- Thailand Holidays
- Mai Khao
- Sala Phuket Resort and Spa

SALA Phuket is a destination resort located on pristine Mai Khao beach on Phuket's northwest shoreline. The resort is just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport and a short drive away from the famous Blue Canyon Golf Course and picturesque Phang Nga Bay. Situated along many kilometers of unspoilt, quiet Mai Khao Beach, SALA Phuket Resort features 3 beachfront pools, an award-winning spa, a steam bath, a fully equipped gym, a meeting room and conference services. WiFi is complimentary throughout the resort. SALA Phuket Resort & Spa has a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Dining options at this luxury resort include a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. SALA Phuket ensures an abundance of private space, a serene atmosphere and an environment where one never has to leave the pleasure of their villa to enjoy the perfect beach holiday. All our deluxe balcony rooms and villas come with a unique and picturesque open-air outdoor bathroom which features a luxurious terrazzo bathtub, an oversized relaxing daybed and a tropical rain shower. Our villas also all feature their own private pool and charming outdoor area. Rates are not valid for nationals or passport holders of the following countries; Korea
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
We enjoyed our 3-night stay at SALA Mai Khao Beach Resort while visiting friends who were staying in the area. We had never stayed in Mai Khao before, and as WOH members, we were excited to try a Mr & Mrs Smith property affiliated with Hyatt.
We originally booked a Deluxe Balcony Room, but about a month before arrival, the hotel contacted us to let us know about construction that would be taking place on the property during our stay. They offered to upgrade us to a Pool Villa, which turned out to be an amazing room type. The villa had a large private pool with two lounge chairs, an additional outdoor sitting area, a spacious outdoor bathroom area, and a nicely appointed indoor space. A couple of things to note for anyone considering this room type: all aspects of the bathroom are outdoors, including the toilet, shower, sinks, and bathtub, and the bed is extremely firm.
All of the staff we encountered were warm and friendly. We also really appreciated that the hotel proactively contacted us about the construction well before our arrival and offered not only the room upgrade, but complimentary lunch buffet each day, as well as a Thai set dinner on an evening of our choice.
The food at this property was outstanding. It's rare to stay at a hotel, 5-star or otherwise, where the food itself is memorable, but the Thai dishes here were particularly good. Highly recommend trying their Thai curries. We had friends come to our hotel for dinner one evening, and they even commented that the food at SALA was much better than at another nearby 5-star hotel where they were staying.
As June begins low-season, other than one evening when the hotel was hosting a large dinner party, the property felt very quiet during our stay. We would see some guests at breakfast, but outside of that, we generally only encountered a few people around the main pool, during meal times, or having a late-night drink. It made the property feel especially peaceful and relaxing.
While many visitors to Phuket head south of the airport, Mai Khao is located to the north and has a completely different atmosphere. The area is quiet and tranquil, and the beach is beautiful, with golden sand and gorgeous sunsets. We think we may have found our new favorite area of Phuket.
Also want to mention that if in Mai Khao, and you love dogs and/or cats, we highly recommend visiting the Soi Dog Foundation nearby to see the work of this incredible rescue organization.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at SALA Mai Khao. The combination of the beautiful and peaceful setting, excellent food, warm service, and wonderful Pool Villa made this a memorable stay. We would definitely consider returning the next time we're back in Phuket and highly recommend the Mai Khao area for anyone looking for a quieter part of the island.
Recently had a fantastic trip from Melbourne to beautiful beachside Sala resort. As 2 women travelling, we felt very safe and thoroughly enjoyed all the resort had to offer. Sala provided fantastic tours and also allowed us to personalise our own tour. From the beautiful sunsets every night following happy hour, to the comfortable villa with our own pool. Buffet breakfasts were memorable, with a wide variety of food options, along with regular chats with Tony the head chef. The team also cooked our fish we caught on our tour for us at dinner - spectacular!! Special thanks to Korn who made our stay special with his warmth and friendship. Thank you Sala Resort - I really hope I can return before too long 🇦🇺🇹🇭
My recent stay at SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort was truly one of the most wonderful and memorable experiences I have ever had in Phuket. From the moment I arrived, everything was simply perfect.
The beauty of the resort is absolutely breathtaking — peaceful tropical surroundings, elegant architecture, stunning private villas, beautiful pools, and the tranquil atmosphere of Mai Khao Beach created a truly magical escape. Every detail throughout the property reflects luxury, serenity, and exceptional taste.
What impressed me the most was the outstanding hospitality and genuine care from every single member of the team. The warm welcome, attentive service, professionalism, and kindness made me feel truly special throughout my entire stay.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Khun Sawitree, Reservations Manager, for the excellent assistance and wonderful coordination before and during my stay. Your professionalism and kindness made everything seamless and effortless.
Special thanks also go to Khun Tiger, Food & Beverages Manager, and the entire Food & Beverage team for the exceptional dining experiences. Every meal, every drink, and every moment at the restaurants and bars was absolutely fantastic. The quality, presentation, atmosphere, and service were beyond expectations.
The reception team, housekeeping staff, restaurant staff, and all associates throughout the resort delivered service with genuine smiles and heartfelt hospitality. It is rare to experience such consistently outstanding service from every department.
Please kindly extend my deepest appreciation and respect to the executive management team for creating such an extraordinary resort and for leading a team that clearly takes pride in delivering unforgettable guest experiences.
Thank you once again for such a beautiful and perfect stay. I truly look forward to returning to SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort again in the future.
With deepest appreciation and respect.
Very difficult to not sound clichéd when attempting to express how utterly heartbreaking it was to depart Sala. From the care, attention and professionalism on arrival to that perfect level of familiarity from the Sala service team, it feels like home with none of the stress. Our single pool villa was, in a word, immaculate. If it were not for the appeal of the exceptional bar, restaurant, beach and recreational activities, would have quite happily remained cocconed within. The restaurant food and service were truly world-class - every palate catered to divinely, and to have met Chef Tony, who seemed to know every guest, was a privilege. If it wasn't for such a comfortable bed, we would not have slept in anticipation for breakfast each morning... I have no issues in asserting it is the best breakfast I have experienced on my travels. Finally, we must mention the recreation team of Man and Guy (yep, I know), but our interaction with them for archery, yoga and boxing was the perfect offset to the several visits to the breakfast bar. Not only our enjoyment should be noted, but every youngster seemed to be on first-name terms with the team, while the squeals of delight and accomplishment were pure joy to witness. Thanks especially to Anthony and all his team for making such a brief stay a memory that will last forever!
This was by far the best experience we have ever had at a hotel. The attention to detail was second to none. We came on our family moon after our wedding with our little boy. Upon arrival we were greeted with beautiful flower bracelets and were sat down and got to pick what pillow option each of us liked along with picking our own body lotion and soap scent for our villa. We had a lovely welcome drink and were shown to our pool villa, which was out of this world. The outside bathroom and toilet area is quirky but fun and something we have never seen before. The villa itself was very spacious and plenty of room. We were gifted a bottle of Prosecco and flowers for our honeymoon which was a lovely touch. The pool areas give the “wow” factor and the beach is quiet but extremely beautiful. We were made to feel comfortable every day for breakfast and also for our tea in the restaurant so much so that we didn’t leave to go elsewhere because the staff and food was out of this world. There was so much variety on the menu and there were plenty of options for the meals aswell which were served in a nice stacked set. Tony the executive chef made us feel at home each day making sure that we had everything we needed and to make general conversation especially with our son who looked forward to seeing him each day to talk about football. Bee and Tiger and the rest of the staff were so attentive and friendly, we really will return it was the best experience!
