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              Anantara Phuket Villas

              Phuket, Thailand

              About your stay

              By Becca Blond, Jetsetter Correspondent

              This hotel is Jetsetter verified

              Our editors have been here and it has met our standards.

              96%

              Recommended by 96% of 93 members.

              Read 53 member reviews

              On the grounds of a former coconut plantation on the Thai island’s still-secluded northwest coast, the 83 over-the-top villas of Anantara Phuket are draped in bougainvillea and have pools, daybeds, rain showers and — thanks to wood fences — an intensely private vibe. With an excellent spa, an infinity pool and a spot on quiet Mai Khao Beach, this resort exudes romance.

              What we love

              • The Jetsetter rate includes breakfast daily
              • A romantic vibe and a quiet, pretty beach
              • All villas have private pools
              • There are four restaurants; the beachfront Sea.Fire.Salt even has a salt sommelier
              • Staff can arrange activities (elephant trekking, cooking classes, kayaking)

              What to know

              • The weather here is steady year-round, but there is a short rainy season from September to October
              • It’s a 30-minute drive to the town of Phuket
              • Expect couples and honeymooners; probably not the best for singles
              • The spa is open until 10 p.m.
              • Activities cost extra

              Why to go

              • Beaches & Islands
              • Design
              • Tropical

              Anantara Phuket Villas

              Jetsetter review

              On quiet, six-mile Mai Khao Beach, Anantara Phuket Villas delivers a decadent take on classic Thai design. And while the 83 villas exude exclusivity, the vibe here remains romantic and tranquil.


              La Sala serves traditional Sicilian dishes paired with Mediterranean wines.              After checking into your villa, there’s a good chance you might not want to leave. These private sanctuaries are home to pools flanked by palm trees, daybeds swathed in silk and alfresco bathtubs. Inside, there’s a huge bed dressed in soft white linens and surrounded by raw silk and carved teak accents.

              It’s certainly tempting to stay here, but the grounds are as impressive as the villas. The main infinity pool overlooks the Andaman Sea. There’s also a state-of-the-art spa with five open-air treatment rooms (two of which have soaking tubs). Try a Thai herbal compress massage that begins with a floral foot ritual. If you’re jetlagged, this is the place to go first.

              All four restaurants are excellent; they include the Tree House, featuring a menu of tapas. You’ll dine high above the trees here; the dining room is accessed by a staircase wrapped around a Banyan Tree. Sea.Fire.Salt serves up fresh-caught seafood in a barbeque style, complete with a tableside salt sommelier who will properly season your dinner.

              Many of the little touches made my stay feel special, from the essential oil bath products and the refillable water bottle to the espresso machine and iPads at the on-site coffee shop. The Anantara brand is also known for its focus on activities, and each day the resort’s staff offers a range of organized and do-it-yourself adventures in the surrounding area, like elephant trekking and traditional cooking lessons.

              Naturally, doing nothing is a viable option here — the resort’s main infinity pool has a bar serving up margaritas with custom salt rims, with flavors from hickory-smoked to black truffle.

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              What to do

              • Dive. Take a day cruise to the remote Similan Islands for some of the best diving in southern Thailand.
              • Visit. Visit the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project. One of the most inspiring animal rescue ventures in Thailand, the organization uses progressive conservation techniques to successfully reintroduce gibbons to the wild.
              • Cook. The hotel runs its own cooking school, and you can spend an afternoon chopping, mixing and blending ingredients into Thailand's most famous dishes — and you get to take the recipes home with you.
              • Trek. Explore the lush jungle and waterfalls of Sirinath National Park from atop Thailand's most revered animal. The relationship between these gentle giants and their mahout (trainer) is often forged over decades.
              • Indulge. The Anantara Phuket has a sensational spa where treatments are offered under outdoor salas or in your room. The 120-minute signature massage is perfect for soothing muscles sore from elephant-back riding or jetlag.

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              How to get there

              Flights are available to Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Krabi Airport (KBV) via connecting flights from major U.S. and U.K. cities on a variety of carriers. Mercedes E220 transfers to/from HKT, about nine miles away, are approximately $41 per car, each way, and can be arranged through the property. Taxis are approximately $30, each way. Alternatively, Mercedes E220 transfers to/from KBV, about 45 miles away, are approximately $190 per car, each way, and can be arranged through the property. Taxis are approximately $93, each way.

              Anantara Phuket Villas
              888 Moo 3 ,Tumbon Mai Khao
              Phuket, Thailand
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              How to get there

              Flights are available to Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Krabi Airport (KBV) via connecting flights from major U.S. and U.K. cities on a variety of carriers. Mercedes E220 transfers to/from HKT, about nine miles away, are approximately $41 per car, each way, and can be arranged through the property. Taxis are approximately $30, each way. Alternatively, Mercedes E220 transfers to/from KBV, about 45 miles away, are approximately $190 per car, each way, and can be arranged through the property. Taxis are approximately $93, each way.

              Anantara Phuket Villas
              888 Moo 3 ,Tumbon Mai Khao
              Phuket, Thailand
              See full map →

              What to do

              • Dive. Take a day cruise to the remote Similan Islands for some of the best diving in southern Thailand.
              • Visit. Visit the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project. One of the most inspiring animal rescue ventures in Thailand, the organization uses progressive conservation techniques to successfully reintroduce gibbons to the wild.
              • Cook. The hotel runs its own cooking school, and you can spend an afternoon chopping, mixing and blending ingredients into Thailand's most famous dishes — and you get to take the recipes home with you.
              • Trek. Explore the lush jungle and waterfalls of Sirinath National Park from atop Thailand's most revered animal. The relationship between these gentle giants and their mahout (trainer) is often forged over decades.
              • Indulge. The Anantara Phuket has a sensational spa where treatments are offered under outdoor salas or in your room. The 120-minute signature massage is perfect for soothing muscles sore from elephant-back riding or jetlag.

              All tips and reviews are available to members.

              Pool Villa

              Room Details

              • Daily breakfast is included in the Jetsetter rate.
              • Pool Villas are 1,937 square feet and feature a sun deck, private pool and terrazzo tub.
              • Maximum Occupancy: Three (Rates quoted are for two people. There is a cost to add an additional guest to this room; see policies below.)
              • Bed Type: One King or Two Twin (Specific bedding is based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. For specific bedding requests, please specify in the Special Instructions field after purchase.)
              • Children Policy: One child 11 and under is permitted in addition to the double occupancy at no additional cost using an existing daybed. Breakfast is $16 per child.
              • Additional Adult Policy: One adult 12 and over is permitted in addition to the double occupancy for a fee of $117 per night, using a roll-away bed (included in the fee).
              • Roll-away beds are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
              • All additional person and bedding fees will be collected at the property. Please highlight additional person occupancy in the Special Instructions field after purchase.
              • Handicap-Accessible: No

              Lagoon Pool Villa

              Room Details

              • Daily breakfast is included in the Jetsetter rate.
              • Lagoon Pool Villas are 1,937 square feet and feature a sun deck, private pool and an in-pool bath, and a terrazzo tub.
              • Maximum Occupancy: Three (Rates quoted are for two people. There is a cost to add an additional guest to this room; see policies below.)
              • Bed Type: One King
              • Children Policy: One child 11 and under is permitted in addition to the double occupancy at no additional cost using an existing daybed. Breakfast is $16 per child.
              • Additional Adult Policy: One adult 12 and over is permitted in addition to the double occupancy for a fee of $117 per night, using a roll-away bed (included in the fee).
              • Roll-away beds are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
              • All additional person and bedding fees will be collected at the property. Please highlight additional person occupancy in the Special Instructions field after purchase.
              • Handicap-Accessible: No

              Sala Pool Villa

              Room Details

              • Daily breakfast is included in the Jetsetter rate.
              • Sala Pool Villas are 1,937 square feet and feature elevated accommodations over a lagoon, private pool and an in-pool bath.
              • Maximum Occupancy: Three (Rates quoted are for two people. There is a cost to add an additional guest to this room; see policies below.)
              • Bed Type: One King
              • Children Policy: One child 11 and under is permitted in addition to the double occupancy at no additional cost using an existing daybed. Breakfast is $16 per child.
              • Additional Adult Policy: One adult 12 and over is permitted in addition to the double occupancy for a fee of $117 per night, using a roll-away bed (included in the fee).
              • Roll-away beds are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
              • All additional person and bedding fees will be collected at the property. Please highlight additional person occupancy in the Special Instructions field after purchase.
              • Handicap-Accessible: No

              Policies

              • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
              • Transfer Policy: Mercedes E220 transfers to/from Phuket International Airport (HKT), about nine miles away, are approximately $41 per car, each way, and can be arranged through the property. Taxis to/from HKT are approximately $30, each way. Alternatively, Mercedes E220 transfers to/from Krabi Airport (KBV), about 45 miles away, are approximately $190 per car, each way, and can be arranged through the property. Taxis to/from KBV are approximately $93, each way.
              • Pet Policy: Pets are not permitted.
              • Internet Access: Complimentary WiFi.
              • Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in guestrooms. It is permitted on terraces.
              • Rates quoted for additional fees and services are subject to change due to currency conversion.
              • All taxes and fees imposed by the property, unless otherwise stated, will be added at the time of purchase on Jetsetter. Guests are responsible for all incidental charges during their stay (e.g., additional person fees, room service, minibar, in-room movies, etc.).

              Check in & Check out

              • Check in: 3PM
              • Check out: 12PM
              • Minimum stay: 1 night

              Member Reviews (53)

              First-hand knowledge from members who’ve been here on a Jetsetter trip.

              • What I liked

                This was my first jetsetter booking - I was apprehensive that the pics on the site were marketing glitz - thankfully not so! The property was glorious - just as beautiful as the pics, well maintained, the staff was super attentive...

                What I disliked

                Nothing to speak of.

                Tobias A     11 months ago
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              • What I liked

                Amazing Property and well worth it. Price for value was great. Highly recommend so please continue list

                What I disliked

                Nothing

                Anonymous User     7 months ago
                This was helpful

              • What I liked

                Staff were very helpful and accommodating.

                What I disliked

                Nothing

                corinna l     1 month ago
                This was helpful

              • What I liked

                Amazing Service and amazing location.

                What I disliked

                Nothing!

                Anonymous User     8 months ago
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              • What I liked

                The food, the staff , the villas! It was an amazing experience!

                What I disliked

                Nothing I disliked

                Eric Y     2 months ago
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              • What I liked

                Staff knew you by name, very attentive, beautiful resort, villa was to die for (just like I pictured it).

                What I disliked

                Not much to do around the area (can be a pro or a con) and can really only move around by cab, restaurant food is delicious yet steeply priced

                Roxana C     11 months ago
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              • What I liked

                Amazing property and service. We couldn't have asked for a better experience (even exceeding the Thai standard of service).

                What I disliked

                Someone tried to sell us their vacation club every day we were there.

                Anonymous User     2 months ago
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              • What I liked

                Everything about this hotel was simply amazing. From the rooms, to the pool to the level of service. I would highly recommend this place and was sad to leave.

                What I disliked

                There was absolutelty nothing to dislike...even though our room wasnt avaliable to check into until 2 hours past the promised time...the hotel allowed us to use the spa to change/shower and comped our lunch and drinks and were very apologetic. The place itself was so amazing that we didn't care at all!!

                Elena d     6 months ago
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              • What I liked

                Service was excellent and everyone makes you feel so welcomed Very polite staff from ground keeper to manager.

                What I disliked

                The two hour dinner length of dinner at Sea And salt restaurant Very slow service. Couldn't wait to go back to room. Ridiculous.

                Anonymous User     5 months ago
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              • What I liked

                The villa was great. The private pool was a good size and the garden was very private. Skinny dipping - no problem!

                What I disliked

                Food in the restaurant was only so-so. Breakfast buffet was very good though.

                Lena M     5 months ago
                This was helpful

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                1,937 sq ft with one king or two twin beds, a sun deck, private pool and terrazzo tub; rate includes daily breakfast

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                1,937 sq ft with one king bed, a sun deck, private pool, in-pool bath and terrazzo tub; rate includes daily breakfast

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                1,937 sq ft with one king bed, a private pool, in-pool bath and views of the lagoon; rate includes daily breakfast

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