Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is a five-star resort in Surin, Phuket, 50 m from Layan Beach. Its accommodation ranges from a suite to pool villas and spacious multi-bedroom residences, with options for couples, families and larger groups.

Rooms and villas feature air conditioning, a private bathroom and a balcony or terrace; many also have a private pool, garden or pool views, and a bath. The four-bedroom sea-view residence adds a kitchen, barbecue and rooftop deck. On site, you can choose from seven restaurants serving Thai and international dishes, or visit the spa, outdoor pool and fitness centre. The resort also has a kids’ club, play areas and a kids’ pool. Canoeing, windsurfing and snorkelling are among the available activities.

Layan Beach is close by, while Bang Tao Beach and other stretches of the north-west coast are close by. Free private parking and free WiFi are available. Pets are permitted with possible charges, subject to room-category restrictions; airport transfers are chargeable and should be requested in advance.

The accommodation starts with the 79 m² Deluxe Layan Suite, which sleeps up to three and has a balcony with garden views. Villas range from 100 m² to 320 m², with options for two to six people. Several have a private pool, terrace and garden or pool views; some also provide beach access, a private lawn or a large living area.

For families and groups, the two-bedroom villas sleep up to five or six and provide separate sleeping spaces. The collection also includes a 485 m² two-bedroom villa and larger sea-view residences, although these are beyond the first eight room types shown here. Across the range, room facilities include air conditioning and private bathrooms; baths, outdoor showers, kitchen facilities and sea views depend on the accommodation type.

Seven restaurants serve Thai and international dishes, alongside a bar and snack bar. Breakfast selections cover Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American and buffet options; the resort also offers children's meals, a kid-friendly buffet and special-diet menus on request.

Facilities for recreation include a spa and wellness centre, fitness centre, private beach area, sun terrace and gardens. You can arrange snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing, bike tours, cooking classes and tennis; golf is available within 3 km. Families have a kids' club, play areas, a kids' pool and babysitting.

Free private parking and free WiFi are provided. Airport transfers are chargeable and should be requested in advance. Pets are permitted with possible charges and room-category limits; room service is also available.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is on Phuket's north-west coast at Layan Beach, 50 m from the sand. Bang Tao Beach is 450 m away, and Layan Beach viewpoint is also 450 m from the resort. The setting is coastal rather than urban, with a private beach area, garden and sun terrace among the facilities. Layan's shoreline continues towards Bang Tao, where you can visit the beach and nearby dining spots.

Phuket International Airport is 7.8 km away. The resort offers a chargeable transfer to and from the airport, which you should request in advance, and asks you to share your expected arrival time ahead of your stay. Free private parking is available on site, with valet parking also offered. The resort address is on Layan Beach Soi 4; a 24-hour front desk is available for arrivals.

For a short outing, Layan National Park is 900 m away, while Banana Beach is 1.1 km from the resort. Reef snorkeling is 1.2 km away, and Nai Thon Noi Beach is 1.5 km away. The resort itself offers snorkelling, canoeing and windsurfing, as well as cycling and tennis. Further along the coast, Naithon beach wooden bridge is 2.2 km away; the wider area also has walking and bike tours, cooking classes and golf within 3 km.