Villa Madeleine Apentis at Malaiwana are vibrant four-bedroomed holiday residences just metres from picture-perfect Naithon Beach. They are modern, fresh looking, conveniently laid out on one floor with elegant stairs or an elevator entrance. With panoramic sea views from their hillside location, Villa Madeleine Apentis is ideal for families or groups of friends seeking total serenity and five-star hospitality. Refresh in the private 20-metre pools, relax in the media room or retreat into one of the lavish bedroom suites. After an early evening stroll on the beach, head back for sunset cocktails in the pool sala, and entertain in style in the open-plan dining and living areas while a team of full-time staff, including a chef, provide warm, professional service.

Malaiwana estate is set on the hillside at the south end of Naithon Beach. A one-kilometre stretch of golden sand, water activities including standup paddle and snorkelling and low-key dining choices all lie within a few hundred metres of the estate. Situated just nine kilometres from Phuket airport, Naithon retains a sleepy village atmosphere. Though the beach could no longer be considered a “hidden gem”, it retains its lustre as a lesser-visited, picturesque spot along Phuket's peaceful north-west coast.