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Where to Party in Patong Beach?

Where to Party in Phuket?

    Where to Party in Phuket? Of course, we know that everyone expects something different, but everyone wants to have fun after dinner and get and see the best of Phuket’s nightlife in a minimum amount of time!

    Laem Ka Beach

    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.

      Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

      Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

        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.

        Bangtao Beach, Phuket

        Bang Tao Beach

          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

          Soi Seadragon – HOT Bangla Road – Phuket Nightlife

            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 in Phuket

            Splash Jungle Water Park

              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 Beach, Phuket

              Nai Harn Beach

                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 A Go Go

                Suzy Wong’s A Go Go

                  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

                  Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

                    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 Restaurant at The Pavilions Phuket

                    360° Bar & Lounge at The Pavilions Phuket

                      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

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                      Diablo A Go Go

                        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 Hotel in Phuket

                        Maikhao Dream Villa Resort Phuket

                          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,

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                          Aspasia Kata Beach Resort Apartment in Phuket

                            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 Restaurant Phuket

                            IndoChine Waterfront Restaurant

                              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 in Phuket

                              Rock Hard A Go Go

                                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.

                                Secret Beaches of Phuket

                                18 Secret Beaches of Phuket

                                  There are still secret beaches in Phuket and some hidden and quiet spots, most of which are beautiful. Of course, some are difficult to find, but surprisingly many are in plain sight and easy to access.

                                  Freedom Beach, Phuket Island

                                  Freedom Beach Phuket

                                    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

                                    Layan Beach

                                      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.

                                      Tiger Kingdom Phuket

                                      Tiger Kingdom Phuket

                                        The Tiger Kingdom Phuket might not be to everyone’s taste, but we took an hour to stop and see if the animals were well treated. The place is surprisingly large, clean and very well organised.

                                        Where to Party in Patong Beach?

                                        Best Things to Do in Patong at Night

                                          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 Show in Kamala Beach

                                          Phuket FantaSea

                                            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 Mall in Patong Beach, Phuket

                                            Jungceylon Phuket

                                              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

                                              Banana Beach Phuket – 2026 update

                                                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.

                                                Mai Khao Beach in Phuket

                                                Mai Khao Beach

                                                  Mai Khao Beach is 11 kilometres long, the longest beach in Phuket, and because it is part of the Sirinat National Park, it still looks in some parts as deserted as when we first visited it in 1990.

                                                  Kata Beach in Phuket island

                                                  Kata Beach

                                                    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, Phuket

                                                    Patong Beach Guide

                                                      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.

                                                      Nai Yang Beach Phuket

                                                      Nai Yang Beach

                                                        Nai Yang Beach is one of those out-of-the-beaten-tracks hidden gems, little known to first-timers but very popular with returning travellers. Beautiful, shaded, and full of tiny fun bars and restaurants, Nai Yang remains peaceful like most of the northern beaches of Phuket

                                                        Kata Noi Beach

                                                        Kata Noi Beach

                                                          Kata Noi Beach is a beautiful sandy bay and a perfect spot in Phuket if you want to be near the famous Kata Beach while staying away from the tourist crowds.

                                                          Dino Park Mini Golf

                                                          Dino Park Mini Golf Phuket

                                                            Dino Park in Kata Beach opened in 1997 and is one of the very few attractions in Phuket that has stayed popular for almost three decades.

                                                            Ya Nui Beach

                                                            Ya Nui Beach

                                                              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.

                                                              Sai Kaew Beach Phuket

                                                              Sai Kaew Beach

                                                                Haad Sai Kaew (หาดทรายแก้ว) is a long, quiet white sand beach in north Phuket next to the Sarasin Bridge. Local guide with tips, restaurants and map.

                                                                Best Snorkeling Beaches in Phuket

                                                                Best Snorkelling Beaches in Phuket

                                                                  The 10 best beaches for snorkelling in Phuket without a boat. Ao Sane, Ya Nui, Freedom, Paradise and more, with what to expect at each. Updated 2026.

                                                                  Rawai Beach is not a swimming beach but travellers love to go there for the fresh seafood

                                                                  Rawai Beach

                                                                    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.

                                                                    Phuket beaches

                                                                    Best Beaches in Phuket 2026

                                                                      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.

                                                                      Best Clubs in Phuket and in Patong Beach

                                                                      Best Nightclubs in Phuket

                                                                        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, Phuket

                                                                        Kamala Beach

                                                                          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

                                                                          Laem Singh Beach

                                                                            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

                                                                            Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort

                                                                              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

                                                                              Simon Cabaret Phuket

                                                                                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 in South Phuket

                                                                                Promthep Cape

                                                                                  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.

                                                                                  Karon Viewpoint

                                                                                  Karon Viewpoint

                                                                                    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 in Phuket

                                                                                    Karon Beach

                                                                                      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 Beach ⛱️ 2025 update

                                                                                      Surin Beach Phuket

                                                                                        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 in Patong Beach

                                                                                        Bangla Road in Patong Beach

                                                                                          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!