Anantara to open newbuild resort in Thailand

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has revealed plans to expand its Thailand footprint with the addition of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort, slated to open in December 2022.

One of Thailand’s last untouched islands, Koh Yao Yai is located in the middle of Phang Nga Bay halfway between Phuket and Krabi.

Occupying a tranquil space on the water’s edge, the 148-key Anantara Koh Yao Yai offers a pristine island getaway. The resort’s one kilometre of white sandy beach is set against a backdrop of the towering limestone formations that rise out of the waters of Phang Nga Bay, with one- and two-bedroom beachfront pool villas sitting right on the beach. Spacious suites housed in four low-rise buildings, all with ocean views, overlook a freeform swimming pool, start at 90m² with signature Deluxe Seaview Suites promising a colour palette of soft indigo, muted ultramarine and sandy tones. Eight 366m² Seaview Pool Penthouses offer two floors of ultimate luxury with one also housing a glass bottom swimming pool. Each penthouse has a large outdoor entertainment area ideal for alfresco dining or private gatherings with views of the surrounding islands.

Nestled amid blooming gardens are 170m² Lagoon Pool Villas that come with a private plunge pool, wooden sundeck, outdoor dining area and a host of luxury amenities.

Dining options will include an ocean-facing dining restaurant serving produce-driven Thai-Asian dishes, an all-day lobby restaurant and bar with an international menu that will evolve with the seasons and a pool bar. An organic farm onsite provides the restaurants with daily fresh fruit, vegetables and spices.

“The announcement of this latest addition to our Thailand collection of resorts, developed in partnership with Soraya Development, sends a clear signal about our commitment to the industry,” says Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels. “With travel and hospitality sectors in Thailand and elsewhere set for a rebound, destinations like Koh Yao Yai that combine seclusion, easy access to pristine nature and authentic local experiences, are destined to benefit from a surge in demand with global travellers.”