Luxurious suites and two new F&B concepts including Anaalā energise Iniala Beach House’s enriching guest experience
(9th December 2024) Iniala Beach House, Thailand’s most exclusive and intimate hotel, announces exciting changes which will continue to set new standards for luxury living, with brand-new restaurant, Anaalā, helmed by Chef Ian Kittichai, opening this December 2024.
Foremost, Iniala Beach House announces the launch of a brand-new restaurant concept: Anaalā, created by award-winning Chef Ian Kittichai, the Head Judge on MasterChef Thailand and leading restaurateur and chef. This marks a significant step in positioning Iniala Beach House as a premier gastronomic destination within the Phuket and Phang Nga regions, with Anaalā joining the prestigious and celebrated One Michelin star Aulis Phuket, overseen by Chef Simon Rogan. Anaalā will offer delicious Thai cuisine from all four regions of Thailand, celebrating the country’s flavoursome and varied cuisine, with a menu that changes regularly, ensuring that every evening of the week brings a fresh culinary adventure. Anaalā, the first of the two new restaurant concepts at Iniala Beach House, will offer elevated Thai cuisine centred upon traditional home cooking in a paradisiacal setting right on the sands of Natai Beach. Named after the live grilling concept of the restaurant, Anaalā’s name originates from South Asian languages, meaning fire or the god of fire in Sanskrit.
Both in-house guests and outside guests will be able to enjoy a unique menu at Anaalā, showcasing delicious Thai flavours, traditional barbeque dishes and beloved favourites every evening, all whilst looking out over the turquoise Andaman Sea. The menu will include daily caught fish and seasonal ingredients, alongside premium sourced meat, some grilled fresh on the beach BBQ. Anaalā will also offer a sharing, family-style set menu, featuring salads, soups, curries, wok-fried vegetables, rice and tempting desserts. Guests will be able to pair the flavoursome cuisine with local beers, cocktails and an extensive selection of wines. Highlight menu items include Soft Shell Crab Pomelo Salad, Tom Yum Seafood, Grilled Turmeric Grouper, Mango Sticky Rice and Grilled Tiger Prawns, just to name a few.
Chef Ian Kittichai, who can be seen as the Lead Judge on the Emmy-nominated MasterChef Thailand and the current season of Hell’s Kitchen Thailand, comments: “I am delighted to open the doors to Anaalā, it’s an incredibly exciting era for me and perfectly timed with the relaunch of Iniala Beach House in the beautiful Phang Nga region. Of course, Thai cuisine is extremely important to me and my cooking style, and I’m excited to continually push the limits of people’s preconceived notions of Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine at Anaalā."
In celebration of Aulis Phuket’s Michelin star and the opening of Anaalā, Iniala Beach House will be offering a two-night package, including a two-night stay in The Lotus Suite or The Boudoir Suite with daily breakfast, daily massages, delicious dinner at both Aulis Phuket and Anaalā Thailand, as well as airport transfer. This package is perfect for those seeking to experience a unique gastronomic destination, with the opportunity to enjoy culinary artistry from two award-winning chefs.
Set on Phuket’s idyllic Natai Beach, Iniala Beach House is an exclusive, private estate, framed by tall palm trees and the pristine Andaman Sea. Having opened its doors in December 2013, Iniala Beach House has been curated by owner Mark Weingard as an exceptional concept and a masterpiece of design that showcases the imagination, inspiration and innovation of some of the world’s most renowned designers including Fernando & Humberto Campana, Jaime Hayon, and Thai master craftsman Eggarat Wongcharit. Aiming to create meaningful connections between a community of like-minded people, the hotel features traditional Thai architecture fused with organic, contemporary forms, bringing a new level of luxury hospitality to the Phuket region.
Home to a range of unique accommodation styles, guests can choose from a three-bedroom beachfront villa to a beautiful penthouse, two one-bedroom pool residences, and now six one-bedroom suites. Continuing Iniala’s design ethos, the six one-bedroom suites feature terraces, stunning sea or pool views and access to all the hotel’s facilities, including the communal beachfront infinity swimming pool, with some suites directly on the beach. Perfect for couples or solo travellers, these suites are complete with luxurious linen, state-of-the-art in-room amenities, beautifully designed king-sized beds and comfortable seating areas both indoors and outdoors. The terraces invite guests for the most exclusive and romantic trips, bringing an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to Thailand, allowing guests to indulge in all that Iniala Beach House and the Phang Nga region has to offer. Each suite is individually designed by world renowned designers and feature a unique style and theme.
Launching in December 2024, Iniala Beach House will also feature a poolside bar – the perfect location for guests to enjoy a drink whilst relaxing, soaking up the sunshine and admiring the breathtaking, panoramic views. Bringing global dining to Iniala Beach House, the recently opened new restaurant The Campana Lounge offers guests an array of delicious dishes from across the world, including breakfast classics to the freshest of sushi, served from morning through night. Helmed by Chef Jay, winner of ‘Iron Chef Thailand’ 2020, guests will also be able to indulge in world-class cocktails, mocktails and exceptional wines, the perfect accompaniment to the delicious dishes. Alongside Anaalā, The Campana Lounge is the second newest addition to Iniala Beach House’s unbeatable F&B offerings. Offering the facilities of a large hotel in a small boutique hotel setting, Iniala Beach House includes two beautiful spas, a full gym, a Kids Club, cinema room and an extensive water sports programme.
Mark Weingard, Founder of Iniala Group, comments: “We are so excited about our further expansion at Iniala Beach House to accommodate the growing demand for more accommodation suited for couples and solo travellers. Our new offerings will allow all guests to enjoy the beautiful facilities that Iniala has to offer. We are also thrilled to elevate our gastronomy offerings at Iniala Beach House with the opening of Anaalā – the Chefs across the Iniala brand are truly outstanding from the likes of Chef Simon Rogan to Chef Ian Kittichai, making Iniala Beach House an exceptionally unique gastronomy destination in Phuket."
