-function space directly outside the main hall, which is well suited to guest registration, welcome cocktail receptions, or breakout networking during conference programmes. This space adds meaningful flow to events and is a feature that event planners frequently find valuable when designing the guest journey.
The Arlang Ballroom can be equipped with audio-visual equipment, staging, and lighting configurations suited to the scale of the event. The resort's in-house technical team is on hand to support production-level requirements for conferences, product launches, and gala presentations. Specific equipment inventories and technical specifications should be confirmed with the events team during the planning process.
Yes, the resort provides in-house catering through its culinary team, with the ability to deliver customised food and beverage packages ranging from Thai banquet menus to international multi-course gala dinners. The events team works closely with clients to design menus appropriate to the occasion, guest profile, and dietary requirements. Details on specific menus and beverage packages are available on request.
The resort is located in Kamala on Phuket's west coast, at Kamala Beach, with the postal address Kamala, Phuket 83150, Thailand. Phuket International Airport is accessible by road, making the property convenient for international delegates and destination-wedding guests travelling from across Asia and further afield. Kamala is regarded as one of Phuket's more refined and relaxed coastal addresses, distinct from the busier Patong area to the south.
Kamala sits on Phuket's west coast and offers reasonable road access to the island's major attractions, beaches, and dining destinations. While it has a quieter, more residential character compared to Patong, it remains well connected and is a preferred address for guests seeking a more tranquil base. Event organisers planning multi-day programmes can factor in the area's accessibility when arranging excursions or transfers for delegates.
The Arlang Ballroom reflects the resort's broader design language, which draws on the colours and natural textures of the Andaman Sea and the surrounding coastal environment. High ceilings, refined finishes, and flexible lighting allow the space to shift in mood — from a crisp, formal atmosphere for daytime conferences to a warm, intimate setting for evening receptions and gala dinners. The overall aesthetic is intended to feel both elegant and authentically connected to its Thai coastal setting.
While the Arlang Ballroom itself is an enclosed indoor venue, the resort's beachfront position on Kamala Beach means that receptions can flow between the ballroom and the property's outdoor spaces. InterContinental Phuket Resort's west-coast location also means that guests experience the Andaman Sea sunsets during outdoor elements of an event programme. The events team can advise on how to incorporate the resort's outdoor areas into a seamless event flow.
InterContinental Phuket Resort is a full-service luxury hotel, offering on-site guest accommodation for event attendees. This makes it particularly well suited to multi-day destination weddings and residential conference programmes where delegates need to stay on the property. Specific room block arrangements and group accommodation rates can be discussed with the resort's events and reservations teams.
As a full-service resort property, InterContinental Phuket Resort is expected to provide parking facilities for guests. Specific arrangements — including valet services, capacity, and any applicable charges — should be confirmed with the resort directly when finalising event logistics.
Enquiries for the Arlang Ballroom are handled by the dedicated meetings and events team at InterContinental Phuket Resort. Prospective clients can reach out via the resort's official website at phuket.intercontinental.com to submit an event enquiry and arrange a site visit or consultation. The team will guide clients through availability, package options, and the contracting process as part of the IHG meetings and events framework.
The Arlang Ballroom supports multiple layout formats, including theatre style for large-audience conferences, classroom configuration for training and seminar programmes, and banquet rounds for wedding receptions and formal dinners. Cocktail and reception layouts are also possible for standing events. The events team can provide detailed floor plans and recommend the most suitable configuration for a given guest count and event type.
InterContinental Phuket Resort's events team includes dedicated coordinators who support clients from the initial enquiry through to on-the-day execution. As part of the IHG brand platform, the team has access to standardised meetings and events processes while also offering personalised service tailored to each event. Clients planning complex programmes, such as multi-day conferences or destination weddings, are encouraged to engage the team early to make the most of this support.
