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    Anantara is a hotel brand. Pearl maps 51 hotels across 30 cities in 21 countries and adds history, ownership context, key figures, FAQs, and notable locations for travelers and diners.

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    Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort, Marbella, Spain
    1Hotel

    Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort is the right Marbella-area pick for a quieter, resort-led stay with serious hotel recognition behind it. Choose it for polished luxury credentials and a calmer Benahavís setting; cross-shop beachier or more central options if walkability, nightlife, or direct coastal energy matter more.

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    Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
    2Hotel

    Points

    1,300

    Book Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel if the trip needs central Bangkok convenience, formal luxury, current third-party recognition. It is strongest for business travel, hosted meals, special-occasion stays where reliability matters more than a new-hotel feel.

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    Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Chiang Rai, Thailand
    3Hotel

    Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is worth booking for a remote, high-end Chiang Rai stay where the resort is the trip. Families and multi-generational groups will get the clearest value if they want a calm base with strong luxury credentials; travelers focused on city access should compare it with Athita The Hidden Court or Katiliya Mountain Resort and Spa.

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    Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel, Vienna, Austria
    4Hotel

    Points

    975

    Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel is worth shortlisting if you want a formal luxury base on Vienna's Ringstrasse and can use the location to save time across the trip. Its recognition from La Liste, MICHELIN Hotels, Virtuoso, Leading Hotels of the World, World Travel Awards makes it a lower-risk splurge, but value depends heavily on how its rate compares with Park Hyatt Vienna and Rosewood Vienna.

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    Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Hua Hin, Thailand
    5Hotel

    Points

    825

    Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa is the sensible Hua Hin pick when a work trip needs to feel like a resort stay, not just a place to sleep. Michelin 1 Key recognition and a La Liste Top Hotels score give it stronger validation than many local alternatives; choose it for resort breadth, not boutique intimacy.

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    Anantara Palazzo Naiadi, Rome, Italy
    6Hotel

    Points

    825

    Anantara Palazzo Naiadi is worth considering if you want a recognized luxury hotel base on Piazza della Repubblica, especially for business travel or a return trip to Rome. Do not book it primarily for destination dining; the stronger case is location, scale, hotel-side recognition from MICHELIN Guide Hotels, La Liste, Virtuoso, Leading Hotels of the World.

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    Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    7Hotel

    Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Points

    820

    Book Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort if the stay is about space, privacy, a Palm Jumeirah resort rhythm rather than city convenience. The stronger value case is in suite, apartment, or villa-style categories, especially for families and celebrations; standard-room shoppers should compare more central Dubai hotels before committing.

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    Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort, Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
    8Hotel

    Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort

    Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

    Points

    775

    A strong choice for a villa-led beach stay in Ras al Khaimah, especially if the room category is part of the trip rather than just a place to sleep. It suits couples, families, resort-focused weekends better than business-heavy or itinerary-packed stays. Cross-shop Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah and The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach if you want a more established luxury-resort feel.

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    Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Baa Atoll, Maldives
    9Hotel

    Points

    730

    Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is worth shortlisting for privacy-led business retreats, executive downtime, or work-plus-leisure trips in Baa Atoll. Its 2026 La Liste 90-point score, Forbes 4-Star recognition, Virtuoso partner status give it a credible luxury-service signal, but the island format suits planned stays rather than quick corporate movement.

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    Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Tambon Choeng Thale, Thailand
    10Hotel

    Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

    Tambon Choeng Thale, Thailand

    Points

    675

    A strong choice for a special-occasion Phuket stay if service, calm resort pacing, the Layan setting matter more than nightlife access. Booking difficulty is easy, so the decision is about fit: choose it for a staff-led beach resort stay, not for a fast business base or a trip built around constant off-property plans.

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    Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Nizwa, Oman
    11Hotel

    Against Muscat's city resorts, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is the better choice when the trip is about a contained mountain stay near Nizwa. It suits families, couples, multigenerational groups who want slower pacing, easier booking, resort-led days rather than urban access.

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    Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand
    12Hotel

    Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Points

    600

    Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is the right Chiang Mai pick when the hotel needs to feel like part of the occasion, not just a base. Its Chang Khlan location suits couples and celebration trips better than pure business stays, with La Liste, Virtuoso, Mr & Mrs Smith, MICHELIN hotel recognition adding useful confidence.

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    Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, Salalah, Oman
    13Hotel

    A smart Salalah pick for families and Oman explorers who want a coastal resort base rather than a mountain, desert, or Muscat city stay. Recognition from La Liste Top Hotels, Mr & Mrs Smith, the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection gives it useful credibility, but the main reason to book is simple: resort convenience in Dhofar.

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    Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Quy Nhon, Vietnam
    14Hotel

    Anantara Quy Nhon Villas

    Quy Nhon, Vietnam

    Points

    495

    Anantara Quy Nhon Villas is worth booking if the goal is a quieter luxury base in Quy Nhon rather than a busy resort scene. The strongest case is trust: La Liste, Travel + Leisure, Virtuoso recognition reduce the risk. Confirm room layout and total trip cost before choosing it for families or groups.

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    INEO, Rome, Italy
    15Restaurant

    INEO

    Rome, Italy

    Points

    495

    INEO earns its €€€€ price point with a Michelin Plate, an OAD Classical in Europe ranking (#137, 2025), and a globally influenced kitchen set inside Piazza della Repubblica — one of Rome's most architecturally striking addresses. Chef Heros De Agostinis brings an international frame to a classical format, making this the right choice for a special occasion dinner when you want Rome's setting with a kitchen that looks beyond Italian borders.

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    Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand
    16Hotel

    Points

    475

    Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is a sensible Bophut Bay pick for travelers who want a polished resort base with recognized hotel credentials, including La Liste Top Hotels and MICHELIN Guide hotel selection. Choose it over more secluded villa-style peers if location and ease matter; compare room categories by view and position before paying for extra space.

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    Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
    17Hotel

    Points

    475

    A polished Docklands hotel for travelers who want a contemporary Dublin base with smoother business and occasion logistics than the historic-center options. Choose it over The Alex or The Mont when service expectations are higher; cross-shop The Merrion if heritage character matters more. Recognition from Leading Hotels of the World and the MICHELIN hotel selection adds useful reassurance.

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    Sea Underwater Restaurant & Wine Cellar, Kihavah Huravalhi, Maldives
    18Restaurant

    Sea Underwater Restaurant & Wine Cellar

    Kihavah Huravalhi, Maldives

    Points

    425

    Sea Underwater Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Anantara Kihavah combines an all-glass underwater dining room with a 3-Star World's Best Wine Lists-accredited cellar — a credentialled pairing in the Maldives resort category. Access is restricted to resort guests. Lunch delivers the stronger marine visibility; dinner suits occasion dining. If wine depth matters to your trip, this is the most documented case for it in the region.

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    Anantara Angkor Resort, Siem Reap, Cambodia
    19Hotel

    Anantara Angkor Resort

    Siem Reap, Cambodia

    Points

    400

    A strong Siem Reap pick for travelers who want a calm, polished resort base rather than a town-center hotel. Anantara Angkor Resort makes the most sense for business-heavy temple trips, couples, first-timers who value external recognition, quieter downtime, easier transit planning over immediate nightlife access.

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    Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, Amalfi, Italy
    20Hotel

    Choose Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel for a special-occasion stay where the historic setting and Amalfi views are central to the trip. The value case is strongest outside the busiest coastal weeks; if you mainly need a practical base, compare lower-friction Amalfi options before paying the luxury premium.

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    Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    21Hotel

    Points

    400

    Choose Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort when the island setting is the point of the trip, not when Abu Dhabi access is the priority. Its recent La Liste Top Hotels 2026 score and World Travel Awards 2025 villa recognition support the luxury-resort case, but value depends on wanting a self-contained escape over city convenience.

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    Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Doha, Qatar
    22Hotel

    Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is worth considering when a Doha stay needs privacy and resort pacing more than city-center convenience. It is less practical for back-to-back meetings, but stronger for executive downtime, incentive-style trips, or business travel that includes a partner or recovery day.

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    Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
    23Hotel

    Points

    355

    Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is the practical luxury pick in Tangalle if you want resort scale, beach time, on-site dining that can carry the stay. Amanwella feels more private, while The Last House and Kayaam House suit travelers after a smaller mood. Book this when convenience and a full-service setup matter more than boutique intimacy.

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    Anantara Plaza Nice, Nice, France
    24Hotel

    Points

    350

    Anantara Plaza Nice is a strong fit if you want a polished, design-led city hotel in central Nice rather than a resort-style stay. The value case depends on how much you prize address and hotel credentials: MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel recognition, Virtuoso partnership make it easier to justify against nearby peers.

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    Anantara World Islands Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    25Hotel

    Anantara World Islands Resort

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Points

    350

    Anantara World Islands Resort is the right Dubai pick when the goal is an offshore reset rather than a highly convenient city base. Choose it for skyline views, separation from the mainland, a stay-put resort rhythm; compare mainland hotels first if restaurants, shopping, or cross-city plans are the priority.

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    Tiffin by La Sala, Phuket, Thailand
    26Restaurant

    Tiffin by La Sala

    Phuket, Thailand

    Points

    290

    A Michelin Plate-recognised Indian restaurant set beside a lagoon at Anantara Mai Khao Villas, Tiffin by La Sala brings a Maharashtra-rooted kitchen to Phuket's quieter northern tip. The à la carte spans curries, tandoor dishes, a tiffin chaat platter, with the lamb vindaloo drawing particular notice. Al fresco and indoor seating options frame the meal against open water or an open kitchen.

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    Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Phuket, Thailand
    27Hotel

    Points

    225

    Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas is a strong fit if the trip calls for a quiet north-Phuket villa stay with less booking pressure than the island's harder-to-secure luxury names. Its 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner status and Mr & Mrs Smith Seal of Approval help the service case, but the value depends on how its rate compares with villa peers.

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    Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, Uluwatu, Indonesia
    28Hotel

    Points

    225

    Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort is a sensible Uluwatu pick for travelers who want cliff-side downtime with enough credibility for a polished stay. It works better for remote-work leisure trips than meeting-heavy business travel, with easier booking than many view-led luxury options and a location that rewards staying put.

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    Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort, Quarteira, Portugal
    29Hotel

    Points

    225

    Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is worth shortlisting if you want a calmer resort base around Vilamoura rather than a hotel defined by nightlife or direct beachfront access. The value case is strongest for couples, families, golf-adjacent trips where you will actually use the resort setting; city-style explorers should compare other Algarve options first.

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    Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas, Mahé, Seychelles
    30Hotel

    Points

    175

    Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas is worth booking for a privacy-led Mahé stay where the villa and service are the point of the trip. It is less suited to travelers planning a busy island itinerary, but first-timers who want a calm, resort-led Seychelles base should keep it high on the shortlist.

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    About Anantara

    Indigenous luxury, immersive escapes

    Anantara Hotels & Resorts is known for its thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts that provide windows into the genuine modern character of each destination. They offer exceptional experiences and foster genuine connections, allowing guests to curate a lifetime of memories through personal adventures and indulgence.

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    Locations
    39
    Cities
    21
    Countries

    Entity profile

    At a glance

    Official website
    Founded
    2001
    Origin
    Hua Hin, Thailand
    Founder
    William Heinecke
    Parent
    Minor International
    Pearl coverage
    51 locations in 21 countries

    Why it matters

    Anantara Hotels & Resorts is known for its thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts that provide windows into the genuine modern character of each destination. They offer exceptional experiences and foster genuine connections, allowing guests to curate a lifetime of memories through personal adventures and indulgence.

    Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hotel brand owned by Minor Hotels, which is a subsidiary of Minor International, a multinational company founded by William Heinecke.

    History and origins

    Anantara was founded in 2001 in Hua Hin, Thailand. A key milestone came in 2024: Anantara passed the 50 property milestone with new openings. Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hotel brand owned by Minor Hotels, which is a subsidiary of Minor International, a multinational company founded by William Heinecke.

    2001

    First Resort Opening

    The first Anantara resort opened in Hua Hin, Thailand.

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    2024

    50 Property Milestone

    Anantara passed the 50 property milestone with new openings.

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    2026

    25th Anniversary

    Anantara Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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    Key figures

    Notable Pearl locations

    Kihavah Villas / Baa Atoll / Maldives

    Dhigu Resort / South Male Atoll / Maldives

    Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort / Jabal Akhdar / Oman

    Golden Triangle Resort / Chiang Rai / Thailand

    The Palm Resort / Dubai / United Arab Emirates

    Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel / Rome / Italy

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is Anantara?+

    Anantara is a globally recognized luxury brand with 51 hotels and resorts tracked on Join Pearl. Anantara Hotels & Resorts is known for its thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts that provide windows into the genuine modern character of each destination. They offer exceptional experiences and foster genuine connections, allowing guests to curate a lifetime of memories through personal adventures and indulgence.

    When was Anantara founded?+

    Anantara was founded in 2001 in Hua Hin, Thailand.

    Who owns Anantara?+

    Anantara is owned by Minor Hotels.

    How many Anantara locations are there?+

    Join Pearl currently tracks 51 Anantara hotels and resorts worldwide.

    Who founded Anantara?+

    Anantara was founded by William Heinecke.

    What is Anantara known for?+

    Anantara Hotels & Resorts is known for its thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts that provide windows into the genuine modern character of each destination. They offer exceptional experiences and foster genuine connections, allowing guests to curate a lifetime of memories through personal adventures and indulgence.

    Where is Anantara headquartered?+

    Anantara was originally established in Hua Hin, Thailand.

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