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Mai Khao — Real Estate in Phuket
District in Phuket, Thailand
Description
Mai Khao is Phuket's northernmost zone — an 11-kilometre stretch of quiet beach backed by casuarina trees, most of it inside Sirinat National Park. The national-park designation is the structural fact that defines the Mai Khao property thesis: it restricts commercial resort density, and the beach serves as a sea-turtle nesting site under Royal Forestry Department protection. That legal status limits future supply, which is why the branded resort-residential product here exists — developers who secured plots before the designation hold a near-irreplaceable beachfront land bank. The airport sits 5–10 minutes south, making this the closest beach zone to Phuket International Airport. Active for-sale inventory is 124 listings, strongly condo-dominant: 92 condos, 12 villas, with apartments, townhouses, houses, and penthouses making up the balance. Prices run from ฿1.2M entry to ฿130M ultra-prime, with a median of ฿4.74M — reflecting the branded resort-condo core rather than a mass villa market. Three buyer profiles: the hands-off investor who wants hotel-managed rental income without property management duties; the quiet-beach lifestyle buyer who has rejected the density of Patong, Bang Tao, or Kamala; and a thin but real pool of ultra-prime villa buyers who want Phuket's longest protected beach at their doorstep.
Infrastructure
Mai Khao is deliberately light on everyday amenities — the national-park mandate and low-density development mean there is no commercial strip in the conventional sense. Turtle Village, the boutique retail and dining complex adjacent to the Marriott, covers the basics within the zone. For grocery runs, Makro and Villa Market are in the Choeng Thale corridor, 20–25 minutes south; Nai Yang village (10 minutes south) adds street food, a fresh market, a pharmacy, and fuel. Thalang Hospital (public) is 15 minutes east; Bangkok Hospital Phuket (private, JCI-accredited) is 35–40 minutes south. International schools are the clearest family infrastructure gap: UWC Thailand (Thalang) is the nearest IB campus at 15–20 minutes east; HeadStart (Choeng Thale) and BISP (Koh Kaew) are each 25–35 minutes. The Anantara and Marriott resorts carry full hotel-amenity packages — restaurants, spa, beach service, fitness — accessible to branded-residence owners as part of their owner benefits. Blue Tree Phuket lagoon complex is about 10 minutes south. The trade-off is explicit: Mai Khao gives protected-beach access and resort-amenity bundling in exchange for walkable daily convenience.
Connectivity
Mai Khao sits at the northern tip of Phuket, reached via Route 402 (Thepkrasattri Road) and the local coastal road north of Nai Yang. Phuket International Airport is 5–10 minutes south — this is the closest beachfront zone to the terminal, a structural fact relevant to frequent travellers and airport-adjacent investors. Nai Yang (adjacent south) is about 10 minutes by car. Bang Tao and Laguna are 20–25 minutes south on Route 402. Kamala is approximately 35 minutes; Patong is around 45–50 minutes in normal traffic (the ridge crossing adds time). Phuket Town is 35–40 minutes southeast. The Sarasin Bridge to the mainland (Phang Nga province) is 10 minutes north — relevant for buyers who drive periodically to Khao Lak or Phang Nga Bay. Public transport is minimal in the northern corridor; a personal vehicle is the practical standard. Airport proximity is short; trips to Phuket Town or southern beaches are proportionally longer — a trade-off the right buyer consciously accepts.
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Completed projects (9)
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Baan Mai Khao
Mai Khao· Handover 2015
from ฿7.9M40 units - COMPLETED
No active units
Mai Khao Beach Condotel
Mai Khao· Handover 2019
from ฿2M32 units - COMPLETED
No active units
777 Beach Condo
Mai Khao· Handover 2021
from ฿1.2M20 units - COMPLETED
No active units
Siri Place Airport Phuket
Mai Khao· Handover 2022
from ฿3.1M4 units - COMPLETED
No active units
Blue Canyon Golf And Country Club Home 1
Mai Khao· Handover 2008
from ฿19.5M2 units - COMPLETED
No active units
JJ Airport Condominium
Mai Khao· Handover 2015
from ฿1.9M3 units - COMPLETED
No active units
Blue Canyon Golf and Country Club Home 2
Mai Khao· Handover 1999
from ฿12.5M3 units - COMPLETED
No active units
Maison Sky Villas
Mai Khao· Handover IV'2024
from ฿18M2 units - COMPLETED
No active units
Grand West Sands Resort & Villas Phuket
Mai Khao· Handover 2009
from ฿30M1 units
OFF-PLAN
Off-plan projects (4)
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No active units
Maviston Mai KhaoLeasehold
Mai Khao· Handover 2026
from ฿9.3M37 units - OFF-PLAN
No active units
Mouana Breeze Maikhao
Mai Khao
from ฿25.9M9 units - OFF-PLAN
No active units
Mini House Phuket Kho En
Mai Khao
from ฿3.0M1 units - OFF-PLAN
No active units
Narana Villa Phuket
Mai Khao· Handover IV'2027
from ฿36.9M1 units
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Where is Mai Khao and what is it known for?
Mai Khao is Phuket's northernmost zone, home to the island's longest beach — an 11 km stretch within Sirinat National Park, a protected sea-turtle nesting site. It is defined by luxury resorts (Anantara, JW Marriott, SALA), very low density, and building-height limits from its national-park setting. The quietest, least-developed coast on Phuket.
Can foreigners buy property in Mai Khao?
Yes. Condos are available freehold within the 49% foreign quota under the Condominium Act — including branded hotel-managed residences. Villas use a 30-year registered leasehold of the land plus freehold of the building, or a Thai company. Given the national-park boundary, confirm land title and permits for any project before committing.
What types of property are for sale in Mai Khao?
Mai Khao leans to condos and branded residences plus a smaller number of pool villas, mostly tied to the resort corridor. It is a second-home and hotel-managed-investment market rather than a resident one. Browse the full Mai Khao catalogue with live prices and a free PDF brochure.
How far is Mai Khao from the airport and amenities?
Phuket International Airport is about 10–15 minutes south — the closest zone to the terminal after the airport perimeter itself. Bang Tao and Laguna are roughly 20–25 minutes south; Phuket Town is 35–40 minutes. Everyday retail is limited on-zone, so most shopping is a drive toward the airport or Thalang.
Is Mai Khao a good place to live in Phuket?
Mai Khao suits second-home buyers, hotel-managed-rental investors and those who prize a quiet, protected natural beach with fast airport access over nightlife or walkable amenities. It is the calmest coast on the island. The trade-offs are minimal on-zone retail and dining and a car-dependent daily routine.
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