Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

The open-plan lobby flows into a cliffside infinity pool with show-stopping Andaman views. Hillside Dee Plee serves refined Thai cuisine, whilst Sala Layan handles Italian fare and that legendary breakfast spread complete with free-flowing fizz. And Beachfront Breeze keeps things casual with wood-fired pizzas. The award-winning spa claims seven ocean-view treatment rooms, whilst the Active Zone houses tennis courts, a climbing wall, and a 400-metre zipline. The new Layan Life wellness centre spans two floors with state-of-the-art gym, hydrotherapy pools, and medical facilities blending ancient Thai healing with modern diagnostics.

Hillside rooms and Deluxe Layan Suites offer Andaman panoramas through floor-to-ceiling windows with balconies built for sunset watching. The Sala Pool Villas are the sweet spot – walled gardens with private pools, outdoor tubs, and over 220 square metres of tropical-landscaped space. Marble bathrooms feature separate tubs and rain showers. Larger hillside residences come with private butlers, chefs, infinity pools, and up to seven bedrooms. All rooms blend contemporary design with traditional Thai touches – think wooden accents, silk cushions, and views that'll have you seriously contemplating cancelling your flight home.

The Layan Active Zone is an adventure playground: zipline across cliffs, master Muay Thai, tackle the climbing wall, or cycle dedicated lanes. Kayaks and paddleboards await on the beach for on-the-water explorations. The new Layan Life wellness centre offers three-to-ten-day programmes blending ancient Thai healing with cutting-edge diagnostics. Arrange yacht charters to nearby islands, join Spice Spoons cooking classes starting at the local market, or explore cultural immersions including temple tours. The Chang Club entertains younger guests with batik painting whilst parents indulge in spa treatments with Andaman Sea views.