Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
What are the best luxury hotels in Phuket? [toc] There are many luxury hotels in Phuket, but some stand above the rest to please the most demanding travellers who dream of an unforgettable holiday in Thailand. A dozen resorts stand out for the excellence of their facilities, location, design and legendary hospitality so unique to Thailand. The price is often high, and so are the client's expectations. In the many
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Where to stay in Phuket Town? [toc] There are many small hotels in Phuket Town, including a few known brands, and the old town is packed with guesthouses set in renovated Sino-Portuguese shophouses. The old town has become a selfie playground, and most visitors prefer to stay in the historical area, making it easy to enjoy the architecture, the local restaurants and the many cafes. The geography of Phuket Town
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Where to stay in Karon Beach? [toc] Karon is an immense and beautiful wide beach, so it's not surprising why this small town is a popular beach resort destination. The geography of Karon makes it a little challenging to understand how to pick the right hotel. Fortunately, there are a lot of hotels near the beach without having to spend a fortune. Karon Beach geography: There is a long road
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Where to stay in Bang Tao Beach? [toc] Bang Tao has been steadily growing in popularity in the past thirty years, but the amount of hotels has not changed much. Most of the resorts in Bang Tao Beach are in The Laguna Complex, in the Cherngtalay subdistrict. This is almost a self-contained complex, and guests from any of the main hotels are welcome to use other resort facilities: restaurants, of
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Where to stay in Kamala Beach? [toc] Kamala has a wide range of hotels, from budget to luxury. You will find a row of guesthouses along the south part of the main beach at excellent prices, but the sea isn't as attractive around this part of Kamala Beach. In the centre is the Kamala Beach Resort, and in the north is the Novotel Phuket, an excellent value for money. Both
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What are the best hotels in Phuket? [toc] Here are the hotels in Phuket we loved the most. We stayed and enjoyed them all and would recommend any without hesitation. Selecting a great hotel in Phuket is part of your holiday and will be a memory you will bring back home. These hotels might not appear cheap, but all have personality, high service quality, unique features, and most of all,
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Where to stay in Patong Beach? [toc] Patong Beach hotels come at many prices, sizes, and locations, so finding the hotel that will please your budget and your need for the best place can be tricky. Many readers ask for our suggestions, but there is no such thing as ‘One Patong hotel fits all. Everyone, on average, is looking for the same things. Can you recommend a great hotel in
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A weekend at The Shore at Katathani [toc] The Shore at Katathani on Kata Noi Beach is one of Phuket's most exclusive and romantic hotels, probably one of our best experiences on the island. The hotel combines all the ingredients effortlessly for a perfect escape: a location right on a beach, pool villas with jaw-dropping views, genuinely caring staff, an excellent restaurant, a good spa and countless small details that
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Luxury private pool villas in Phuket [toc] Trisara Phuket is the ultimate romantic resort in Phuket, one of the best ways to enjoy this tropical paradise island. In any of the 39 Trisara villas located near Naithon Beach, you will be surrounded by comfort and luxury to make sure you will want to stay and enjoy every minute of your holiday. In the large rooms with oversized beds and bright
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A weekend at Kata Rocks Phuket [toc] Kata Rocks Phuket is changing the face of luxury accommodation in Phuket. More than just a hotel stay, it's an unforgettable holiday experience. The hotel is on a hill at the south end of the superb Kata Beach, and from up there, every Sky Villa offers fantastic views of the Andaman Sea. Kata Rocks' design is beautiful; it's a real photo playground, especially
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A romantic resort on Mai Khao Beach [toc] Sala Phuket Resort and Spa on Mai Khao Beach is one of our all-time favourite hideaways in Phuket, but it is not a hotel for everyone. It is a romantic resort fully dedicated to couples, with a unique setting and total privacy. Such a luxury doesn't come cheap but still is affordable, and Sala Phuket is one of the best hotels in
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A weekend at Amari Phuket Resort [toc] Amari Phuket is a resort with a unique location on Patong Beach. The hotel has a private beach, a fantastic view of the entire bay, and most rooms facing the sea! This 5-star resort is at the southern end of Patong past the bridge, making it the perfect hotel if you want to enjoy the best of both worlds. Amari Phuket is close
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A weekend at The Surin Phuket [toc] The Surin Phuket is a beautifully designed hotel with a long history and a fantastic location on Pansea beach. It's also one of the first luxury hotels on the island. The resort's name may be e a little confusing: it's called 'The Surin', but it is on the next beach called Pansea Beach'. The Surin is one of the best hotels in Phuket
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A weekend at the Nai Harn Phuket [toc] The Nai Harn Phuket stands in an excellent location in the south of the island, and with its classic, timeless design, the resort has always been very iconic. Built among thousand of coconut trees on the green hillside of Nai Harn Beach, it is the only resort in Phuket offering such a unique view on this fabulous beach, and what beach! A
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Where to stay on Mai Khao Beach? [toc] Mai Khao Beach Hotels benefit from a unique location in Phuket, a perfect place if you prefer to stay away from the crowd. The beach is part of a protected national park; you will meet almost no one on the beach past the Phuket airport area. If you are after an isolated romantic escape, Mai Khao Beach could be your place. Enjoy
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How is the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket? [toc] Holiday Inn Resort Phuket is an excellent hotel to get the best of many sides of Patong Beach: the easy access to the beach across the street, shopping, dining and of course, the famous nightlife. And even though you are very close to the hectic life of Patong, the resort is surprisingly quiet. Holiday Inn Phuket has been a success story for
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