Keemala
Keemala is a 38-villa luxury resort hidden in the rainforest hills above Kamala Beach. I first visited out of curiosity about those Bird’s Nest villas you see all over Instagram
BEACHES OF PHUKET
Andaman Seaview Hotel
Andaman Seaview Hotel is a 3-star property at the southern end of Karon Beach with 161 rooms in Sino-Portuguese style. The beach is about 100 metres away, a 2-minute walk across the road.
Lillo Island Restaurant & Bar
Lillo Island is one of those places we enjoy going back for a slow breakfast to on Kamala Beach. It’s right on the sand in the central part of the beach, among a row of restaurants.
6 Best Family Hotels in Mai Khao Beach
Family hotels in Mai Khao Beach share one big advantage: they’re 10-20 minutes from the airport. When you’re travelling with tired kids on a late flight, that matters.
6 Best Family Hotels in Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach is one of Phuket’s quieter family destinations, offering a genuine Thai village atmosphere that’s increasingly rare on the island
10 Best Family Hotels in Karon Beach
Family hotels in Karon Beach tend to go big on water parks. You’ll find lazy rivers, four-storey waterslides, and splash zones that rival dedicated theme parks.
YA Restaurant
Ya Restaurant is a small family-run place on the main road in Karon, right next to Karon Temple. It’s the kind of local spot you walk past a dozen times before finally stopping in.
Wat Thep Kasattri (Ban Don)
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San Chao Sam Ong Hu
San Chao Sam Ong Hu is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, founded in 1901 by the local Hokkien community in Cherngtalay, about 15 minutes from Bang Tao Beach.
8 Best Family Hotels in Patong Beach
Best family hotels in Patong Beach with kids clubs, water parks, and family rooms. Includes resorts near the beach and quieter options away from Bangla Road.
8 Best Family Hotels in Bang Tao Beach
Some of the best family hotels in Phuket are located in Bang Tao Beach because this area has something most beaches don’t: proper kids clubs with trained staff at almost every resort
10 Best Family Hotels in Kata Beach
Kata Beach is one of the best spots in Phuket for families with young children. The beach itself has calm, shallow waters most of the year, and the area around it offers plenty of kid-friendly restaurants,
NIBE Authentic Italian Aroma
Step into NIBE Authentic Italian Aroma and taste the true spirit of Italy. Nicolò and Beatrice, a young Italian couple, bring authentic cuisine from Riva del Garda to Rawai, Thailand.
Luca Cinì – A wine story
Luca Cini is a proper Italian trattoria at Boat Avenue in Bang Tao, run by Luca Cini himself. He’s a sommelier who trained with the Italian Sommeliers Association in Rome before moving to Phuket in 2013.
Melia Phuket Mai Khao
Melia Phuket Mai Khao is a 5-star beachfront resort on Mai Khao Beach, Phuket’s longest and most secluded beach. The resort features 100 rooms, including suites and villas with private pools, two restaurants, two pools.
Sangchai Beach
Sangchai Beach is a small, quiet beach on Phuket’s southern tip, right between Rawai and Promthep Cape. It’s only about 190 metres long, but that’s part of the appeal.
Bisou Phuket
Bisou Phuket is the newest addition to the Bisou family, following the success of its flagship restaurant in Bangkok. Known for its modern French cuisine with a bold yet refined identity
Casuarina Beach Club
Unwind in barefoot luxury at Casuarina Beach Club, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket in Phuket. Enjoy plush sunbeds, sparkling rosé, and Mediterranean plates, all set to the rhythm of deep house and soulful beats. Experience relaxed elegance from lunch to sunset.
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is located on Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast. The resort has a private beach on Mahkam Bay, three swimming pools, and 4 restaurants and bars.
The Garage OG Phuket
The Garage OG is a popular live music bar on Patak Road in Karon Beach. I stopped by on a Friday night, and the place was already filling up by 8 pm, well before the band kicked off around 9.30 pm
Laguna Phuket
Laguna Phuket is a massive resort complex on the northwest coast of Phuket, covering over 1,000 acres between Bang Tao Beach and Layan Beach.
Brut & More
Brut & More is a place where people come for champagne, atmosphere, and the feeling of home. We offer one of the largest selections of champagnes and sparkling wines on Phuket.
Jungceylon Restaurants
Jungceylon in Patong has become as much about eating as shopping. The mall has dozens of restaurants spread across multiple floors, from quick bites at the food court to proper sit-down meals at steakhouses and international chains.
Edge Beach Club
Dive into total relaxation at Edge Beach Club, where the infinity pool meets the horizon. Whether you’re swimming up to the pool’s edge or unwinding on a lounger on the sun-drenched terrace, this is the place to truly switch off.
Maska
In the middle of lively Patong, where beach days blur into neon nights, Maska fits right in. Located in Tribe Phuket Patong It has the easy buzz of Indian streets – people coming and going, tables filling up, conversations overlapping
Niran Farm
Niran Farm is an escape in peaceful countryside near Bang Tao beach. Surrounded by greenery and open views, the farm offers equestrian experiences led by highly qualified international instructors for riders of all levels
Napas Art Gallery
Established in 2013 by Phuket-based artists Soon Papan and Juffy Joob, Napas Art Gallery is an intimate studio and gallery space. The gallery presents original paintings and sculptures, offering visitors the opportunity to engage directly with the artists in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Bar No Name in Patong Beach
Bar No Name is a small local spot hidden at the north end of Patong Beach, just below the Novotel Phuket Resort. It’s the kind of place you’d walk right past if you didn’t know it was there.
Thavorn Palm Beach Resort
Thavorn Palm Beach Resort is one of the oldest large resorts on Karon Beach, sitting right across the road from the sand. The property spreads across 12 acres of gardens, which is huge for Phuket
Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket
Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket is a family-focused resort about 600 meters from Kamala Beach. The main draw here is space. All 179 rooms are suites, which means you get separate living areas, something most mid-range hotels on Phuket don’t offer.
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa is built into the hillside at the quiet north end of Patong Beach. Across the street from the beach but away from the chaos of central Patong and Bangla Road.
Rawayana West Villas & Kids Park
Rawayana West Villas & Kids Park is an all-family resort in Rawai, Phuket, Thailand, with a beachfront only 300 meters away. The property comprises 40 pool villas in a vibrant complex featuring an interactive kids’ park with three different themed playrooms and a specially designed water park comprising child-friendly slides
Ember Steakhouse
Chef Gautam’s two-decade journey across eleven countries finds its natural conclusion at Ember Steakhouse in Bangtao. With a wood-fired kitchen below and a rooftop open to the Andaman Sea, Ember is defined by elemental contrasts: smoke and salt air, fire and breeze.
Project Artisan
Project Artisan in Bang Tao serves Thai and European food in an art-filled garden setting. Poke bowls, burgers, pizzas, steaks, and Thai curries.
SōL Phuket
Sol Restaurant is a new all-day dining spot near Bang Tao Beach, opened in late 2024 by Chef Top Russell. If that name sounds familiar, he’s the Thai chef behind Mia in Bangkok, which has held a Michelin star for three consecutive years.
SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant
Soul Vegan Cafe is the first fully plant-based restaurant in Karon, and we’ve been back several times since it opened. The food is genuinely good, and even if you’re not vegan, it’s worth a stop.
IRON BOT Cafe & Bar Phuket
Iron Bot Cafe is hard to miss. Two massive robot statues guard the entrance on the coastal road between Patong Beach and Kamala Beach. We stopped here on a late afternoon drive and ended up staying for sunset.
Churchill Bar and Restaurant
Churchill Bar and Restaurant sits just off Karon’s main road, below the Rattana Beach Hotel. It’s only a few metres from Patak Road, but most people walk right past without noticing. That’s a mistake.
M&M’s Pizzeria
M&M’s Pizzeria remains Phuket’s most consistently popular pizza restaurant nearly two decades after opening. The name stands for Maggie and Mario, the Italian owners who built this place into a landmark by doing one thing exceptionally well: authentic wood-fired pizza.
Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket
Baanrai I Talay Cafe in Kamala has panoramic views over Kamala Bay. Thai food, coffee, cakes. Best for sunset. How to get there, what to order, prices.
Beyond Patong
Beyond Patong sits just metres from Patong Beach, making it ideal for day trips to the sand and sea. The hotel’s location keeps you minutes from the action without overwhelming crowds.
Nouvelle Vie Paris
Discover the art of fragrance at Nouvelle Vie Paris, Phuket’s enchanting perfume boutique and workshop in Boat Avenue, in Bang Tao Beach. Here, you don’t just shop for perfume you create your own signature scent!
FARANG ICE CREAM
FARANG ICE CREAM is a cozy café on Kata Beach with an atmosphere of endless summer. Here, guests can enjoy unlimited ice cream (30+ unique flavors), a stylish interior, and a friendly atmosphere. We have a mascot, Skupik, a symbol of endless summer.
Rawai Wonderland Food Court
Rawai Wonderland Food Court, a tropical-style food court designed for everyone who loves good food, good vibes, and good company.
Little Einstein Kindergarten Phuket
Little Einstein Kindergarten is a cheerful early learning centre in Phuket where children learn, play, and grow with joy. The centre offers Nursery and Early Childhood Programs for children aged 18 months to 6 years, following the Singapore Curriculum Framework.
Sak Yant Phuket
Sak Yant Phuket operates in Patong and offers authentic traditional Thai bamboo tattoos by Master Ajarns alongside modern machine work
FLYO Rooftop Beach Club Phuket
Fly-O sits on the rooftop of The Beyond Patong Hotel, a short walk from Bangla Road. The design takes inspiration from Santorini’s whitewashed architecture with tables set among water features and pool areas. The name represents “Forever Living Young”, and the “O” refers to an oasis concept.
Bangtao Surf School
At Bangtao Surf School, we’re more than just a surf school – we’re a family born and raised by the ocean. Located in the heart of a coastal paradise, we offer authentic, personalised surf experiences guided by locals who know the waves like home.
Phuket Plus Properties
Phuket Plus is a trusted real estate development and construction company based in Phuket, Thailand, with over 18 years of experience in creating exceptional living and investment opportunities across the island. Since 2006, we have been dedicated to delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects that combine modern design, sustainability, and a deep understanding of the Phuket lifestyle.
Irish Bar Patong / Liverpool Supporters Bar Phuket
Located at Bel Aire 59/1 Sainamyen Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Patong, Phuket 83150, Irish Bar Patong is the only true Liverpool supporters’ bar in town. We bring you every Reds game LIVE, with zero delays, on the largest, high-definition screens in Patong.
AXCITING Phuket
At AXCITING Phuket in Patong, you’ll discover a fun mix of activities that go beyond the usual Phuket attractions. Try your skills at axe throwing, knife throwing, shuriken (ninja stars), and archery – each offering a different challenge and plenty of laughs