Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa, Secluded lagoons. Pool villa sunsets. Unforgettable Thai smiles

Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa – It is the beginning of a story, of island charm and tropical beauty. Of jasmine garlands, strung by a nimble hand. Of elephant treks through untouched jungle, morning dives into Andaman reefs brimming with life and romantic candlelit dinners. It is a story you’ll live out at Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa.

Since Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa’s opening in October 2008, guest response has confirmed Anantara Phuket’s place amongst the most desirable destinations in Thailand. Each of our 83 private pool villas creates a haven of peace and tranquillity, whilst our restaurants, bars and leisure facilities tantalise the taste buds and stimulate the senses. The full delights of Anantara Phuket are ready for you to enjoy.

Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa is designed to be the setting for a story you’ll tell forever.

Set between the sands of sun-drenched beaches and the rolling green backdrop of verdant hills, Anantara Phuket with its private pool villas is only a 15-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Located on a stretch of Mai Khao Beach on Phuket’s more secluded northern coast, your private pool villa is your gateway to excursions through the lush tropical mangroves of nearby Sirinath National Park, dives into stunning coral reefs, and strolls through charming local villages.

Just steps away from the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, Anantara Phuket’s 83 one-bedroom pool villas are nestled within indigenous gardens of jasmine, orchids and birds of paradise. Designed to recall a quaint Southern Thai-style village, the locally inspired architecture complements its natural setting, with open-air spaces and arched ceilings to take advantage of the cool Phuket sea breeze. The pool villa interiors embrace contemporary Thai design, using evocative local prints, textiles, paintings and relaxed lounge spaces.

Start your morning with hearty breakfasts featuring some of the island’s local morning treats at La Sala, or enjoy a Phuket-style brunch from the comfort of your pool villa. Sample our creative Thai-inspired tapas in the afternoon at the Tree House. As the sun sets over the Andaman Sea, select fresh seafood from the semi-open kitchen at Sea.Fire.Salt . Or, head for a tasting of Old and New World vintages in our impeccably stocked wine cellar at The Tasting Room.

Take home unforgettable stories from this inspired landscape. Charter a luxury yacht for an indulgent cruise through the mysterious limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay. Explore the viewpoints and waterfalls of the island’s unseen hinterlands as you chat about local culture and the island’s rich history with our local guides. Or simply lie back and admire the Phuket sunsets from the comfort of your blissful pool villa. Natural wonders and unique cultural experiences lie at every turn. This is your Phuket.

Dining & Restaurants
Just outside the privacy of your Phuket pool villa, some of the island’s best culinary wonders are yours to discover. Kick back at the beachfront restaurant, feast on grilled seafood , taste homemade pastas and Italian sauces as good – and possibly even better – than any found on the Mediterranean, but with a twist that is pure tropical delight. Anantara brings you some of the very best of Phuket dining, tucked playfully throughout the corners of our natural enclave. Let your culinary imagination run wild with Anantara’s own Dining by Design concept, where you pick the location and our chef transforms a meal into a memorable occasion.

- La Sala, At breakfast, our signature restaurant helps your day off to a great start with live cooking stations, homemade pastries, fresh pressed juices and a gourmet la carte selection. At lunch and dinner La Sala comes to life with Italian flair, accenting rustic recipes, Sicilian specialties and Italian and Mediterranean wines. Fine Thai dishes are also on offer, featuring Phuket specialties with all-time national gourmet favourites. A tribute to the two most celebrated cuisines worldwide.

- The Tree House, Aptly named for the spiral staircase ascending to the bar which winds around an old Banyan tree. Take in the views from this lofty height, and enjoy Thai fusion tapas while chilling to lounge mood music in comfy oversized chairs. Daytime gourmet coffees and sorbet teas give way at night to champagne, wine by the glass, mojitos and margaritas.

- The Tasting Room, More than a wine cellar, The Tasting Room is the ultimate interactive gourmet dining experience. Indulge in the Chef’s individually designed menus including specialty cheese and charcuteries, paired flawlessly with the perfect bottle of wine selected by our Resident Wine Guru.

- SEA.FIRE.SALT, Discover Mai Khao’s most entertaining beachside dining experience. Succulent seafood, fiery BBQ’s and a tableside Salt Sommelier are the inspiration for Sea.Fire.Salt offering up a unique and sophisticated blend of design, music, lighting and innovative menu selections.

- Infinity, Dive into Infinity pool bar where mixologists are on hand to concoct martini cocktails, shakes, energisers or revitalisers to taste. Light bites including fresh salads, wraps and charcoal sticks help maintain your energy levels as you revel in beachfront bliss.

- Dining By Design, A romantic dinner in a setting of your choice and a menu tailored to your personal preference. Alternatively, travel through Phuket on our THAI CULINARY ADVENTURE to learn the secrets of Thai cuisine and get a literal taste of the life and culture of the land.

Villa & Suites
Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa’s pool villas are inspired by Thai architecture with free-flowing and expansive space, tropical woods and windows at every turn to welcome the flow of the island breeze. The interiors invite you to unwind in the indigenously inspired luxury that has come to define Anantara, while the out-of-doors, in the surrounds of your Phuket pool villa’s own walls, provide a serene place to chat, read and entertain in the open air – just as the Thais still do today. Recline on a day bed in your king or twin bedroom. Relax the afternoon away on sun beds on your hardwood deck and plunge into your private pool in blissful seclusion. Connect your iPod to the villa surround-sound stereo and select a bottle from your personal wine cellar.

Four one bedroom pool villa types are differentiated by location within the Bill Bensley designed flowering gardens or over the extensive lagoon which is a central feature of the Phuket resort.

- Pool Villa, Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa’s 13 stylish and expansive Pool Villas span 180 square metres of laid-back luxury and comfort and brim with indigenous Southern Thai decor. Awaken each morning in your sumptuous king-size bed and catch a glimpse of the Phuket sun breaking through the lush garden surrounds of your pool villa. The vaulted ceiling in the bedroom follows the principles of Thai temple architecture, reaching towards the sky. A daybed covered with colourful silk cushions is opposite a writing desk, both providing intimate spaces for contemplation. Reflect upon Thai paintings, prints and textile wall-hangings, hand-picked to reflect the spirit of local artistic traditions. Retreat to the cool surrounds of the spacious bathroom and surround yourself with swirling scents of sandalwood aromatherapy oils and rinse under the soothing rain shower, while looking over the outdoor terrazzo tub and swimming pool.

- Garden Pool Villa, Phuket’s lush tropical vegetation is the inspiration for the brilliant multi-hued gardens nestled behind the walls of our 30 Garden Pool Villas, each offering an expansive 180 square metres of Anantara luxury. Slip into the terrazzo tub under the stars, adorned with your favourite flowers. Your full-sized private pool is just a step down from the sliding glass doors of your bed and bathroom, wrapping each pool villa in inviting aquamarine. The spacious bathroom invites pampering, with a rain shower, indigenously sourced tiles and floor-to-ceiling windows that ensure you never forget you’re surrounded by island beauty. Throughout the pool villa, hardwood floors, and plush furnishings evoke the best of Phuket design. In the bedroom, with either one king or two twin beds, relax amidst a colourful panorama of woven wall tapestries and silk cushions.

- Lagoon Pool Villa, Set by the lagoon which is a central feature of Anantara Phuket, the 28 Lagoon Pool Villas, each 180 square metres, feature a mosaic-tiled pool, seamlessly blending up to the outdoor bath. Hardwood floors from the bedroom unfold onto sun-kissed timber decks, outfitted with sun loungers you’ll never have to fight to reserve! Recline on the day bed in your pool villa while watching your favourite DVD after a rigorous afternoon diving off Phuket’s shores. At sundown, transform your outdoor sala into the setting for a romantic evening for two with Phuket-style curries paired with adventurous Thai wines. Unwind in your freshly drawn jasmine bath after rinsing in your indoor or outdoor rain shower.

- Sala Pool Villa, Anantara Phuket’s 11 Sala Pool Villas, a spacious 186 square metres each, are a romantic immersion in the indigenous wonder of Phuket. Similar to Lagoon Pool Villas only with the addition of a delightful additional Sala extended over the lagoon. Following ancient Thai building principles, sunshine pours through open windows and glass doors into the bedroom and the bathroom. Settle into a terrazzo tub, connected to the pool in the open-air freedom of the invigorating island breeze. By evening, soak in tropical ambience as you sip champagne, listen to gentle music and recline upon a silk-covered day bed, all in the priavcy of your very own Phuket pool villa.

- Similan Suite, Elect for the ultimate Phuket comfort in our fabulous 360-square metre two bedroom Sala pool villa, inspired by a royal Thai seaside residence. Retreat to this sanctuary of free-flowing space set under a gabled roof amidst the plush and colourful surrounds of Thai textiles and fabrics. You’ll feel the traditional spirit of Thailand in the master bedroom, with canopied bed and silk runners woven in a traditional Thai pattern. Unique Phuket-sourced art pieces, the pool villa’s ornate furnishings and daybeds lend themselves to a relaxed afternoon. Step into one of the two bathrooms, with luxurious rain showers, warm natural light and glazed tiles. The bath chambers look onto a delightful walled garden, with wooden veranda and the centrepiece 50 square metre infinity-edge swimming pool and outdoor dining sala. Delight in all the modern comforts of home, from the flat-screen TV, in-room bar and wine cellar, international satellite TV, high-speed Internet, iPod docking station and full video and music entertainment centre.

Spa
Lapse into a state of tranquillity with an Ayurvedic treatment at Phuket’s first Anantara Spa. Aromas of Jasmine and incense drift in an atrium with Thai art, silks and carvings. Savour a soothing massage in an open-air treatment room. Laze the afternoon away in the en-suite shower and steam rooms, all while surrounded by lush gardens. The luxurious treatment rooms have the tropical charm of a traditional Phuket spa, yet bring in the best elixirs, treatments, wraps, and massage techniques from around the world.

Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa
Address: 888 Moo 3 ,Tumbon Mai Khao, Amphur Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0)76 336 100
Fax: +66 (0)76 336 177
Website: http://www.anantara.com

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