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!
| Update: Songkran Festival is on April 13 to 15 this year. If you are planning to visit Phuket in April, book early. Hotels in Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala, and Bangtao fill up fast during this period, some hotels are already fully booked. |
Quick Summary
| Hotel Name | Pool Area / Feature | Pools | Location | What Makes It Special |
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| 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
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | Fantastic beach: Direct access to Karon Noi, an immense private beach with superb white sand and clear water |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort, 417 rooms and 57 suites, with full or partial beach views |
| The Facilities | 9 restaurants and a massive pool. Spa, Huge fitness, watersports |
| What's Around? | Nothing around the hotel itself but Patong and Karon are easy to reach in minutes. |
| Who is it for? | Great for everyone, especially families. Suitable for couples who want to enjoy a superb beach and still be able to reach Patong for party and nightlife easily. |
| Worth Noticing | The resort is immense so it’s not exactly an intimate hotel. The pool is also the largest in Phuket. |
| Price | A bit high, but the beach is worth it. |
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
| Hotel Summary | |
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| Location | Private Nakalay Beach, between Patong and Kamala Beach |
| Beach | Private 600-metre beach exclusive to resort guests. Good for snorkelling around coral reefs. Swimming limited at low tide. |
| Hotel | 5-star with 185 Thai-style bungalows and suites across 25 acres. Beachfront cottages, hillside rooms accessed by jungle funicular. |
| Facilities | 3 restaurants, CHANN Wellness Spa, 3,500 sqm lagoon pool, fitness centre, petting zoo, coral conservation centre, Thai cooking classes. |
| What’s Around | Private secluded location. Free shuttle to Patong 4 times daily. Kamala village 5 minutes drive, not walking distance. |
| Who is it for? | Families, couples, nature enthusiasts seeking seclusion. Not for guests wanting public beach access or easy walking to restaurants. |
| Worth Noticing | One of largest lagoon pools in Southeast Asia. Jungle funicular to hillside suites. Exclusive private beach access. Coral conservation centre. |
| Price | Upscale |
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
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | The hotel is right on a beautiful semi-private beach, great to relax but not great for swimming. |
| The Hotel | 5-star beachfront hotel. |
| The Facilities | 8 restaurants and bars and 3 immense swimming pools. Spa, fitness, Kids club, snorkelling and diving. |
| What's Around? | A few nice panoramic restaurants near the hotel. Beautiful setting for lunch or dinner. |
| Who is it for? | Traveller who want a quiet location with a beautiful beach, at a short driving distance to the popular Patong Beach. |
| Worth Noticing | Family Resort of Year award. Butterfly Sanctuary and house reef for snorkeling. Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. |
| Price | Good value for money |
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
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | Good Beach: very long and quiet but sand is a little more coarse than average, and sea gets deep quickly. No sun loungers nor umbrellas on the beach. |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort, |
| The Facilities | 6 restaurants (Thai, Italian, steakhouse, Japanese, international), 2 huge pool (one for kids), Kids Club, Spa, Fitness with yoga classes, cooking classes |
| What's Around? | Not much around except other luxury resorts and a modern shopping village. |
| Who is it for? | Popular with everyone, with a preference for couples and families |
| Worth Noticing | The Kids Club is superb and kids love it, the team is truly caring. |
| Price | A bit pricey |
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
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | Beautiful wide beach with soft sand but water is not as blue and shallow as southern beaches. |
| The Hotel | A 5-star resort, 255 rooms. |
| The Facilities | 3 swimming pools including one almost on the beach with slider for kids. 3 restaurants, 2 bars, kids club, wind surfing, catamaran sailing, diving, kayaking. |
| What's Around? | The resort is part of a vast complex that includes several large similar hotels. |
| Who is it for? | Great for everyone, especially families. |
| Worth Noticing | Recently renovated. There are plenty of small bars and local restaurants right on the beach, next to the hotel. |
| Price | A bit pricey |
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
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | The hotel is just across the street from the large and beautiful beach of Patong. You can rent beach chairs with umbrellas, and drinks vendors. Jet skis and parasailing are easily available.The beach can get very busy in this area. |
| The Hotel | 4-star with 2 wings: the Main Wing and the Busakorn Wing, 388 rooms, including pool access rooms. |
| The Facilities | 3 swimming pools. 3 restaurants, 1 bar and a large pool bar. Great Kids club and fitness room. |
| What's Around? | The hotel is facing the beach and just 1 km from Bangla Walking Street, which is great for nightlife. There are 2 night market nearby and a lot of small restaurants, bars and convenience stores. |
| Who is it for? | Travellers who want everything near, especially active nightlife and don't mind staying in a busy area. |
| Worth Noticing | Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. FunLab indoor digital playground. Six swimming pools including exclusive Busakorn Premium Wing pools. |
| Price | Good value for such location |
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
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | The hotel is just across the street from the beach where you will find beach chairs and drinks vendors. |
| The Hotel | 4-star beachfront resort with 600 rooms, including 130 suites. |
| The Facilities | 4 restaurants and 4 bars, 3 immense pools, a spa, a bowling alley, fitness center and a kids' club. |
| What's Around? | Some restaurants along the beach road and a beach club nearby. |
| Who is it for? | Traveller who want a quiet location with easy access to a beautiful beach, at a short distance to nightlife. |
| Worth Noticing | The hotel is a bit ageing and very large, but always popular. Convenient location. |
| Price | Good value for money |
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
| Hotel Summary | |
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| Location | Patong Beach, on the beach road with direct access across the street |
| Beach | Superb beach just across the street. Loungers, food, and massage available, but it can be quite busy in high season |
| Hotel | 4-star resort, including some pool access rooms |
| Facilities | 9 restaurants and bars, 5 swimming pools |
| What’s Around | Beach on one side, night market on the other. Bangla Road and Jungceylonare within walking distance |
| Who is it for? | Anyone who wants to enjoy everything Patong has to offer |
| Worth Noticing | The swimming pools are immense, and the Kids Pool has slider and games |
| Price | Mid-range |
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
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| Location 📍 | Kamala Beach, hillside setting overlooking Rayee Beach, 40 minutes from airport |
| Beach ⛱️ | Across from Rayee Beach. Complimentary shuttle to Kamala Beach. |
| Hotel 🛏️ | 5-star resort, 201 rooms. Family rooms 67 sqm with bunk beds. Hillside with buggy service. |
| Facilities | 3 pools, Camp Hyatt kids club 9am-7pm, Marine Center, 3 restaurants, spa, fitness. |
| What’s Around | Kamala village with restaurants and Friday market nearby. |
| Who is it for? | Families wanting marine biology activities and ocean views. Not for direct beach access. |
| Worth Noticing | Resident marine biologist runs shore walks, Mermaid Academy. Casa Boho rooftop with sunset views. |
| Price | Luxury |
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
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | Beautiful wide beach with soft sand but water is not as blue and shallow as southern beaches. |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort with 409 rooms! |
| The Facilities | 5 restaurants (Thai, seafood,Italian, steakhouse, European), 3 swimming pools with pool bar, including an immense one with fun sliders, Xana beach club, cooking classes. |
| What's Around? | Quite a few restaurants, shops and beach clubs are available on the beach, and the trendy Boat Avenue is not far either. |
| Who is it for? | Known to be great for families, but of course suitable for everyone. |
| Worth Noticing | Great beach club called Xana. |
| Price | A bit pricey |
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.
Accommodations are suitable for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 kids (under 16 years old). The highlight is the spacious “Family Room.” This 45 sq. m. room features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, ensuring a restful sleep for your children. This room is conveniently located near the kids’ pool and playground.
Enjoy your day at the expansive swimming pool, the largest pool in Patong, with a separate kid’s pool designed with safety in mind, including a colourful kid’s pool area that connects with our 2,000 sq.m. main pool. With excellent amenities, a convenient location, and dedicated family-friendly services, Book your stay with us and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | The beach is 300 m from the hotel with two busy streets to cross. |
| The Hotel | 4-star hotel with 303 rooms and 5 room types |
| The Facilities | 3 swimming pools. 3 restaurants, 1 bar and a large pool bar. Great Kids club and fitness room. |
| What's Around? | Plenty of small restaurants near the hotel as well as a night market, Hard Rock Cafe and Hooters. |
| Who is it for? | Anyone on budget who want to be near the nightlife and the beach and don't mind a bit of walking. |
| Worth Noticing | Good value for money, huge hotel, requires walk to go anywhere |
| Price | Reasonable. |
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
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| Location | Karon Beach centre, beachfront |
| Beach | Direct beachfront access to central Karon Beach. Excellent swimming conditions, family-friendly. Front and centre on one of Phuket’s longest beaches. |
| Hotel | 5-star resort with 214 rooms. Sino-Portuguese architectural design. Spacious rooms with Thai colonial décor. Set across 12 acres of tropical botanical gardens. |
| Facilities | Four large pools with four-storey waterslides, unsupervised Kids Playroom, Animal Village with farm animals, eight dining outlets, fitness centre. Pool bars and cafés. Free WiFi. |
| What’s Around | Karon Avenue with restaurants and shops 100m away. Daily market opposite hotel. Karon Lake and beachfront restaurants within walking distance. Karon Temple Market nearby. |
| Who is it for? | Families with children, couples. Not for those wanting nightlife scene, brand new facilities or ultra-modern design. |
| Worth Noticing | Four-storey waterslides worthy of dedicated water park. 12 acres contain almost 100 unique Thai plant species. Farm animals for children to interact with. |
| Price | 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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