Laem Ka Beach
Laem Ka Beach, in the very south of Phuket near Rawai, is a little gem hidden from view and mostly locals know about it. It was closed to the public a couple of years ago to allow the construction of a new hotel.
Laem Ka Beach, in the very south of Phuket near Rawai, is a little gem hidden from view and mostly locals know about it. It was closed to the public a couple of years ago to allow the construction of a new hotel.
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.
Bang Tao Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, halfway between Phuket airport and Patong Beach on the island’s west coast and part of the Cherngtalay area.
Soi Seadragon got a major facelift and is no longer this dark old-fashioned alley that reminds a bit of Patpong in Bangkok. Now with two levels, a centrally located DJ booth and some pretty flashy light effects, it looks more like an oversized club.
Splash Jungle Water Park is a popular theme park on Mai Khao Beach, just next to Phuket International Airport. It’s not huge and a bit pricey, but it’s a great way to spend the day with the kids and the family having fun.
Nai Harn is a superb beach with soft, smooth white sand tucked between green hills and a couple of tiny islands in the south of Phuket. Nai Harn has enough restaurants, hotels, and shops near the beach for a great day.
Suzy Wong’s is already an icon of Soi Bangla nightlife, and you can’t visit Patong without visiting it. A great deal of effort was given to the new bar facade with its bright red Chinese decoration and massive door.
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is not just your regular hotel in Phuket. It was the private house of Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul, a famous artist and architect better known in Thailand as ‘Mom Tri’, a descendant of King Mongkut Rama IV.
360 Bar & Lounge at The Pavilions Phuket near Layan Beach is so out of the way, you almost have to deserve it. With so many restaurants in Phuket, picking a new romantic dining venue
Diablo A Go Go is one of the well-known A Go-Go in Soi Seadragon, the hottest lane of Patong Beach, in the hottest street of the hottest town of Phuket. Competition between Go Go bars is fierce (but friendly) to convince you to step in and “Have a look, Sir!”
Maikhao Dream Villa Resort is a great hotel we had the chance to experience in Phuket, but this is not a resort for everyone. It is on Mai Khao Beach,
Aspasia Phuket Resort is a green oasis hidden above the fast-developing Kata Beach. With a unique location on a hillside overlooking the north end of Kata, Aspasia Phuket benefits from very quiet surroundings and a superb panoramic view of the bay.
IndoChine Waterfront Restaurant is a fancy place for dinner in a trendy setting and with a good panoramic view of Patong Beach. With an original design and a large selection of wines, it is a fun experience to share on a special occasion.
Rock Hard a Go Go is finally back on the nightlife scene of Patong Beach with a fresh look and a younger mood. In recent years, Rock Hard was slowly fading away, and the atmosphere was not the most entertaining in town, despite being the only Go Go open in the afternoon.
Freedom Beach Phuket is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. The 300-metre stretch of soft white sand and turquoise water is just 10 minutes by longtail boat from Patong Beach, but it feels like a different world.
Layan Beach is a beautiful but little-known bay on the west coast of Phuket on the northern end of Bangtao Beach. Layan is home to many luxurious resorts, such as Kora Beach Resort and Banyan Tree Resort.
Patong Nightlife is famous worldwide for being colourful and carefree. The night scene has evolved a lot to reach every traveller type and is not as rowdy as Pattaya or even Bangkok.
Phuket FantaSea is a show narrating the legend of Kamala, which in this story is a jungle with a mythical palace, quite different from the Kamala, you know.
Jungceylon Phuket, located in the heart of Patong Beach, just a few minutes’ walk from Bangla Road, is still the largest mall on the island at over 200,000 square meters
Banana Beach in Phuket used to be one of those places you had to work for. The tricky parking, the steep path down the hill, the hunt for the unmarked entrance.
Kata Beach, on the west coast of Phuket island, is one of the most visited beaches after Patong Beach. Kata enjoys a lovely sandy bay with an incredibly blue sea and an iconic island standing in the middle of the ocean.
Patong Beach is Phuket’s busiest beach and the island’s main tourist hub. The beach stretches 3 kilometres along the west coast, with soft sand, warm water, and rows of umbrellas and loungers for rent.
The charming Ya Nui Beach is a tiny bay tucked in a cove between the Windmill Viewpoint and the famous Promthep Cape in the very south of Phuket Island. It is easy to recognise for its little rocky hill in the middle. It looks like a secret beach, but it is very well known and can be busy sometimes.
Not all beaches in Phuket are good for snorkelling. The best spots are often the quieter rocky coves away from the crowds. None will match Coral Island or the Similans, but they are easy to reach without a boat trip.
Rawai Beach, at the south end of Phuket island, is not a beach suitable for swimming, but it offers beautiful views of the nearby islands and has a peaceful local atmosphere.
There are at least 47 beaches in Phuket on our list. A few are crowded, many are quiet, some are hidden, and just a couple are still secret.
What are the most beautiful and best beaches in Phuket; a frequent and challenging question to answer since everyone likes a beach for so many different reasons.
Most nightclubs in Phuket are on Bangla Road in Patong. A few are in Phuket Town, and several beach clubs now run late enough to count as nightlife.
Kamala Beach is a very nice beach with a tranquil atmosphere on the west coast of Phuket, popular with families and travellers who prefer a quiet holiday.
Laem Singh Beach is one of Phuket’s most beautiful beaches, but it was closed in April 2017. It looks excellent in any weather, like being in the Caribbean, a bit nostalgic, very green with palm trees leaning over the sand and now, you can have the beach almost for yourself!
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is a luxurious 5-star resort situated at the feet of a green hill overlooking the stunning Karon Noi Beach in Phuket. The resort offers guests a unique location with private access to this pristine and secluded beach.
Phuket Simon Cabaret has been a successful show for more than two decades and what makes Simon Cabaret so famous is the ladyboys phenomenon.
Promthep Cape, locally called “Laem Promthep”, seems to be an irresistible spot for a good old sunset photo at the very south of Phuket island, not far from Nai Harn Beach on the way to Rawai Beach.
The Karon Viewpoint Thai name is Kho Sam Haad, which means ‘The Hill of the Three Beaches’, and once we reached the place, just as promised, we saw three beaches. So if this is your first trip to Phuket, you probably will stop for a few minutes at this popular panoramic landmark.
Karon Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, ranking 3rd on our beach popularity page. It enjoys a 3 kilometres stretch of white sand, a decent choice of dining and nightlife, and never seems to draw crowds of tourists.
Surin lost its beach clubs in 2014 but the golden sand stayed. No hotels on the beach, great restaurants nearby. By a 30-year Phuket resident.
Bangla Road is now mostly known as Bangla Walking Street and for many decades has been the notorious heart of all Phuket nightlife. The battle for night supremacy rages every night between beer bars, live music bars, rooftop bars, nightclubs and, of course, those famous go-go bars!