Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort Review [toc] The Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort located near the heart of Kata Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The resort is surrounded by greenery, with views of the Andaman Sea from the upper floors, features three swimming pools, an excellent restaurant, a spa and a kid's club, making it the perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort Review [toc] Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is a superb 5-star resort built on a hillside of Kamala overlooking Rayee Beach, which is just a little south of the main Kamala beach, far from any crowd. This luxurious 190 rooms resort on the west coast of Phuket offers splendid sea views from almost every balcony. Obviously, the higher the room, the better the panorama! The sense of
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Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong Review [toc] 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
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Avista Grande Phuket Karon Review [toc] Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Karon Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Phuket. The hotel, which is at a very short walking distance from the immense beach of Karon, is known for its soft white sand and incredibly clear waters during the high season (December to May). Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery
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Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket Review [toc] Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a large resort with a desirable location, right on the sands of the superb Karon Beach on the west coast of Phuket. With such a unique situation, large pools and many outlets, including a beach club, Centara Grand Beach Resort is a top-rated mid-range hotel. It is perfect if direct access to the beach is what you
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach Review [toc] Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach is a superb resort located on the still peaceful Naithon beach, a surprisingly beautiful beach away from any main road on the upper west coast of Phuket. The hotel is far from the usual crowds but not isolated and near a less known local life, making it an exciting starting point to enjoy what Phuket offers if you
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Six Senses Yao Noi Review [toc] Six Senses Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island is not your usual 'Phuket Resort’; it is a destination in itself. Specially designed for romantic couples searching for an escape from the stress of the big city, this is a perfect hideaway to spend a few days before moving to the fun of Phuket Island. Getting to Six Senses Set on a remote island far
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The Racha Resort Review [toc] The Racha is a 5-star sustainable beachfront resort set on Koh Racha Yai, a small paradise island located 15 km south of Phuket Island. The 85 beautiful white villas are surrounded by immense palm trees that were here before the hotel even existed. From your villa, you only need to walk a few meters through a manicured garden to reach the stunningly white sand and
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Amari Phuket Resort Review [toc] Amari Phuket is a resort with a unique location on Patong Beach. The hotel has a private beach, a fantastic view of the entire bay, and most rooms face the sea! This 5-star resort is at the southern end of Patong past the bridge, making it the perfect hotel if you want to enjoy the best of both worlds. Amari Phuket is close enough to
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Angsana Laguna Phuket Review [toc] Angsana Laguna Phuket is a vast hotel on Bangtao Beach, a beautiful location on the west coast of Phuket. With more than 300 rooms, lofts and suites, the hotel is immense, and most of the bedrooms offer lake or pool views. There is beach access at the front but no rooms with beach views. The resort will please travellers who plan to spend most of
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The SIS Kata Review [toc] The Sis Kata Hotel is a luxurious hotel in Phuket, located near the heart of Kata Beach and not far from the beach. This resort is the perfect destination for travellers looking for a relaxing and tranquil holiday, with the hotel's peaceful ambience and excellent facilities. The hotel features an impressive range of amenities, including a rooftop pool that offers panoramic views of the ocean,
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Intercontinental Phuket Resort Review [toc] The Intercontinental Phuket Resort is a luxurious hotel situated in Kamala Beach, on the west coast of Phuket Island, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The resort is surrounded by green hills on one side and the bay of Kamala on the other. The resort's architecture and interiors are inspired by Phuket's rich cultural heritage, and the rooms, suites and pool villas are designed to offer maximum
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Banyan Tree Phuket Review [toc] Banyan Tree Phuket on Bang Tao Beach is the most luxurious of the five resorts in the Laguna Complex and one of the best hotels in Phuket. The hotel opened more than two decades and has always been one of the ultimate resort experiences in Asia. It will always be a special place to me as I worked there as a resort host for a
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BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments Review [toc] BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments in Patong Beach has so many good reviews on Trip Advisor and social media; we had to try it to see for ourselves. Let's find out why this long-established hotel is so prevalent in Phuket and why many readers of Phuket 101 talk positively about it. BYD Lofts is not even located on the
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Burasari Phuket Review [toc] Burasari Phuket has always been a popular hotel with great features for travellers looking for convenient accommodation in Patong Beach. While Burasari doesn’t have a sea view or beachfront access, it offers the right balance and great value for money in Phuket. Burasari Phuket is an excellent hotel if you want to be near the beach and the action but not too close to nightlife and
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Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Review [toc] Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is a beautiful classic hotel in Bang Tao Beach, in a prime location on the west coast of Phuket Island. The resort has an elegant Thai design, and the rooms are superb; most are just a few steps from the beach. This hideaway is a perfect place to escape frantic city life, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Andaman
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The Surin Phuket Review [toc] The Surin Phuket is a beautifully designed hotel with a long history and a fantastic location on Pansea beach. It's also one of the first luxury hotels on the island. The resort's name may be e a little confusing: it's called The Surin, but it is on the next beach: Pansea Beach. The Surin is one of the best hotels in Phuket and a fantastic
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Renaissance Phuket Resort Review [toc] Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa is one of the most luxurious resorts in Mai Khao Beach, an endless unspoiled beach in the northern part of Phuket. Renaissance is the perfect place to escape crowded beaches and tourist frenzy. Despite the common belief that Phuket is a busy island, there are some beautiful beaches you won't have to share with anyone but your own shadow! Beach
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Kata Rocks Review [toc] Kata Rocks is changing the face of luxury accommodation in Phuket. More than just a hotel stay, it's an unforgettable holiday experience. The hotel is on a hill at the south end of the superb Kata Beach, and from up there, every Sky Villa offers fantastic views of the Andaman Sea. Kata Rocks' design is beautiful; it's a real photo playground, especially the famous umbrellas in
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Twinpalms Phuket Resort Review [toc] Twinpalms Phuket Resort near Surin Beach is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and one of the best hotels in Phuket. Not many hotels in Phuket have set the trend for other hotels to follow, but Twinpalms is one of them. Creative and original in many ways, Twinpalms Phuket doesn't have beachfront access or sea views but is only 350 metres from one
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