Hotel Riu Palace Phuket, Mai Khao — an all-inclusive beach resort in the north of the island
504 Junior Suites and Suites on Mai Khao Beach beside Sirinat National Park, with 24-hour all-inclusive service, six restaurants, seven bars and the Elite Club by RIU. Special trade rates through Explera DMC.
Hotel Riu Palace Phuket is RIU's first hotel in Thailand, a beachfront resort on Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, next to Sirinat National Park. Opened on 4 September 2026, it has 504 Junior Suites and Suites and 24-hour all-inclusive service. Explera DMC works with Hotel Riu Palace Phuket as a partner hotel and holds special trade rates for agents.
RIU gives the resort as 16 km from Phuket International Airport and 40 km from Phuket's historic centre, so it suits clients who want a short airport run and a quiet beach rather than Patong. Every room is a Junior Suite or Suite of 31 to 37 sqm, and the buildings are no more than four floors high, linked by covered walkways. The Elite Club by RIU is a separate 49-room tier with its own reception, restaurant, pool and lounge.
Hotel Riu Palace Phuket at a glance
| Location | 77/7 Moo 5, Mai Khao, Phuket 83110 — on Mai Khao Beach beside Sirinat National Park, in the north-west of Phuket |
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| Opened | 4 September 2026, as RIU's first hotel in Thailand |
| Rooms | 504 Junior Suites and Suites of 31–37 sqm, including 49 Elite Club rooms |
| Board | 24-hour all-inclusive across six restaurants and seven bars |
| Getting there | Phuket International Airport 16 km; Phuket historic centre 40 km (RIU's own figures) |
| Check-in / check-out | 15:00 / 12:00 |
| Wellness | Renova Spa with treatments and hair salon, gym, steam bath and RiuFit fitness classes |
| Families | RiuLand kids' club, pools for children and daily daytime and evening entertainment |
Junior Suites, swim-up suites and the Elite Club
Sizes as published by RIU; the hotel does not state a size for the accessible Swim Up Elite Club Junior Suite.
Junior Suites
Junior Suites with a balcony or terrace, shower and ceiling fan, sold with no sea view, a partial (side) sea view or a front sea view.
Junior Suite Swim-Up with sea view
A sea-view Junior Suite with a pool reached straight from the room.
Elite Club swim-up suites
The Jr. Suite Swim Up and the 37 sqm Suite Swim Up, both in the Elite Club by RIU, with its separate reception, restaurant, pool, lounge, upgraded minibar and early check-in.
Accessible rooms
An adapted Junior Suite with a balcony or terrace, plus an accessible Swim Up Junior Suite in the Elite Club.
Dining, pools, spa and resort facilities
Restaurants
Chantra main buffet with show cooking and two themed nights a week, Ruen Siam (Thai), Il Gusto (Italian), the Steakhouse, Pepe's Food for daytime grills and snacks, and an Elite Club restaurant.
Bars & café
Mai Khao lobby bar, Siang Sawan lounge bar, Khon Plaza, a sports bar, Sabai pool and swim-up bar, the Capuchino coffee and ice-cream shop, and the Elite Club Lounge.
Beach & pools
Direct access to Mai Khao Beach, several outdoor pools including pools for children and a separate Elite Club pool, and a swim-up bar.
Renova Spa & fitness
Treatments and a hair salon, an open-air wooden palapa for massages, a steam bath, a gym and RiuFit fitness classes.
RiuLand & entertainment
The RiuLand kids' club and daily daytime and evening entertainment programmes.
Sustainability
Solar panels on site and rainwater harvesting for irrigation, as described by RIU.
Hotel Riu Palace Phuket in pictures
Photos and logo: Hotel Riu Palace Phuket (official media), used with permission. Hotel details from the official website, riu.com/en/hotel/thailand/phuket/hotel-riu-palace-phuket. Checked September 2026.
Selling Hotel Riu Palace Phuket to your clients
Riu Palace Phuket suits clients who want meals and drinks included in the stay: families, couples and multi-generation groups on a beach holiday, and markets used to all-inclusive resorts elsewhere. The Elite Club gives honeymoon and premium files a quieter tier with its own pool and restaurant without leaving the resort, and the swim-up suites are an easy upsell.
Mai Khao is a quiet beach close to the airport, so plan excursions properly: Phuket Town and Patong are a longer drive than from resorts further south on the west coast. Our Thailand DMC transfer team handles the short airport run and day-trip transport, and our hotel booking desk can pair it with a Bangkok stay. For more on the island see our Phuket destination guide and the other Explera partner hotels.
Send your dates, room types and number of guests. The Explera trade desk replies with special rates and availability, usually within 24 hours.
Request Explera special ratesHotel Riu Palace Phuket — asked before booking
Where is Hotel Riu Palace Phuket?
On Mai Khao Beach in north-west Phuket, beside Sirinat National Park, at 77/7 Moo 5, Mai Khao. RIU gives it as 16 km from Phuket International Airport.
When did Hotel Riu Palace Phuket open?
It opened on 4 September 2026, according to RIU's own press release. It is RIU's first hotel in Thailand.
Is Hotel Riu Palace Phuket all-inclusive?
Yes. It runs 24-hour all-inclusive service across six restaurants and seven bars. Elite Club guests also have their own restaurant, lounge and pool.
Does Explera DMC have special rates for Hotel Riu Palace Phuket?
Yes. Explera DMC holds special trade rates with Hotel Riu Palace Phuket as a partner hotel. Rates depend on dates and room type, so ask the trade desk for a quote; we do not publish prices.
Does Hotel Riu Palace Phuket have accessible rooms?
Yes. RIU lists an adapted Junior Suite of 32 sqm and an accessible Swim Up Junior Suite in the Elite Club. Confirm the client's specific needs with us before booking.