Avani Mai Khao Phuket Suites

We stayed as a family of 4 on 26th - 4th Sept. We arrived at approximately 2am and Noom kindly checked us in. We were given a room upgrade to a pool villa which was absolutely perfect. The breakfast was delicious with many varieties including many healthier options. Our children would help themselves to the fish food to feed the fish which they enjoyed. Kids club was another favourite, thanks to Summer, Massey and team! Chef Ramesh and the entire food and beverage team were excellent. We had some feedback on the portion size of some meals and that was quickly acknowledged and rectified. The facilities are exceptional, the gym, the spa (OIL) the best therapist ever! Noom, we hope you are still putting out the incense sticks to The Spirit House and Lord Ganesha. This was by far the most relaxing and restful experience we’ve had and we can’t wait to come back! Thank you Team Anantara for the amazing hospitality and memories. A shout out to JJ for such a wonderful service.

More than a hotel — a place I’ll remember

I came to Anantara Mai Khao Phuket alone, expecting simply a few peaceful days in a beautiful place. What I didn’t expect was to leave feeling so emotional about saying goodbye.

The resort is stunning, but what I will carry with me has very little to do with the villa, the beach or the surroundings. It’s the people.

A very special thank you to Eem, Kanni, Beer and August. Your kindness, your smiles, our conversations and all those little moments meant much more to me than you probably realise.

And also to all the wonderful members of the Anantara team whose names, unfortunately, I cannot remember — please know that I remember your faces, your smiles and, above all, the way you made me feel. Every greeting, every conversation and every small gesture of kindness became part of my experience.

When you travel alone, human warmth has a different value. And somehow, thanks to all of you, I never really felt alone.

I arrived as a guest. Somewhere along the way, it started to feel like home.

And when the time came to leave, I realised something I hadn’t expected: I was genuinely sad to say goodbye.

Eem, Kanni, Beer, August, and every single person who made my days there a little brighter — thank you for making me feel at home when I was so far from mine.

I may forget some names with time, but I will never forget how you made me feel.

So I won’t say goodbye.

I’ll just say: until I come home again.