{"id":56640,"date":"2023-09-23T13:16:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T05:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/?p=56640"},"modified":"2023-09-23T13:16:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T05:16:28","slug":"best-new-family-resorts-in-phuket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/best-new-family-resorts-in-phuket\/","title":{"rendered":"Best new family resorts in Phuket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hot off the press this week is the news that the much-anticipated Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort<\/a> has opened.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This family-friendly resort is bedding in on the golden sands of Mai Khao Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not a brand new property, rather an extensive refurbishment and rebranding by international hotel group Marriott of an existing resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophisticated rooms and suites come with a balcony or terrace and views of the gardens, pool or ocean. There\u2019s also a selection of family rooms with bunks bed options, as well as glorious pool access rooms, private cabana rooms, two-bedroom suites and private pool suites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for families, guests can splash-down in the lagoon pool or let the kids loose in the children\u2019s fun pool. There\u2019s also a kids\u2019 club, lots of outdoor activities and direct access to Mai Khao Beach. Enjoy beachfront yoga and watersports like paddle-boarding and kayaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To celebrate the launch, Le Meridien Mai Khao Beach Resort has unveiled a Sip, Savour and Stay deal. Book a room at THB5,999 per night and enjoy a welcome gift for children, welcome drinks, daily breakfast, a beach picnic, complimentary paddle-boarding, ten percent discount at hotel restaurants and bars and 20% discount at the hotel\u2019s spa.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Radisson has opened a property by the golden sands of Kamala Beach on the popular west coast of Phuket. Soak up stunning sunsets from the resort, which boasts a huge lagoon pool and no fewer than six bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket<\/a> offers 179 one- to three-bedroom suites, ranging in size from 45 to 95sqm. All have king or twin beds and balconies or terraces overlooking the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offerings for littlies include a kids club and a kids\u2019 slide at the pool. Parents can opt to make use of the fitness centre and spa and the palm-shaded pool also has a swim-up bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket is the hotel group\u2019s fifth property in Thailand. Radisson Hotel Group is planning to expand its portfolio significantly over the next few years, with plans for an additional 100 hotels and resorts in Thailand by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glow Mira Karon Beach <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This 154-key addition to Phuket\u2019s west coast is just minutes from the powdery sands of one of the island\u2019s longest beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glow Mira Karon Beach<\/a>\u00a0opened last September in a prime location close to both the ocean and the lively local dining and nightlife scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation runs from the 20msq standard (king) rooms to 42 metre sq family suites with bunk beds for children and a king for mum and dad. All rooms offer flat screen tvs and a rain and handheld shower. Private balconies look over the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further amenities include two main dining spaces as well as a pool bar serving light bites. There\u2019s also a 24-hour fitness centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the seventh Glow hotel to open in Thailand a further Glow hotel is slated to open in Bangkok in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Avani + Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recently launched, Avani + Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas<\/a> in the northwest of Phuket is just 15 minutes from the international airport and steps away from stunning Mai Khao Beach.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The generously-sized family friendly one-, two- and three-bedroom suites are close to the resort\u2019s main amenities, while the one- to four-bedroom villas offer outdoor living space, kitchen and laundry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children are well-catered for at AvaniKids, a club for four to 12 year olds, with activities such as pizza making, tree planting, visits to a turtle sanctuary, climbing wall, kids\u2019 yoga and Muay Thai classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dining options include casual seafood shack Claws & Co, Talad Restaurant which serves regional street food and Chop Chop, an Asian-style beer garden. Talad and Chop Chop both host regular live music nights, themed evenings, guest chefs and cooking classes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Melia Phuket Mai Khao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spanish hospitality group Melia has been making strong inroads into Southeast Asia over the last couple of years and Melia Phuket Mai Khao<\/a> is one of its most recent Thai launches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wellness-inspired resort fronts onto Mai Khao Beach, Phuket\u2019s longest stretch of sand. In total, the resort covers eight acres of coastline and draw cards include a chilled-out beach club, private pool villas and plenty of kids club fun to keep littlies busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all, there are eight accommodation categories, from suites to villas, and all accommodation offer open-air showers, terraces, Bluetooth speakers and Nespresso coffee makers, while selected suites have cabanas and villas boast private plunge pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the top of the accommodation tree are the 15 wellness villas with open-air vitamin C showers, ultrasonic essential oil diffusers, GermGuardian air purifiers, Tempur-Pedic pillows, bath salts, fit balls and yoga mats. Wellness villa guests can also take advantage of a 60-minute massage during their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melia Phuket Mao Khao follows hot on the tail of the Melia Koh Samui<\/a> and Melia Chiang Mai properties that launched last spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recently launched 177-room, seven storey hotel is located in the popular Bang Tao Beach area on Phuket\u2019s west coast. It\u2019s around a 30-minute drive from Phuket\u2019s international airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao<\/a> is walking distance from the local beaches as well as Laguna\u2019s shopping and entertainment spots. Guest rooms feature spacious rain showers and private balconies with views over the Laguna area. Dining experiences include the brand\u2019s signature Garden Grille & Bar and a pool bar on the roof. Amenities include two rooftop pools and a 24-hour fitness centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the third Hilton hotel to open in Phuket and the 14th in Thailand. \u201cAs more travellers return to this beloved resort destination, we will create better and brighter stays with the brand\u2019s signature upbeat service,\u201d said Hilton\u2019s head of South East Asia, Paul Hutton.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort Hot off the press this week is the news that the much-anticipated Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has opened.\u00a0 This family-friendly resort is bedding in on the golden sands of Mai Khao Beach. This is not a brand new property, rather an extensive refurbishment and rebranding […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":56641,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[808,2348],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-travel-short-haul"],"yoast_head":"\nBest new family resorts in Phuket - Hong Kong Living<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"High season is just around the corner for the holiday island of Phuket. 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