Perfect hotels for the rainy season in Phuket
When travelling to such a beautiful tropical island with so many white sandy beaches, one could wonder why would you care about a hotel with a swimming pool. There are a few reasons for that, and one of them is very important to remember: during the low season, which usually is between May to November, the sea can be really rough and even dangerous. On those days, you will thank yourself for having picked a hotel with such a beautiful swimming pool!
Quick Summary
| Hotel Name | Pool Area / Feature | Pools | Location | What Makes It Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GIANTS: Largest Pool Areas (Over 2,000 sqm) | ||||
| Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort | 4,700 sqm | 2 | Karon Noi Beach | Largest pool area in Phuket |
| Thavorn Beach Village Resort | 3,500-4,000 sqm | 1 | Kamala Beach | Massive tropical lagoon with waterfalls |
| Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach | 3,603 sqm | 3 | Merlin Beach | Three themed pools with swim-up bar |
| JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa | 2,810 sqm | 3 | Mai Khao Beach | Adult-only pool + family pools |
| Thavorn Palm Beach Resort | 2,600 sqm | 4 | Karon Beach | Giant 4-storey waterslides |
| Novotel Phuket Vintage Park | 2,000 sqm | 1 | Patong Beach | Largest single pool in Patong |
| RECORD HOLDERS: Unique Pool Features | ||||
| Angsana Laguna Phuket | 323m long | 1 | Bang Tao Beach | Longest pool in Phuket (lazy river style) |
| Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort | 1,800 sqm | 2 | Kamala Beach | Largest oceanfront infinity pool |
| Sri Panwa Phuket | ~1,250 sqm | Multiple | Cape Panwa | Olympic-size forest waterfall pool |
| Katathani Phuket Beach Resort | 6 pools + 3 kids | 9 total | Kata Noi Beach | Most pools on the island |
| WATER PARK RESORTS: Fun for Families | ||||
| Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket | Water Park | 4 | Karon Beach | Lazy river, waterslides, 3m cliff jump |
| Splash Beach Resort | 22,400 sqm park | 2 + Park | Mai Khao | Adjacent to Splash Jungle Water Park |
| MULTIPLE POOL RESORTS: Variety & Choice | ||||
| Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort | 5 pools | 5 | Karon Beach | 75-acre resort, kids’ waterslide |
| InterContinental Phuket Resort | 5 pools | 5 | Kamala Beach | Beach, rooftop, lagoon, serene & club pools |
| Courtyard Phuket Patong Beach Resort | 4 lagoon pools | 4 | Patong Beach | Lagoon-style pools throughout the resort |
| Phuket Graceland Resort | 4 pools | 4 | Patong Beach | Sky Pool + beachfront pools |
| Holiday Inn Resort Phuket | 960 sqm | 3 | Patong Beach | Three distinct pool zones |
| SAii Laguna Phuket | 55m waterslide | 3 | Bang Tao | Adults-only pool + kids pool with slide |
| Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa | 3 pools | 3 | East Coast | Infinity horizon pool + villa plunge pools |
| BOUTIQUE & UNIQUE: Special Pool Experiences | ||||
| Banyan Tree Phuket | Villa pools | 218 villas | Bang Tao | DoublePool Villas with 15m infinity pools |
| Naithonburi Beach Resort | 40m main pool | 2 | Naithon Beach | Hidden Lagoon Pool with man-made beach |
| Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa | Black infinity | 2 | Mai Khao | Striking black infinity pool + lazy river |
| Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach | Designer pools | 2 | Naithon Beach | Azur & Float pools with panoramic views |
Hotels in Phuket with great swimming pools
Le Meridien Phuket
| Location: Karon Noi Beach |
Le Meridien probably has the largest swimming pool on Phuket island, as well as one of the most beautiful beaches! The resort is immense and the two rectangular pools are in the central area of the U-shaped resort. Read more
Location: Karon Noi Beach (between Patong and Karon)
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2 pools (4,700 sqm)
Restaurants and bars: 8
Distance to the Beach: on the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 3 km
Distance to Karon Beach: 3 km
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Thavorn Beach Village Resort
| Location: Patong Beach |
Thavorn Beach Village Resort is a vast resort with its own beach near Kamala. The beach is not a swimming beach and therefore the immense pool was a must. The water meanders around the buildings, with islands, Thai sculptures, coconut trees and a lot of greenery everywhere. Read more
Location: between Patong and Kamala
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 1 pool (4,000 Sqm)
Restaurants and bars: 4
Distance to the Beach: on the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 4.5 km
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Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach Resort
| Location: Merlin Beach |
Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach is a 5-star hotel with a unique location on Merlin Beach in Phuket, just a few kilometres from the busy Patong and yet in superb and quiet surroundings. Read more
Location: Merlin Beach
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3 pools (3,603 sqm)
Restaurants and bars: 8
Distance to the Beach: on the beac
Distance to Patong Beach: 3 km
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
| Location: Mai Khao Beach |
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is a luxury getaway on the immense beach of Mai Khao, in the north of Phuket. The rooms and villas are surrounded by green gardens and beautiful sea views just beyond the tall casuarina and coconut trees. Guests can enjoy many large swimming pools near the beach. Read more
Location: Maikhao Beach
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3 pools (2,810 sqm)
Restaurants and bars: 10
Kids Club: Yes
Distance to the Beach: on the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 42 km
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SAii Laguna Phuket
| Location: Bang Tao Beach |
SAii Laguna Phuket is a large luxury resort set right on the sand of Bangtao Beach, on the west coast of Phuket Island. The hotel was recently renovated, and the new design, mostly visible around the pool area, takes advantage of the amazing 300-meter-long direct beach access. With this new look and such a unique location, combined with the legendary Thai hospitality, a stay at SAii Laguna Phuket is a real treat. Read more
Location: Bang Tao Beach
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2 pools
Restaurants and bars: 4
Kids club: yes
Distance to the Beach: on the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 17 km
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Holiday Inn Phuket
| Location: Patong Beach |
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket is an excellent hotel to get the best of many sides of Patong Beach: 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. Read more
Location: Patong Beach
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 3 (960 sqm)
Restaurants and bars: 4
Kids club: yes
Distance to the beach: across the street
Distance to Patong Center: 1.6 km
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Phuket Graceland
| Location: Patong Beach |
Phuket Graceland Resort is one of the largest hotels on the island with a staggering 600 rooms. The hotel location is unique as not many hotels in Patong Beach have the privilege of being so close to the beach. Read more
Location: Patong Beach
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 2 pools
Restaurants and bars: 6
Distance to the beach: across the street
Distance to Patong City Center: 1 km
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Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
| Location: Patong Beach |
Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort is a long-established popular hotel by the beach road on Patong Beach. The hotel is very big but spacious, with large rooms and vast swimming pools in large central areas, so it does not feel crowded. Read more
Location: Patong Beach
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 4 pools
Restaurants and bars: 6
Kids club: yes
Rooms: 448
Distance to the beach: across the street
Distance to Patong Center: 1.6 km
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
| Location: Kamala Beach |
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is a superb 5-star resort built on a hillside of Kamala, overlooking Rayee Beach, which is just a little south of the main Kamala beach, far from any crowd. This 190-room resort on the west coast of Phuket offers splendid sea views from almost every balcony. Read more
Location: Kamala Beach
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 2
Kids club: yes
Distance to the beach: across the street
Distance to Kamala centre: 3.5 km
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Angsana Laguna Phuket
| Location: Bang Tao Beach |
Angsana Laguna Phuket is a vast resort on Bangtao Beach, a beautiful location on the west coast of Phuket. With more than 300 rooms, lofts and suites, the hotel is immense, and most of the bedrooms offer lake or pool views. There is beach access at the front but no rooms with beach views. Read more
Location: Bang Tao Beach
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 4 restaurants and 2 bars
Kids club: yes
Distance to the beach: on the beach
Distance to Patong Beach: 20 km
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Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort
| Location: Patong Beach |
Novotel Phuket Vintage Park is the best family resort in Phuket, located in the heart of the Patong, just a 5-minute walk from the beach, shopping centres, vibrant nightlife, and Thai street food.
Location: Patong Beach
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 1 pool (2,000 Sqm)
Kids club: yes
Distance to the Beach: 400 m
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Thavorn Palm Beach Resort
| Hotel Summary | |
|---|---|
| Location 📍 | Karon Beach |
| Beach ⛱️ | Direct beachfront access across the coastal road. Karon Beach offers 3 km of white sand with calm waters for swimming and sunset viewing. Centre-beach location. |
| Hotel 🛏️ | 5-star resort with 214 rooms across 12 acres of tropical botanical gardens. Rooms feature contemporary Thai and Sino-Portuguese design with private balconies. Room sizes from 45 sqm. |
| Facilities | 4 swimming pools with 4-storey waterslides, swim-up bar, fitness centre, spa massage services, kids’ club, 8 dining outlets including Ocean Rhyme (Thai seafood), Ciao Pizza & Grill (Italian), Coffee Talk café, Sweet Talk ice cream shop, pool bars. |
| What’s Around | Restaurants, massage shops, 7-Eleven within 100 metres. Karon Temple Market 10-15 minute walk (operates Tuesdays and Fridays). Kata Beach 5-10 minute walk. |
| Who is it for? | Families with children (waterslides, kids’ club, spacious rooms), couples seeking beachfront location, groups requiring multi-bedroom suites. |
| Worth Noticing | Botanical gardens with nearly 100 species of Thai plants. Beachfront petting zoo with tortoises, rabbits, and other animals. |
| Price | Upper mid-range |
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 4
Restaurants: 8
Distance to the closest beach: Beachfront
Distance to Patong Beach: 11.5 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 18 km
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