42 Best Hotels in Phuket We Tried and Loved

Six Senses Yao Noi

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Six Senses Yao Noi is a holiday destination on the timeless island of Koh Yao Island, seventeen kilometres northeast of Phuket. Designed to provide the ultimate hideaway escape for romantic couples or friends wanting to escape from the big city. All the villas are made of wood with thatched roofs and floor-to-ceiling walls overlooking a superb swimming pool. Trees and bamboo fences surround them to offer excellent privacy.

From most villas and restaurants, guests can enjoy fantastic views of the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay. The hotel features an award-winning spa, and the restaurants are excellent. The hotel has its own beach, probably one of the few sandy beaches in Koh Yao. The island is quiet and covered by beautiful nature, and unlike Phuket Island, it offers a chance to see what real Thailand life looks like. Read more

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Trisara

Secluded and luxurious, Trisara is one of the ultimate romantic resorts and the best hotel in Phuket. All the villas come with stunning infinity pools, and the hotel is home to ‘Pru‘, the only Restaurant in Phuket that has received a Michelin star.

The Surin Phuket

The Surin is a beautifully designed hotel with a fantastic location on the private Pansea Beach, one of the most beautiful locations in Phuket. Pansea Beach is blessed with soft, powdery sand and clear water (at least during the high season).

The Beach restaurant at The Surin

The Surin features 103 hillside and beachfront cottages and suites, so if you can afford it, try to book one built with a terrace right on the beach; the experience is unique. The hotel’s black pool and the main building behind it are iconic, and the restaurant on the beach is a perfect romantic escape from your busy life! Read more

The Shore at Katathani is one of the best hotels in Phuket, combining the ingredients for a perfect romantic escape. From the luxury of a private infinity swimming pool in large villas, guests can enjoy a panoramic ocean view of the white sandy beach of the famous Kata Noi Beach. The villas are beautifully designed with an entire front glass wall that slides away to reveal and admire the sunsets and walk directly from the bed to the pool.

At the feet of the hotel, the secluded Kata Noi Beach was once voted one of the best beaches in Asia. The Shore features an excellent restaurant, a spa, and countless small details that make for a truly unforgettable holiday, including a beautiful round chapel on the top of the hotel hill. Read more

COMO Point Yamu

COMO Point Yamu is a luxurious resort located at the very end of Cape Yamu on the east coast of Phuket, renowned for its stunning panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay in the far. COMO Point Yamu is not a hotel for everyone: it’s a hideaway far from the busy beaches of Phuket that will please those who want to escape from the world. It is important to be aware that the hotel is far from everything, and there is nothing to do around unless you rent a car or book a tour. Read more about COMO Point Yamu.

Kata Rocks

Kata Rocks is best known for its iconic sunset view from the infinity pool in front of the restaurant. All the immense Sky Villas come with ocean views, private swimming pools and state-of-the-art designer concepts. While you probably will spend most of your time in the luxury of your hi-tech villa, remember that the restaurant, wine cellar and spa are all award-winning features. Kata Rocks is located on a hill and within a short distance of the beautiful and sandy Kata Beach. Read more

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The Slate

The Slate Phuket on Nai Yang Beach near the airport is a superb 5-star resort set on a spacious property with a fantastic and unusual industrial design inspired by the tin mining era of Phuket and is the brainchild of the famous architect and designer Bill Bensley. The rooms are large and beautifully designed, each with its creative touches and with a lot of luxurious amenities.

The hotel features a great spa, an impressive cooking class and some superb shops selling original items or flower arrangements. Most importantly, the restaurants are excellent, and the elegant Black Ginger is one of the best Thai restaurants in Phuket! The resort is just across the street from the beautiful beach of Nai Yang, and guests can enjoy a lot of beach dining and affordable sunset cocktails and drinks at the local restaurants set right on the sand. Read more

Sala Phuket Resort

Sala Phuket is one of the most couple-friendly resorts to stay in Phuket. The resort is a perfect escape from a busy life, set away from the crowds on the beautiful and unspoilt Mai Khao Beach. Sala offers total privacy with 63 beautifully designed private pool villas surrounded by walls, an oversized swimming pool, and outdoor bathrooms. Sala Phuket is a romantic resort for couples, with a superb spa and beachfront restaurant. It does not come cheap, but it is still affordable. Read more

Sinae Phuket

Sinae Phuket luxury hotel is for those looking to escape the crowds and enjoy a peaceful stay in Phuket with unobstructed sea views. Located on Koh Siray, this 5-star hotel offers ocean-view pool villas, a stunning hillside setting, and a quiet atmosphere just minutes from Phuket’s central Old Town. Unlike the busy beaches of Patong or Kata, Sinae Phuket feels secluded and exclusive, making it an ideal choice for those who want to relax in a natural, private setting.

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The Memory at On On Hotel

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The Memory at On On Hotel is undoubtedly the most iconic and best-known heritage hotel on Phuket Island for a few reasons. Built in 1927, the hotel was first called Un Un Hotel, then later On On Hotel. It possesses a strong Sino-Portuguese personality and is located at a central location on Phang Nga Road, the heart of old Phuket Town. Read more

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Intercontinental Phuket Resort is one of the most exclusive 5-star hotels in Phuket, with an enviable location on the beach of Kamala and unique architecture that photographers will love. The hotel is divided into two wings, each with a very different character. The beachfront wing is smaller and has a modern look, with a swimming pool, a beach club, and a beach restaurant. The design is very contemporary, with multi-storey buildings facing the beach. Read more

Phuket Marriott Merlin Beach

Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach is a 5-star hotel with a unique location on Merlin Beach in Phuket. It is just a few kilometres south of the busy Patong, in superb and quiet surroundings, standing across a large garden from its own hidden beach.

Marriott Merlin Beach Resort is a 400-room hotel with three immense swimming pools, built on vast land surrounded by hills and a few more beaches nearby. The beach is beautiful, and while it is not great for swimming, it is one of the best in this part of the island for snorkelling. Read more

The Nai Harn Phuket is a unique hotel with a timeless design; the resort is top-rated. Built on Nai Harn Beach’s hillside, it is the only resort to have such a unique view of this fabulous bay. The hotel might not be on the beach, but a short path will take you to it in just half a minute.

A large strip of white and powdery sand ends in a turquoise-blue bay. The resort features several fantastic restaurants, including an immense and beautifully designed rooftop bar and a beachfront restaurant, making it one of the best hotels in Phuket. Read more about The Nai Harn Phuket

Twinpalms Phuket

Twinpalms Resort has always been one of the most popular hotels in Phuket, creative and original in many ways. The resort is not on the seafront, but the fantastic Surin Beach is just 350 m away from the hotel. With 97 oversized rooms and suites built around an immense central swimming pool, an award-winning spa and a couple of excellent restaurants, Twinpalms was an instant success. Read more

Banyan Tree Phuket

Banyan Tree Phuket on Bang Tao Beach is one of the most luxurious resorts and best hotels in Phuket, built with traditional Thai architecture and decor. The hotel is just a short distance from Bang Tao Beach and Layan Beach, a beautiful hideaway popular with locals.

All the restaurants are excellent, and Banyan Tree is also famous for having the best award-winning spa in Phuket. Open for more than two decades, Banyan Tree Resort features a fantastic collection of pool villas and spa villas with total privacy and service beyond the ordinary. Guests of the Banyan Tree can enjoy all the other nearby luxury resorts’ facilities, plus direct access to the Laguna Golf Course. Read more

Renaissance Phuket Resort

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa is a large resort featuring 26 Pool Villas and 150 Deluxe Rooms on the 11-kilometre-long, unspoilt beach of Mai Khao. The resort is located in the north of the island, far away from Patong Beach’s buzz, and guests usually select this hotel for peace and relaxation. Renaissance Phuket has several excellent restaurants near the beach and the lovely Quan Spa. Read more

Sri Panwa

Sri Panwa is one of Phuket’s most impressive and exclusive hotels. Everyone we know heard of it, but not many actually stayed there, and we finally did. This resort is built on a hillside of the remote Cape Panwa and is best known for its incredible rooftop bar called Baba Nest. The hotel only features a tiny beach and is not near the vast sandy beach of Phuket, and visitors who choose to stay at Sri Panwa are often here to enjoy the luxury of their villas and the resort itself. Read more about Sri Panwa.

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Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

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We stayed several times at the unique Villa Royale on Kata Noi Beach. The concept is very original, as part of the hotel was a private house owned by a famous Thai architect, and each suite in the hotel offers a different experience. One of the suites even comes with a wine cellar inside a rock. Villa Royale is just above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach and features one of the most romantic restaurants in Phuket. Read more

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Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong

Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is a compact luxury hotel with a convenient location in Patong; just a few minutes walk from the beach and the famous Bangla Walking Street. The hotel features a rooftop pool, fitness centre, spa, and a restaurant serving Thai and international cuisine. The hotel’s prime location makes it a popular choice for tourists who want to enjoy the nightlife and shopping of Patong Beach, as well as the beautiful beaches and natural attractions of Phuket. Read more

Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery

Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery is an elegant hotel designed with contemporary Sino-Portuguese touches that create a refined and relaxing atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The resort offers a good range of restaurants, facilities and services to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The hotel is just a short walk away from the beach and from the road so guests can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere. Read more

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is a luxurious retreat on Mai Khao Beach in northern Phuket. Surrounded by tropical greenery and overlooking the sea, it offers an array of amenities for families and couples. Guests can choose from 262 rooms and 15 types featuring garden or partial sea views. The rooms are spacious with modern amenities, including large TVs and well-equipped bathrooms.

Dining options include international cuisines, Thai specialities, and fresh seafood at restaurants like Ginja Taste and The Andaman Grill. The resort also boasts three expansive pools, a fitness centre, and an impressive kids’ club with daily activities. The spa provides a wide range of treatments in luxurious settings, including couples’ rooms.

The Racha Resort

The Racha is a luxury resort on Racha Island, twelve miles south of Phuket. This little paradise is built directly on a stunning white beach by a crystal clear blue sea, famous for snorkelling and diving. With plenty of dining options and a superb spa, The Racha is a unique romantic escape on a tropical Thai island, yet close enough to combine with a stay in Phuket. Read more

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket is a new and modern resort just across the street from Patong’s best part of the beach and is a short distance from the famous Bangla Walking Street, the heart of Patong Nightlife. The hotel is bright, the layout attractive, and it has all the features and outlets to please a wide range of travellers.

The rooms are large and designed with the user in mind, with a good sitting area and all the facilities and amenities you need to enjoy the comfort of your room. The restaurants are also vast but cosy; the rooftop has a fancy bar, and a swimming pool with a view of the sea across the street is always popular. There are two other immense pools, including many pool access rooms. Read more

Kalima Resort

Kalima Resort is a hotel built on a hill with a fantastic panoramic view of the immense bay of Patong Beach. With such a unique location, guests can enjoy the sights and the strategic location within minutes of Patong without traffic inconvenience. There is no beach in front of the hotel, but the beautiful Kamala, Laem Singh and Surin Beach are just a short ride away. Read more

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is the latest luxury hotel to open on the Island. It has an excellent location and is a short distance from the lovely streets of Old Phuket Town. The hotel is just next to the iconic clock circle, and locals and long-time residents well know the building itself as it used to be, the old Metropole Hotel. The hotel is 4-star, but it feels like a 5-star as we were pleasantly surprised and genuinely impressed with the new design, layout and atmosphere. Read more about Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town.

Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong

Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong is a luxury resort nestled in the hills overlooking Patong Beach. It’s a peaceful retreat for travellers who want to relax while still being close to Patong’s nightlife. The resort offers comfortable rooms, three beautiful pools, and a spa. The hotel features two rooftop restaurants, including the excellent Tambu Restaurant, which is a must-try. The hotel location strikes a balance between tranquillity and access to Patong’s lively scene, making it a perfect choice for those seeking both relaxation and entertainment. Read more

Phuket Marriott Resort Nai Yang

Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, is a superb hotel in a unique place on the northwest coast of Phuket near the Sirinat National Park. The hotel has many great features, including a magnificent spa and two beachfront restaurants. Once you have experienced all the hotel facilities, Nai Yang Beach is just a short walking distance away, offering many dining and shopping opportunities on what has remained a charming, quaint beach. Read more

Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon

Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon is a superb resort on the surprisingly beautiful yet peaceful Naithon Beach on the upper west coast of Phuket. The hotel is away from any main roads and far from crowded areas, but it is next to a small beachfront village with many street foods, fruit and souvenir stalls, restaurants, and convenience stores. Pullman is a perfect base to enjoy what Phuket offers if you are not interested in frantic nightlife but would rather experience the beauty of nearby hidden beaches. Read more

Noku Phuket

Noku Phuket is a luxury resort situated in the southern region of Phuket Island, directly across from the revered Wat Chalong temple. Built atop a hill, the resort is enveloped by lush tropical gardens. Refined aesthetics and open-air spaces mark its architecture.

Notably, the lobby, swimming pool, and additional pools are perched on the hill, affording guests breathtaking vistas of Chalong Bay amid verdant surroundings. This unique vantage point enhances the serene ambience of the resort, making it a remarkable destination for travellers seeking luxury amid nature’s beauty. Read more [/su_spoiler]

Le Meridien Phuket is one of the few hotels in Phuket that has a private beach called Karon Noi (sometimes called Relax Bay). It is one of the Best Beaches in Phuket! The sand is soft and white, and the sea has a superb clear blue colour, yet it never gets busy because it is exclusively reserved for Le Meridien Phuket’s guests.

While this luxury hotel is secluded in a sandy cove surrounded by green hills, it is very close to Patong (3km), Karon Beach (3km) and Kata Beach, offering a strategic hideaway for relaxation, exploration, and even partying. With a staggering 4,700 sqm, the swimming pool is one of the largest in Phuket. Guests can enjoy ten restaurants and bars, a cool beach club, a spa, a huge fitness centre, a kids club and many shops. Read more

Hyatt Regency Phuket

Hyatt Regency Phuket is a superb 5-star resort built on the hillside of Kamala, across the road from the little-known Rayee Beach. While the beach of Rayee is not good for swimming, a shuttle takes guests to the main beach of Kamala, just a couple of kilometres away.

This luxurious 190-room resort offers splendid sea views from almost every balcony, a gigantic swimming pool and Sunset Grill, and a panoramic restaurant at the top of the hotel. The hotel features a small beach club on the beach across the street. The location is peaceful and good if you plan to spend time by the pool rather than shopping or partying. Read more

Holiday Inn Phuket benefits from a strategic location for travellers who want to get the best of Patong: the beach is just across the street, the city centre with Jungceylon Shopping Centre is within walking distance, and Bangla Walking Street, known for the massive choice of nightlife activities is just a short walk away.

Just next to the hotel are plenty of restaurants, spas and shops to enjoy. The popular OTOP night market, Hooters and Hard Rock Cafe are just across the back street, yet the atmosphere is surprisingly quiet once inside the resort. The hotel features three large swimming pools with a beautiful pool bar. The rooms are well-designed, including some pool access in the Busakorn Wing. Read more

Katathani Beach Resort

Katathani Beach Resort is a top-rated and affordable hotel located in Kata Noi, one of the most beautiful beaches in the south of Phuket. Built along a 450-meter beach, this large but very well-designed hotel can afford to offer a surprisingly large amount of rooms with real sea views. Guests can also enjoy six swimming pools in the garden between the hotel and the beach and many excellent on-site restaurants. Read more

SAii Laguna Phuket

SAii Laguna Phuket is a large luxury resort set right on the sand of Bangtao Beach on the west coast of Phuket Island. The hotel was recently renovated, and the new design, mostly visible around the pool area, takes advantage of the amazing 300-meter-long direct beach access. With this new look and such a unique location, combined with the legendary Thai hospitality, a stay at SAii Laguna Phuket is a real treat. Read more

The swimming pool at SAii Laguna Phuket with the kids area

Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao

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Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao is a well-designed contemporary 4-star hotel in Laguna Complex in Bang Tao, an area growing in popularity with travellers preferring a more relaxed and refined holiday than in the crowded beaches of the south of the island. The hotel will please budget travellers who need the convenience of a modern hotel at a fair price. Read more

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Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is a beautiful, classic hotel in Bangtao Beach. The rooms are superb, some just a few steps from the beach. This is a perfect place to relax, escape your frantic city life, and enjoy the beauty of the Andaman Sea. Read more

Amari Phuket

Amari Phuket is one of the rare resorts that benefits from its unique location in Patong Beach. A short tuk-tuk ride (1.5 km) will take you to the heart of Patong, where you can party all night if you want to and enjoy a quiet day on the hotel beach the day after. The hotel has a small private beach and is excellent for snorkelling. Divided into three wings, all the rooms and villas offer ocean views of the entire bay of Patong.

The resort has three swimming pools and an excellent spa, and the romantic seaside restaurant La Gritta serves excellent Italian cuisine. The service at Amari is known to be spotless and always friendly. Located near the hotel, guests can explore no less than four other hidden or little-known beaches: Paradise Beach, Tri Trang, Merlin Beach and the superb Freedom Beach. Read more

Centara Grand Beach Resort

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a large hotel designed in a pinkish Sino-Portuguese style with a unique location and direct access to Karon’s superb and immense beach. The hotel features several large swimming pools, including an adult-only pool, several restaurants, a kids’ club, a cooking class, a surprisingly large fitness centre, and many outlets, including a beach club. Centara Grand Beach Resort is a top-rated mid-range hotel with 262 mostly sea-facing rooms, suites and villas. Read more

Maikhao Dream Resort

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Maikhao Dream Resort is one of the great hotels we experienced in Phuket. However, Maikhao Dream is not a resort for everyone. It is in the north part of the island where the beach is all yours; it is exclusive, making it rather expensive and comes only with two or three-bedroom villas. Maikhao Dream Resort is the perfect hideaway for friends or three couples who want to travel together and share their holiday in style. Read more

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Westin Siray Bay Resort

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Westin Siray Bay Resort is a vast luxury hotel built on the hillside of Koh Sirey, a tiny island on the east coast of Phuket. If you look at the map, the hotel seems to sit on the east coast of Phuket island, but Koh Sirey is an island connected by a small bridge over the mangrove.

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Baan Laimai

Baan Lamai Beach Resort and Spa is a popular hotel on Patong Beach in Phuket, with a strategic location just across the street from the beach and 500 meters from the famous Bangla Road nightlife. It’s perfect for those who want an active holiday and vibrant nightlife, as well as a beautiful beach to relax on during the day. There are plenty of activities available nearby, so you may not need to rent a vehicle. Read more