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9 Best Hotels in Tri Trang Beach

    The Best Hotels In Tri Trang Beach sit about 3 kilometres south of central Patong Beach, tucked into a quiet cove that most visitors drive straight past on their way to the main strip. Sometimes called Emerald Bay, the water is clear, the bay is sheltered, and the crowd is a fraction of what you find on Patong Beach itself.

    Im En Ville Phuket

    IM En Ville Phuket

      Some restaurants are built for a single occasion. IM En Ville is built for all of them. Tucked inside Porto de Phuket in the heart of Cherng Talay, this all-day dining destination brings together elevated modern Western cuisine, casual Thai comfort dishes, specialty coffee, fresh juices, and creative cocktails under one welcoming roof.

      Moonshine Restaurant in Bang Tao

      Moonshine

        There’s a door on Lagoon Road in Bang Tao that doesn’t look like much from the outside. Step through it, and you’re somewhere else entirely: crimson velvet, candlelight, the low growl of a double bass warming up in the corner. Welcome to Moonshine Phuket, the island’s only true speakeasy-style bar and gastropub.

        Lofty Phuket

        Lofty Phuket Property Management

          Lofty Phuket Property Management helps villa and condo owners in Phuket manage, market, and maintain their properties with less stress and more clarity.

          Wave Club Phuket in Patong Beach

          Wave Club Phuket

            Hidden behind Malin Plaza in south Patong, Wave Club Phuket is a new pool club with cabanas, floating restaurants, kayaks, bridges and a live DJ stage.

            Po Seng Ti Te Shrine in Kata Beach

            Po Seng Ti Te Kata Shrine

              Po Seng Ti Te Kata (ศาลเจ้าโป๊เซ้งไต่เต่) is a colourful Chinese shrine above Kata Beach, dedicated to the god of medicine. Opened 2016.

              Starz Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Karon Beach

              Starz Rooftop Bar & Lounge

                Starz Rooftop Bar is a small open-air bar and restaurant sitting on top of a narrow building right next to Karon Circle, facing the north end of Karon Beach.

                JFTB Real Estate Phuket, Real Estate Agent in Patong Beach

                JFTB Real Estate Phuket

                  JFTB Real Estate Phuket is an independent boutique agency established in 2013, specializing in Phuket real estate, including luxury villas, sea-view properties, and foreign freehold condominiums.

                  Navatara Phuket Resort In Rawai Beach, Phuket

                  Navatara Phuket Resort

                    Navatara Phuket Resort is a 37-room resort tucked into the residential south of Phuket, a short ride from Nai Harn and Rawai beaches. It’s not a flashy property. The appeal is the quiet, the teak furniture, the saltwater pool, and a price point that makes the south of the island feel accessible without staying in a guesthouse.

                    Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort in Rawai Beach, Phuket

                    Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort

                      Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort has been running doctor-led Ayurveda programmes from a forested hillside in southern Phuket since 2003. It’s a family-owned property with 47 villas spread across 25,000 sqm of tropical gardens, run by Hajo and Rose von Keller.

                      Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort, Rawai Beach, Phuket

                      Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort

                        STAY Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort is not a typical Phuket beach hotel. It’s built around a specific purpose: fitness, detox, and wellness retreats.

                        Armania Phuket on Bangla Road, Patong Beach

                        Armania Phuket

                          Armania Phuket is an upscale nightclub on Bangla Road in Patong Beach. It is the first Renaissance-inspired club in Phuket, designed to feel like a grand mansion with ornate decor, dramatic lighting and a high-end atmosphere.

                          ETNA Restaurant in Bangtao, Phuket

                          ETNA

                            Etna is a stylish lakeside destination located at Boat Avenue Lakefront in the heart of Bang Tao, one of the island’s most vibrant dining hubs near Laguna Phuket.

                            Come Leo Come Restaurant in Bangtao, Phuket

                            CLC Restaurant

                              Come Leo Come (CLC) is redefining luxury dining in Phuket with an immersive concept that blends fine cuisine, entertainment, and cinematic design.

                              Leilani Restaurant in Bangtao, Phuket

                              Leilani

                                Dine in a warm atmosphere surrounded by artworks and collectibles, candlelight and opulent flowers. Every texture tells a story. Every corner invites discovery

                                Lann Spa Massage Phuket 4

                                Lann Spa & Massage

                                  Discover the best spa and massage in Bangtao, Phuket at LANN Spa. Indulge in our signature treatments, including facial massage, full body massage, four-hand massage, milk bath, and foot massage.

                                  Alanna Wellness & Spa

                                  Alanna Wellness & Spa

                                    Discover a sanctuary of serenity in the heart of Laguna Bangtao. At Alanna Wellness & Spa, ancient traditions meet modern therapies to restore harmony, beauty, and inner balance.

                                    Black Cat Restaurant in Bang Tao Beach

                                    Black Cat Restaurant

                                      I first walked into Black Cat sometime in the late 1990s when Bangtao was still a quiet stretch of road with almost nothing on it. Finding a proper French bistro out here felt slightly surreal.

                                      Karon Beach vs Bang Tao Beach

                                      Karon Beach vs Bang Tao Beach

                                        Karon Beach and Bang Tao Beach sit on the same west coast of Phuket, about 30 km apart, but they attract very different travellers.

                                        Karon Beach vs Patong Beach

                                        Karon Beach vs Patong Beach

                                          Karon Beach and Patong Beach are two of the most popular beach resorts in Phuket, yet they could not feel more different. Patong is the busiest beach on the island, packed with shopping, nightlife, and nonstop energy.

                                          Dolphins Diver

                                          Dolphin Divers

                                            Dolphin Divers. The Most Complete & Popular Dive Centre School in Phuket. From the moment you step into our dive shop, you’ll feel the difference. Our passionate team of PADI-certified instructors combines professional expertise with genuine Thai hospitality to ensure your diving adventure exceeds expectations.

                                            Patong Beach

                                            The Beach of Patong

                                              Patong Beach is more than just the busy centre. Discover the quiet north end with soft white sand and coconut trees, or take a boat south to Freedom Beach.

                                              Naithonburi Beach Resort in Naithon Beach

                                              Naithonburi Beach Resort

                                                Naithonburi Beach Resort is a four-star resort directly across the road from Naithon Beach, one of the quieter beaches on Phuket’s northwest coast.

                                                Chanalai Garden Resort in Kata Beach

                                                Chanalai Garden Resort

                                                  Chanalai Garden is a 4-star hillside resort built in terraces above Kata Beach. The views from the pools are the highlight, you look straight out over Kata Bay.

                                                  Kata Sea Breeze

                                                  Kata Sea Breeze Resort

                                                    Kata Sea Breeze is one of the bigger hotels in the Kata area, 330 rooms across five buildings. It’s not on the beach, that’s a 10-minute walk away.

                                                    Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach

                                                    Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach

                                                      Sugar Marina POP only opened in December 2024, so everything here is brand new. That alone puts it ahead of half the hotels in Kata. The design is playful, with bright colours and retro pop culture themes everywhere. I

                                                      Kata Palm Resort

                                                      Kata Palm Resort

                                                        Kata Palm is a big 4-star resort with 276 rooms spread across tropical gardens in central Kata. The pools are the main reason people come here.

                                                        Baan Sailom Hotel

                                                        Baan Sailom Hotel

                                                          Baan Sailom is a small 3-star hotel with only 22 rooms, right across the road from Karon Beach. I keep recommending it because there’s nothing cheaper this close to the sand in Karon.

                                                          The HideOut Area in Tri TRang Beach, Phuket

                                                          The HideOut Area at Tri Trang Beach

                                                            The HideOut Area is a small restaurant and hotel right on the sand at Tri Trang Beach, a little-known beach near Patong. It’s at the northern end of the beach, and unless someone tells you about it, you probably won’t find it.

                                                            Blue Harbour Coffee at Tri-​Trang Beach

                                                            Blue Harbour Coffee at Tri-​Trang Beach

                                                              Blue Harbour Coffee is a small but popular cafe built into the steep hillside along Tri Trang Beach, facing Patong Bay, on the road to Paradise Beach. The view from the top alone is worth stopping for.

                                                              The Irish Times Pub at Jungceylon Phuket

                                                              Irish Times Pub Phuket

                                                                The Irish Times is the only Irish-owned pub in Phuket, and it’s been around in Patong for years. You’ll find it on the ground floor of Jungceylon Shopping Mall, in the Sino Phuket zone.

                                                                Nai Harn Beach vs Kata Beach

                                                                Nai Harn Beach vs Kata Beach

                                                                  Nai Harn Beach and Kata Beach are both on the southern part of Phuket. Both have beautiful white sand and clear blue water during the high season, and both attract visitors who prefer something quieter than Patong.

                                                                  Beyond Resort Kata on Kata Beach

                                                                  Which Beach to Book Your Hotel In Phuket?

                                                                    Phuket has more than 40 beaches, but only a handful are practical places to base your holiday. Each beach area has its own character, and the one you choose will shape your entire trip.

                                                                    Marush Lebanese Restaurant in Patong Beach, Phuket

                                                                    Marush Restaurant

                                                                      Marush is a Lebanese restaurant that started in Patong and now has four branches across Phuket. I tried the one on Soi Kep Sab, a tiny lane near Patong Beach.

                                                                      Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket

                                                                      Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket

                                                                        Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong is a 5-star hotel with 235 rooms on one of the busiest streets in Patong. The whole building draws from Phuket’s Sino-Portuguese heritage

                                                                        Salsa Mexicana Restaurant in Phuket

                                                                        Salsa Mexicana Phuket

                                                                          Salsa Mexicana is one of those places you go for the location first and the food second. Built on a rocky hillside above the ocean between Patong and Kamala, the restaurant drops down in terraces from road level to the waterline.

                                                                          Kandy Sports Bar

                                                                          Kandy Sports Bar

                                                                            Kandy Sports Bar Rawai is a sports-focused venue in Rawai, located at the former The Factory site. The bar screens a range of live sporting events, including football and combat sports, and also hosts other scheduled events.

                                                                            At The Beach Restaurant on Khao Khad Beach in Phuket

                                                                            At The Beach Restaurant & Bar

                                                                              At The Beach Restaurant & Bar is a family-run Thai restaurant sitting directly on the sand of Khao Khad Beach on Phuket’s quieter east coast.

                                                                              Karon Beach vs Kamala Beach

                                                                              Karon Beach vs Kamala Beach

                                                                                Karon Beach and Kamala Beach are two of Phuket’s most popular family-friendly beaches, offering a more relaxed atmosphere than Patong while still providing good facilities, restaurants, and accommodation options.

                                                                                Patong Beach vs Bang Tao Beach

                                                                                Patong Beach vs Bang Tao Beach

                                                                                  Patong Beach and Bang Tao Beach are two of Phuket’s most popular destinations, and they couldn’t be more different. Both beaches sit on Phuket’s west coast, but the experience at each is worlds apart.

                                                                                  Buffalo Steakhouse Karon Beach

                                                                                  Buffalo Steakhouse Karon Beach

                                                                                    Buffalo Steakhouse in Karon Beach is one of the oldest Western restaurants on Phuket’s west coast. The Swedish owner opened the first branch in Patong back in 1993.

                                                                                    Keemala Resort Phuket

                                                                                    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

                                                                                      Andaman Seaview Hotel in Karon Beach1

                                                                                      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 in Kamala Beach

                                                                                        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.

                                                                                          Best Family Hotels in Mai Khao Beach

                                                                                          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.

                                                                                            Best Family Hotels in Kamala Beach

                                                                                            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

                                                                                              Best Family Hotels in Karon Beach

                                                                                              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 in Karon Beach

                                                                                                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.