Minor Hotels has signed a hotel management agreement with Amal Group of Companies for Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket, the first Minor Reserve Collection property in Asia. The 310-key resort is scheduled to open in 2031 in Bang Tao, about 250 meters from Phuket’s west coast shoreline. It will anchor the 33-acre Gardens of Eden development and joins three other Minor Reserve Collection hotels in Europe and Brazil.
| DEAL TIMELINE: GARDENS OF EDEN RESORT PHUKET | |
| Announced now Done | Management agreement signed with Amal Group First Minor Reserve Collection property in Asia | Bang Tao, Phuket |
| Early 2027 Expected | Hotel Palace Portorož relaunches Slovenia | Minor Reserve Collection |
| Q2 2027 Expected | Dukes London reopens London | Minor Reserve Collection |
| 2028 Expected | Aventora Resort Baía Formosa opens Brazil | Minor Reserve Collection |
| 2031 Expected | Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket opens 310 keys | New build | 250 m from the west coast shoreline |
| Partner: Amal Group of Companies | Brand: Minor Reserve Collection (luxury) | Location: Bang Tao, Phuket | |
| 310 total keys | 100 + 210 hotel keys + residences | 5,000+ m² dedicated wellness facility | 33 acres, Gardens of Eden |
| “Phuket continues to evolve as one of the world’s most compelling resort and wellness destinations.” Omar Romero, Chief Development & Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels |
| PROPERTY SNAPSHOT | |
| Accommodation | 100-key hotel plus 210 one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences operated as resort inventory |
| Dining | All-day restaurant, two specialty restaurants, organic café, and lobby lounge |
| Wellness | Dedicated facility of more than 5,000 square meters |
| Design | Martin Palleros of Tierra Design |
| Setting | Next to a protected national park, near Laguna Phuket and Phuket International Airport |
The Brand and the Development
Minor Reserve Collection is a new luxury collection from Minor Hotels, built around one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts chosen for their rarity, character, and sense of place. The Phuket resort will be the hospitality centerpiece of Gardens of Eden, a 33-acre integrated luxury living and wellness destination that will also include Etro Residences and Gardens of Eden Residences.
Design and Setting
Martin Palleros of Tierra Design is behind the project, which is meant to reflect the natural setting of Bang Tao. Wellness is a defining part of the concept, and the resort’s location next to a protected national park and close to Laguna Phuket and the airport adds to the draw.
Partnership and Portfolio
Gardens of Eden CEO Alexander Chuvalov said the project is entering its next phase and that pairing Minor’s luxury hospitality expertise with the Gardens of Eden vision should appeal to both international travelers and residents. Romero called the signing a milestone for Minor’s luxury strategy, noting that Thailand is home for the company.
Minor Hotels has more than 640 hotels, resorts, and branded residences open or committed across 67 countries.
