Hyatt has issued a press release indicating that they are planning to open the Hyatt Regency, Phuket in late 2013.

Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort will be located on the west coast of Phuket along the upscale Millionaire’s Mile. Overlooking Kamala Bay and the Andaman Sea, the hotel will offer impressive connections to the bustling areas of the island. The hotel will feature 202 guestrooms, in addition to more than 4,300 square feet of meeting facilities, three food and beverage outlets, a club lounge, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, and spa.

The property is a joint venture with Kamala Bay Ventures an affiliate of KS Hotels & Resorts, a Thailand-based hospitality development company with ownership interests in the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, Park Hyatt Siem Reap and additional resorts in Hua Hin and Luang Prabang.

Bookings are not yet open.