Marriott's Mai Khao Resort - Phuket

Marriott's Mai Khao Resort - Phuket is a 5-star hotel in Nai Yang, Phuket, with 100 m² two-bedroom apartments and a private plunge-pool option. Each apartment accommodates up to six and combines two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a full kitchen. Both are air-conditioned and include a washing machine and tumble dryer. One ground-floor layout adds a private plunge pool, patio and terrace, while the other has a balcony and resort views. Both include garden views, cable TV, a bath and shower, and cooking equipment such as a stovetop, microwave and refrigerator.

You can use the swimming pool and fitness centre, while the kids' club, play areas and babysitting service cater to families. Dining includes four restaurants, a bar and coffee house; Asian buffet breakfast and in-room breakfast service are available. The concierge can arrange airport shuttles, car hire and sightseeing trips. Free WiFi and free private parking are available, with a reservation needed for parking. Mai Khao Beach is a 10-minute walk away, and Phuket International Airport is 6.1 km from the hotel.

Both accommodation options are 100 m² two-bedroom apartments for up to six people, arranged with a separate living room, two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Air conditioning, a washing machine, tumble dryer, dining area, cable TV and garden views are shared features, alongside a bath and shower, toiletries and a tea and coffee maker. Their bed arrangement combines an extra-large double bed, two double beds and a sofa bed.

The ground-floor apartment adds a private plunge pool, patio and terrace, bringing private outdoor space into the accommodation. The alternative has a balcony and resort-view outlook, with garden views also among its features. Both provide a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kitchenware, plus a seating area. The layouts suit families or groups who want separate bedrooms as well as shared living space.

Dining spans four restaurants, a bar and an on-site coffee house; breakfast is served Asian buffet-style and can be brought to your room. A tea and coffee maker is available, while the apartment kitchens allow you to prepare meals. Free WiFi is available throughout, and free private parking is on site with a reservation.

For activities, the hotel has a fitness centre, yoga classes, tennis courts and equipment, mini golf, table tennis, billiards and a games room. Families can use the kids' club, children's outdoor play equipment, indoor play area, board games and babysitting service. A garden, patio and terrace provide outdoor space; bicycle rental, a tour desk and concierge service help arrange activities and transport. Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and laundry services are also available.

The hotel is in Nai Yang on Phuket's northern coast, in a beach setting rather than near the island's main urban centre. Mai Khao Beach is a 10-minute walk away, while Sai Kaew Beach is 350 m from the property. THE COFFEE CLUB is 50 m away. Ban Suanma Prao is 2.2 km away, one of several small settlements beyond the beachfront. Two-bedroom apartments, family facilities and a private plunge-pool option make time at the hotel itself part of a family stay alongside the coast and nearby places to eat.

Phuket International Airport is 6.1 km away, around a 30-minute drive, and an airport shuttle or car rental can be arranged through the concierge. The Phukettaxigroup bus stop is 7.1 km away. Free private parking is available on site but requires a reservation, so arrange it before arrival. A 24-hour front desk handles arrivals; check-in begins at 16:00, and you need photo identification and a credit card.

For a museum visit, Baan Ar-jor is 1.7 km away; the Tha Chat Chai mangrove forest trail, 2.7 km away, offers a walk through coastal mangrove habitat. Splash Jungle Water Park is 5.9 km away, while Airplane Viewpoint at Maikhao Beach is 6.2 km away and gives visitors a place to watch aircraft near the airport. Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation is also close to the northern beachfront.