Natai Beach Phuket is so beautiful it could easily stand alone as a reason to visit this part of the island, but acting as a backdrop to Akyra Beach Club makes it even dreamier. The five-star property is a jewel on Natai beach, seamlessly complimentary to its surroundings. Slipping into the heavenly setting felt like a perfect postcard-worthy photograph waiting to happen.
Akyrn Beach Club is paradise found on the stunning Natai Beach Phuket. Image © Pat Bailey
5 Star Beach Resort on Natai Beach Phuket
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Akyra Beach Club Phuket is one of four, five-star Akyra Destinations in Thailand; there is one property in Chiang Mai, two properties in Bangkok and the Phuket property which is the newest addition to the group. The beachfront property hosts 58 rooms, suites and villas with clean, modern and classic design and a crisp blue and white theme that is the perfect juxtaposition to the pastel sunsets and tropical surroundings.
The peaceful Akyra Beach pool area footsteps from Natai Beach Phuket. Image © Pat Bailey
Afternoon sun kisses the palms marking the point where the sand meets the resort at Akyra Beach Club. Image © Pat Bailey
My Seaview Villa was a glass house with a pool and beach view out of every front window; I watch the sunrise from my bed each morning which was extra luxurious. The king-size bed was the centerpiece of the space with a modern, tiled bathroom including a full shower and bathtub for rinsing and relaxing after days on the beach.
The crisp white and blue colour scheme reminds guest how close they are to the water at Akyra Beach Club. Image © Pat Bailey
The villas at Akyra Beach surround the main pool area, with a relaxed hammock ready to tempt guests. Image © Pat Bailey
I loved the wooden turtle left in every room by housekeeping which signified that you were requesting privacy if you placed it right outside your door, and the private hammock on the terrace of my villa which was surrounded by green tropical plants and provided a quiet, private place for an afternoon nap or to watch the sunset while sipping a fresh coconut.
The Seaview Villas offer a gorgeous home-away-from-home among the palms at Akyra Beach Club Phuket. Image © Pat Bailey
The Seaview Villas surround the pool at Akyra Beach Club and are located on the main level of the property, you have the entire property and all of its amenities just a few footsteps from your door.
Pat enjoys a peaceful and picturesque breakfast at Akyra Beach Club footsteps from Natai Beach Phuket. Image © Pat Bailey
Dining at Akyra Beach Club
I enjoyed most meals at The Upper Deck, the al fresco dining option on the property. The breakfast buffet, included with the room, included an abundance of choices from fresh fruit and vegetables, an egg station, pastries, salad making station and even traditional Thai desserts. My table on the outside deck provided a front row seat to the ocean with a table tucked close by one of the property’s spirit houses (a mini house and alter built for good luck and safe keeping, a Thai tradition).
The perfect healthy start to the day at Akyra Beach Club on Natai Beach Phuket. Image © Pat Bailey
At dinnertime I feasted on traditional Thai cuisine including Green Curry, Mango Salad and Vegetable Fried Rice. The chef was very happy to accommodate my vegetarian diet and even stopped by my table to ask me how everything was.
Too pretty to eat? A selection of fresh tropical fruits is the perfect poolside snack at Akyra Beach Club. Image © Pat Bailey
Guests can also enjoy the Off Side Sports Bar and a very special ice cream boutique on property; the ice cream boutique is open daily from 10am until 6pm and serves the most delicious, fresh Italian ice cream. I loved the Kiwi and Coconut flavors and the Green Tea ice cream was delicious too!
A program is curated for guests on arrival at Akyra Beach Resort under the banner “Be Sporty, Be Inspired, and Be Curious” Image © Pat Bailey
Be Sporty, Be Inspired, Be Curious
When guests arrive they are treated to an overview of the activities available on property while they stay at Akyra. Broken into three categories: Be Sporty, Be Inspired, and Be Curious, there are many activities ranging from beach volleyball, all water sports and a private Muay Thai lesson to visiting the local Thai farmer’s market with the chef and taking a cooking lesson.
Sunset on the beach offers the ultimate party backdrop for guests at Akyra Beach Resort Phuket. Image © Pat Bailey
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