Mai Khao Phuket, Thailand
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MeliaSecluded wellness bolthole
Whitewashed pavilions and reflective lily ponds line an undisturbed stretch of northwest coast dedicated to quiet restoration.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed Mediterranean pavilions house private pool villas with open-air deep soaking bathtubs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The resort holds 100 rooms, divided between one-bedroom suites and private-pool villas, built with Mediterranean-scaled architecture and Thai design touches.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Sirinat National Park borders the quiet sands of Mai Khao Beach right outside the gates.
The rooms
Villas have private plunge pools and open-air rain showers, and suites open onto terraces with deep soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Canopied daybeds sit on stone plinths inside the 52-meter beachfront pool, facing out toward the Andaman Sea.
The spa
Couples suites at YHI Spa come with round soaking tubs, steam rooms, and holistic massage rituals.
Restaurant
GAIA Beach Club
GAIA serves Mediterranean and Californian plates under a white pergola, looking out to the beach over sunset cocktails.
At the table
SASA serves Southeast Asian dishes from timber-clad buffet counters, and Elyxr Café pours fresh juices in the lobby.
How it began
Thai architecture firm SODA completed the resort in 2021, weaving turtle-shell motifs and water channels throughout the grounds.
Good to know
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Melia Phuket Mai Khao Hotel
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.