Park 38 Hotel
Park 38 Hotel, previously known as Baan Suan Place, is a renovated three-star property on Bangyai Road in the Wichit area, a short walk from Central Festival Phuket and Big C.
Hotels
The list of hotels in Phuket is staggering, considering the island’s modest size, which is 48 kilometres (30 mi) from north to south and 21 kilometres (13 mi) from west to east. The accommodation on the island comes in many ways, from hostels to homestays, private pool villas, to luxury resorts. Of course, prices range from a couple of hundred baht to jaw-dropping costs, but whatever you pay and wherever you stay in Thailand, it comes with Thai hospitality. The best way to enjoy a tropical holiday in Phuket is to stay in a hotel right on the beach, and if you can afford it, a private pool villa by the ocean!
O’nya Phuket Hotel
O’nya Phuket Hotel is a compact three-star property on Vichitsongkram Road in the Wichit area, positioned between the Kathu hills and Phuket Town.
Botan Boutique Hotel – A Budget Boutique Hotel in Central Kathu
Botan Boutique Hotel sits on Phra Phuket Kaew Road in Kathu, roughly halfway between Patong Beach and Phuket Town.
Serenity Lakeside Resort
Serenity Lakeside Resort occupies a quiet corner of Kathu, bordered by a lake, tropical forest and the hills that run between Phuket Town and Patong Beach.
Tinidee Golf Resort Phuket
Tinidee Golf Resort Phuket sits within the grounds of Loch Palm Golf Club in Kathu, surrounded by fairways, a calm lake and green hills. The 45-room property is managed by MBK Hotel and Tourism and sits between two of Phuket’s most established golf courses.
The Haven Khao Lak
The Haven Khao Lak is a family-run adults-only resort on Khuk Khak Beach, built around a 5,000 sqm saltwater pool that stretches the full 380-metre width of the property from one end to the other.
La Flora Khao Lak
La Flora Khao Lak is a 254-room resort spread across three wings on Bang Niang Beach, about an hour from Phuket International Airport.
La Vela Khao Lak
La Vela Khao Lak draws its design from the ancient Takola seaport that once operated along this stretch of the Andaman Coast.
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani sits directly on Bang Niang Beach in the centre of Khao Lak, within walking distance of local restaurants, shops and the Bang Niang market.
The Anda Mani Khao Lak
The Anda Mani is one of the smallest luxury properties on the Andaman Coast, with just ten villas and suites on a private stretch of Lam Kaen Beach, the southernmost and quietest section of the Khao Lak coastline.
Ananea Beyond Khaolak
Ananea Beyond Khaolak is an all-villa adults-only resort on Pak Weep Beach, designed specifically for couples seeking a quiet, private escape away from the larger family resorts that dominate the Khao Lak coastline. Guests aged 16 and above are welcome. No children.
Avani Plus Khao Lak Resort
Avani Plus Khao Lak Resort packs more activities into one property than any other resort on this stretch of coastline. Four pools, a water park, a skate park, a rock climbing wall, a two-storey kids club, tennis courts and a full spa sit alongside 272 rooms, suites and villas on a private stretch of Bang Sak Beach.
Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak
Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak is one of the newer five-star properties on the Andaman Coast, designed around the concept of a traditional Southern Thai riverside village.
Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort
OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort is one of the most remote five-star properties on Thailand’s Andaman Coast, sitting on a quiet stretch between Bang Sak Beach and Pak Weep Beach with almost nothing around it but coconut palms, national park and sea.
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa sits on Khuk Khak Beach in Phang Nga Province, about 90 minutes north of Phuket International Airport.
The Sarojin Khao Lak
The Sarojin Khao Lak opened in 2005 on a secluded stretch of Pak Weep Beach in Phang Nga Province, about an hour’s drive north of Phuket International Airport.
Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas
Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas opened in 2018 on Khuk Khak Beach, one of the least developed stretches of coastline on Thailand’s Andaman side.
Navatara Phuket Resort
Navatara Phuket Resort is a 37-room resort tucked into the residential south of Phuket, a short ride from Nai Harn and Rawai beaches. It’s not a flashy property. The appeal is the quiet, the teak furniture, the saltwater pool, and a price point that makes the south of the island feel accessible without staying in a guesthouse.
Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort has been running doctor-led Ayurveda programmes from a forested hillside in southern Phuket since 2003. It’s a family-owned property with 47 villas spread across 25,000 sqm of tropical gardens, run by Hajo and Rose von Keller.
Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort
STAY Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort is not a typical Phuket beach hotel. It’s built around a specific purpose: fitness, detox, and wellness retreats.
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort is a five-star resort on Laem Tong Beach, at the quiet northern tip of Phi Phi Don, previously known as Zeavola Resort.
Naithonburi Beach Resort
Naithonburi Beach Resort is a four-star resort directly across the road from Naithon Beach, one of the quieter beaches on Phuket’s northwest coast.
Chanalai Garden Resort
Chanalai Garden is a 4-star hillside resort built in terraces above Kata Beach. The views from the pools are the highlight, you look straight out over Kata Bay.
Kata Sea Breeze Resort
Kata Sea Breeze is one of the bigger hotels in the Kata area, 330 rooms across five buildings. It’s not on the beach, that’s a 10-minute walk away.
Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach
Sugar Marina POP only opened in December 2024, so everything here is brand new. That alone puts it ahead of half the hotels in Kata. The design is playful, with bright colours and retro pop culture themes everywhere. I
Kata Palm Resort
Kata Palm is a big 4-star resort with 276 rooms spread across tropical gardens in central Kata. The pools are the main reason people come here.
Baan Sailom Hotel
Baan Sailom is a small 3-star hotel with only 22 rooms, right across the road from Karon Beach. I keep recommending it because there’s nothing cheaper this close to the sand in Karon.
Nai Harn Beach vs Kata Beach
Nai Harn Beach and Kata Beach are both on the southern part of Phuket. Both have beautiful white sand and clear blue water during the high season, and both attract visitors who prefer something quieter than Patong.
Which Beach to Book Your Hotel In Phuket?
Phuket has more than 40 beaches, but only a handful are practical places to base your holiday. Each beach area has its own character, and the one you choose will shape your entire trip.
Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket
Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong is a 5-star hotel with 235 rooms on one of the busiest streets in Patong. The whole building draws from Phuket’s Sino-Portuguese heritage
Keemala
Keemala is a 38-villa luxury resort hidden in the rainforest hills above Kamala Beach. I first visited out of curiosity about those Bird’s Nest villas you see all over Instagram
Andaman Seaview Hotel
Andaman Seaview Hotel is a 3-star property at the southern end of Karon Beach with 161 rooms in Sino-Portuguese style. The beach is about 100 metres away, a 2-minute walk across the road.
6 Best Family Hotels in Mai Khao Beach
Family hotels in Mai Khao Beach share one big advantage: they’re 10-20 minutes from the airport. When you’re travelling with tired kids on a late flight, that matters.
6 Best Family Hotels in Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach is one of Phuket’s quieter family destinations, offering a genuine Thai village atmosphere that’s increasingly rare on the island
10 Best Family Hotels in Karon Beach
Family hotels in Karon Beach tend to go big on water parks. You’ll find lazy rivers, four-storey waterslides, and splash zones that rival dedicated theme parks.
8 Best Family Hotels in Patong Beach
Best family hotels in Patong Beach with kids clubs, water parks, and family rooms. Includes resorts near the beach and quieter options away from Bangla Road.
8 Best Family Hotels in Bang Tao Beach
Some of the best family hotels in Phuket are located in Bang Tao Beach because this area has something most beaches don’t: proper kids clubs with trained staff at almost every resort
Best Beaches to Stay in Phuket with Family
Picking the right beach makes or breaks a family holiday in Phuket. Each area has a different character, and what works for toddlers doesn’t necessarily work for teenagers.
10 Best Family Hotels in Kata Beach
Kata Beach is one of the best spots in Phuket for families with young children. The beach itself has calm, shallow waters most of the year, and the area around it offers plenty of kid-friendly restaurants,
Melia Phuket Mai Khao
Melia Phuket Mai Khao is a 5-star resort located at a very short walking distance to Mai Khao Beach, Phuket’s longest and most secluded beach.
Koyao Island Resort
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The Naka Island
The Naka Island is a Luxury Collection resort on Naka Yai Island, a 10-minute speedboat ride from Phuket’s east coast mainland
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is located on Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast. The resort has a private beach on Mahkam Bay, three swimming pools, and 4 restaurants and bars.
Niran Farm
Niran Farm is an escape in peaceful countryside near Bang Tao beach. Surrounded by greenery and open views, the farm offers equestrian experiences led by highly qualified international instructors for riders of all levels
Thavorn Palm Beach Resort
Thavorn Palm Beach Resort is one of the oldest large resorts on Karon Beach, sitting right across the road from the sand. The property spreads across 12 acres of gardens, which is huge for Phuket
Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket
Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket is a family-focused resort about 600 meters from Kamala Beach. The main draw here is space. All 179 rooms are suites, which means you get separate living areas, something most mid-range hotels on Phuket don’t offer.
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa is built into the hillside at the quiet north end of Patong Beach. Across the street from the beach but away from the chaos of central Patong and Bangla Road.
Rawayana West Villas & Kids Park
Rawayana West Villas & Kids Park is an all-family resort in Rawai, Phuket, Thailand, with a beachfront only 300 meters away. The property comprises 40 pool villas in a vibrant complex featuring an interactive kids’ park with three different themed playrooms and a specially designed water park comprising child-friendly slides
Beyond Patong
Beyond Patong sits just metres from Patong Beach, making it ideal for day trips to the sand and sea. The hotel’s location keeps you minutes from the action without overwhelming crowds.
Avista Hotels Collection in Phuket
The Avista collection brings luxury and comfort to Phuket’s most famous beach destinations. These three distinct properties: Avista Hideaway in Patong’s hillsides, Avista Grande near Karon’s superb beach, and Novotel Phuket Kata Avista, offer guests perfect places to stay across different beach personalities.
Private Luxury Villas in Bangtao Beach
Private luxury villas in Bang Tao and Layan are some of the most impressive stays you’ll find in Phuket. These two connected beaches form one long stretch of sand, with many villas on the hillsides offering ocean views and private infinity pools.
TRIBE Phuket Patong
Just when you thought Phuket’s hotel scene couldn’t get any buzzier, TRIBE Phuket Patong lands smack in the middle of the action – and it’s not your average check-in. It’s close to the famous Patong nightlife, Muay Thai stadium, tattoo studios and night markets that just makes it perfect for a Phuket adventure.