Where to Stay in Phuket

Phuket Anantara Layan Resort is a five-star resort located along a quiet beach in Northwestern Phuket. It has 91 rooms, suites, villas, and residences. In addition, there are four food and beverage outlets, a spa, a fitness centre, a muay Thai stadium, a helipad, and other facilities. All this, and the hotel is near James Bond Island!

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Destination Phuket

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island. In addition, it is Thailand’s premier resort destination. The Island is replete with hotels and resorts. In fact, they cater to everyone from backpackers to the uber-rich.

Phuket has excellent beaches and beautiful scenery. Not only does the island have valleys, mountains, and lush jungles.

The surrounding waters are dotted with limestone karsts, such as world-famous James Bond Island.

Located in Phang Nga Bay, Khao Phang Kan was immortalized in the James Bond classic, The Man with the Golden Gun. And ever since that cult film was released, the beautiful island has been affectionately known as James Bond Island.

In addition, Phuket is served by Phuket International Airport. In fact, HKT is Thailand’s third busiest airport. And there are flights to both domestic and international travel destinations.

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Resort Overview

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is one of Phuket’s most luxurious resorts. Located on a quiet cove on Layan Beach in northwestern Phuket.

Layan Beach is located at the northern end of Bangtao Beach. At six kilometers, Bangtao Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket. But it is also one of the least developed. Therefore, it is perfect for travelers wanting a quiet retreat.

Nearby tourist attractions include Sirinat National Park, the Blue Canyon Golf Course, Phuket Town, and the Phuket Aquarium.

Finally, the resort is a 20-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.

Accommodation

Phuket Anantara Layan Resort has a variety of accommodation options. Included are 30 rooms and suites, 46 pool villas, and 15 pool residences.

The residences range from two-bedroom villas measuring 1,100 square meters to multi-bedroom residences with sweeping sea views.

Villa Similan is the largest of the resort’s villas. Located atop a hill, the eight-bedroom Anantara Layan Phuket Resort deluxe pool villa comes with a live-in butler and has a private chef and spa therapist.

Care for a perfect martini – shaken, not stirred?

Food and Beverage

Phuket Anantara Layan Resort has four food and beverage outlets. And each one has its own vibe and its own menu.

Why not enjoy a perfect James Bond-inspired martini, which should be shaken and never stirred?

Dee Plee – a Thai restaurant, Dee Plee serves a la carte dishes and seven-course menus for two. The choices run from fresh seafood to curries and salads. As an all-day dining restaurant, it opens for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Breeze – located next to the pool, Breeze serves everything from fresh juices and exotic cocktails to light snacks, sandwiches, and salads. Opens from 8 am to 5 pm.
The Mojito Factory – a beachfront bar serving Mojitos and 25 other tropical cocktails, it also serves light snacks. Opens from 8 am to 6 pm.
Age – serves an international menu. And the menu runs from charcoal-grilled prime cuts of meat to the freshest seafood. Opens for dinner.

The resort also offers pool barbecues, wine pairing dining, themed family-style dinners, dining by design, and in-residence dining. And all of these options are available 24 hours a day.

Resort Facilities

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Spa has a host of unique facilities. Not only does it have a sumptuous spa, swimming pools, a private beach, and a well-equipped fitness centre.