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Outdoor dining, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

Beach and Island Escapes
Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort sits on a secluded section of Layan beach on the northwest coast of Phuket island. The 30 rooms and suites are nestled into the jungle covered hillside and a further 47 pool villas sit level with the beach. All are spacious and bright with a private balcony making the most of the beach and garden views.

To keep busy there is a good selection of water sports, tennis, an excellent kids club and plenty of chance to relax by pool or at the spa.

Why we like Anantara Layan Phuket

Thai styles are woven throughout the hotel from the peaked roofs to the jasmine scented gardens which ensure a sense of place. The sunsets are some of the best in the country.

Facilities

A choice of swimming pools
Private beach
Spa
Fitness centre
Tennis court
Kids club
Two restaurants

Activities

A range of water sports are on offer from kayaking to paddle boarding, diving, fishing and Schiller biking, a type of bike on water. Alternatively explore nearby islands by longboat or charter your own boat for the day. On land there are language courses, wine tasting, cookery classes and golf nearby.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand

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Amy Waters is warm and friendly and went out of her way to try and resolve issues and meet any requests. Always helpful, noticing small details, lending a hand and quick to learn what appealed to us, drawing our attention to things that may be of interest.

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Paul's knowledge and expertise was invaluable when planning this trip. I told him where we wanted to go and the sort of hotels and things we wanted to do and everything was spot on - more than we ever expected! We will definitely be using Steppes Travel for future trips.

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Amy really understood the type of holiday we were looking for with a real mixture of accommodation and activities ranging from relaxing to exciting. When I asked for a private pool on the beach that's exactly what she delivered. Amy embraced every request, making sure they blended, giving us something new and exciting at every turn. The ethos of Steppes travel is what will always set you aside. Thank you and keep up the good work.

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