Which Beach of Phuket is best to stay? [toc] Where should I stay in Phuket? Where should I book my hotel? What beach is best? How is that neighbourhood? So many questions! Deciding where to stay in Phuket and which beach is best to book your hotel can and will have a significant impact on your holiday. There are 40 beaches in Phuket and we divided them into two categories:
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Best place to have family fun in Phuket [toc] What are the best Best Kids Clubs in Phuket? Phuket has always been a great destination for families, especially with its growing number of family-friendly facilities and fun things for kids to do around the island. Several kids’ clubs both at hotels and at independent locations offer a colourful fun-filled retreat for children in Phuket. Phuket Kids’ Clubs generally have a
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What Are Phuket Best Hotels? [toc] Here are 22 amazing hotels we tried in Phuket. We stayed and enjoyed all these resorts in person, and would recommend any without hesitation. Staying at a hotel is entirely part of your holiday, so it should be an experience and a memory in itself, a memory you will bring back home as much as the sea or the beach. These hotels might not
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Best True Beachfront Hotels in Phuket [toc] Staying in a true beachfront resort in Phuket is the obvious dream of most people travelling to a tropical island. The beaches of Phuket can be pretty amazing, and there are thousands of hotels here now, but those right on the sand are actually very limited, not to mention very expensive too. At that price, you should make sure you get what you
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A weekend at Novotel Kamala [toc] Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach manages to combine many of the features for a great holiday if you are searching for a reasonable mid-range accommodation in Phuket. The hotel is right on the beach, a unique and much sought after feature on the island. There are 9 room types to choose from, including affordable pool rooms and even a cool rooftop bar! We had to
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Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa [toc] Phuket Graceland Resort is one of the largest hotels on the island with a staggering 600 rooms. The hotel location is quite unique as not many hotels in Patong Beach have the privilege to be so close to the beach. In addition, this part of the beach is one of the nicest with a clean white powdery sand. Not far from the hotel you
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What are the best resorts for families in Phuket [toc] Finding the right family resort in Phuket is as challenging as it is important. Phuket has a great range of hotels that appeal to families, from cosy guesthouses with local charm to sprawling luxury resorts. Whether you’re in search of a beachfront resort with massive swimming pools, a quiet retreat with comfy guest rooms or a place offering fun-filled sports,
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A Weekend at The Shore in Phuket [toc] The Shore at Katathani is one of the most exclusive and romantic hotels on Phuket, probably one of our best experience 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 make the
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A good budget hotel near the beach in Patong [toc] Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central is a good budget hotel in a strategic location in Patong Beach. This modern hotel is just a hundred meters from the beach, but it is also at walking distance from the heart of Patong and its buzzing nightlife and shopping. The Hotel Holiday Inn Express is modern and well designed, a good
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Staying in a heritage hotel in Phuket [toc] Looking for a Heritage Hotel in Phuket Town? Phuket is home to some impressive heritage houses and historical sites dating back to its thriving tin mining days in the 1800s. Some of the shophouses and mansions built by Phuket high-society families and merchants a century ago have now been thoughtfully restored and converted into guesthouses, boutique shops and cafes. For those looking
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A Weekend at Amari Phuket Resort [toc] Amari Phuket is a resort with a very unique location on Patong Beach. The hotel is blessed with its own beach, an amazing view on the entire bay and most of the rooms are facing the sea! This 4 star resort (which should definitely be a 5 star) is at the southern end of Patong past the bridge, making it the perfect hotel
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Where to Stay in 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 11 kilometres long, and because it is part of a protected national park, you will meet almost no one on the beach passed the Phuket airport area. If you are after an isolated romantic escape, Mai
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A romantic resort with private pools [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. Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort is a romantic resort fully dedicated to couples, with a unique setting and total privacy. Such a feature doesn't come cheap but still is affordable. What makes Sala Phuket our favourite?
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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 both 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. Please recommend a hotel in Patong
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Phuket Marriott Resort [toc] Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach is a new 5-star hotel with a unique location on Merlin Beach in Phuket, just a few kilometers from the busy Patong and yet in a superb and quiet surrounding. Yes, the name sounds familiar because this used to be the Merlin Beach Resort, a popular but rather old hotel. So if you liked it before, you will like it even
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Banyan Tree Phuket [toc] Banyan Tree Phuket on Bangtao Beach is the most luxurious of the five resorts nestled in the Laguna Complex. Open since almost two decades, Banyan Tree is still recognized as one of the ultimate resort experience in Asia. Banyan Tree will always be a special place to me as I worked there as a resort host for a short while, so I know how difficult it
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Phuket Best Pool Villas [toc] If you can afford such luxury, staying in a Pool Villa overlooking the Andaman Sea is without a doubt the most fantastic way to enjoy a holiday in Phuket. On average, it is pretty expensive, but it is also unforgettable. As we live in Phuket most of the time, we get plenty of chances to try a lot of them, and every time it is
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How is Holiday Inn Resort Phuket? [toc] Holiday Inn Resort Phuket is a success story since a very long time, and the team makes sure it stays this way years after years. Overseas travellers don't usually associate the brand 'Holiday Inn' with luxury island resorts, but here, they are in for a pleasant surprise. The location of the hotel is excellent if you want to get the best of many
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Millennium Resort Patong [toc] Millennium Resort Patong is a massive resort with a pretty unique location if you prefer to stay in the very heart of Patong Beach for your holiday. While it doesn't have a beachfront location (not many hotels in Patong can afford to have one) it does come with a lot of strategical values. The resort Millennium Resort consists of two wings: Lakeside with 197 rooms and
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A weekend at U Zenmaya [toc] U Zenmaya Phuket is a charming seafront boutique hotel located half way between Patong and Kamala Beach. This resort is modest in size but quickly became popular because of its attractive infinity swimming pool and for the rooms facing the ocean. Overall the hotel is quite well priced considering the size of the room and the amazing sea views. Zeascape Restaurant U Zenmaya only
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