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How to find the right hotel in Phuket?

Four Steps to Find the Best Hotel for Your Phuket Trip

Finding the right hotel in Phuket can be a challenging task, and getting the right place in the right location if you have never been to Phuket can be daunting as it can, and will, impact your holidays entirely. So there are four things we recommend you to sort out before starting:

    • When will you come?
    • Where will you stay?
    • What kind of traveller are you?
    • How much do you want to spend?

4 Steps to finding the right hotel in Phuket:

When is the best time to visit Phuket? When is the low season, the high season and the peak season?

Which beach is best for you? Busy or quiet? Close to party and shopping or long quiet stretches of sand?


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Are you here to party? to explore? on honeymoon or with your kids and family?

Hotel Price

If you travel with a small budget, this section has budget hotels, hostels and apartments.

FIRST: When do you plan to visit Phuket?

  1. During the high season (December to April), the south of Phuket is very busy, so if you want to party and don’t mind busy beaches and resort towns: go south; if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, stay north.
  2. During the low season, the north will be very quiet, and the beaches will often look neglected. Beaches in the south will be quieter than in the high season and, therefore, will feel lively without being crowded.
Check the seasons

 

SECOND: Where should you book your hotel in Phuket?

Phuket beaches by populationEach beach has its unique character and atmosphere. The beach, the sand, the setting and the facilities: restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and how busy the beach is. There are also some beautiful heritage hotels in Phuket Town! Picking the right location in Phuket for your hotel is one of the most important decisions you must make.

The beaches in the south of Phuket are the most beautiful, with white sand and shallow waters, but they can become crowded in the high season: Patong, Kata, Karon, Nai Harn and even Kamala beaches.

The beaches in the north are always more peaceful. The sand is a little less soft, and the water is less shallow, but they are still wonderful beaches. The more you go north, the quieter they will be: Bang Tao starts to be popular but is still long enough not to feel crowded. Mai Khao is very quiet and has five or six superb hotels. Nai Yang and Naithon are superb but underrated beaches near the airport.

Phuket Town is popular for its old streets lined with Sino-Portuguese shophouses. You will find a few heritage hotels and a lot of small guesthouses. Note that Phuket Town is far from swimmable beaches, maybe 10 kilometres.

Because choosing the right location is so important for a great holiday, we dedicated an entire, easy-to-read page about it:


Phuket Best Hotels
Here are the best hotels in Phuket we loved the most. We stayed and enjoyed them all and would recommend any without hesitation. Selecting a great hotel in Phuket is part of your holiday and will be a memory you will bring back home ... Read More

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THIRD: What kind of traveller are you?

Everyone is different and wants the best hotel to fit their personal preference and lifestyle. Luckily, Phuket can truly fit everyone’s style, and hotels are often dedicated to families, couples, honeymooners, groups of friends, party-goers and solo travellers.

 

FOURTH: What is your budget?

Phuket has an incredibly wide range of hotels, from luxury resorts to hostels, guesthouses and vacation rentals. If you travel on a budget, here are some great value-for-money hotels in Phuket that won’t break the bank.

Browse Hotels in Phuket by Areas

Kata Rocks
Kata Beach

Kata Rocks Phuket

Kata Rocks is changing the face of luxury accommodation in Phuket. More than just a hotel stay, it's an unforgettable ... Read More
SAii Laguna Phuket Resort
Bang Tao Beach

SAii Laguna Phuket

SAii Laguna Phuket is a large luxury resort set right on the sand of Bangtao Beach on the west coast ... Read More
Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong - MGallery
Patong Beach

Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery

Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong is a luxurious resort nestled amidst the lush hills overlooking the vibrant Patong Beach in Phuket, ... Read More
Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery
Kata Beach

Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery

Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Karon Beach, one of the most popular ... Read More
Hotel Verdigris in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Hotel Verdigris

Hotel Verdigris is an amazing gem with a great location on Yaowarat Road in Old Phuket Town. The hotel is ... Read More
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Patong Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is a recent resort located near the bustling area of Patong Beach ... Read More
Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong
Patong Beach

Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong

Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is a compact luxury hotel with a convenient location in Patong, just a short walk from ... Read More
Kalima Resort & Spa Phuket
Between Patong and Kamala

Kalima Resort & Spa Phuket

Kalima Resort Phuket is a hotel with amazing panoramic views of the immense bay of Patong Beach, built on a ... Read More
Dinso Resort, Patong Beach, Phuket
Patong Beach

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket

The Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket is a 5-star resort located in Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. It is situated ... Read More
Holiday Inn Phuket, Patong Beach, Phuket
Patong Beach

Holiday Inn Resort Phuket

Holiday Inn Resort Phuket is an excellent hotel to get the best of many sides of Patong Beach: easy access ... Read More
Bandara Villas in Ao Yon Beach, Phuket
Ao Yon Beach

Bandara Villas Phuket

Bandara Villas Phuket is a luxurious boutique resort located on the secluded Ao Yon Beach, in the Cape Panwa area, ... Read More
Hotel Clover Patong
Patong Beach

Hotel Clover Patong

Hotel Clover Patong Phuket is a 4-star lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Patong Beach, the most popular tourist ... Read More
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket on Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is a beautiful classic hotel in Bang Tao Beach, in a prime location on the west ... Read More
Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort
Patong Beach

Novotel Phuket Vintage Park

Novotel Phuket Vintage Park is a popular 4-star hotel with a good location on the second road of Patong Beach, ... Read More
Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel
Phuket Town

Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel Phuket

Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel Phuket’s whitewashed façade and baskets of bougainvillaea flowers give it a fresh, inviting look before you ... Read More
BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments
Patong Beach

BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments

BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments in Patong Beach has so many good reviews on Trip Advisor and social ... Read More
SALA Phuket on Mai Khao Beach
Mai Khao Beach

SALA Phuket

Sala Phuket Resort and Spa on Mai Khao Beach is one of our all-time favourite hideaways in Phuket, but it ... Read More
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
Kamala Beach

Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is a superb 5-star resort built on a hillside of Kamala overlooking Rayee Beach, which is ... Read More

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