How to Get to The Private Naithon Noi Beach
Naithon Noi Beach is one of the few ‘private beaches of Phuket‘ as well as one of the most beautiful. Located near Phuket International Airport on the west coast of the island, Naithon Noi Beach is often called ‘Andaman White Beach’, from the name of the resort that occupies the entire land around it. The real name is Naithon Noi Beach, which means ‘Small Naithon Beach’ by reference to the larger Naithon Beach, a public beach located just next to it.
Naithon Noi Beach is simply superb… large and wide, with white powdery sand, incredibly blue clear water and coconut trees leaning over the beach. This is as close to a perfect tropical paradise as you can imagine.
Surprisingly, this immense beach is only visited by a few people each day. How can such a paradise not be crowded? Is it a private beach? Well… yes and no. This is the irony of Phuket and probably all of Thailand. Private beaches are illegal but if you happen to own the land surrounding it, it ends up almost the same, and that’s the privilege of Andaman White Beach Resort. The same situation exists at Le Meridien Phuket, The Surin and a few more.
Walking through the land is not allowed and hotels having such privilege are quite protective of it. In a way, that is understandable: imagine if your garden was the only way to reach a popular place and everyone would cross your property all day long! So if you walk to the Andaman White Beach reception desk and ask for permission to go to the beach or even to pay for some drinks by the beach (as we used to do), your request will politely be declined.
However there is usually an interesting twist: you cannot cross private land to reach the beach, but you can find a different way as the beach itself is public. In the case of Laem Singh, you can come by boat from Surin Beach. In the case of Andaman White Beach (Naithon Noi), there is in fact access. We don’t know how long it will last but if you follow us on Instagram then drop us a line we might tell you how we can’t spread it too much either.
Note that the beach and the sea are blue and quiet during the high season but the sea can be rough in the low season.
Naithon Beach
Naithon Noi Beach looks beautiful from above, but access is restricted and usually not possible unless you’re staying at the luxury resort right on it. Luckily, Naithon Beach is just a few minutes away and it’s still one of the quietest beaches on the west coast. It’s wide, clean, and surprisingly peaceful considering how close it is to the airport. You’ll find a few restaurants, local seafood stalls, and even beach massage, but no big resorts or loud bars. I often stop here when I need a break from the crowds in Patong or Kata. It’s a good little escape.
Where to Stay on Naithon Noi
Andaman White Beach Resort
Andaman White Beach Resort is a peaceful hideaway just 15 minutes from Phuket Airport, set on one of the island’s most beautiful and secluded beaches. The resort itself is simple and a bit dated, but the location makes up for it. The beach is wide, quiet, and feels completely private. Most rooms have sea views, and there’s a pool and two restaurants just above the sand. It’s especially nice at sunset. Not the fanciest place, but ideal if you want space, quiet, and postcard-style beach photos without crowds. A good option for a short, relaxing stay near the airport.
Address: 28/4 Moo 4, Tambon Sakoo, Thalang District, Phuket 83130
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 076 316 300
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 1
Distance to the beach: on its own beach
Distance from Patong Beach 26 km (about 45 min drive)
Distance from Phuket Town: 28 km (48 min drive)
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