Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa

Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa (西双版纳安纳塔拉度假酒店) is a luxury resort located in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省), specifically in Mengla County (勐腊县), Menglun Town (勐仑镇). It is situated along the Luosuo River (罗梭江), with the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (西双版纳热带植物园) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) located just across the river. The resort, which opened in 2013 and underwent renovations in 2014, features a variety of rooms, including pool villas and river-view rooms. With 103 rooms in total, it offers a perfect mix of luxury and nature, earning customer ratings of 9.5/10.

Unique Features

The resort’s design incorporates a blend of Thai palace style and Dai ethnic stilt house elements, creating a rich Southeast Asian ambiance. The property spans 150 acres, surrounded by tropical rainforests. The 52-meter suspended infinity pool offers stunning views of the Luosuo River, with the tropical botanical garden visible across the water. The hotel also provides unique cultural and nature experiences, such as Dai paper-making and rainforest trekking.

Rooms and Accommodations

The resort offers over 10 types of rooms, with sizes ranging from 72 square meters to 210 square meters. All rooms feature private balconies or terraces. River-view rooms offer beautiful views of the Luosuo River. The villas include private pools and courtyards, with construction materials such as teak wood and Dai brocade décor.

Room Features:

  • Mini-bar with free beverages

  • Pu’er tea set for tea brewing

  • Some rooms include an outdoor shower area, and villa pools have direct access to the backyard.

Special Experiences

  • Rainforest Activities: Guests can explore the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden directly from the resort’s back door, participating in exclusive tours like night tours to see fireflies and visiting the glowing dancing grass.

  • Cultural Workshops: The resort offers non-heritage tea-making and Dai paper-making workshops for families, with certificates awarded upon completion.

  • Bamboo Raft Afternoon Tea: Guests can enjoy a floating afternoon tea served by a butler on a bamboo raft, with Pu’er tea wine.

Dining Options

  • Mekong Restaurant: Serving Dai and Thai cuisine, the restaurant offers dishes like Sour Bamboo Shoot Chicken Feet and Banana Leaf-Wrapped Grilled Mushrooms. A must-try breakfast item is the Butterfly Pea Rice.

  • Exclusive Dessert: The Rainbow Pulurda, made from wild rainforest fruits, is available in limited quantities (only 20 portions daily).

Facilities

  • Swimming Pool: A 50-meter landscape pool designed to extend over the riverbank.

  • Spa: A wellness center offering traditional Dai-style massage and Jade Stone treatments.

  • Fitness Center: Fully equipped with Technogym machines.

  • Children’s Playground: Indoor play areas and an outdoor water pool, as well as activities like Dai ethnic clothing dress-up.

  • Cultural Library: The library features tropical plant science books, and the tea room offers Pu’er tea tastings.

Services and Operations

  • Shuttle Service: The hotel offers a free shuttle to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden and a one-way airport transfer at 600 RMB.

  • Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in is at 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM.

  • Family Friendly: Children aged 2-17 years can stay for free, with baby cots available upon request.

Location and Accessibility

The resort is located about 60 minutes by car from Gasa International Airport (嘎洒国际机场), making it an accessible yet secluded getaway. It is nestled between beautiful natural surroundings, including Pu’er tea plantations and scenic spots like Olive Dam (橄榄坝). The resort’s location offers both ecological isolation and convenient access to transportation.

Guest Reviews

According to data from Ctrip (携程平台) in 2025, the hotel has received a perfect score for room comfort. Guests have praised the hotel’s attention to detail, such as staff gifting children’s toys and the excellent water quality in the pool. Business groups, however, rated the hotel lower (6.8/10) due to differences in meeting facilities compared to city hotels.

Future Plans

The resort is planning seasonal activities like the Rainforest Night Market Christmas Dinner in 2025 and other cultural events to enhance the guest experience.