The Vanderbilt Estate

At a Glance – The Vanderbilt Estate, Phuket
Location: Private 12-acre hilltop estate in Phuket, Thailand – 10 mins from beaches & fine dining
Ceremony: Multiple outdoor gardens and lawns for ceremonies (capacity tailored to event size)
Reception Dining: Bespoke menus; options for formal dining, al fresco banquets, or cultural-themed receptions
Venue Hire: Pricing on request; tailored packages for weddings and exclusive events
Exclusive Hire: Entire estate available for private use
Rooms & Suites: Luxury suites within the Georgian mansion (details on request)
Entertainment: DJs, live bands, opera performances, and cultural shows permitted
Pre & Post Events: Welcome cocktails, rehearsal dinners, cultural garden tours, and farewell brunches available
Planning: Dedicated events team with access to curated local and international suppliers

From grand affairs to intimate gatherings, The Vanderbilt Estate by Murjani offers a spectrum of exquisite settings to match your guest list and vision.

For celebrations of scale, the Main Lawn — a 2,500-square-metre emerald expanse — can host up to 300 guests for a ceremony beneath open skies, with space for 250 to dine under the stars and as many as 350 to toast and dance the night away.

The Formal Garden, framed by the estate’s signature pavilion and seasonal blooms, lends itself to elegant receptions for around 120 seated or 150 standing — ideal for al fresco dining surrounded by colour and fragrance.

For more theatrical occasions, the Amphitheatre offers tiered seating for up to 100 guests, perfect for opera, speeches, or intimate performances. Nearby, the Park & Lake creates a romantic stage for up to 80 guests, where swans glide across the water and rowboats drift lazily in the late-afternoon sun.

Smaller, more personal moments come alive in the Buddha Garden, where 40 loved ones can gather in serene contemplation, or within the Indoor Salons of the Georgian mansion, which accommodate up to 50 for a refined ceremony or 40 for a candlelit dinner surrounded by priceless antiques.

Across the estate, spaces can be combined for a seamless flow — from vows in the gardens to cocktails by the lake, dinner on the lawn, and dancing until midnight. Each setting is yours to transform, ensuring your wedding feels as boundless as the estate’s views.

Notes:

• Capacities are flexible depending on layout, décor, and event flow.

• Estate hire includes access to multiple spaces, allowing ceremonies, receptions, and after-parties to take place in different settings.

• Marquees and temporary structures can be added for larger events.

Every wedding at The Vanderbilt Estate is a bespoke experience, and pricing is tailored to reflect your vision, guest numbers, and event requirements.

Venue Hire is available exclusively on a private-use basis, granting you full access to the mansion, all seven gardens, the molten lava-tiled swimming pool, and every corner of the 12-acre estate. Packages are created to include ceremony, reception, and pre- or post-wedding events, ensuring a seamless multi-day celebration.

While exact costs depend on season, scale, and chosen enhancements, couples typically invest from GBP80k for an intimate celebration to over GBP1 Million for larger-scale events, with larger-scale events naturally commanding a higher budget.

Additional considerations — such as luxury catering, bespoke floral design, entertainment, and accommodation — are quoted individually to maintain flexibility and choice. The estate works exclusively with a curated list of premium suppliers to uphold its exacting standards.

Given its exclusivity and limited annual availability, we recommend early booking and a tailored quotation to secure your preferred date.

At The Vanderbilt Estate, dining is more than a meal — it’s a curated experience designed to seduce the senses. Menus are bespoke, crafted in collaboration with the estate’s preferred culinary partners, who draw on both local Thai bounty and the finest international ingredients.

Begin with champagne and canapés served in the Formal Garden, where trays of jewel-like bites glide past guests under the shade of the pavilion. Move seamlessly into an elegant plated dinner on the Main Lawn, where white-linen tables glisten beneath candlelight and a canopy of tropical stars. For those seeking something more relaxed, al fresco banquets in the Park & Lake area invite guests to linger over shared platters, artisan breads, and hand-poured wines, with swans drifting past in the twilight.

The estate’s kitchen is fully equipped to host world-class catering teams, whether you dream of a seven-course tasting menu, a vibrant Asian fusion spread, or a farm-to-table feast highlighting Phuket’s seasonal harvest. Every menu is personalised to your taste, with wine pairings and signature cocktails curated to reflect your story.

For after-parties, imagine a dessert lounge in the Indoor Salon — silver trays of petit fours and tropical fruit tarts, paired with late-night espresso martinis — or a midnight barbecue in the Buddha Garden, where flames flicker and laughter carries through the night air.

From the first sip to the last bite, dining at The Vanderbilt Estate is an indulgent journey, orchestrated with precision, artistry, and the kind of service that turns a meal into a memory.

The Vanderbilt Estate is available for weddings and private events year-round, with Phuket’s tropical climate offering distinct seasons to suit different styles of celebration.

Peak Season runs from November to April, when the skies are clear, the air is warm, and the gardens are in full bloom — perfect for al fresco ceremonies on the Main Lawn or lakeside receptions. This period is the most sought-after and often books 12–18 months in advance.

Green Season spans May to October, bringing softer light, lush landscapes, and a more intimate, romantic atmosphere. Occasional tropical showers add drama to the sky and provide opportunities for candlelit indoor receptions within the Georgian mansion’s elegant salons.

Due to the estate’s exclusivity, only a limited number of weddings and events are hosted each year. This ensures the highest level of service, meticulous preparation, and the pristine presentation of every garden and space. Early booking is essential, particularly for weekend dates and during Phuket’s festival periods.

Staying at The Vanderbilt Estate feels less like checking into accommodation and more like inhabiting a chapter of history. The Georgian mansion’s luxury suites are a masterclass in old-world elegance, each one appointed with bespoke furnishings, delicate natural fabrics, and priceless art collected over six decades.

Every suite tells its own story — perhaps through the brushstrokes of a Qing Dynasty painting, the patina of antique wood, or the soft shimmer of 1800s wallpaper lit by afternoon sun. Beds are dressed in the finest linens, bathrooms are stocked with indulgent amenities, and every detail is designed to cocoon guests in comfort.

While the interiors nod to the grandeur of English country houses, they are perfectly attuned to Phuket’s tropical setting, with breezy layouts and views that sweep over lush gardens, the molten lava-tiled pool, and distant mountains.

The estate’s rooms are available exclusively to those booking the venue, ensuring total privacy and intimacy for wedding parties. Whether reserved for the couple alone or extended to family and VIP guests, the accommodation transforms a wedding day into a multi-day celebration — one where mornings begin with birdsong in the gardens and evenings close with starlight over the estate.

1. Is The Vanderbilt Estate licensed for legal wedding ceremonies?
While the estate is not currently licensed for legal ceremonies, it offers multiple breathtaking locations for symbolic, cultural, or religious blessings. Many couples complete the legal paperwork locally or in their home country before their wedding.

2. How many guests can the estate accommodate for a wedding?
The Main Lawn comfortably hosts large-scale celebrations, while the estate’s gardens and formal areas can be tailored for intimate gatherings. Capacities are customised depending on the chosen setting and style of event.

3. Is the estate available for exclusive hire?
Yes. The Vanderbilt Estate is offered only as an exclusive-hire venue, ensuring total privacy and uninterrupted use of its 12 acres of gardens, mansion, and facilities.

4. Can we host pre- and post-wedding events at the estate?
Absolutely. Popular options include welcome cocktail evenings, rehearsal dinners, garden brunches, cultural performances, and farewell gatherings.

5. Do you have accommodation on-site?
The estate offers luxury suites within the Georgian mansion. Additional accommodation options can be arranged nearby for larger wedding parties.

6. Is catering provided in-house?
Menus are bespoke and curated in partnership with the estate’s preferred culinary team. We also welcome approved outside caterers for special cuisines or themed banquets.

7. Are there spaces for indoor celebrations?
Yes. The mansion offers refined indoor salons and dining rooms featuring antique artworks, historic wallpaper, and elegant furnishings — ideal for intimate receptions or as a weather backup.

8. Can we use our wedding planner?
Yes. You are welcome to bring your planner, or you may work with the estate’s recommended network of elite local and international wedding professionals.

9. Are there restrictions on music or entertainment?
The estate permits DJs, live bands, opera performances, and traditional cultural shows. Volume restrictions may apply after certain hours to respect the surroundings.

10. How far in advance should we book?
Due to its exclusivity and limited annual availability, we recommend booking 12–18 months in advance, especially for peak season dates between November and April.