Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
Where to stay in Patong Beach with a small budget? [toc] Finding the right budget hotel in Patong Beach can be a real challenge. Cheap and affordable hotels can be surprisingly good, especially if you plan to spend more of your day (and nights) outside, exploring and partying. We know Phuket well and we keep searching for the best value for money, as close as possible to the beach when
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What to do in Patong Beach? [toc] Patong Beach is the most popular beach resort town in Phuket, with a 3 km long beach and an immense choice of hotels, restaurants and shops, and legendary nightlife. What makes it so attractive to many is often what other people dislike most about it. Patong can be big, bold, crowded, bright and loud in normal years, yet millions of people can flock
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Our Phuket Webcam lets you see what the weather in Phuket looks like right now from a unique bird's view of Patong beach from a live cam located at the top of the Patong Tower. We hope this is useful in planning your holiday. The Phuket webcam is courtesy of the Patong Tower Apartment. Patong Beach Weather Webcam - Live streaming NOW! The Patong Webcam is located at Patong Tower
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What to do in Patong Beach in 2023? [toc] There are many things to do in Patong Beach beyond the much-talked-about nightlife and the ever-going party. Patong is full of activities for families, couples, singles and friends, and even a few attractions most people don’t know yet. We will not go into details about nightlife but mostly focus on the real activities, the things you can mostly do during the
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Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort Review [toc] Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort is a popular 4-star hotel with a good location on the second road of Patong Beach, at walking distance to the beach but also to Bangla Walking Street, the heart of Phuket nightlife. With 303 big rooms, 5 room types and two large swimming pools, the hotel is immense and addresses travellers looking for a convenient location in
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A contemporary French restaurant near Patong Beach [toc] L'Arôme by the Sea is a contemporary French restaurant serving modern cuisine over Kalim Beach, with amazing views of the Andaman Sea. Chef Yannick Hollenstein shares his passion with sophisticated dishes and surprising compositions in a perfectly balanced menu. Combined with the view and spotless service, our dining experience was delightful and unforgettable. The restaurant is relatively new but has already made
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Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Review [toc] Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is a new resort in Patong Beach with many qualities to please a wide range of travellers. The location just across the street from the Beach is, without a doubt, the first reason why this hotel is so attractive. It also is a short distance from the famous Bangla Walking Street, the heart of Patong
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A beachfront cafe in Patong Beach [toc] Roxane Cafe and Restaurant is a new and excellent venue right on the beachfront road of Patong Beach on Phuket Island. The location just across the street from the beach makes the place very convenient. You can stop in the morning on the way from your hotel to the beach and enjoy great coffees and breakfast before aiming at the ocean, or for
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About Patong Tower Apartment [toc] Patong Tower Apartment is a one-bedroom fully furnished apartment located on the 15th floor of the Patong Tower in the heart of the popular Patong Beach, at a very short walking distance of Bangla Walking Street. 70 Sq. m (753 sq. ft) apartment for rent with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with bathtub, kitchen area, living room, dining area, and a unique panoramic balcony over Patong
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Where to party and what to do in Phuket at night? [toc] Phuket Nightlife and Patong Nightlife are famous worldwide for being colourful and carefree. the night scene has evolved a lot to reach every traveller type and is not as rowdy as Pattaya or Bangkok. During the high season (November to May), the nightlife is vibrant in most beach towns. Patong Beach is lively and colourful until 2 am
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Where to eat in Patong Beach? [toc] There are so many restaurants in Patong Beach; you would think that finding great Thai food would be easy. But if you know Thailand, you soon will realise that too many of them serve a toned-down version of Thai cuisine or something very far from local food. We understand and respect that many travellers are new to Thai food and might lack the
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Suzy Wong's A Go Go in Patong Beach [toc] Suzy Wong's is already an icon of Soi Bangla nightlife, and you can't visit Patong without visiting them. A great deal of effort was given to the new bar facade with its bright red Chinese decoration and massive door. Despite being the last bar in the Soi Seadragon, you won't walk by without being intrigued. But Go-Go bars are not only
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What to Do on Tri Trang Beach? [toc] Tri Trang Beach is just a few kilometres south of Patong Beach and is a superb and unsuspected haven of peace. There used to be a lot of confusion about the names of the four beaches around this peninsula: Merlin Beach, Tri Trang Beach, Paradise Beach and Freedom Beach. In the past, Tri Trang was sometimes called 'Emerald Beach' or 'Crystal Beach'. Because
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A cool pub with a live band in Patong [toc] Molly's Tavern is a well-known Irish Pub on the beachfront road of Patong Beach. Just 350 m from Bangla Walking Street, the bright red facade is an unmissable beacon for some good comfort food and great live music in a wide choice of international and local beers, ales, wines and spirits. Molly's Tavern serves international draught, bottled beer & cider
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Patong Merlin Hotel Review [toc] Patong Merlin Hotel is a long-established popular hotel by the beach road of Patong Beach. The hotel is big but spacious, with large rooms and vast swimming pools in large central areas, so it does not feel crowded. The hotel benefits from an excellent location with the beach just across the street, and the vibrant nightlife of Bangla Road is just a short tuk-tuk ride
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Baan Lamai Beach Resort Review [toc] Baan Lamai Beach Resort and Spa is a long-established and very popular hotel on the beach road of the popular Patong Beach in Phuket. The hotel occupies a strategic location just across the street from the beach and just 500 metres from the famous Bangla Road, where Patong's renowned nightlife explodes every night. Baan Laimai is a great spot for those who prefer an
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Where to stay in Patong Beach? [toc] Patong Beach hotels come at many prices, sizes, and locations, so finding a hotel in Phuket that will please your budget and all your needs can be tricky. Many readers ask for our suggestions, but no hotel in Patong fits all. However, everyone, on average, seems to be looking for the same things: Can you recommend a great hotel in Patong Beach? it
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What to do on Bangla Road? [toc] Note about Bangla Road: the street is back to normal, and all shops and bars have now reopened. You can now party and enjoy Phuket almost as much as before Covid! Bangla Road is now mostly known as Bangla Walking Street or even Thanon Bangla, and for many decades has been the notorious heart of all Phuket nightlife. The battle for night supremacy
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Where to enjoy great live bands in Phuket? [toc] Live music bars have always been a big draw in Patong Beach and around the island of Phuket. As far as I can remember, for more than 25 years now, bands have been playing old hits more or less accurately. For decades, ‘Hotel California’ could be heard several times a night anywhere in Patong. It was considered the Phuket nightlife anthem.
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What is the secret of Freedom Beach? [toc] The beautiful and secluded Freedom Beach is an anomaly. It is one of the prettiest beaches in Phuket, with incredibly soft white sand and clear blue waters. It is just a few minutes away from Patong Beach, the busiest beach on the island and yet, it is surprisingly peaceful and quiet. So what is the secret of Freedom Beach? Freedom Beach Video
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