A Local Blog with Tips and Secrets of Phuket
One of Phuket Best Hotels [toc] The Nai Harn Phuket proudly 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 coconut trees on the green hillside of Nai Harn, it is the only resort offering such a unique view on this fabulous beach, and what beach! A large crescent of beautiful white
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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 for more than two decades, it 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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A Weekend at Amari Phuket Resort [toc] Amari Phuket is a resort with a unique location on Patong Beach. The hotel is blessed with its private beach, an amazing view on the entire bay, and most of the rooms are facing the sea! This 4-star resort (which should be a 5 star) is at the southern end of Patong past the bridge, making it the perfect hotel if you want
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A Weekend at The Shore in Phuket [toc] The Shore at Katathani on Kata Noi Beach is one of the most exclusive and romantic hotels in 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
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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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Phuket Best Pool Villas [toc] If you can afford such luxury, staying in one of the best pool villas in phuket, overlooking the Andaman Sea is without a doubt the most fantastic way to enjoy a holiday on the island. 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
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A good hotel in a great location [toc] Hotel Indigo Phuket is a compact luxury hotel with a convenient location in Patong, just a short walk from the beach and from the famous Bangla Walking Street. The hotel is a 180 rooms L shaped building with a rooftop pool, plus a second pool for the exclusive use of the pool access rooms. It also a high satisfaction rating and positive reviews on
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A 5-Star Resort on a Private Beach [toc] Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort has the rare privilege to be the only hotel to have access to Karon Noi Beach, one of the most desirable beaches of Phuket, just next to Patong Beach. It happens to have the most beautiful sand and most amazing blue sea on the island, but since only the hotel guests have access, it's not well known from most
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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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Where to Stay in Patong Beach? 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 Beach:
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A Weekend at Trisara Phuket [toc] Trisara Phuket is the ultimate romantic resort in Phuket, one of the best ways to enjoy this tropical paradise island. All 39 villas at Trisara are designed to surround you with such comfort, you will want to stay and enjoy every minute of your stay. Large rooms with oversized beds, bright and large bathrooms, expect to find all the features of a five-star resort
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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 of Kamala, 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
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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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What to Expect at Renaissance Phuket [toc] Renaissance Phuket is one of the most luxurious resorts in Mai Khao, an endless unspoiled beach in the northern part of Phuket. Renaissance is the perfect place to escape crowded beaches and tourist frenzy. Despite the common belief that Phuket is a busy island, there are some beautiful beaches you won't have to share with anyone but your own shadow! As Renaissance is
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Where to Stay in Kata Beach? [toc] Our Kata Beach hotels have the privilege to be located on one of the most beautiful beaches of Phuket, with just the right mix of restaurants, shopping and fun nightlife. Kata is a 2 km long bay of really superb white beach and blue water. Not many hotels have the privilege to be right on the beach so you should take advantage of
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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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How is 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 name of the resort is a little confusing: it's called 'The Surin', but it is in fact on the next beach called Pansea Beach'. I forgot to ask why, however, this is one
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