29points · on 4 of 4 lists: Phuket 101, Saltwater Dreaming, Tripadvisor and Oyster.com
Anantara's pool villas stand between the Andaman Sea and the mangroves of Sirinat National Park, on the longest beach on the island and well away from the busy south. Bill Bensley laid out the grounds, with wooden walkways over lotus ponds and a lagoon pool running along the shore, and the villas are Thai in style, with teak, high ceilings and a pool of their own. Dinner can be omakase up in the Treehouse or seafood at Sea Fire Salt, and breakfast includes a full Thai spread with crab curry and noodles.
“The villa itself was spacious and very well equipped, including a washer and dryer”
a Google reviewer
“Our kids absolutely loved spending time in the teen room and playing on the tennis courts.”
a Google reviewer
26points · on 4 of 4 lists: Phuket 101, Saltwater Dreaming, Tripadvisor and Oyster.com
JW Marriott Phuket spreads across 11 hectares of tropical gardens, freshwater ponds and preserved coastal wetland directly on Mai Khao Beach, where sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Its Kids Turtle Warriors program teaches children about the sick and injured turtles recovering at the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation. Dining runs from teppanyaki at Benihana to Smokehouse barbecue at the M Beach Club pool bar, and the rooms use custom pieces made with Jim Thompson Thai silk.
“The resort is beautiful, the room was spacious and with so many amenities.”
a Google reviewer
“The room service through the app was fast and easy to order.”
a Google reviewer
24points · on 3 of 4 lists: Phuket 101, Tripadvisor and Oyster.com
Renaissance Phuket is set along the sands of Mai Khao Beach near Sirinat National Park, and its villas take their cues from the seaside folkways of southern Thailand. Quan Spa blends Thai healing traditions with modern wellness in treatments such as hot sand therapy and herbal massage. Takieng cooks Thai food with views of the beach and Yunami works as a coastal Japanese izakaya, while children have the Kids' World play area and a Dino Pool.
“The breakfast was very good too and you must try their Mee Sapam, i love it.”
a Google reviewer
“Their coconut ice cream is very good too!”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth, with 19 points from 2 lists.
“When we were sitting around the pool staff would bring around water or juice unprompted.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 14 points from 2 lists.
“The resort is beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly located by the stunning Mai Khao Beach, offering a relaxing escape away from the busy areas of Phuket.”
a Google reviewer
Sixth (tie), with 10 points from 2 lists.
“The private pool was a highlight for our family, offering both privacy and relaxation.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · March 2026
- Saltwater Dreaming · June 2026
- Tripadvisor · 2026
- Oyster.com · December 2024
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