Phuket has hundreds of hotels spread across more than 40 beaches and several inland areas, so choosing where to stay is one of the biggest decisions of any trip. The directory below lists hotels and resorts we have personally visited and reviewed over the past 15 years. We paid for our stay at the majority, which allows us to be honest about what we recommend. The list covers luxury resorts, mid-range hotels, and budget options across the island.
How to Choose Where to Stay
The beach you choose matters more than the hotel itself. Patong has the most restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, and is the best base if you want everything within walking distance. Kata and Karon are quieter but still have plenty of dining options and a good beach. Bang Tao and Kamala attract an upmarket crowd with beach clubs and villa rentals. Mai Khao is the quietest option, with large resorts and very little else around. For a full comparison, see our guide on where to stay in Phuket.
Hotel Directory
Below is our full directory of Phuket hotels and resorts we have checked and liked. We add new entries regularly. If you manage a hotel or resort in Phuket, you can submit it for free using the button below.
I arrived in Phuket in 1994 and have never left. After travelling through 40+ countries and working with Club Med and Expedia, where I created the Hotels.com Go Guides international travel guide with my team, I launched Phuket 101 in 2011 to share what I've explored, discovered and learned. Everything here comes from personal experience, with my own photography and videos from across Thailand.View Author posts
