Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Celebrates Opening

PHUKET, Thailand (January 18, 2022) – The Meliá Phuket Mai Khao hotel, focused on health and wellness, located on the longest beach strip of Phuket with a relaxed beach club and private villas with swimming pools, has opened its doors on the largest island in Thailand.

The hotel is the second five-star property launched by Meliá Hotels International in Thailand, part of the brand's major expansion in key markets.

Located on the secluded Mai Khao beach, with views of eight acres of northwest Phuket's coastline facing the Andaman Ocean, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao opened its doors on December 1.

The hotel with 30 rooms and 70 villas, owned by Phuket Villa Group – a real estate developer – is 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and close to many attractions, including Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, Sirinat National Park, and Wat Phra Thong Temple.

The hotel's design combines traditional and modern Thai aesthetics with Mediterranean elements, using a neutral color palette to complement the sandy shores of Mai Khao. High ceilings and decorative metal screens maximize natural conditions and tropical climate.

GUEST ROOMS AND VILLAS

Modern, bright, and spacious rooms at the Meliá Phuket Mai Khao hotel – with a focus on clean lines and internal-external living – include 30 single rooms and 70 one-bedroom villas.

The hotel offers three accommodation categories. Each has one bedroom and differs by main amenity – either an open bath, private swimming pool, or a wellness-oriented layout.

All rooms and villas feature open bathrooms, outdoor washbasins, and terraces to enjoy Phuket's tropical climate, which averages 28°C year-round. Elegant gardens and interior elements such as white stucco walls provide secluded areas and maximum privacy.

Rooms measuring 78 square meters include balconies, while one-bedroom villas of 85 square meters have private swimming pools.

At the top tier are 15 wellness villas, each equipped with an open shower with vitamin C, a sonic diffuser for essential oils, a GermGuardian air purifier, Tempur-Pedic pillows, outdoor bath salts, a fitness ball, and a yoga mat. The main benefit of staying in such a villa is a daily 60-minute massage session.

All rooms feature individual air conditioning, a 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Bluetooth speaker, Nespresso coffee machine, and culinary capsules.

Healthy snacks can be ordered in the mini-bar, such as energy bars. Dishes and boxes with banana leaf napkins are among sustainable items found in rooms and villas.

FOOD

The hotel's diverse culinary culture includes four establishments under the direction of chef Luca Mancini, adding a marine atmosphere to Phuket's cuisine.

Next to the beach pool surrounded by cabanas and loungers, Gaia Beach Club offers Spanish gastronomy with Mediterranean and fusion cuisine from an open kitchen and a creative cocktail selection at the long bar.

Warm and cozy interiors, decorated with wooden elements, SASA is an elegant breakfast and dinner restaurant specializing in international and Thai dishes. SASA offers healthy, freshly prepared breakfasts and delicious Thai lunches and dinners.

Elyxr Café features a spacious relaxation area with comfortable sofas and a book collection, offering coffee and tea.

Pool Bar is the central poolside bar serving a variety of drinks, including fresh juices, smoothies, and cocktails.

SPA, HEALTH & ENTERTAINMENT

Privately located behind the lobby and Elyxr Café, the 300 square meter YHI Spa features five treatment rooms. In addition to an extensive menu of massages, facials, scrubs, and wraps, spa specialists also offer services at the pool and in rooms.

The hotel offers wellness packages including healthy menus and fresh-pressed juices, as well as activities such as meditation, yoga, and nature walks and bike rides.

The fitness center is equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, and weight training equipment.

The Kidsdom kids club offers children's workshops and babysitting services.

Entertainment includes beach horse riding, diving in Racha Yai, Ko Dok Mai, Phi Phi Island, and Shark Point, as well as golf at the nearby Blue Canyon Country Club.

CONFERENCE SERVICES

The hotel’s conference hall includes a large ballroom and two additional multi-purpose rooms of 231 square meters. The large ballroom measures 131 square meters and can accommodate up to 100 guests for standing cocktails or 88 guests for dinner. The two adjacent rooms each measure 47 square meters and can host up to 16 guests for meetings in a conference setting.

Hotel event planners provide personalized service for any occasion. Almond mini-sessions also enhance participant well-being.

"The opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao is an exciting time for Phuket, confirming our sincere confidence in the future of tourism on Thailand's largest island," said Mr. Maetapong Upathisang, General Director of Phuket Villa Group.

"The team and I are delighted to have been able to realize such a significant hotel debut during these unusual times, and we're pleased with the interest in our hotel despite challenges caused by the global pandemic," said Miss Magdalena Matorrell, General Manager of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao.

"With a focus on guest wellness, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao brings sunny Spanish service and passion for hospitality to Phuket, while maintaining strict health and safety measures against coronavirus," said Mr. Ignacio Martin, Regional Manager for Southeast Asia at Meliá Hotels International.

In other parts of Thailand, Meliá Koh Samui opened in January 2020 with a nautical theme highlighted by villas made from repurposed cargo ships. Meliá Chiang Mai is planned to open in April 2022 with a covered bar connected by a glass bridge between two bars. INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, the brand's first property in Thailand with 176 rooms, is scheduled to open in 2023.

-Project description and images provided by Meliá Phuket Mai Khao