This serene retreat sits on Layan Beach on the north-west coast of Phuket. You stay within a protected cove at the edge of Sirinat National Park, so sea views meet lush forest on all sides. The setting feels remote, yet you reach island highlights with ease. You can sail from the bay, call in at hidden coves and return each day to a peaceful corner of the island.

Stays feel generous, from Premier Rooms with jungle views to pool suites, villas and lavish Layan Residences. You soak in deep terrazzo tubs, slide open doors to greenery and start each day with light on the hillside. Private pools sit on hardwood decks with salas for shaded rest. Two Bedroom Pool Villas and the signature Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa suit families and friends who value space, privacy and tailored service.

Free days settle into an easy rhythm. You might join Muay Thai training in the boxing ring, stretch in a quiet corner or book a tailored Balance Wellness journey. Anantara Spa draws you into a soft haven of Thai healing, fragrant oils and a private pool hidden by foliage. Younger ones create batik art or toast marshmallows at Chang Club, while you plan the next boat trip around the Andaman Islands.

Time at the resort flows between calm and play. You can laze beside the hillside and beachside pools or claim a cushioned daybed with the sea in front of you. Layan Active Zone adds a dynamic skate park, a surf skate track, and a rock climbing wall. Chang Club and the Teen Zone keep younger travellers busy with crafts and retro arcade games, so you can keep your own days slow and indulgent.

Dining here turns each day into a small occasion. Beach House Layan layers three levels of poolside glamour with rooftop drinks at sunset. At Age, you linger over prime cuts and local seafood with guidance from an expert sommelier. Zuma brings contemporary Japanese flair to the bay. Breeze keeps you close to the water with light bites and chilled drinks, while Cocoon serves relaxed European-style dishes beside Layan Active Zone.

Special moments feel at home in this intimate bay. You can hold a blessing in the hilltop Layan Chapel with sweeping sea views or exchange vows on powder soft sand with a petal path to the water—dining by Design shapes private dinners, from seaside gazebos to the arches of the chapel. For a statement arrival, you can charter the sleek yacht Major Affair or Siam Seas and glide into your own private cove.