Our Team

Our Team

Dedicated to making your stay extraordinary

Exceptional People, Exceptional Service

At Villa Princess Stephanie, our dedicated team of five full-time staff members takes care of every detail from morning coffee to evening turndown. Each member brings years of experience in Phuket's private villa hospitality, genuine warmth, and a quiet professionalism that lets you simply enjoy your holiday.

Villa Princess Stephanie is a fully-staffed luxury villa in Phuket, Thailand. Every booking includes the services of a personal chef preparing Thai and international cuisine, daily maid service with twice-daily cleaning and turndown, a villa manager coordinating all guest services, a British-trained butler for formal dining and daily needs, and a dedicated gardener maintaining the tropical grounds and 20-metre infinity pool.

The Team

Meet Your Hosts

Chef Somchai — Personal Chef at Villa Princess Stephanie

Chef Somchai

Personal Chef

Thai & international cuisine with over 15 years of culinary mastery.

Known among returning guests for his green curry — made from a paste he pounds fresh each morning — and his drunken barramundi, sourced from the morning catch at Rawai pier. Classically trained in French and Thai technique, he is equally at home with a royal Thai banquet and a Western tasting menu.

Khun Noi — Villa Manager at Villa Princess Stephanie

Khun Noi

Villa Manager

Local expert coordinating all services with gracious hospitality.

She has coordinated stays at Katamanda since 2018 and knows every restaurant, taxi driver, and shortcut on the island. Ask her for the beach bar that doesn't appear on Google Maps. From airport transfers and spa bookings to restaurant reservations, she handles every detail so you never have to.

James — Butler at Villa Princess Stephanie

James

Butler

British-trained butler overseeing wine service, formal dining, and daily guest needs.

Trained in the British butler tradition, James can decant a Burgundy, set a formal table for twelve, and tell you the exact minute the sun will set tonight — he checks every afternoon. He keeps track of each guest's preferences from morning coffee order to evening drink, so you never need to ask twice.

Khun Dao & Khun Mai — Housekeeping at Villa Princess Stephanie

Khun Dao & Khun Mai

Housekeeping

Daily cleaning, turndown service, and laundry to immaculate standards.

They clean twice daily — once while you are at breakfast, again for turndown in the evening. Fresh flowers on every nightstand, towels folded into shapes that make the children laugh. Complimentary laundry is returned the same day, pressed and folded.

Somphon — Gardener & Pool Attendant at Villa Princess Stephanie

Somphon

Gardener & Pool Attendant

Maintains the tropical gardens and 20m infinity pool daily.

Somphon maintains the garden by hand — pruning frangipani, sweeping the stone paths at dawn, and testing the pool water three times a day. Guests rarely see him at work; they just notice that everything is always immaculate.

Your Day, Perfected

A Day at the Villa

From sunrise to starlight, our team orchestrates each moment so you never have to think about a thing.

7:00 AM

Morning Coffee & Fresh Fruit

Wake to freshly brewed Thai coffee or tea delivered to your terrace, accompanied by a seasonal tropical fruit platter.

8:30 AM

Breakfast à la Carte

Chef Somchai prepares your breakfast to order — from eggs Benedict and fluffy pancakes to traditional Thai congee and fresh juices.

10:00 AM

Housekeeping & Refresh

Khun Dao and Khun Mai refresh the villa, change linens, replenish towels poolside, and ensure every space is immaculate.

12:30 PM

Poolside Lunch

A light lunch served at your preferred location — by the infinity pool, in the sala, or at the dining terrace overlooking the Andaman Sea.

3:00 PM

Afternoon Tea & Refreshments

James serves afternoon refreshments — iced drinks, homemade canapés, or a traditional Thai sweet selection.

7:00 PM

Sunset Cocktails & Dinner

Pre-dinner cocktails at the infinity pool edge, followed by a multi-course dinner crafted by Chef Somchai featuring the day's freshest ingredients.

9:30 PM

Turndown Service

The villa is prepared for the evening — beds turned down, ambient lighting set, fresh flowers placed, and the cinema room readied if desired.

Common Questions

Staff & Service FAQ