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Part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the Mamaka Phuket hotel opening is announced for December. Situated in Bang Tao beach, this hotel will be the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel on the tourist island. The 165-key lifestyle hotel brings retro-chic design, rooftop dining, wellness and play to one of the island’s most vibrant destinations, welcoming both travellers and Phuket’s creative community.

Mamaka means “to live selfish” in Sanskrit, a belief in embracing your own happiness and pleasure and creating experiences that feel personal, expressive and full of good vibrations. As part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Mamaka Phuket brings its own vibrant personality and sense of place to a portfolio of independent hotels.

“Phuket is a special place, and we hope to be one more reason to love it. Travelers tell us they want to create memories that feel like their own, and Mamaka champions that through a diverse range of experiences. As part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, we bring our own personality to the portfolio. With the Hilton name behind us, we are excited to open in December, and see how we can make a positive impact on people from all around the globe.” said Shivang Jhunjhnuwala, COO, Mamaka Hotels.

Mamaka Phuket follows the brand’s beachfront debut at Mamaka Bali on Kuta Beach. While celebrating its independent spirit, retro-modern design and music-driven programming, the hotel is backed by the reliability of the Hilton name and the benefits of the Hilton Honors loyalty program, bringing together a locally inspired experience with the confidence of a globally recognized hospitality brand.

The design is the work of studio SANTHAYA, whose concept, “The Glamour of the 1960s”, runs throughout the hotel. The references are specific: the poolside glamour of Palm Springs, the Sino-Portuguese arcades of old Phuket, the easy indulgence of La Dolce Vita. The result is a bright, casual beach hotel that feels nostalgic and new at the same time.

Each space has its own character, tied together by one palette of botanical green, muted blue and dusty coral pink. The Lobby Bar, the colourful heart of the hotel, sits at the front of the building, where reception, bar and lounge share one open space that opens to the outdoors and flows into the all-day dining restaurant Bruno’s, with retro-chic furniture and ’60s music playing. The guest rooms carry that energy upstairs into bold, geometric private spaces, with Marshall Bluetooth speakers and cocktail stations in the suites, so the soundtrack can follow guests to their rooms. The Hangar, the hotel’s meeting room, brings the same spirit to the working day: an homage to the golden era of aviation, with mid-century furniture and vintage travel graphics.

Mamaka Phuket hotel opening: creative treatment rooms

Saint Gaia, the hotel’s spa and bath house, is built around the idea of Recovery with Rhythm: three treatment rooms, Record City, Cinema and Library, each themed on a form of media and each with room-specific playlists and signature scents. Alongside them are a Bath House with an ice bath and sauna and The Apollo for manicures and pedicures. The 24-hour indoor-outdoor gym is open whenever guests want to work out, with personal training and Muay Thai available.

Mamaka Phuket hotel opening: rooms and suite categories

The hotel has 165 rooms and suites across six categories. The Swagger Suite collection starts at a generous 41 sqm, with space to live as well as sleep:

• The Swagger Suite (41 sqm) has an extended living room, a 7 sqm private balcony and a 55-inch TV.
• The Ultra Swagger Suite (58 sqm) has an 11.2 sqm balcony, a bathtub and his-and-hers vanities.
• The Family Swagger Suite (83 sqm) pairs an Ultra Swagger Suite with an adjacent Anara Hollywood Terrace Room to create a two-bedroom suite with 14.9 sqm of balcony space and TVs in both bedrooms.

The Sabai Rooms include twelve connecting pairs of king and twin rooms for groups, the Anara Room has mountain views, and the Anara Terrace has a private balcony. Every room comes with a 43-inch TV, coff ee and tea amenities and thoughtful everyday comforts. Suites take things up a notch with capsule coff ee machines, cocktail stations and Marshall Bluetooth speakers, giving every stay its own soundtrack.

Dining centres around Bruno’s, the 130-seat all-day dining venue with its iconic pizza oven and a serious coff ee-and-cocktails streak, inspired by Australian beach cafes. Later this season, the story continues upstairs: Rue Hamra, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and pool, completes the picture, with details to be announced.

“Pre-opening is a special time: the team is new but already feels like family, and our neighbours have been warm and welcoming. We can’t wait for guests to wander around Bang Tao, spend an evening in the Lobby Bar, try Muay Thai, unwind at Saint Gaia and settle in for a meal at Bruno’s. We’re building a community here, not just a hotel, and we get to write a new chapter in Phuket. All are welcome when we open our doors,” said GM Marie Berthe.

At Mamaka Phuket, living selfishly means embracing personal happiness and the freedom to be oneself. Guests can discover new interests through pizza-making and mixology classes, or connect with the local community through beach clean-ups that help care for Phuket’s coastline. For those looking to explore, the hotel offers bespoke local excursions and a complimentary neighbourhood shuttle operating from 9am to 9pm.

Mamaka Phuket, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is part of Hilton Honors, Hilton’s award-winning guest loyalty program. 

To make a reservation, call +66 76 609 790. Stays begin December 1, 2026, with rates from ฿4,500 per night.

About Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a portfolio of more than 200 independent hotels each with an original, vibrant personality, encouraging guests to enjoy off -the-beaten-path experiences in destinations worth exploring. While each property has a unique story to share that comes to life through uplifting design and unique food & beverage, every Tapestry Collection property is united by the reliability that comes with the Hilton name.