Set on the private Naka Yai Island accessible by a 5-minute boat ride from north Phuket, this Marriott Luxury Collection property features 67 pool villas and pavilions surrounded by jungle. Completely car-free, the island is a secluded retreat with pristine beaches.
The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa occupies the whole of Naka Yai Island, a forested tropical island about 5 minutes by speedboat from Ao Por Pier on Phuket's north-east coast. The resort is the sole occupant of the island, and the absence of motor vehicles — guests move by golf buggy along jungle paths — creates an atmosphere of genuine seclusion. Ao Por Pier is approximately 40 kilometres from Phuket International Airport, a drive of around 45 minutes.
The 67 pool villas and pavilions are arranged around the island's bays and forested interior. Sea View Pool Villas face west across the Andaman Sea toward Phuket's main coast; Beach Pool Villas sit at the edge of the sand. Several multi-bedroom villa configurations can accommodate families or larger groups. All accommodation is contemporary in style with rattan accents, open-air bathrooms, and private pools.
Dining follows a Thai and international brief. Sands, the all-day restaurant by the main pool, serves a broad menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Pavilion provides a more formal setting for seafood and Thai cuisine in the evenings. The resort hosts beach barbecue nights seasonally, and private in-villa dining can be arranged at any time of day.
The island spa uses traditional Thai techniques and local botanical ingredients. A yoga pavilion on a deck above the jungle canopy is available for guided and self-led practice. Non-motorized watersports — kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling — launch directly from the resort beach. As a Marriott Luxury Collection property, the resort participates fully in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme, allowing points to be earned and redeemed.
Location
32 Moo 5, Naka Yai Island, Thep Krasattri, Thalang, Phuket 83110
8.0563, 98.4007 View on map
Highlights
- Private island accessible only by a 5-minute speedboat from Ao Por Pier — no public through traffic or day visitors
- Car-free island environment with golf-buggy transport through jungle paths between accommodation and beach
- 67 pool villas with private pools, several directly beachside or facing the Andaman Sea at sunset
- Full Marriott Bonvoy participation with points earning and redemption across the Luxury Collection tier
- Non-motorized watersports including kayaking and snorkelling launching directly from the resort beach
Tips for visiting
- Book a Sea View Pool Villa for the best sunset outlook across the water toward Phuket's main coast.
- The last speedboat to the mainland typically operates in the early evening; confirm departure times at check-in to avoid being stranded.
- Bring any medications or specialist items from the mainland — the island has no pharmacies or general stores.
- Monsoon season from May to October can bring rough sea crossings; confirm speedboat conditions with the resort on the day of travel.