An amazing private beach near Patong
Karon Noi Beach, sometimes also called ‘Relax Beach”, is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket, home to the luxurious 5-star hotel Le Meridien Phuket. It has perfect soft white sand, shallow clear blue waters and many coconut trees to create the picture-perfect holiday background. It is quiet and unspoilt, and of course, there is a good reason for this little paradise to remain so exclusive: Karon Noi is one of the few private beaches of Phuket.
Karon Noi Beach is occasionally called ‘Relax Beach’, remaining of the old days when the first tourists arrived on the island, but you will possibly see it on the map as ‘Haad Karon Noi’ or ‘Hat Karon Noi’. This is because ‘Haad’ or ‘Hat’ means ‘Beach’ in Thai.
This heavenly cove is tucked between Patong and Karon Beach, both very busy seaside towns. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort found this little paradise a long time ago, and while there are legally no private beaches in Phuket, you can own the land around it, which allows you to restrict access. So you guessed it, the only way to enjoy this beach is to be a guest at the hotel.
Where to stay on Karon Noi
Le Meridien Phuket
The only way to enjoy a stroll on Karon Noi Beach is to be a guest at Le Meridien Phuket. This large hotel is one of the first to open in Phuket decades ago, but it has not lost any of its charms. Not only the private beach is amazing, but the swimming pool is also one of the largest on the island. If this wasn’t enough, Le Meridien boasts no less than 7 restaurants, an immense fitness room, many watersports, a great spa and a kids club.
You can also come for lunch and you are then free to walk around, which is what we usually do. Sure the price of the lunch is higher than your usual local restaurant, but it’s worth it since you get to access this exclusive beach! The security is pretty tough, especially if you come on a motorbike with a big camera bag. Less so if you arrive by car.
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Hotel Summary & Guests Score | |
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Hotel Summary | |
| 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. |
| Hotel Location | Click here to see this hotel on the map 📍 |
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Fast Facts about Karon Noi Beach
| ⛱️ Beach condition: | Amazing |
| ⛱️ Other beach nearby: | Karon Beach |
| 🍴 Best hotel nearby: | Le Meridien Phuket |
| 🍹 Beach club: | Relax Bar at Le Meridien |
| 🚙 Distance to Karon Beach: | 4 km |
| 🚙 Distance to Patong Beach: | 5 km |
| 🚙 Distance to Phuket Town: | 18 km |
| ✈️ Distance from Phuket International Airport: | 41 km |
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