Anantara Phuket Villas tennis courts

The Anantara Phuket Villas tennis courts sit behind the resort's water gardens and back onto Mai Khao Beach. The two hard-surface courts draw villa guests, expats, and travelers who want a rally near the ocean. The setting stays quiet, well north of Phuket Town.

Mai Khao Beach runs along Phuket's Andaman Coast, its wide sands lined with casuarina trees. Planes glide into Phuket International Airport minutes away. This part of Thalang District sits far from Patong, with dawn walks, sea turtles nesting in season, and a mix of resort seclusion and local Thai warmth. Tennis follows that pace: villa guests pedal resort bikes to the courts, families split time between the pool and a few sets, and the odd pro works on strokes in the sun.

Players reach the courts on complimentary bicycles across the grounds or on the resort's free beach shuttle. From Phuket Town, a 20-minute drive north on Route 402 follows the coast, with secure parking at the villas. The courts sit on the Villas side and stay open to guests across the road at the Vacation Club, so a morning hit can turn into beachside conversation.

These new-looking hard courts handle casual volleys and serious drills. Equipment comes complimentary, from rackets to balls, so beginners can leave their gear at home. A professional coach gives one-on-one lessons to adults or kids working on their backhand.

Book through the leisure desk for prime slots, or walk on when courts are free. Peak season runs November to April and fills fast with villa crowds. Court time often comes complimentary with a stay; lessons run roughly 1,500-2,500 THB per hour, so confirm exact rates at the front desk. Rainy season from May to October brings afternoon showers, making mornings the safer bet.

After a match, pedal to the resort's six restaurants and bars. Order a mango smoothie or iced coffee at the casual café, or eat Thai fusion at La Sala over the sea views. Beach volleyball pits sit a few steps away for a change of pace.

Lit paths, 24-hour security, and a family crowd keep the grounds calm at night. Parking includes valet options, and electric car chargers are available for EV drivers. Mornings dip to 25C in winter and climb to a humid 32C by midday, so bring water. Resort bikes are first come, first served.

Villa stays are short, so finding players at your level quickly matters. Doyouplay connects tennis players in Mai Khao. Browse by skill rating, availability, or preferred style and start direct chats before you even arrive.

Solo travelers and new arrivals find an active Phuket community of locals and expats posting pickup game requests. Browsing is free and commits you to nothing: download the app, filter for Thalang's hard courts, and line up matches before your first session.