Autograph Collection · Premium
Cape Panwa (Ao Yon Bay)
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A design-forward Autograph Collection resort on Ao Yon Bay in the Cape Panwa area, roughly an hour from the airport on Phuket's quieter southeast coast.
Last updated July 31, 2026
Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection sits on Ao Yon Bay in the Cape Panwa area, an up-and-coming, comparatively trendy part of Phuket's southeast coast near Phuket Old Town, roughly an hour's drive from the airport. As an Autograph Collection property, it emphasizes distinctive, art-inspired design -- a 'Fluid Wonder' architectural concept, a Flower Sky Garden, and an Instagram-oriented layout -- across 159 rooms with ocean views, private pools, or family suites. It's rated 4 of 5 across more than 700 TripAdvisor reviews and ranks near the top of hotels in the Cape Panwa area, with guests consistently praising the clean, beautiful, and new-feeling design, a well-regarded breakfast, a stunning beachfront setting, and attentive service. Because the resort has only recently opened under this branding, its review base is smaller than the island's longer-established Bonvoy properties, so guest sentiment here, while positive, rests on a thinner track record. The main practical trade-off is location: Cape Panwa is quieter and more residential than Patong or the northern beaches, and the roughly 60-minute drive from the airport is one of the longer transfers among Phuket's Bonvoy portfolio.
| Address | 998 Moo 8, Vichit District, Mueng, Phuket, Thailand, 83000 |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Autograph Collection |
| Neighborhood | Cape Panwa (Ao Yon Bay) |
| Distance From Airport Km | 42.6 |
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The Yum List · Jun 2025
Detailed independent review of Phuket's first Autograph Collection resort on the quiet Cape Panwa peninsula, praising its curved, Old-Town-inspired modern design, 159 rooms and villas, and restrained charm over Ao Yon Bay.
iTravelBlog · Bryan · Feb 2025
Travel-guide overview of the resort that opened February 2025 at Cape Panwa, covering its 159 rooms, suites and villas, all-day dining, spa, pools, gym and kids' facilities.
Video reviews
Luane DC Travels · Oct 2025
The Travel Tip · May 2025
วิ่งยังไงให้อ้วน · Mar 2025
Arsen Phuket · Nov 2025
ПОЛЕТЕЛИ С НАМИ · Mar 2026
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It sits on Ao Yon Bay in the Cape Panwa area on Phuket's southeast coast, near Phuket Old Town and roughly an hour's drive from Phuket International Airport -- a quieter, more residential setting than the west-coast beach resorts.
It has only recently opened under the Autograph Collection banner, so while early guest reviews are strongly positive on design, cleanliness, and breakfast, the review base is smaller than at longer-established Phuket Bonvoy resorts.
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