Mamaka Phuket: Tapestry by Hilton Opens in Bang Tao
Mamaka Phuket, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, opens in Bang Tao on December 1, 2026. It is the first Tapestry Collection hotel in Phuket: 165 rooms and suites, a 1960s-inspired design by studio SANTHAYA, an all-day restaurant built around a pizza oven, and published rates from ฿4,500 per night. The beach is an eight-minute walk away, according to the hotel.
What is opening
Mamaka Hotels launched with Mamaka Bali on Kuta Beach. Phuket is the brand’s second property, and it joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, a portfolio of more than 200 independently branded hotels that sit inside the Hilton Honors program.
That arrangement matters for travelers. The hotel keeps its own name and personality, but bookings earn and burn Hilton Honors points, members can choose their room and use a digital key through the Hilton app, and there is a member rate when booking direct.
The name comes from a Sanskrit phrase the brand translates as “to live selfish.” In practice, that is a brand line for a casual, social beach hotel rather than a quiet retreat. Expect music in the public spaces, classes, and a bar at the front door.
The design: Palm Springs meets old Phuket Town
Bangkok-based studio SANTHAYA built the interiors around a brief it calls “The Glamour of the 1960s.” The stated references are Palm Springs pool culture, the Sino-Portuguese shophouse arcades of Phuket Old Town, and La Dolce Vita-era Italy.
One palette runs through the building: botanical green, muted blue and dusty coral. Reception, bar and lounge share a single open space at the front of the hotel. The meeting room, called The Hangar, leans into the golden age of aviation with mid-century furniture and vintage travel graphics.
Rooms and suites
The 165 keys are split across six categories. Standard rooms (Sabai, Anara and Anara Terrace) all have a 43-inch TV and tea and coffee facilities. The Anara Room faces the mountains, and the Anara Terrace adds a private balcony.
The Sabai category includes twelve connecting pairs of king and twin rooms, which makes the hotel a practical option for families and groups traveling together.
The suites are where the concept gets more interesting. All three include a capsule coffee machine, an in-room cocktail station and a Marshall Bluetooth speaker.
| Suite | Size | Balcony | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swagger Suite | 41 sqm | 7 sqm | Separate living room, 55-inch TV |
| Ultra Swagger Suite | 58 sqm | 11.2 sqm | Bathtub, double vanity |
| Family Swagger Suite | 83 sqm | 14.9 sqm total | Two bedrooms (Ultra Swagger Suite plus connecting Anara Hollywood Terrace Room), TV in each bedroom |
Eating and drinking
Bruno’s is the main restaurant: 130 seats, open all day, built around a wood-fired pizza oven and modeled on Australian beach cafes, with a focus on coffee and cocktails. It connects directly to the Lobby Bar.
A rooftop restaurant and pool, Rue Hamra, is due “later this season.” The hotel has released renderings but no menu, hours or opening date, so guests booking for December should not assume it will be open.
Spa, gym and things to do
The spa, Saint Gaia, carries the media theme into three treatment rooms named Record City, Cinema and Library. A separate bath house has a sauna and ice bath, and The Apollo handles manicures and pedicures.
For active guests, the more useful detail is the 24-hour indoor-outdoor gym, with personal training and Muay Thai sessions on request. The hotel also runs pizza-making and mixology classes, beach clean-ups, and a free neighborhood shuttle from 9am to 9pm.
Location: Bang Tao
Bang Tao sits on Phuket’s northwest coast, north of the busier stretches around Patong. The hotel is not on the sand. Mamaka puts the walk to the beach at eight minutes, and the free shuttle covers the surrounding neighborhood.
That positioning explains the price. At ฿4,500 a night, Mamaka is pitched well below the beachfront resorts that define Bang Tao’s luxury end, and it is aimed at travelers who want design and a social atmosphere more than a private beach.
What we don’t know yet
Universal Traveller has not stayed at Mamaka Phuket. Most images released so far are renderings, and the hotel says room photography will follow in mid-November.
The open questions are the ones that decide a stay. How loud is the music-led lobby at night, and does it carry to the rooms? How well does a brand-new team handle peak season from day one? And when will the rooftop pool actually open?
Our view: Mamaka looks like a strong-value option in Bang Tao for couples and groups who like a lively hotel, and less suited to anyone after quiet. We would wait for the first guest reviews, or for the rooftop to open, before booking a long stay.
At a glance
| Opening | December 1, 2026 |
| Location | Bang Tao, northwest Phuket (about 8 minutes’ walk to the beach) |
| Brand | Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Hilton Honors points apply) |
| Rooms | 165 rooms and suites, six categories |
| Rates | From ฿4,500 per night (published rate, November 2026) |
| Dining | Bruno’s (all-day), Lobby Bar; rooftop Rue Hamra to follow |
| Facilities | Saint Gaia spa and bath house, 24-hour gym, Muay Thai, free neighborhood shuttle |
| Best for | Couples, friends and families who want design and a social scene at a mid-range price |
| Book | Hilton.com or +66 76 609 790 |
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This article is based on information and images supplied by Mamaka Phuket ahead of opening. Universal Traveller has no commercial relationship with the hotel and has not yet stayed there. Details verified against the hotel’s announcement on November 9, 2026.
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Tim Kroeger is the founder and editor of Universal Traveller, covering luxury stays and active travel. Based in Bangkok, he draws on 15+ years of travel across 112+ countries, from reviewing luxury hotels to bikepacking through Southeast Asia. He also writes about luxury wellness and longevity travel at tim-kroeger.com, where he developed the Restorative Index.
