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Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views

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A resort with a large infinity pool, multiple lounge areas, and a view of the ocean.
Stunning views over Bangtao Bay
Evening on Villa Sanyanga pool terrace.
Getting ready for a wedding on the pool terrace.
Relax by the beautiful swimming pool with stunning views to each side.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Infinity pool
    A rare find - unwind in the stunning infinity pool
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to The Plaza Surin
Sleeps 20•7 bedrooms•16 beds

Popular amenities

  • Infinity pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cherngtalay Thalang, Phuket
  • Place, The Plaza Surin
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Surin Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bang Tao Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phuket (HKT-Phuket Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views

Welcome to Villa Sanyanga


What's Included in Every Holiday

✔ Private chef and assistant chef to prepare all your meals

✔ Private 13-seat air-conditioned minibus and professional driver

✔ Daily housekeeping and laundry

✔ Full-time villa manager and maintenance team

✔ Groceries at cost price – no shopping or service surcharge

✔ Complimentary baby and children's equipment

✔ Personal assistance arranging massages, yoga, celebrations and excursions



Villa Sanyanga is an award-winning, fully staffed luxury villa overlooking Surin Beach on Phuket's beautiful west coast. Designed especially for large families and groups of friends, the villa combines the space and privacy of an exclusive private home with the personal service of a luxury boutique hotel. It really is a home from home.

Recognised as Best Rental Villa in Phuket 2025 by the Lux Life Awards and Leading Luxury Villa Rental for Multi-Generational Family Stays by the Global Elite Business Awards, Villa Sanyanga has become one of Phuket's most popular villas for family reunions, celebrations and special holidays, as well as corporate retreats.

The villa comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests (if children are included) in seven spacious bedrooms, an 8th bedroom possibility, with generous living areas where everyone can spend time together, while still enjoying plenty of privacy.

From the moment you arrive, everything is taken care of. Your private chef and assistant prepare delicious meals tailored to your tastes, our housekeeping team keeps the villa immaculate throughout the day, and your own 13-seat air-conditioned minibus with professional driver is available throughout your stay. Unlike many luxury villas, we charge only the actual cost of groceries, with no shopping or service surcharge, making it easier to budget for your holiday. You can also shop online before arrival.

Families are especially welcome. We provide an extensive range of complimentary baby and children's equipment, including a pool fence, cots, highchairs, playpen, stair gate and child car seats, helping parents and grandparents travel with ease.

Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary, family reunion or simply enjoying time together, our experienced team is here to make your holiday truly unforgettable. We can also arrange in-villa spa treatments and massage, private yoga and zumba sessions, traditional Thai dancers, birthday decorations, celebration cakes and many other personalised experiences. From September onwards, we will have a sauna and ice-bath wellness centre in the villa.

At Villa Sanyanga, the luxury isn't just the spectacular villa or breathtaking ocean views. It's the feeling that everything has been taken care of, allowing you to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
1000 USD or equivalent in any currency to be paid in cash to our manager on arrival. This will be returned on your last day, if no breakage or damage
No loud music after midnight on the pool terrace. Before midnight keep please music low, to respect our neighbours.
THE BASE PRICE COVERS UP TO 12 PEOPLE. . Any more than this are charged at 50 USD per adult, or 25 USD per child under 12.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 455942
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Choeng Thale

Located in Choeng Thale, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Bangla Road and Jungceylon Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bang Tao Beach and Kamala Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Phuket Adventure Mini Golf and Blue Tree. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cherngtalay Thalang, Phuket

What's nearby

  • The Plaza Surin - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surin Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pansea Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Bang Tao Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Kamala Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Phuket (HKT-Phuket Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom-Zab - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wagyu Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Surin Bay Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Khun Yaa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fave - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Villa Sanyanga, Surin Beach, chef, Mini bus with driver, staff, ocean views located?

This family-friendly Choeng Thale villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of The Plaza Surin and Surin Beach. Bang Tao Beach and Kamala Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Darren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole staff is amazing. Food was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
Thanks for your review, Glad to hear the holiday went well, and our staff kept up their usual high standard! The delicious food at Villa Sanyanga is always such a special part of the holiday experience in our villa.
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10/10 Excellent

Gurmanjit C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Beautiful property, excellent staff, made for amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2024
Thank you very much for your five star review. We look forward to hosting you and your friends in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

ANDY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FAMILY JOY

Wonderful villa- fabulous staff and super helpful owner liaison pre the stayJust what we wanted for a family reunion from all parts of the globe.Lily and all the staff- delightful, friendly, kind and very welcoming- delicious meals - plus it was Thai New Year and Phuket goes totally mad !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so pleased that most of the family managed to get to Phuket and enjoy the holiday, but really sorry your mum and dad could not make it at the last minute, after they did all the planning! Pleased to hear that Lily and her staff looked after you well... and I am sure the kids enjoyed Songkran!
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10/10 Excellent

Delonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

The property is beautiful and the staff is wonderful. The owner and her team delivered on every promised made and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply the Best

From start to finish we could not have asked for more! The villa is amazing so large and airy, the staff are all fantastic and Lily’s cooking is out of this world so much so that we didn’t eat out once! If you are thinking of renting this villa don’t hesitate because you won’t be disappointed I just hope we can come back again very soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2025
Thank you so much, Mark and Michelle, for that lovely review, and you only left the villa today! The staff really enjoyed having you. I am so glad you all enjoyed your 10 day holiday in Villa Sanyanga, and hope you can come back one day in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Vikas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Unforgettable Stay at an Award-Winning Villa.Our experience at this villa was truly unforgettable. It is an exquisite property with exceptional staff who made our stay perfect. From the extremely spacious bedrooms to the beautifully maintained gardens, every detail created a sense of comfort and relaxation.Highlights:Amenities: The pool was pristine, the kitchen fully equipped, and the Wi-Fi reliable—ideal for both leisure and convenience.Service: The hospitality was outstanding. Chef Lilly prepared incredible meals that exceeded our expectations, and every member of staff was friendly, attentive, and always ready to help.Transport: A special mention to Jone, the minibus driver, who was amazing and ensured we saw all the important sights in Phuket.Cleanliness: Impeccably clean throughout, with fresh linens and towels provided daily.It’s no surprise this villa has won a luxury villa award—it truly deserves it. We highly recommend this property and look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
Thanks so much for this truly wonderful review. We really appreciate that you have taken the time to write this, and the staff are all very happy that you enjoyed your stay so much. We all send our best wishes and hope to see you again some time in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

cory w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phuket getaway

This property far exceeded expectations, everything was perfect. All the rooms here are exceptional with fantastic ac. The contact was great to work with. There is a chef Lilly on site who in my opinion cooks better Thai meals than any restaurant you will find in town. Couldn’t ask for a more pleasant stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2024
Thanks so much for this great review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I always worry that with so many amazing reviews for Villa Sanyanga, that people will have extraordinarily high expectations before their visit, so I am especially glad to hear that it exceeded your expectations! Look forward to your return one day in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa d.

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Exceeded our expectations!

From the time we booked Jacquie, the host was absolutely wonderful. She was responsive and helped us plan our trip perfectly. The villa is gorgeous and the staff is top notch. Lilly, the house manager and chef was fabulous. Each meal was delicious and beautifully served. I only wish we had spent more time at the villa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for this Lisa, I am thrilled to hear that your holiday was a success, and that you all enjoyed your stay in Villa Sanyanga, after all the planning. Lily and the staff join me in sending you best wishes and thanks.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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Ye Ole Guys 60th Birthday Bash

The property was superb. The staff were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. Lily our manager provided the most amazing meals with ease. I would highly recommend this property and if in Thailand again this will be the place I am staying at.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Thanks so much Kathryn. So glad you enjoyed your holiday and birthday celebrations. The team at Villa Sanyanga enjoyed having you, and will welcome you back any time!
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10/10 Excellent

Maree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 Year Phuket Reunion

This villa was truly amazing and exceeded our expectations. With three families in the villa, including 8 children aged 9-15, there was plenty of space. Lily was great and catered to all our food preferences and allergies (3 children with Coeliac disease). Nothing was too much for the staff. We enjoyed it that much, we have rebooked!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much Maree for this lovely review. So glad that you all enjoyed your holiday and that our staff looked after you well... as they always do. I know Lily and staff particularly enjoyed having you and your family to stay. We are delighted that you have rebooked for 2026! Lily and the rest of the team look forward to having you back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A million times perfect!!

Great communication prior to arrival and also at the property. The house was truely amazing plus more.. Lily and the staff were part of our family for our stay, nothing was impossible, nothing was ever missed, truely the best serviced home. If you choose not to stay here, I can assure you that you are missing out on the holiday of a lifetime, Thanks the regans :):)
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much Martin. After so many things going wrong just before your holiday, and all the terrible stress that this involved, I am so pleased that in the end it all worked out, and you were able to relax finally and enjoy the villa and our wonderful staff! We are very lucky to have such loyal and hardworking staff, for whom nothing is too much trouble. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Susann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our recent stay in Phuket was truly unforgettable, and this property was a big part of what made it so special. The house itself is absolutely stunning—spacious, beautifully maintained, and filled with everything we needed (and more) to feel completely comfortable. It felt like our home away from home from the moment we arrived.What truly set this experience apart, though, was the incredible staff. The amazing chef, Lily prepared delicious meals that everyone in our group loved, and the driver, Jone was not only safe and reliable but also incredibly knowledgeable about the area. Her recommendations and guidance made exploring Phuket so much easier and stress-free for our whole family.Every detail was taken care of, and the team went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We’re already hoping for the chance to return. Could not recommend this property more highly!
So spacious and well maintained
Incredible views
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2025
Thanks so much for this wonderful review. We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay in villa sanyanga! Would love for you to come back one day in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Our high expectations were exceeded

Having read other guests' reviews we were confident that we would have a great holiday in the house, but what we failed to appreciate was just how amazing the staff were. The food created by Lily was better than any restaurant we had been to in Thailand! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who did everything to ensure we had a brilliant holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for this lovely review! I get worried sometimes, that with all the glowing reviews we have, that expectations will be too high, and people might be disappointed, like going to see a film that everyone else has raved about! So I am very glad to hear that your expectations were met and even exceeded. We are very lucky to have such loyal and hard´working staff in Villa Sanyanga, and they all go out of their way to look after our guests. And I know Lily's cooking is hard to beat!! Thanks again. Jacquie
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well what can l say! If you are looking for accommodation for large family groups or a large group of friends, this is it.Lily, Jone and staff ensure your every need is met!For the cost of only thr groceries you can have fresh meals made daily or prepare your own in the amazing kitchen ( we used thhe first option). Lily can prepare all sorts of meals from Thai to Western to BBQ's.Jone will drive you where ever you need to go! She is a wonderful driver and always so accommodating.The staff provide house keeping daily which includes free washing. So nice to go home with a suitcase of clean clothes!The pool area has multiple seating options and the pool is large and maintained to a high standard.Be aware 5 extra large bedrooms are located on level 2 and 3 with stair access only. MAin Bedroom is on the top floor where pool and relaxation and kitchen are located.Bathrooms are huge with walk in showers!Overall a wonderfully relaxing and pampered holiday location.Photo's are accurate with beautiful sunset views.Thank you to the owners and staff!!! A credit to you all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much, that is really kind of you to take the time to give us such a glowing review! I am glad the staff took care of you well. They will be very happy to read this... with best wishes from the whole Sanyanga team.
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl W.

Exceeded Expectations

First time visitor to Phuket Thailand and my experience at Villa Sanyanga was outstanding. The amenities at the Villa were as advertised and exceptional. The staff at the Villa were pleasant, attentive and responsive to all of our requests. The manager (Lily) made you feel like family and at home at Villa Sanyanga. I would highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a first class experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for this review, and l am happy that you all enjoyed your first visit to Thailand in Villa Sanyanga. Lily joins me in thanking you, as do the rest of the villa staff, and we send our best wishes to you and your friends. Hope to see you back here one day in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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Perfect !

Had such a great week in this villa. We booked this for our family and invited our parents as well and all had the best week ever. The house is large enough that we all had our own large living spaces and rooms. The villa has some great open spaces around the pool with the best sunrise and sunset views to match. We chose to have Lilly and her team cook for us each night which was perfect. The food is authentic and delicious and very cost effective. Lilly helped to arrange outings and bookings as well. We truely loved every part of this house and Lilly and her team are so helpful and just elevated the experience of every part of the stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
Thank you Tom, for such a lovely review. I am really pleased you and your parents and children all enjoyed your holiday. Thats the joy of Villa Sanyanga, that multi-generational families can all have their own large private spaces to enjoy, as well as get together on the pool terrace and dining room. Really appreciate this review, and we all in the Villa Sanyanga team, send our best wishes, and hope to see you again one day in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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Friends retreat March 2024

We had the most amazing stay at Villa Sanyanga. We did two days on boats with Tiger Marine Charters which were a highlight. The meals Lilly prepared were excellent and the cost of groceries the most reasonable I’ve seen at private Villa. The villa itself is the nicest I’ve ever been to and days spent at the villa eating and enjoying the pool were a blast! Jone was an excellent driver and all staff was kind, welcoming, and wonderful. I would consider myself very lucky if I ever have an opportunity to stay at Villa Sanyanga again! We loved the quiet location with many shops, spas and restaurants/cafes close by and an easy drive to get to busier locations.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2024
I cant thank you enough for this really fabulous review!! I am happy to hear the holiday was such a success, and glad you loved the villa and all the staff. And thanks for pointing out that meals in Villa Sanyanga work out far cheaper than most other villas, which nearly always have a surcharge on groceries . We do cost price only. Lower priced meals, cooked by a 5 star chef, are a great addition to a holiday in Villa Sanyanga, along with the free minibus and driver.
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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Stag Party

From start to finish the stay at this villa was simply fantastic. The villa itself is beautiful. The pool, the rooms, the dining area, just everything oozed class and luxury. Fantastically furnished, spotless throughout, with all the modern touches you need for a wonderful stay without losing the essence of Thai culture. Let’s move on to Lily and her wonderful team of staff. They are basically full time staff, catering and helping without hesitation for anything we needed. The food was simply beautiful, breakfast, lunch and dinner! Big shout out to Lily and her wonderful team. We also had Jone who was our mini bus driver and superbly drove us around to various locations as and when we needed. Overall I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, regardless of the occasion. Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Thanks so much Matthew for this superb review!!! I am glad your holiday was a success, and that our staff looked after you well. We hope we can welcome you and your friends back to the villa one day in the future. With best wishes from Jacquie, Lily, Jone, Richard, and the rest of the team at Villa Sanyanga.
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10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Review of Villa Sanyanga - April 2019

We stayed for 7 nights (5 adults / 5 kids). Spectacular property with very spacious bedrooms / bathrooms / dressing areas etc (too big for our group !). Pool area and views are fantastic and living / kitchen areas also very high quality. The staff are incredibly helpful and having a cook of Lily's quality is a real bonus, The access to a minibus was also great (and necessary given the how high up the property is !). No downsides, other than worth being aware that there isn't really much within walking distance due to the walk back up the hill, however I think this probably applies to the vast majority of the rental properties in the area and is largely mitigated by the transport provided..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for this review. We are really glad you enjoyed your week holiday in Villa Sanyanga and Lily's cooking! As you point out, the villa is on a hill, (which means it has spectacular ocean views) and this is why we provide a free minibus with a driver, so you never need to walk up the hill! Jone will take you anywhere you want to go, and bring you back again. Lots of lovely flat walks on the long 8 kilometre BangTao beach!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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Ineffable

There are not enough words to even BEGIN to describe how amazing the villa and the staff are. We were taken care of down to the finest detail. The most loving, kind efficient group of people I've ever come across. I had my 10th wedding anniversary there and Lilly, Jone, Geoffrey, Pat, Rose and Boom went above and beyond to take care of absolutely everything. Food was amazing Staff were amazing Villa was incredible Everything was just *chefs kiss* Jacqui is phenomenal to deal with. Super helpful and patient, she even arranged a surprise banner fornus fornour anniversary!!!! BEST HOST!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT TO COME BACK. It felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2023
Melissa, thank you so very much for this review, I have forwarded it to Richard, Lily and Jone , who will show it to the rest of the team in the villa. I am so glad your anniversary party was such a success, after so much planning and thought going into it. We are very proud of our staff in Villa Sanyanga, who do go out of their way to look after our guests so well.. We hope to welcome you back to the villa some time in the not too distant future! with best wishes and thanks from the Sanyanga team...(and the TigerMarine team as well !!!)
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10/10 Excellent

regina f.

AMAZING!!

From my initial communication with Jacquille my experience was first class. We travel internationally multiple times a year and Sanyanga was Amazing from our pick up from the airport by Joan to our departure. Lily is the BEST!!! The house is great and the staff is what makes this a class act. We were treated like royalty. We had the opportunity to use the Yacht and it was a trip of a lifetime. Again the staff is first class and attends to your every need. We hope to come back to Phuket specifically to spend time with Lily and the staff and enjoy a relaxing holiday. She gave us many cooking lessons and we never went out to eat as we LOVED our daily prepared meals. Thank you for the opportunity. EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for this lovely review. Lily and the rest of the staff will be very happy to see this. They enjoyed having you in the villa. They do go "above and beyond" for our villa guests, and we are really lucky to have such good and loyal staff in the villa. I am also pleased you enjoyed the yacht cruise - though I am not surprised, it would be very hard not to have a wonderful time on these fabulous cruises! We all look forward very much to your next visit to Phuket and Villa Sanyanga. Thanks again, Jacquie
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10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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Family holiday in excellent surroundings

Villa Sanyanga was everything we expected it to be and more. This was a holiday we had cancelled twice due to COVID, so had waited two years to stay at the villa. From the moment we arrived, Lily, Rose, Luna and Geoffrey looked after us so well in so many ways. Lily is a wonderful chef and gave us so much help during our stay to make it a great holiday for the 11 family members. We had two children under two years of age with us and there were excellent play facilities for them. All of the bedrooms were spacious and provided plenty of storage for our clothes. Each had its own bathroom too. The lounge area and sala were ideal for spending time relaxing with the pool being perfect in size. The food that Lily cooked for us was so good that during our 9 night stay, there was no need for us to eat out. It is difficult to find any negatives about the villa and it’s staff, so would highly recommend the villa to any family or group.. We were also helped greatly by Jacquie the owner in respect of planning our visit, who was so easy to deal with. Definitely 5 stars all round!,
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2022
Thank you so much for this lovely review, and your kind words. We are all very happy that you enjoyed this long awaited holiday, and were able to relax and enjoy meeting up with all the family. I know this was a special treat from you, which they must have truly appreciated. With thanks from Richard and Jeab (Villa Sanyanga owners) Jacquie, Lily and all the staff.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking and amazing

I don’t even know where to begin with this review. The villa was breathtaking and amazing. The views were spectacular, the rooms were huge! Ms Jacquie was so thorough and answered all of my many questions prior to arrival. The staff was everything we could have asked for in a staff. Ms Jone was always there to drive Us to and from anywhere we asked of her. She she even went out at midnight to pick us up from the airport. And last but not least, Ms Lily...... I was so sad to leave bc I will likely never see her again. Not only were all her meals delicious but she was a God sent angel. She even took the time to teach me how to make some of the meals she prepared throughout our week stay. I will never forget her and will cherish all of the memories. I now have a picture of the two of us in my office back in Louisiana. Thank you ma’am jacquie and mr richard for allowing us to have this experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Tiffany, thank you so much for this lovely review! We are all thrilled with your very nice comments, and very happy that you and your friends enjoyed your Villa Sanyanga experience so much. With best wishes from Jacquie, Richard, Lily and the team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 Super relaxing and felt like home! Hyper recommend would go again - an amazing team

It was amazing 10/10 stay. The whole team was extremely friendly, warm , inviting and flexible to look after all our needs. Jacquie has you sorted and prepared for the holiday with all the arrival arrangements and responds super fast via email. Lily the chef and host was so easy to communicate with and a lovely person who helped organise our daily meals, trips and massages. Very talented chef and team of staff who made great Thai or western food. Her noodle soups/pad see ew/papaya salad/ tom yum/pancakes were super delicious. She was super flexible to our meals in terms of when we wanted to eat how many of us were eating at which parts of the day and always offered great recommendations for what to do with food and day trips. We also got daily massages organised by her. The rooms are huge and all have airconditioning. We also managed to ask to turn the living room into a bedroom so we got an extra room to work with. villa is clean and everything was working perfectly. Pool is super clean and relaxing to chill at all day. Speakers are everywhere to connect your phone to. There is also a villa mart you can order groceries online or get driven to by the private driver to get snacks or drinks. And if youre worried about getting sick don't be because none of us in the group were sick with any of the food or drinks at the villa everything is freshly prepared and sourced. It was a holiday to remember for sure as we alll celebrated various things in that one place as a group of friends from all around the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2022
Brandon, thank you SO much for this lovely review! We are happy that you enjoyed your holiday at Villa Sanyanga so much, and that all the various celebrations went well. So nice to have friends from all over the world meeting up to spend a relaxing time together. We all send our best wishes to you and a big thank you for your kind words... Jacquie, Lily, and the rest of the Sanyanga team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica Lesley U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sensational Sanyanga

The online information about the Villa Sanyanga was excellent, indicating a high satisfaction rating by all who had stayed there. From the moment we entered the Villa, we realised that the ratings and reviews had not been exaggerated. Our whole family of 10, including granny and grandad; daughter; son-in-law; 2 children age 11 and 9; son; daughter-in-law; 2 children age 3 and 6 months - all had an exceptionally outstanding holiday. All the bedrooms and ensuite facilities were superb; the swimming pool was ideal for our group; the shaded outdoor seating and sunbathing areas; the living accommodation - all were perfect including excellent wifi, sound and tv equipment. BUT by far the most wonderful aspect of this gorgeous villa was LILY and her superb team of staff. Lovely, lovely people. All so very helpful and insistent that they do all the work in order to make our holiday simply the best. Lily provided wonderful menus for us to choose our daily food requirements and liaised with us wonderfully to provide delicious, fabulous meals catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Simply superb. Lily is quite exceptional. And then, in addition, we had access to a mini bus and Jone, our driver who took us anywhere we wanted to go. Without this facility, the villa would have been too remote as it is accessed by an extremely steep hill, far too steep for children to negotiate or Granny and grandad. But Jone took us anywhere we needed to go, so perfect!!! And the other staff took care of the cleaning, pool maintenance, laundry and everything else. They became part of our family. Simply superb. If I could rate this Villa and holiday higher than 5 * then I would. Prior to the holiday Jacquie, our host, liaised wonderfully with us ensuring the whole process was problem free, providing all the information we needed to arrive safely and have a magnificent time. Thank you to all involved in making this THE holiday of a lifetime, perfect to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2023
Wow - this is fantastic! I can't thank you enough for taking the time to write this wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to host your family, and the staff were all very sad to see you leave the villa at the end of your holiday. We are all delighted that it went off so well for everyone --- from new baby to Granny and Grandad! Best wishes from Jacquie, Lily, and all of the Sanyanga team.

About the host

Hosted by Jacquie Pinnell

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My name is Jacquie Pinnell, and my brother Richard is the owner of Villa Sanyanga, and Tiger Marine Charter, which operates many boats for cruises off Phuket island. We offer Shashani a 43ft catamaran and Sanyati, a 51ft catamaran at discounted rates for villa guests on day cruises.

Richard lives in Thailand and is a retired Cathay Pacific Airways Captain. He runs Tigermarine Charter company in Phuket. I let the villa on his behalf. We grew up in England and Zimbabwe, and now he lives in Asia, and I live in Spain and France. With whatsapp and emails we work closely together, and with Lily our Villa manager too, and are in constant contact with the letting of the villa and chartering the yachts.

Why they chose this property

Richard lives in Phuket with his wife and sons, and lived in Villa Sanyanga for several years, before moving to the East coast, where he runs Tiger Marine Charter out of the Boat lagoon on the east coast, and where all the tiger marine boats are moored.

What makes this property unique

The most fabulous thing about this villa, in my opinion, is the breath-taking view from the pool terrace, over the whole of Bangtao bay. But what makes it wonderful for holiday rentals is that it can take very large groups. Perhaps a family reunion for extended families spread out over many countries, or a group of friends celebrating a birthday. There is so much space and privacy in this beautiful villa. For instance, the garden level area alone can sleep 7 people, with lots of space, and is ideal when several different families renting the villa.

Our biggest feature though, that sets us apart from other villas, is our five star service and fantastic staff. They are all exceptional people, and will do everything in their power to make sure you have a stress free holiday of a lifetime. All the reviews we have ever had, stress how wonderful our staff our and what great service we offer.

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