The new Anantara Phuket resort and spa has launched in Phuket, Thailand.

Situated on Mai Khao Beach, the resort has a total of 83 villas. Each villa comes with its own 355sq ft (33sq m) pool with either a Bill Bensley-designed garden, complete with paths down to the sea, or a location by the resort’s lagoon, which boasts bamboo water fountains.

Designed to be reminiscent of a southern Thai village, the resort’s villas also boast a total of 1,291sq ft (120sq m) of living space and each features an outdoor terrrazzo tub to accompany the private pool.

The Anantara Spa has been defined by the beauty and symbolism of the lotus flower. This extends to the spa therapies, which use the white lotus for cleansing and de-stressing, the red lotus for couple’s treatments and the double rose lotus for the signature spa rituals.

The resort will also offer a range of experiences for guests. Taking in southern Thailand, these range from a day working with local communities which have been rebuilt in the aftermath of the tsunami to a sunset cruise onboard a private fishing boat. Details: anantara.com