Image: The resort was sold to an unnamed buyer

The Soneva Group has sold its Evason Phuket resort in Thailand to an unnamed hospitality group.

As a result, the resort will cease operations with immediate effect and shall no longer be operated by Six Senses Resorts & Spas. The value of the deal has not been disclosed.

Sonu Shivdasani, founder and CEO of the Soneva Group, said: "Although it did not fit into The Soneva Group's strategic plans, Evason Phuket is a wonderful property that will continue to thrive under new ownership."

"The sale follows our initial strategy to focus on owning and managing our own properties and to work with just one brand, the Soneva brand."

He added that Soneva was looking to find staff at the resort alternative employment.

"I would like to take this opportunity to give my personal thanks to all of the hosts at Evason Phuket for their commitment and hard work.

"We are working hard to provide alternative employment to as many hosts as possible. In addition, we have agreed a package for any Evason Phuket hosts whom we can't employ elsewhere."

Facilities at the Evason Phuket resort included a large spa with six single and three double treatment rooms.

The offloading of Evason Phuket is separate from the deal that saw Pegasus Capital Advisors take control of the Six Senses and Evason branded resort and spa management contracts in April 2012.

The Soneva Group continues to retain a majority stake in Six Senses Hua Hin and Evason Hua Hin and Six Senses Laamu.