Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury resort on Phuket Island in Thailand which is scheduled to open in 2022.

Mandarin Oriental, Phuket will be located on one of the rare undeveloped beachfront sites still to be found on the west coast of Phuket.

It will occupy 9.5 hectares of land in the secluded and picturesque Laem Singh Bay.

The hotel’s 105 rooms, including 37 bespoke pool villas, will offer guests exceptional accommodation, with significant outdoor spaces, all of which will provide panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and the sunset.

The site itself encloses a white sand beach with rocky outcrops, providing excellent access for snorkelling and swimming.

Facilities include three restaurants and bars with magnificent ocean front settings, comprising of an all-day dining venue, specialty restaurant, sunset bar and a beach club.

There will be a range of flexible function facilities, ideal for landmark events, social gatherings or business meetings.

The group’s signature wellness therapies and treatments will be provided in a spacious Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a well-equipped fitness centre and two outdoor swimming pools.

The project ownership is represented by Grand Larn Luang.

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a leading South East Asian resort destination, with a wealth of unique cultural charm and beauty.

Located in the Andaman Sea, Phuket provides visitors with a range of leisure pursuits including golf, yachting, scuba diving and water sports, restaurants, wellness options and retail.

The resort is within 30-minutes from the airport.