Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Overview of Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas sits on the northern tip of Phuket, a long, quiet stretch of golden sand backed by lush national park. This is one of the island's most peaceful five star addresses, a place where pool villas are clustered around a lagoon in Southern Thai village style, giving each stay a real sense of privacy and calm. Alongside the villas, the resort offers a collection of contemporary Suites for guests who prefer spacious, modern comfort. It is a setting built for slow days: yoga or Muay Thai on the beach at dawn, hours drifting between the lagoon and the pool, and sunset drinks up in the treetops.

Dining is a highlight. Sea Fire Salt is the resort's seafood grill, where fresh seafood meets slow fire and rare salts. Vayu is a rooftop bar with panoramic sea views, golden sunsets and crafted cocktails, while the Infinity Bar is a chic spot for sundowners and sea views. Wellness centres on the award winning Anantara Spa, and active guests have a well equipped fitness centre with Technogym machines. Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas suits couples seeking romance, families who want space and a kids' club, and anyone who wants nature and quiet over the busier beaches further south.

The Resort Leisure Day Pass

You do not have to stay overnight to enjoy the grounds. The resort runs a Resort Leisure Day Pass with two packages, so day visitors can sample the setting for the afternoon.

The first package, Leisure Escape, is priced at THB 1,500++ per person. It includes access to the main pool (excluding the shallow pool), a complimentary welcome drink at Infinity, complimentary access to the Active Zone (gym and fitness), 15% off food and beverages at Sea Fire Salt, Infinity and Vayu, and 10% off treatments at Anantara Spa. This is the lighter option, ideal for a relaxed pool day with a drink and a swim.

The second package, the Lifestyle & Dining Experience, is priced at THB 3,000++ per person. It includes everything in the Leisure Escape, plus a beverage coupon for one drink of your choice, a 3 course set menu at Infinity Bar or Sea Fire Salt, and a THB 2,000 food and beverage credit. This package suits visitors who want to make a proper meal of it and turn a pool day into a full leisure and dining outing. The "++" on both prices means plus service charge and government tax. Because places are limited and menus need preparation, it is worth booking ahead rather than turning up on the day.

Facilities & Grounds

The heart of the resort is its lagoon, around which the pool villas are arranged, with Thai style salas set over the water. There is a large main resort pool framed by palm lined terraces, and the long sands of Mai Khao Beach lie right on the doorstep. The three signature venues are Sea Fire Salt for the seafood grill, Vayu for rooftop drinks, and the Infinity Bar for sundowners, and there are further dining outlets across the property. The award winning Anantara Spa occupies serene pavilions for Thai and holistic treatments, and the Active Zone fitness centre is fitted with Technogym equipment. Other facilities include a kids' club, a tennis court, 24 hour reception, room service and a pet friendly policy. Accommodation runs from private pool villas and pavilions to the Suites collection.

Location & Getting There

Mai Khao Beach is the island's longest beach, on the far north western coast of Phuket. The resort's biggest practical advantage is the airport: it is only about a 15 minute drive from Phuket International Airport, which makes it an easy first or last stop on a trip. The beach edges Sirinat National Park, which helps keep this part of the coast green and undeveloped compared with the busier resort strips. Popular Layan and Bang Tao beaches sit further south, so guests here trade nightlife and shopping density for space, nature and quiet. Pre arranged airport transfers are available.

Good to Know

To book the Resort Leisure Day Pass or any stay, contact the resort through anantara.com, by phone on +66 76 336 188, or by email at phuket@anantara.com. Remember that the "++" after each price means plus service charge and government tax, so the final bill will be a little higher than the headline figure. For a day visit, bring swimwear, a towel if you prefer your own, sun protection and a form of payment for anything beyond the package inclusions. Note the pool exclusion: the Leisure Escape main pool access does not include the shallow pool. With its lagoon setting, pool villas and easy airport access, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas is a rewarding choice for both overnight guests and day visitors.