An island within Phuket island


Koh Sirey is an island, but you would never guess it from a map and many probably have never heard of it. Connected to Phuket town by a very short bridge, this small piece of land doesn’t have any particular signs but this is where you will find the beautiful Westin Siray Bay Resort.

Koh Sirey Fishermen Village


What to do on Sirey Island


Besides the temple and maybe Chaolay gipsy village, there is not a lot to do on Koh Sirey. It’s not really a destination in itself, but it’s an area of Phuket that deserves to be seen a bit more or if you are like us eager to explore every corner of the island.

Wat Koh Sirey

Wat Koh Sirey Golden Boulder

The small island is only 20 km square and is visible from quite far with its Thai temple built at the top of a hill. Driving up there is easy, and a small road drives around the temple, surrounded by many small shrines dedicated to people who passed away. Park where you can and walk to the temple to enjoy a beautiful bird view of Phuket town.

Koh Sirey temple also shelters a golden reclining Buddha which without being impressive (like the one at Wat Sri Sunthorn), is still as big as the temple. A note: the old guy standing by inside the temple will request a donation if you want to take a photo of the reclining Buddha, this is most unusual, and he is pretty grumpy, so better drop a small note in the donation box (It’s a nice gesture anyway).

See some monkeys

Monkeys in Phuket

Don’t miss the many monkeys at the bridge, the area is now clearly indicated by green signs, and the monkeys enjoy the fruits regularly given by the locals. It’s hard to resist these little guys, these are not yet as tamed as the one on Monkey Hill also in Phuket Town, and not as naughty as the ones in Phang Nga Cave (which also shelters a reclining Buddha).

Chao Lay Sea Gypsy village

Besides the Westin Siray Bay Resort and the temple, Koh Sirey is home to a Sea Gypsy village also known as Chao Lay. It’s not very large and not impressive, but it has a certain charm, as it hasn’t changed in ages. People are rather poor, live and work under and outside their houses. It’s still a good hideaway by the sea if you want to stop for lunch and try some local seafood.


Where to eat


Krua Phetphoom Beachside

Location: Koh Sirey
Address: 70 Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 11 am – 9 pm (Wednesday closed)
Phone: 081 919 2273
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phetphoomkitchen


Where to stay on Koh Sirey


Westin Siray Bay Resort

Koh Sirey

There are a few small privately owned properties on the island, but the only real hotel is the beautiful Westin Siray Bay Resort. The resort features a large number of rooms and villas with amazing views of the bay. The beach is quite small and not suitable for swimming. Not far behind the resort is Plylaem Seafood, a decent seafood restaurant where you can get an affordable lunch before heading back to the mainland.

Range: 5-star
Swimming pools
: 3
Restaurants and bars
: 3
Address
: 21/4 Moo 1 T.Rasada A.Muang Rasada Phuket, Phuket 83000
Phone: 076 335 600
Open: 24 hours
Check-in: 3 pm – Check-out: 12 noon
Rates: for Westin Siray Bay Resort Phuket
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westinphuket/


More Photos of Sirey Island

Wat Koh Sirey Reclining Buddha


Koh Sirey Map

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The Westin Siray Bay Resort Phuket on Koh Sirey


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Born in France a long long time ago, I started to travel the world early and never stopped until I settled in Thailand in 1994. Then for the past 27 years, my passion for photography and my natural curiosity has taken me to every corner of Thailand, jumping frequently between Bangkok and Phuket and basically everywhere I could go. I run Phuket101.net and manage large international online travel guides.