Maybe the best value for money luxury option in Phuket”

First things first: I love Thai food. Real Thai food. And Anantara is great at that. The dishes were authentic, spicy and real. The menu is long enough to eat in the restaurant twice a day for a week without getting bored, but not so long the quality suffered. I have been a Thai food fan for years and this is the best resort I've tried as far as food goes. And then the privacy: The resort is small-ish. You can be private without issues. The very, very nice private laguna beach only caters a small group of people, the pool is the same and of course, I could be totally on my own in my private pool villa. The staff was fantastic. Personal and friendly and attentive without being "used car salesmen". A few less positive observations: If you want to use the south of the island this is not the best location. My villa would benefit from a brush-up, especially the patio. But all in all, if you want a near-luxury experience with good value for money I find Anantara to be the place.

Amazing service, excited our expectation. We received a lovely welcome upon arrival.”

Anantara felt like home because of how helpful all the staff were!

Not 100% enjoy”

This resort is so far away from Patong beach, about 40 minutes. There is a small private beach here. it’s really small and the sand is hard. One of staff was made a wrong bill for me and almost overcharged me by $50 when I check out.

Really chilled environment and the great service! ”

The resort is about 30 minutes away from the airport and is located close to the natural reserve area. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. The environment of the resort is nice and comfortable. We had a great time staying with Anantara and will definitely chose the group next time when we travel.

I'm glad I went but I wouldn't go again”

Pros, in the middle of nowhere. Really nice rooms. Great service. Really nice breakfast buffet. Conn's. Restaurant is too expensive, they don't give you an option. Many stairs up to my room and at night he can hardly see the stairs, a little bit dangerous. Not much of a beach there. The pool was just okay.

An amazing stay”

Everything was really good, from the amazing room to the always ready to help staff. We just loved everythhing and can’t wait to go back!

Beautiful ”

We really enjoyed our stay, particularly the cuisine at Zuma and upgraded to a beachfront villa which was lovely, on beach but no beach view. The staff were great, thanks to special staff Cece, Meena and Noomnim. Place is remote so the town Naithon Beach Is pretty great to spend a day with lots of restaurants and shops but you have to taxi to/fro. Hotel offers a shuttle to other town but it has no beach, is pretty ugly hot and you wonder why they drop you off there!!!!!

Anantara at its best”

I have been to many Anantara Hotels and all of them are extremely good but the Layan is by far one of the best Hotels. Everything I am looking at a Hotel, small, unique, luxury, extremely good food (the breakfast is one of its kind), the staff, the accommodation, everything is perfect! This was my 3rd stay and there will be more to come in the future for sure!

A Luxury Resort with Great Service”

A Luxury Resort with Great Service. Excellent food quality of the buffet breakfast. The environment is great. But one point I think they can be improve is the waiters who serve the breakfast always forget which table they have been served or not after they asked you to get tea or coffee. I kept asking them to have the tea and juice for few times but they still forget it. Anyway, the overall of Anantara Phuket Layan is still great.

Outstanding Hotel with great staff.”

Outstanding Hotel just 30 min from the airport, great to have few days to relax. We were really impressed by all the staff in the hotel, extremely friendly and helpful. The Hotel has the best breakfast buffet we have ever seen in a 5 start hotel with a great selection of food, all presented into detail. Both restaurants (Thai and International) were extraordinary. There is nothing we could complain about.

Perfect for a relaxing weekend”

Superb stay in this amazing hotel! The room is very big, with a nice balcony and great amenities (nespresso machine, apple TV, toileteries, etc). The 2 pools are great, with the spa pool being quieter for some relaxing time. Great service of all staff as well. The amazing food has played a great part in this relaxing weekend! Delicious food from both restaurants (the appetizers are just amazing!!) and the breakfast is definitely 5-star, with so many healthy options! We loved the whole experience! This Anantara is definitely better than the vacation club in Mai Khao, we definitely recommend it to traveller!

Honeymoon”

Hotel is very well maintained. Room is very comfy. Food was a bit expensive but breakfast was amazing. Staff were friendly. A bit too dark to walk back to the room at night. Not the place for a good beach though. Overall very nice stay.

Fantastic service and amenities”

Staff were very attentive and thoughtful. My room was made up at least twice a day and they make it a point to drop off complimentary snacks and fruits daily. Resort is located on a slope so the free buggy service really helps.

Great services & food”

I have to say, if you expected to stay in a very luxury hotel, Anantara Layan is not. But if you crave for good services and nice food, this is your choice! The location of the resort is pretty remote, but then it gives you a quiet environment, right? and the food served in both restaurant are lovely with reasonable price, which is highly recommended. And the staff are just lovely, they care you all the way, and honestly, they are so sweet to notice your needs from time to time!

Great Resort for Quiet Getaway”

Everything was great, except for the weather. It was raining the whole day on our second day, and there is nothing that we can do except stay inside our room or just laze around bar area. Distance to other busy area in the island is very far.

Very good”

A luxury hotel, a 5-star service! Well kept, full of green. We arrived at the villa with the pool we ordered, but the air conditioner made noises so we slept only one night and we were upgraded to a huge and amazing Sala villa with a larger pool! The rooms are very well kept, well maintained, and twice a day they arrive to clean. In retrospect, there is really no need for a pool in the room, there are two huge pools in the hotel and almost empty. The sea itself is not very beautiful, it is clean but in the afternoon there is a depression and there is no sea at all, it is not blue, more green. A point to improve - their air conditioners in the rooms - make noises and do not work all the time, cool off and then take a break and then you get up at night sweating. In addition - very dark throughout the hotel and outside the room, there is not enough lighting and it is very dangerous! In the restaurant you can hardly see what you eat. In conclusion - an amazing hotel!

Awesome hospitality”

Fantastic, as usual. It was my second stay in Anantara in 6 months and it was great again. Big clean room with huge bath & balcony. Very helpful staff. Tasty breakfast with champagne :)) Private beach with free rental of sport equipment. One of the best hotels on Phuket

Splendor”

It was the lap of luxury, and the treatment was royal.

Best hotel Ive stayed in my entire life”

Breakfast was included with my Pool Villa and both the food and the room were amazing. Breakfast was the best buffet Ive ever had. There were sufficient Vegan or plant-based options during breakfast. Room was comfortable and the private pool very nice. Location is good and is not far from most tours. I think location is comfortable even if you go all the way north or south of Phuket. Staff was the best during my stay in Thailand.

Fabulous!!”

Beautiful resort with a pool overlooking the sea. Beach facilities are very good like the beach beds/ availability of staff/ etc, though the beach is not very good- it is not for swimming. But amazing views and other facilities, cover up for everything. Breakfast spread needs a special mention. Rooms are just as amazing as you expect. Only hiccup is the wifi. The staff will keep telling you that IT team is working on it- but it will never happen. So, ask for a separate route which they happily provide. Gym and pool is just outstanding. Bagghi is available at a moment's notice. The resort manager is very sweet and polite. This resort is meant for those who need a peaceful beach holiday away from the nightlife and jostle of patong. Travel is not easy - only resort taxis are available which is 5 times of usual taxi price. I have mentioned all pros and cons , but overall this resort is just fabulous!! Worth money spent...