Phuket, ThailandMai Khao
Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket Hotel
Lagoon villa quarters
Mai Khao Phuket, Thailand
Opened
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
AnantaraLagoon villa quarters
Residential-style apartment suites and private pool villas wrap around a central lagoon, built for self-contained family stays in northern Phuket.
What it’s good at
Notable
A lagoon swimming pool with dive-in cinema nights, kids programming, and pool villas.
Listed
Private pool villas and multi-bedroom suites equipped with full kitchens and laundry facilities.
Listed
Traditional Thai massages and sound healing at Anantara Spa alongside Muay Thai classes.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A five-minute walk reaches the quiet sands of Mai Khao Beach, with Turtle Village boutiques and Sirinat National Park just down the road.
The rooms
Villas hide private plunge pools behind walled tropical gardens, while one- and two-bedroom suites feature full kitchens and broad balconies.
The spa and pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Treatment rooms host Ayurvedic rituals and sound healing, and walled villa gardens hide private plunge pools.
The gym and courts
Cardio machines in the fitness centre face the pool, and an outdoor court hosts pickleball games.
At the table
Live wok kitchens and buffets run at poolside Taurus, and rooftop bar SEVEN mixes sunset cocktails above the canopy.
How it began
Opened in 2013, the property was established as the flagship resort for Minor's shared-ownership concept, designed specifically for multi-generational island living.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.