Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket - SHA Extra Plus

Really lovely place, everything is top spec and nothing too much h trouble. Excellent staff and the happiest looking crew of anywhere I've ever stayed.
Breakfast really good with wide range of choices.
Stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment which was awesome, especially the master bathroom was lovely.
The beach itself is across the road and completely unspoilt. No sun loungers to be seen for miles.
Big thanks to all the staff for making this an exceptional experience.

We came here with a promotion where you get a 3 night stay for 399USD in exchange for a 90-120 mins presentation on their club membership.

Hotel: staff were all very friendly, you get 2880THB credit where you can decide to spend it on any of the restaurants on premise or on breakfast for 2 every morning during your stay. This hotel is very far from the town center, about 45 mins drive/ride to Phuket city centre. We didn't even go anywhere in the 3 days because we were so lazy. The hotel does offer shuttle buses, at an additional cost which you have to pre-book ahead. In my opinion this vacation club is only suitable for people who like to staycation, or probably parents who wish some alone time where the children have places to go (they have plenty of kids and teenager activities), or family who wish to spend time together. We were offered a 2 bedroom private pool apartment and it is self sufficient. Cleanliness is good, but there are certain small things that don't affect us like all the light dimming switches didn't work at all in our room. Hard to think a 5 star resort THIS expensive has these kinds of minor faults.

The presentation: we got a really understanding sales rep who knew this type of staycation place or vacation club does not match our lifestyle so he wasn't pushy. He was being very professional and we actually had a very good chit chat. The manager came in after we rejected the offer with another offer of 21000 USD for a 30 year plan (only for their hotel in Indonesia, china and Thailand though) I also rejected it. Then we were led to another section for a survey but all in all the staff we met that day were all nice and not pushy. Do take note that the presentation is not in a room where 1 presenter present in front of many people, they have 1 sales rep selling to each couple/family in a small private cushion space. Personally I think those who like this kind of vacation will benefit from this membership but definitely not us. We did notice that most of their vacation places are not located in prime locations but quite a distance from the main tourist attractions, probably because it's a vacation place meant for staycation and relaxing. As a matter of fact, this AVC itself is quite far away from the beach, it's probably a 15-20mins walk in order to see the beach.

Our family stayed at this hotel and I must say that it was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we stepped out of the airport, we were picked up by the hotel staff and from the time we checked in everything was perfect. The whole entire resort is very well maintained and very clean, making it super comfortable for guests. We stayed at the 2 bedroom villas and it is huge, with cooking facilities, washer/dryer as well as a private pool. The facilities around the resort were also great, especially the kids club where daily activities were carefully crafted for all the kids to enjoy. This resort is pretty spread out, but a call for a buggy can sort that out easily. Although the resort only has 1 restaurant, catering for breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner, the food was pretty good. All of the staff here were really helpful and very hardworking and it made our stay a lot more enjoyable.

There is also a shopping arcade nearby called Turtle Village, where the resort buggy can also bring you to and back to the resort.

Highly recommended, especially for family with kids, if you're looking to relax, away from the busy night life of Patong and other commercialised areas. This resort is located just 15 minutes away from the airport, making it a breeze for transfer, especially with kids.

I love the hotel and especially breakfast and main facilities. Hug swimming pool and sliders for kids. The hotel had arranged many activities for kids also.

Room was wonderful as high as price. Lol
There are 2 bedrooms inside with private pool and balcony.

What surprising us was the washing machine and also dryer in the room! Haha
No worry about long stay and wash clothes.

Pro
Great service staff. They are attentive and respectful.
Good privacy as the hotels designed to respect guests privacy.
Reliable and instant buggy service.
Got Kids Clubs where there is a lot of activities taken care by hotel staff.
Safe pool with guards are always on standby.
Big pool.
A lot of Halal Choices in restaurants.
Halal certified breakfast as the hotel staff showed me the certificate.

Cons
Location are a big far from the center but the hotel itself is sufficient if you just want to stay here all day.

Big villa with your own private pool! Huge kitchen, living room and dinning area. However, only 1 bedroom and 1 toilet. Still, pretty big and amazing! Very close to nature. But be careful of bugs and rain! Service very good. Welcome drink is included!

I had the privilege of residing at Anantara VC, and it was a genuinely memorable experience. Upon our arrival, the service was impeccable. The registration process was efficient and informative. The villa was prepared ahead of schedule, likely due to the low season.
The entire four-day experience at Anantara far surpassed my expectations. From the aesthetically pleasing and spacious villa to the exceptional facilities and daily programs, every aspect contributed to a remarkable holiday experience.

The genuine care and attention to detail provided by the entire staff at Anantara sets it apart from other resorts. From the receptionists to the buggy drivers, restaurant staff (**Nanny), kids club personnel, sports instructors, and poolside bar attendants, everyone consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that guests feel valued and welcome. Their dedication to providing exceptional service and their genuine smiles create an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality that truly enhances the vacation experience. Anantara Mai Khao is a haven of relaxation and enjoyment that consistently exceeds expectations.

great experience and friendly staff. well equipped rooms. washer and dryer really helpful. shared pool a bit small. recreational facilities seem limited and no activity centres around the resort.

Got upgraded to the 2 bed room suite for just the 2 of us. Room felt super empty, walls were decorated well but the furniture felt cheap. The ac wasn't cold and it overall felt horrible.

We had the vacation package talk and gave them our honest feedback and we were then upgraded to the 2 bed room villa. This room felt much better, well decorated still but the furniture placement just felt a lot better.

If you come here on a promotion where they will give a 2 to 3 hour talk, I would say it's worth it. Our sales person (May) was very informative. She didn't try to hard sell us but instead tried to really understand what kind of travelers we were. After finding out that we weren't a match, she didn't force anything upon us but just wanted feedback which I appreciated.

Great weekend get-away. 2 bedroom Villa with an amazing bathroom and complete privacy if wanted. The rooftop bar was great, but a bit hot. Amazing amenities to include: Kids play center, movie night at the community pool, buffets, gym, and even rock climbing. The only drawback is I had 2 small leaks the 2nd night there, but it was quickly fixed.