Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Thailand

This all pool-villa resort evokes an authentically Asian feel and shouts ‘Thailand’ in all its glory. Expect beautiful teak wooden floors, lovely Thai carvings and artwork – we love the clever combination of contemporary yet not overly ornate flair. Designed in the style of Thai village villas are set around an extensive lagoon through gardens filled with Jasmin and Orchids. The Pool Villas span 180 square metres of luxury and comfort with king size beds, vaulted ceilings, day beds and luxury silk cushions. Spacious bathrooms have rain showers and each villa features outdoor terrazzo tubs and infinity edged swimming pools. The resort features four types of villas. Lagoon Pool Villas are located around the lagoon with direct access and Sala Pool Villas have a short wooden staircase extending to a floating sala elevated over the water, guests can simply draw their sala curtains to enjoy the most secluded Phuket villa experience. 2 bedroom villas are ideal for families or 2 couples travelling together.

The emphasis on nature at Anantara Mao Khao carries on into the kitchen, where you’ll sample the freshest fish at Sea.Fire.Salt., a beachside barbecue complete with its own salt sommelier. La Sala dishes up a fusion of Asian and western cuisine for breakfast, a sumptuous afternoon tea and your tongue will be tingling come dinnertime with curries and spices harking from Thailand’s southern reaches. The Tree House’s delicious spread of Thai-style tapas is more than matched by its setting: to access it you’ll have to climb a staircase wrapped around an ancient banyan tree before being greeted by glorious views over the treetops.

Anantara spa is designed in a traditional Thai style with indulgences ranging from massage, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic therapies and rich facials to lavish body treatments and scrubs using the finest indigenous materials.