Minor Hotels has signed a hotel management agreement with Amal Group of Companies to launch Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket, the first property under the Minor Reserve Collection brand in Asia, as announced on November 3, 2026. The resort is slated to open in 2031, marking Minor Hotels’ luxury brand debut in the Asian hospitality market.
Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket Facility and Location
The resort will feature 310 keys, comprising a 100-key hotel and 210 residences with one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations. Located in Bang Tao, Phuket, the development is situated 250 metres from the island’s west coast shoreline, providing close access to the nearby Laguna Phuket
and Phuket International Airport.
Wellness and Dining Offerings
A wellness centre covering more than 5,000 square metres will serve as a central attraction for guests at Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket. Dining options will include an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, an organic café, and a lobby lounge. The resort’s position adjacent to a protected national park enhances its appeal for lifestyle and leisure visitors.
Design and Development Context
The project has been designed by Martin Palleros of Tierra Design to harmonize with the natural surroundings of Bang Tao. Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket will be the hospitality anchor of the wider 33-acre Gardens of Eden development,
which integrates luxury living, wellness amenities, and residential components including Etro Residences and Gardens of Eden Residences.
Official Statements on the Partnership
Omar Romero, Chief Development & Luxury Officer at Minor Hotels, stated, “Thailand is home for Minor Hotels, so introducing the new Gardens of Eden Phuket, Minor Reserve Collection to the kingdom is a significant milestone for our company and our luxury brand strategy.” He added that Phuket’s evolution as a resort and wellness destination supports this project’s prospects.
Alexander Chuvalov, CEO of Gardens of Eden, commented, “Gardens of Eden has been conceived as a destination where luxury living, wellness and nature come together
in a meaningful way. As the project enters this next phase, we are delighted to partner with Minor Hotels to introduce the first Minor Reserve Collection property in Asia.” He further noted the combination of Minor Hotels’ expertise with the Gardens of Eden vision will create a distinctive offering for international visitors and residents.
Minor Reserve Collection Global Portfolio and Signing Ceremony
Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket will join the Minor Reserve Collection’s global portfolio alongside Hotel Palace Portorož in Slovenia, reopening in early 2027; Dukes London, reopening in the second quarter of 2027; and Aventora Resort Baía Formosa in Brazil, opening in 2028. William Ellwood Heinecke, Chairman
and Founder of Minor International, and Alexander Chuvalov participated in the official partnership signing ceremony held in Phuket.
