Slated to open on Thailand’s Mai Khao Beach in December, the new resort sits on eight acres of Phuket’s northwestern coastline overlooking the sky-blue Andaman Sea.
Fronting Phuket’s longest stretch of sand, the 30-suite and 70-villa resort on Mai Khao Beach is close to an array of attractions such as Sirinat National Park, Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, and Wat Phra Thong temple; Phuket International Airport is a mere 15-minute drive away.
Launched by Meliá Hotels International and owned by Thailand’s leading residential real estate developer Phuket Villa Group, the new resort’s saltwater swimming pools, private villa pools, a reflection pond with sunken seating areas, water gardens, vertical falls and irrigation mist evoke a restorative atmosphere. The overarching design pays tribute to contemporary aesthetics and traditional Thai touches.
The contemporary, light-filled and spacious Mediterranean-inspired accommodations comprise 30 one-bedroom suites and 70 one-bedroom villas that each cater for up to two adults and two children; all featuring outdoor bathtubs, open-air showers and vast outdoor terraces.
Shaded by a broad spectrum of native plants, the resort's design deploys a neutral palette of colours as a complement to Mai Khao’s sandy shore. Its high ceilings, floor-to-roof glass panels and decorative metal screens take advantage of the natural surrounds and abundance of sunshine.
“Through our partnership with Spain’s leading hotel group, we are thankful that we can significantly contribute to Phuket’s recovery in the wake of COVID-19 by creating much-needed jobs for the local tourism sector and setting a new benchmark for hospitality on Thailand’s largest island,” says Maetapong Upatising, Phuket Villa Group's Managing Director.
