Experiences

Set against heavenly beachfront views, this beautifully appointed villa is made for lively group get-togethers. Have poolside barbecues, enjoy massages on the beach, and relax in the communal spaces, which include the living room next to the dining area with an open kitchen or the covered terrace by the pool.

Dine in Style

C O A S T A L D E L I G H TS

This seaside restaurant offers Thai staples, Western favourites like pizzas and pasta, and super tasty snapper fish. If you enjoy sundowners, come during happy hour and feast on tapas. Complete with lounge chairs on the beach, The Edge is one of the most stylish restaurants on the Andaman coast.

The Edge

I N V E N T I V E V E G A N M E A L S

Just minutes away from Villa Saanti, this vegan restaurant offers an unparalleled farm-to-table culinary experience. Its eight-course meal features seasonal ingredients, wine pairings and mocktails. Using seeds, nuts, and plant-based milk to make dips and creamy sauces, this restaurant knows how to create a mouthwatering mix of flavours.

The Seasons Restaurant

F R E N C H T W I S T

Specialising in Thai and French cuisine, this rustic-style restaurant framed by jungle serves juicy, succulent meats such as braised Burgundy beef cheek. Another highlight on the menu is the duck in orange sauce, best enjoyed with one of the restaurant’s well-chosen wines.

Le St Trop Bar & Restaurant

T U C K I N T O S E A F O O D

Ban Ryan Mai

Arguably the best seafood restaurant in town, this gem of a place serves the freshest catch of the day. You’re in for a treat: try specialities like the steamed octopus in lime juice and delicious deep-fried shrimp with garlic and pepper.

Explore Phuket

  • Ban Bang Niew Dam Reservoir

    This is one of Phuket’s most beautiful dams, complete with a 5.7km-circuit ideal for a walk, run, or cycle. The banks of the reservoir’s bubbling streams make excellent picnic spots, and the lively chirps of greater coucal birds call for you to bask in the beauty of nature.

  • 360° Coffee Shop

    This charming hilltop café and its recreational park is a picturesque setting for a coffee break. Families will love the swimming pool and giant swings, which are sure to keep the little ones entertained.

  • Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve Sanctuary

    A haven for pachyderms, this is one of Phuket’s ethical elephant sanctuaries. While you can’t ride or bathe with these gentle giants here, you can join walking tours and feed them, watching how they nab bananas or sugarcane off your hands. 

More Activities

  • Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

    One of the most intriguing viewpoints in Thailand, if not Southeast Asia, Samet Nangshe is a prime vantage point. It looks out over endless mangrove forests and Phang Nga Bay’s myriad of limestone islets. You can also enjoy the 180-degree views from the skywalk and sip coffee on the hilltop.

  • Ta Teang Swimming Basin

    A 20-minute drive north of Villa Saanti, this emerald pool has crystal clear waters. It’s a beautiful place for an afternoon spent swimming, picnicking, and watching local boys frolic and jump from rubber trees and a tire swing. You can use on-site toilets and showers, and there’s a shop selling drinks and snacks.

  • Cycling Paths

    Explore the allure of Natai Beach on the gorgeous Andaman coast. Cycle beyond this charming little town and discover the tiny villages and shrimp farms along the way. You can also ride on rough ground through the surrounding rainforest.

Book Villa Saanti

Let the hours slip past gently on Natai Beach, or board exciting boat trips to the fabled Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay’s dramatic limestone cliffs. Adventure also awaits at James Bond Island, beloved for its uniquely shaped rock pinnacle featured in The Man with the Golden Gun.