The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket

The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket is a 5-star resort in Nai Yang, Phuket, with private-pool villas reached by speedboat. Set on Ko Naka, it offers a private beach and a quiet island setting, with a complimentary round-trip boat transfer on arrival and departure dates.

Accommodation ranges from 46 m² king rooms to large one- and two-bedroom villas. Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; villa options add garden or sea views, a bath, a spa bath or a private pool. The two-bedroom oceanfront villa has space for up to six people, while the other room types in this selection accommodate up to four.

Facilities include a freshwater pool, fitness centre, spa, bicycle hire and water sports. My Grill serves seafood and steaks, Tonsai offers Thai and international dishes, and Z Bar serves cocktails; room service is available around the clock. Breakfast options include American, buffet and takeaway formats, but breakfast is not included with every rate. Free private parking is available nearby, and WiFi is free throughout the resort.

The accommodation includes king rooms, a one-bedroom suite and one-bedroom villas, alongside beachfront villas and a two-bedroom oceanfront option. The rooms in this selection range from 46 m² to 550 m², and each has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Beds vary by type: most pair an extra-large double bed with a sofa bed, while one sea-view villa has two single beds and a sofa bed.

Villa features distinguish the options. Some look onto gardens, while others have sea views or direct beachfront positioning; several include a private pool, and one beachfront villa has a sauna. The two-bedroom villa has a patio, a private pool and sleeping space for up to six people. King rooms and one-bedroom options accommodate up to four, with differences in space, views and outdoor facilities helping you choose between them.

The resort pairs a private beach and beachfront setting with an outdoor pool, sun terrace and garden. You can hire bicycles, join a cooking class or arrange water sports, canoeing and windsurfing. A tour desk and concierge service can help with activities, while the fitness centre and spa and wellness centre add indoor options. Families have access to a kids' club, outdoor play equipment and babysitting services.

Dining facilities include four restaurants, a bar and room service. American, buffet and takeaway breakfast formats are available, and breakfast in the room is among the dining services; inclusion depends on the selected rate. Minibars are provided in the rooms, along with free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers. Flat-screen TVs have cable channels. WiFi is free throughout the resort, and free private parking is available at a nearby location without a reservation. The property also has family rooms, airport shuttle service and facilities for disabled guests.

The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket sits on Ko Naka, in the Nai Yang setting for Phuket, with the resort's private beach and villas arranged for an island stay. Village Beach is 650 m away, and Tenta Nakara Beach is 1 km away. Ao Po, a bay on the nearby mainland, is 2.2 km away; Ao Po Pier is 2.5 km away. The resort itself has a freshwater pool, garden and beachfront facilities.

Access is by speedboat from Ao Por Grand Marina, a 10-minute crossing. The marina is about a 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, which is 15.1 km from the property. The complimentary round-trip boat transfer is available on the arrival and departure dates only. Free private parking is available nearby without a reservation. For travel to the resort, allow for the drive to the marina followed by the boat crossing; the resort also offers an airport shuttle.

On Ko Naka, the nearby beaches provide the closest shore outings, while Pearl Farm Beach is 2.5 km away. Bang Rong Pier is 4.8 km away, and the Water forest Chulang attraction is 6.6 km away. Bang Pae is 7.8 km away, with Bang Pae Waterfall 7.9 km away. Resort activities include snorkelling, windsurfing, scuba diving, canoeing, cycling and fishing; you can also join cooking and fitness classes or book a culture tour. Bicycle rental is available, and the concierge can arrange recreational activities.