Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

A Beachfront Luxury on Phuket’s Longest Beach

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas is an all-villa luxury resort on Mai Khao Beach, Phuket’s longest and most remote beach. Every unit here comes with a private pool, whether you book a suite, pavilion, or villa. That’s the key differentiator. You’re looking at 183 units total spread across tropical gardens and lagoons, with direct beach access to an 11 km stretch of sand. The resort is 15 minutes from the airport but 40 minutes from Patong and central Phuket. This is for people who want privacy and seclusion over convenience to restaurants and nightlife.

Location

The resort is on Mai Khao Beach at Phuket’s northwest tip, part of Sirinath National Park. You’re right on the beach with 11 km of golden sand backed by casuarina trees. It’s beautiful and empty, especially compared to Patong or Kata. The beach is calm from November through April, but gets strong currents from May through October.

Sea turtles nest here seasonally. The airport is 6 km away (15 minutes), which is great for arrivals, but you’ll hear planes. Turtle Village shopping plaza is within walking distance. Beyond that, there’s not much around. Patong Beach is 40 minutes by car, and  Phuket Town is 30 minutes. You need to arrange transport or stay on the property for dining and activities.

What You Get

The property has 183 units: 83 pool villas (183-389 square meters), 30 pool pavilions, and 70 suites. Every single unit has a private infinity pool. The villas were designed by Bill Bensley in Southern Thai style and are set around lagoons in tropical gardens. All units have kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and views of either gardens or lagoons. Anantara Spa has six treatment suites built over the lagoon.

There’s an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, a fitness centre, tennis court, kids club, and Spice Spoons cooking school. They run yoga classes, Muay Thai training, and 24-hour in-villa dining. There’s even a 90-foot Sunseeker yacht available for charter. The resort handles weddings and events. You get 24-hour butler service.

Restaurant and Dining

The resort has five restaurants covering different cuisines. Sea.Fire.Salt does seafood and grilled dishes right on the beach. Tree House is their high-end Japanese omakase restaurant. La Sala handles Thai and Indian food. Vayu Bar is the poolside spot for drinks and lighter meals throughout the day.

There’s also 24-hour in-villa dining if you want to eat in your villa. With 11 dining venues total (restaurants, bars, and in-villa options), you can stay on property for a week and not repeat restaurants. That matters because you’re fairly isolated here; there aren’t many local restaurants within walking distance.

What’s Great For Kids

Kids Club takes children aged 4-12 with supervision. Under 4s can participate with parental supervision. The facility has toys, games, and an indoor slide. Activities include calming arts and crafts, spirited Muay Thai classes, outdoor playground time, and splash pool activities. A separate Teen Zone has PlayStation and football.

Resort beachfront infinity pool plus splash pool for younger children. Rock-climbing wall welcomes all family members. All 83 villas have private 34 sqm swimming pools with outdoor sundeck, loungers, sun umbrellas, and outdoor living sala.

Villa configurations for families:

Two Bedroom Family Pool Villa: 199 sqm with one king bedroom plus one twin bedroom, one spacious bathroom with rain shower, private pool. Maximum 4 adults plus 1 child.

Two Bedroom Connecting Double Pool Villa: 372 sqm with two interconnected pool villas. Maximum 4 adults plus 1 child.

Two Bedroom Pool Pavilion: 265 sqm with private pool. Maximum 4 adults plus 2 children.

Three Bedroom Connecting Double Pool Pavilion: 460 sqm. Maximum 6 adults plus 3 children.

Four Bedroom Connecting Double Pool Pavilion: 530 sqm with Villa Host service. Maximum 8 adults plus 4 children.

Five dining options including award-winning Tree House and beachside Sea.Fire.Salt restaurant. Muay Thai ring for training. Two professional tennis courts. Yoga and Pilates studio. Award-winning Anantara Spa. Bicycle tours and private yacht cruises available.

Good for: Families wanting the ultimate luxury with private pool villas, excellent kids and teen facilities, and space for multi-generational travel.

Who It Works For

This is for people who want total privacy and plan to stay on the property. Couples wanting space and seclusion do well here. Honeymooners who don’t need to be near nightlife. Families who want private pool villas and kids’ facilities but are fine with being remote. Wellness-focused travellers who want spa treatments and yoga. The main consideration is the isolation. You’re 40 minutes from Patong, 30 minutes from Phuket Town. If you want to explore restaurants, go shopping, or experience local life, you’re looking at arranging transport every time.

Some people love that they’re away from everything. Others feel stuck. The beach is spectacular, but you can’t swim there half the year due to currents. Also, you’re paying luxury prices for this level of privacy and service. If you want a beachfront resort where you can walk to restaurants and shops, look at Kata or Kamala instead. But if you want your own pool villa on Phuket’s most pristine beach with butler service and no crowds, this delivers exactly that.

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