Wayla Villa@Maikhaobeach

Wayla Villa@Maikhaobeach Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Wayla Villa@Maikhaobeach, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name’s a bit of a mouthful, and you know how these smaller places can be hit or miss. But actually stepping onto the property? It completely changed my perspective on what a four-star place in this part of Phuket could offer.

What really struck me about this villa is how they’ve managed to capture that authentic Thai residential feel without sacrificing comfort. I mean, you’re not getting the massive lobby and army of staff you’d find at those resort giants down the coast, but honestly, that’s part of the charm. The whole setup feels more like staying at a well-connected friend’s place – if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and knew exactly how to make guests feel at home. The location in Maikhao is actually pretty brilliant when you think about it. You’re far enough from the Patong madness to actually hear the waves at night, but close enough to the airport that you’re not spending your first day in a taxi. I noticed a lot of guests here were either starting or ending longer Thailand trips, which makes total sense.

The villas themselves have this interesting blend of modern conveniences with traditional touches that doesn’t feel forced or touristy. Air conditioning works perfectly (trust me, I tested it thoroughly during those humid afternoons), and the outdoor shower situation is something I’m honestly still thinking about months later. There’s something about rinsing off after a beach day under the open sky that just hits different. The staff – and this is where that 9.3 rating really shows – seem to genuinely care about getting the details right. Not in that overly rehearsed way, but like they actually want you to discover the good stuff around the area. They pointed me toward this local seafood spot that I never would have found otherwise, and it ended up being one of my favorite meals of the trip. Parking was never an issue, which sounds mundane but you’d be surprised how stressful that can get at some places. The beach access is straightforward, though I’d recommend grabbing one of their bikes if you want to explore the longer stretches of sand without the walk. Maikhao Beach itself is still relatively underdeveloped compared to other parts of the island, so you get those wide, clean stretches without the constant vendor interruptions. Just keep in mind this isn’t a party destination – if you’re looking for nightlife, you’ll need to venture out. But if you want to actually relax and reset while still having access to proper amenities and genuinely helpful service, this place delivers in ways that surprised me.

Wayla Villa@Maikhaobeach Accommodations

Reviews of Wayla Villa@Maikhaobeach

• Chloe from Malaysia (10/10)

  Our daughter felt like a queen during our stay, the breakfast was incredible each day (choice of a main dish, fruit platter and toast with tea and coffee!) and kept us full until dinner, we chose to eat at the Wayla Restaurant three times (would recommend the massaman curry and the chicken and cashew nuts, tried my first ever coconut here and we also had a lovely fried fish on the first night too) as the food was amazing and our four year old loved the margarita pizza (she’s in a plain food stage!). There are plenty of other places to eat too, and a useful little supermarket and ATM a short walk away.
  
  We were the only people at the pool each time we went to use it so it felt like a private space (obviously down to chance!). The beach was a short walk away, unfortunately it does have a lot of rubbish on it but close to the sea was clear and they put out flags to warn you when it’s dangerous to swim. We walked all the way to the spot where the planes take off overhead, there’s a few food stalls there which was a good reward for the effort.
  
  We felt a bit guilty because we didn’t travel outside of Mai Khao and see more of Thailand, we have moved to Malaysia for work and wanted a well deserved lazy break, and Wayla Villa gave us that and more. The people working at the villa and restaurant were all lovely, very helpful and made our daughter smile. We are looking forward to coming back in the future!

• Tiina from Finland (9/10)

  The villa was very big and nice. The staff was very friendly.

• Nicolaos from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Staff were great, very spacious, clean and comfortable room and close to a very nice beach.

• Vipin from India (10/10)

  – free airport pickup service
  – very caring owners
  – very close to beach
  – super clean, spacious and comfortable rooms and cozy ambiance

• Nathan from United States (9/10)

  Had a cool room with access directly Japanese theme. Large area and bedroom. Full kitchen and a small fridge. Nice small pool on site. Great food options, all close to the property

• Abbeygayle from United Kingdom (10/10)

  A lovely hotel which has everything you need our room was spotless and the bed was so comfy. The owner is very kind n gave us a lift to where we were going so we didn’t need to wait for a taxi. Would recommend staying here when in the area.

• Justin from United States (10/10)

  Friendly staff, pool was nice and relaxing, having the restaurant on location was great after a long day of travel. served very good food, appeared others were coming from other places to eat there. Arranged a massage for us very helpful and accommodating and even gave us a ride to the airport !

• John from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lovely family run villa, great for our first night after arriving late, had a walk to the beach in the morning, about a mile away but worth it. Food was great and the staff so friendly, the owner even drove us to Koh Sok for a great price.

• Olga from Russia (10/10)

  I I liked the attitude of the staff to the guests, thank you for the offered help! The owner also helped us get to the place of watching the planes. We also celebrated the New Year here. The owners organized a beautiful fireworks show,. Near the hotel there are grocery stores, fruits, several coffee shops and restaurants within a 5-minute distance.

• Scott from Australia (8/10)

  Lovely small and clean. Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent restaurant serving great Thai dishes and the staff were great.

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