The Slate has been through a couple of different names and incarnations since it first opened (we remember visiting when it was called the Indigo Pearl), but this design resort is the talk of the island. Since taking on its new name in 2016 and refining its concept in the process, the Slate has gone from strength to strength.
Before we even start to talk about the place’s whimsical design, it already had all the ingredients we knew would wow an OutThere
The Slate has been designed entirely by OutThere
We came here looking for escapism and we got it. It was all somewhat surreal at first, but when we rubbed our eyes a few times, we started to notice the loving detail that has gone into creating this folly of a resort. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with lush tropical plants and palm trees and our nearest infinity pool (one of three on the resort, two being adults-only) was just breathtaking. The pool butlers there had everything covered, from complimentary cold fruit, to sunscreen when we needed it most.
This Basecamp review is an extract from a longer feature article, first published in print. To read the full article, click here.
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While you’re Out There |
The property’s Coqoon Spa is another whimsical experience, where therapists pummelled and stretched us in a soothing environment true to its name. The spa itself is quite distinctively Thai, which was nice: we liked the fact that, despite the contemporary ambience across the rest of the resort, there was still an element of clasp-handed Thai hospitality here. |
Photography courtesy of The Slate