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Anantara layan Phuket Resort
Thailand, South East Asia
Bang Tao
Set in the northern part of Phuket, this holiday resort places its guests at just a 30-minute drive from Phuket town and the world famous Patong beach. The elegant property sits a 2-minute walk from the sandy Layan Beach and offers elegant villas and rooms that feature spacious balconies with sea views. The beautifully-appointed units also come with spacious beds, flat-screen TVs and generous seating areas, some even open to private pools. Guests of the hotel who require some “me” time can head to the excellent spa and treat themselves to a massage or any of the other rejuvenating beauty treatments. Those most active guests can use the fitness centre or opt for any of the outdoor activities such as Windsurfing, Diving, Canoeing or snorkelling. Bike rentals are available for those who want to enjoy a leisurely ride at dawn. The in-house restaurant serves delicious Thai and international dishes (HBD)
Facilities
- Minor - AvaniSHIELD
- Tennis
- Surfing
- Beach volleyball
- Cycling / mountain biking
- Fitness
- Aerobics
- Table tennis
- Canoeing
- Catamaran sailing
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent2,162 reviews
Excellent
82%
Very Good
12%
Average
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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A gem of a place to visit
Excellent service, beautiful views and superb facilities for all types of travelers. Highly recommend this stunning hotel.
Review by JQ84 London, United Kingdom
Amazing facility/hotel
We had a great stay at Anantara Layan. A true 5 star experience, very spacious and functional room, very clean (compared to most), very nice views. Also a great plus is that they do manage the smell in the room, as it does not seem stuffy or moldy smelling like so many others sea-adjacent properties (also during the wet season)- They manage to diffuse a pleasant "herbal" scent, somewhat lemon-grassy but not like mosquito spray. Beds are soft and with excellent linens plus a good pillow menu. Staff and their services at every level is outstanding and personal, warm and anticipating. The facilities are great, with a good mix of quality eateries, spa, fitness and activities. Their new Life Facility is amazing, with an amazing gym (all Tehchnogym equipment - the "digital kind"-I only had similar quality at the Okura & The Aman in Tokyo)) and hot/cold plunge & sauna/steam (all complementary). We were unfortunately not able to try out all the other things like zip line, climbing wall etc. - next time. Their activity (free) calendar is very appealing, they offer things to do every hour starting at 8am till later afternoon, ranging from sportive to wellness to fun type activities for all ages... As for the beach, I would give it a 8 out of 10, just because it is not the turquoise tropical coral reef type, but it is as private as it gets as no other hotel is close by or not really accessible form outside the hotel. The vibe is young, especially on the weekend with the buffet where a lot of non-hotel guests seem to partake- somewhat loud music you can't avoid if you are at the main building down at the beach (not affecting the villas & rooms on the hill I think) - making any conversation with the people at your table not easy. We will be back to have more time to enjoy all that is to offer. Thanks for making our stary so relaxing and fun.
A resort which thrives double owing to the staff
The staff is outstanding , property is really well kept , very good options for kids too to spend time …not the best beach in front - but they make it up with their attention to details - which you can’t neglect when you start exploring the resort and inside the room too
Very kind and generous staff around , I’d like to take two names that were stand out for us
- Elisa from front desk / Manager - who is such a kind soul and made sure our kid got all the attention - he still misses her - her effortless bonding with him and us - left a lasting impact - my kid gave her a greeting card (4 year old scribbles ) as a memory - she specifically made sure our kid got rides to room in the door less cars which he was crazy about 🙃- thanks for going extra mile and making sure our kid was super happy - we don’t have their selfie unfortunately which is with Elisa 😂
2.Baifern was always kind enough to provide recommendations , made sure she took time out to explain the in and arounds of phuket - very courteous and kind - great talking to her and bonding - while she was also new to phuket and not her native town - she called up friends and wrote stuff Down for us 🙃
- Can’t remember who the Physio was in wellness Center - she was incredible with her work on my shoulder pain - she also detailed our where the pain points where - how to take care of them for future - extremely good Physiotherapy session - i think it was Zara
If you are reading this - many thanks Zara (hope I got the name right)
Many thanks for hosting us and we will be back again
Review by arjunkb882207 Bengaluru, India
Unfortunately
Unfortunately, my experience did not meet expectations, and the level of service was simply not commensurate with the price paid or the standard expected from a hotel of this category.
From the very first day, the front desk experience was extremely poor. The room was handed over late, and worse, when I finally received it, it was not fully ready and several essential items were missing—issues that should have been checked and resolved before allowing a guest to enter the room.
The front desk experience on our final day was also extremely disappointing. This confirmed that what happened on the first day was not merely an isolated incident, but rather appears to reflect a broader issue with the quality of front desk service, organization, and guest handling.
Another major issue was the large number of mosquitoes and bees around and inside the room. This significantly affected our sleep, as we were repeatedly bitten at night and struggled to sleep comfortably. We reported the issue to the hotel as early as the second day of our stay, yet no effective solution was provided until our final day. For a hotel of this category and price level, it is extremely disappointing that a problem directly affecting guests’ comfort and sleep was left unresolved for most of the stay despite being reported early.
In addition, the way some of the golf carts were driven around the resort felt unsafe at times, which is particularly concerning for families with children.
The coordination between Layan Active Zone and the hotel was also extremely poor and disorganized, resulting in a frustrating experience. A much higher standard of communication and coordination between the two should be expected.
Overall, the service provided does not reflect the price paid, nor does it meet the standard expected from a hotel of this category. While the property itself may have positive aspects, the repeated service failures, poor coordination, delayed response to reported issues, and lack of attention to basic guest comfort made the overall experience disappointing.
Outstanding Service and Beautiful Views
We had an amazing stay here and it truly showed what genuine luxury and personalized service should feel like. Every team member made us feel warmly welcomed and cared for throughout our stay.
A special thank you to K.Ingfah FBS, K. Nice FBS, K.Mina GEM, K. Pooh Bellman, K. Kana (CC Bike Rental), K. Game (Resort Tour), K. Yayah (F&B), and Joe for the refreshing wellness shots. We also loved the delicious açaí bowl!
Our room was incredibly comfortable with a breathtaking view that made every moment special. Thank you to the entire team for creating such a memorable experience. We will definitely be back!
