Phuket Hotel News: Twin Openings Poised to Elevate Island Hospitality
MGallery Collection is gearing up for a major push into Phuket with not one but two new properties confirmed for launch in 2026, marking one of the brands most ambitious expansions in Thailand to date. The boutique luxury label under Accor says the strategic twin rollout underscores its belief that the island continues to offer high potential for curated upmarket experiences tailored to design lovers wellness seekers and travelers wanting more than standard resort stays.
The MGallery Kamaliss MontAzure Phuket
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A Lifestyle Led Arrival
According to preliminary details shared for this Phuket Hotel News report, the first property Kamaliss MontAzure Phuket – MGallery Collection is slated to welcome guests in April 2026. Set within the upscale MontAzure enclave in Kamala the resort will feature 150 stylish rooms and suites and plug visitors directly into the districts growing lifestyle scene including beach clubs, wellness facilities, curated dining and a calendar of cultural happenings. The design brief points to boutique scale hospitality with a focus on storytelling local materials and spaces that flow between township nature and the sea.
https://all.accor.com/hotel/B653/index.th.shtml
The MGallery NaveeraPhuket
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Seaside Villas at Surin Beach
Just two months later the brand will cut the ribbon at Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection in June 2026. Overlooking Surin Beach this hideaway will take a more intimate approach with just 19 villas capturing the essence of barefoot luxury. Operators note that villa guests will enjoy privacy forward layouts seamless indoor-outdoor living and access to the powder sand shoreline that has long made Surin one of Phukets most desirable strips.
https://all.accor.com/hotel/C2K2/index.th.shtml
Positioning MGallery for Island Leadership
With both sites anchoring premium leisure zones, the 2026 launches dovetail with MGallery Collections global expansion strategy. Executives point to a growing appetite for resorts with personality instead of formula alongside a traveler shift toward boutique scale spaces that reflect a destinations character. Industry observers say the simultaneous debut solidifies MGallerys presence on the Thai tourism map and may encourage other brands to follow into Kamala and Surin as the island pivots toward higher value travel. The developments also signal confidence in Phuket’s recovery with investors betting that experiential stays and intimate villa products will drive the next wave of visitation on the island for years to come and in doing so elevate the broader hotel landscape for guests and operators alike.
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