Anantara Mai Khao Villas

The decor takes inspiration from traditional Thai architecture as well as the surrounding beachside greenery. Whilst every villa enjoys its own private pool, there's also a spectacular infinity pool that's not to be missed. Guests also have full use of the spa, gym and free bicycles. Foodies will be happy here as they flit between different restaurants and different cuisines, sampling everything from tapas to seafood BBQ.

There are 91 villas at Anantara, each with not only its own private pool but also an outdoor bathtub, indoor and outdoor rain showers, sundecks with plenty of palm-shaded spots, Wifi, sound system, TV and espresso machine. Decor is sophisticated with a capital S and everything feels sumptuous to the touch and entirely luxurious. For an extra treat, book a Sala Pool Villa and enjoy your own sala perched over the lagoon - perfect for an early yoga sessions or romantic dinner.

There's plenty to keep everyone busy here - simply seek out the hotel's Director of Discovery and organise your ideal itinerary! We're talking elephant trekking and jungle exploring, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and mountain biking, cooking classes, meditation and yoga lessons to get started. For something a bit different, there are opportunities to watch baby turtles hatch on the beach ($1 of every stay at the hotel goes towards this project) or meeting the traditional sea gypsies and learning about their lifestyle. And thee are plenty of spa treatments and beach loungers to choose from to fill in the gaps...