Where are Phuket shopping malls?
Phuket shopping malls and shopping villages keep emerging here and there, reminding us how much the island has changed in the past two decades. They might not please travellers who used to come last century, but they are an excellent way to escape the heat or the unavoidable rainy days.
In recent years shopping malls in Phuket started to evolve and adapt to a fast-changing market and should not be entirely discarded. Yes, you will find all the usual clothing brands and all the cosmetics you need if you forget your fancy lotion. All the big franchises are here too, as you can expect from globalisation: Starbucks, KFC, doughnuts and burgers.
With the online shopping phenomenon, small traditional shops started to close, replaced by local restaurants. Thai people love food, so shopping malls did the math: if you can’t attract customers with shops anymore, attract them with food, and they will also shop.
It worked perfectly well, and you would be surprised how good Thai food can be in a mall! There are often some good local Thai restaurants on the lower floor. These can be a good clean experience if you wish to try authentic Thai food but are worried about the cleanliness of street food.
Here, we only list Phuket shopping malls and a few shopping villages. Places like Lotus, Big C and Makro are classified as giant supermarkets, and there are now so many of them we will only add them to the map.
1. Jungceylon Phuket
| Location: Patong Beach |
Jungceylon Phuket is the first and still the most successful shopping mall in Phuket. It covers a large area in a central strategic location in Patong Beach, just at the end of the famous Bangla Road. It features a massive range of shopping, food, entertainment and even a hotel. Chances are, if you are in Patong Beach, you will be attracted there like a magnet. Read more about Jungceylon.
Note: Jungceylon has reopened after renovation!
What to expect at Jungceylon:
- Cinemas
- Bowling Lanes
- A surprisingly good food court
- Huge Big C supermarket
- Department store selling brands
- Cheap electronics accessories on the upper floor
- Plenty of decent restaurants, Thai food, Irish Pubs, European food, Churrasco
2. Central Phuket
| Location: Phuket Town Outskirts |
Central Phuket addresses more Thai people living on the island (but not only of course). This already colossal shopping mall doubled in size with a new wing called Central Floresta, located just across the street. Read more about Central Phuket.
What to expect at Central Festival:
- A department store with all the famous clothing brands and cosmetics
- An excellent supermarket
- A cinema, including a VIP room where you can watch your movie in a flatbed
- Lots and lots of restaurants
- A food court
- A giant aquarium
- A kids club
3. Central Patong
| Location: Patong Beach |
Central Patong is the latest Phuket mall (not for long), and it’s just across the street from the famous Jungceylon shopping mall. While the location is also very strategic, the concept is much more traditional, which might not be as attractive since travellers staying in Patong seem to be more interested in night market shopping. This four-storey building attracts tourists mostly because of the variety of food served. Read more about Central Patong.
What to expect at Central Patong:
- All the usual cosmetics
- The usual brands found in department stores
- Sport brands
- Lots of luggage
- A good food court on the lower floor
- A small set of restaurants all around
4. Boat Avenue
| Location: Bangtao Beach |
Boat Avenue is not exactly a shopping mall, but it is worth mentioning if you are in the Bangtao area. Boat Avenue is like an open-air shopping mall with many excellent shops and restaurants, plus a huge Villa Market supermarket. It’s lively and popular, especially on Friday evenings when the Fun Friday Avenue Night Market is on. Read more
What to expect at Boat Avenue:
- Villa Market Supermarket
- Restaurants, including some of the best in Phuket
- Shops
- Furniture
- Excellent bars and coffee shops
5. Porto de Phuket
| Location: Bangtao Beach |
Porto de Phuket is the latest addition to the Phuket shopping scene, and it complements very well the very successful and adjacent Boat Avenue. Porto de Phuket is more of a living mall than its counterpart ‘Central Phuket‘ as shops are not in one big building but spread across a large land. Read more
What to Expect at Home Pro Village
- Central Food Hall supermarket
- Suay Thai restaurant
- Wine Connection
- Mango Moments
- Spice House restaurant
- Little Roma Italian restaurant
- Let’s Relax spa
- B2S Books and stationery
- SuperSports
6. Robinson Lifestyle Thalang
| Location: Thalang |
Robinson Lifestyle Thalang is the latest shopping mall in Phuket, located just next to the famous Heroine’s Monument you will pass by when coming from Phuket International Airport. The mall is a two-storey building covering an immense surface and features all the classic brands you will find in all Thai shopping malls. The experience is without surprise, but the mall is welcomed by people living in this part of Phuket.
Location: Thalang (at the Heroine Monument)
Address: 36 Tilok Utis Road, Muang, Phuket 83000
Phone: 025 650 012
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10.30 am – 10 pm, Sat-Sun: 10.30 am – 10 pm
7. Home Pro Village
| Location: Chalong |
Home Pro is relatively modest but has a lot to offer if you are in the Chalong area. It addresses more expats than tourists, but the Villa Market has a vast range of groceries, wines, fresh products and imported goods. The adjacent Home Pro next to Villa Market is immense and has everything you need to improve your house (which might not be of great interest to our readers, but it’s worth mentioning)
What to Expect at Home Pro Village
- Home Pro obviously
- Villa Market
- Starbucks and other international food franchises.
8. Limelight Avenue
| Location: Phuket Town |
Limelight Avenue is a modest and relatively recent mall in Phuket town. A few franchise restaurants and fun shops spread on two floors seem primarily to address young customers. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, you can also enjoy the Indy Night Market set in the street in front of the mall. It’s not as big as it used to be but still fun if you are in Phuket Town on a weekday (the main night markets are only on Saturdays and Sundays)
What to Expect at Limelight Avenue:
- Coffee Shops
- Tops Supermarket
9. Turtle Village Shopping
| Location: Mai Khao Beach |
The small shopping village of Turtle Village in Mai Khao Beach started modestly more than a decade ago but grew and gained popularity recently as the area became more in demand, with travellers wanting to escape the busy beaches of the south. The place is vast and spacious and is a mix of international brands and local vendors setting up their stalls in open spaces and by the street sides.
Location: Mai Khao Beach (next to Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas)
Address: 889 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Hours: 10 am – 11 pm
Phone: 076 314 897
10. Premium Outlet
| Location: Near Phuket Town |
Premium Outlet is a large shopping village at the intersection of Thepkrasatree Road and the ByPass Road outside Phuket town. Seen from the outside, it’s rather neat and impressive, but what’s on sale is modest and may disappoint. Premium Outlet was designed to accommodate many shops, but it wasn’t as successful as expected and is now only half occupied with sports and cloth stores. Read more about Phuket Premium Outlet.
What to Expect at Premium Outlet
- Adidas (the only large shop)
- Wrangler
- The North Face
- Puma
- Reebok
- Timberland
Map of Phuket Shopping Malls
