Banana Beach on Coral Island (Koh Hae) is now one of the most famous day trip beaches near Phuket. Ranked the world’s number 2 beach by Tripadvisor for 2025, it’s a busy spot with clear water, white sand, and many activities.
Baan Khao Soi is a small restaurant, newly opened in Kata, committed to delivering across Phuket, authentic Northern Thai Food, including the now famous Khao soi soup, a Thai northern dish with noodles and coconut broth.
The Cove is the signature all-day dining restaurant at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, offering a wide selection of international and modern Thai cuisine in a relaxed seaside setting
Wat Karon, or Wat Suwan Khiri Khet, sits just inland from Karon Beach and has been part of the local community since 1895. It received its royal charter in 1939, marking its official status as a Buddhist temple in Phuket.
Why Not restaurant at Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong Beach is the kind of place you notice straight away, its bright colours, playful lights, and mix of floral and brick details make it stand out from the other restaurants in the area.
Phuket Paragliding runs tandem flights from the hills above Karon and Nai Harn. You don’t need any experience. A pilot handles everything while you hang in front and watch the coastline from 200-300 metres up.
Patong Beach is home to three well-known beach clubs, with a fourth that appears offshore during the high season. Barra Cuda Beach Club is the newest addition, located near the southern end of the beach.
Heavenly Phuket is a real estate agency focusing on the property market in Phuket. They have a good understanding of the local real estate landscape and offer a range of services for people looking to buy, sell, or invest in property on the island.
The Hyatt Regency Phuket now features a Marine Biological Center where marine biologist Marat Khaidarov leads hands-on activities to help guests learn about sea life and ocean changes.
Luxury Villas in Kamala Beach are some of the most impressive private stays you’ll find in Phuket. Perched high above the sea, many come with jaw-dropping infinity pools and sweeping ocean views—this is why the area is often nicknamed “Millionaire’s Row.”
Elysium Café & Bathhouse is a relaxed, welcoming spot in Rawai serving quality coffee, healthy food, and house-made desserts. The café features air-conditioned indoor seating and breezy garden views, perfect for working, meeting friends, or enjoying a quiet moment.
Awarded the Restaurant Guru 2025 Recommendation and recognized as a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice, Mizu delivers an award-winning dining experience where culinary mastery and flair convene.
Pun Tuao Kong Shrine (San Chao Phra Pun Tao Kong) is a small Chinese shrine sitting quietly on the edge of the road at the top of Patong Hill. Many people drive past it without noticing, but locals know it well.
Barra Cuda Beach Club Phuket is the newest addition to Patong’s growing beach club scene, and maybe the best-looking one so far. It just opened on the sand next to the Impiana Hotel, not far from Bangla Walking Street
Bangtao and Layan beaches offer one of the best selections of beachfront hotels in Phuket. Unlike many other popular areas, quite a few hotels here have direct access to the sand—no roads to cross, no long walks.
Hotels facing the beach in Kamala offer something quite special compared to other beaches in Phuket. Unlike Patong or Karon, many hotels here have true direct access to the sand—no road to cross.
Hotels facing the sea in Karon Beach are popular with travellers who want to stay as close to the sand as possible, without paying the high price of rare beachfront resorts
Many travellers dream of staying right on the beach in Patong, but in reality, only two hotels have true direct access to the sand—and they come with a high price tag. That’s why we created a separate list just for those rare beachfront hotels.
Ciao Pizza and Grill is a casual and easy-going restaurant right across the street from Karon Beach, part of Thavorn Palm Beach Resort. Even though it’s inside a hotel, the prices are surprisingly reasonable, which is rare for resort dining in Phuket
Black Pearl Art & Bar is one of those places you wouldn’t find unless someone told you about it. We saw it while riding along the scenic road above Kata Noi Beach—the same road where people stop for sunset drinks at After Beach Bar, Baan Chong View, or The Sundeck.
Kora Beach Resort is a new luxury resort located on the peaceful Layan Beach, one of Phuket’s hidden gems. Nestled next to the trendy Bangtao Beach, this location offers a perfect balance between relaxation and convenience.
Friendship Beach lies on the southeast coast of Phuket along Chalong Bay, just north of Rawai Beach. We recently revisited this little-known spot because it’s such a different experience from the island’s more popular beaches.
Rosewood Phuket is the only true luxury near Patong Beach. There are, of course, a few 5-star hotels, but Rosewood takes the luxury to a new level. The restaurants are beautiful and serve delicious Thai food. The hotel has direct access to the peaceful Tri Trang Beach and is only 5 km away from busy Patong.
The Pavilions Phuket is a luxury resort dramatically perched high up on one of Phuket’s peaks, offering sweeping 360-degree vistas of the island. A short ride of just a mere 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport, this small retreat marries hilltop serenity to easy proximity to pristine Layan Beach via complimentary shuttle transportation
Suspended above the Andaman Sea, DOXA Skybar is a sleek architectural masterpiece that feels as if it’s floating in the sky. Located on the second floor of Fira Phuket and accessible via a striking skywalk, DOXA’s panoramic views make it one of Phuket’s premier sunset destinations.
Located on the second floor of Fira Phuket, Kipo Restaurant offers a dining experience that blends Spanish-inspired flavours with a contemporary twist. Helmed by Executive Chef Ramon Verano, the menu showcases the freshest local ingredients in bold, inventive dishes.
La Flora Resort Patong is a beachfront hotel on Patong Beach, offering direct access to the sand. It features modern rooms, private pool villas, and a rooftop restaurant with sea views
Karon Beach offers a rather light nightlife scene, mostly centred around Patak Road, which stretches from the beach road circle to Karon Temple. This lively street is filled with shops, restaurants, bars and live music venues, making it perfect for an evening stroll.
Bang Tao Beach offers a unique and attractive nightlife, with a good mix of luxury and a relaxed tropical atmosphere. The beachfront is known for its trendy beach clubs like Carpe Diem and Catch Beach Club.
This video of Fira Phuket takes you to a brand-new rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Kata Noi Beach in southern Phuket.
Fira Beach Club, located high above Kata Noi Beach in southern Phuket, is a new immense rooftop bar and restaurant with luxurious beach club vibes and a Mediterranean atmosphere.
Saneha is a popular steakhouse and Thai restaurant located in the heart of Karon Beach. With 35 years of experience in the restaurant business, their best chefs spend 2 years designing a new menu at Pacific Club Resort, their nearby sister property.
Andaman White Beach Resort is a secluded hotel near the airport. It may not be as luxurious as other hotels, but its beach is unique, immense, private and superb.
Kata Beach offers a laid-back but lively nightlife scene, with a mix of beachfront bars, hilltop venues, and casual beer bars. The famous Ska Bar, set on the rocks at the southern end of the beach, is a great place to enjoy a drink with reggae vibes.
Endless Summer Beach Club brings a lively atmosphere to the south of Patong Beach, blending beachside energy with a laid-back setting. Part of the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, the club is set across the street from the beach.
Karon Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, stretching about 3 kilometres along the west coast between Patong and Kata. The sand is pale and coarse, and it squeaks underfoot when you walk on it.
Patong Beach and Kamala Beach are two of Phuket’s better-known beaches, and each has its own unique appeal for travellers to the Thai island.
The Kata Night Market is a small, informal market in the centre of Kata Beach.
The Sundeck Rooftop Phuket is a new rooftop bar and restaurant in a fantastic location, high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach. The location by the roadside between Kata Beach and Nai Harn Beach is such that almost everyone drives in front of this stunning viewpoint at least once.
FUGA Beach Club, located at the northern end of Patong Beach just below Novotel Patong, is a recently opened seaside restaurant and beach club offering a fun experience.
Jungceylon is the main shopping mall in Patong Beach, located right in the centre of town, about 10 minutes’ walk from the beach.
Plane spotting at Phuket Airport has become one of the island’s most popular free activities.
Ya Nui Beach is a small cove on Phuket’s southern tip, squeezed between Nai Harn Beach and the Promthep Cape viewpoint. The beach is only about 100 metres wide, but it packs a lot into a small space.
Merlin Beach (also known as Tri Trang Beach) is a small bay just south of Patong Beach on Phuket’s west coast. The beach is about 400 metres long, sheltered between two rocky headlands, and backed by the Phuket Marriott Resort.
Surin Beach is a short, scenic beach on Phuket’s west coast, just north of Kamala. The beach is about 700 metres long, framed by rocky headlands on both sides and backed by a line of tall casuarina trees that provide natural shade.
Nai Harn Beach is one of the most popular beaches in southern Phuket, tucked into a wide bay surrounded by green hills. The beach is about 700 metres long, with fine white sand and clear water that stays calm during most of the high season.
Nai Yang Beach is a long, quiet beach on Phuket’s northwest coast, just a few minutes south of the airport. The beach curves gently for about a kilometre, backed by a thick line of casuarina trees that provide shade along most of its length.
Rawai Beach is on Phuket’s southern coast, facing east toward the smaller islands offshore. Unlike the sandy west coast beaches, Rawai is not a swimming beach.
Bang Tao Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, stretching about 6 kilometres along the west coast. The beach is part of the Laguna Phuket resort complex, but most of the sand is open to everyone.
Naithon Beach is a quiet, mid-length beach on Phuket’s northwest coast, roughly halfway between the airport and Bang Tao Beach.
This Patong Beach Video gives you a look at Phuket’s busiest and most well-known beach. With a long stretch of sand, clear water, and a lively atmosphere, Patong is the centre of the island’s tourism and nightlife.
Patong Beach is the busiest and most popular beach in Phuket. The beach stretches about 3 kilometres along the west coast, with soft sand and warm, clear water for most of the year.
