Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
Phuket Hotels and Resorts Reviews [toc] Here is the full list of the Phuket hotels and resorts we have stayed at and reviewed in the past 15 years. We only recommend hotels we fully enjoyed. We try to cover luxury hotels, budget places, and everything in between. We paid for our stay in the vast majority, allowing us to be true to our choices. The list keeps growing, so bookmark
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What to Do on Khao San Road and Soi Rambuttri [toc] Khao San Road, together with Saoi Rambuttri, is a vibrant street in the Banglamphu district of Bangkok, not far from the famous Wat Phra Kaew (The Grand Palace) and Wat Pho. popular with backpackers, and young and budget travellers. It's a hub of activity, offering affordable accommodation, fun cuisine, and exciting nightlife. While both streets are situated in close
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Dining by Ong Ang canal in Bangkok Chinatown [toc] Ong Ang Walking Street or Khlong Ong Ang Night Market is a popular shopping and dining destination located at the end of Bangkok's Chinatown. The market is situated along a canal and is known for its lively atmosphere, bustling stalls, and delicious food. In case you don't know, 'Khlong' means canal in Thai, and Bangkok has a lot of Khlongs. The
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A restaurant with a view of Kata Noi Beach [gallery type="rectangular" link="file" size="large" ids="55944,55940,55941"] Gu Bar Cafe Info Location: Kata Noi Beach Address: 230 Kata-Sai Yuan Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100 Hours: 11 am - 10 pm Phone: 063 654 5938 Gu Bar Cafe Map Get the directions on your phone: https://goo.gl/maps/eRMKm1PfTYaMpxYo6 More Restaurants in Kata Beach [pt_view id="6becef4523"] Your Kata Beach Travel Guide [pt_view id="be7d07bv74"]
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Phuket Town Thai Restaurant Reviews [toc] Phuket Town is a must-visit destination for travellers interested in local Thai, southern Thai, and Phuket-style cuisine. The town's dining scene is a mix of old-school eateries, trendy cafes, and upscale restaurants, serving a wide variety of dishes that reflect the island's unique culinary heritage. Local Thai Food: Phuket Town has plenty of local Thai food options, including street food vendors, food courts, and
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A hidden restaurant above Kata Noi Beach [toc] Chopol's Plantation is a fantastic bar and Thai restaurant hidden high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach. The place is hard to find because you have to spot a tiny road on the side of the main road that leads to the popular Karon View Point, and most people drive fast in this area. The setting in the middle of palm trees
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The Nai Harn Phuket Review [toc] The Nai Harn Phuket stands in an excellent location in the south of the island, and with its classic, timeless design, the resort has always been very iconic. Built among thousands of coconut trees on the green hillside of Nai Harn Beach, it is the only resort in Phuket offering a unique view of this fabulous beach, and what beach! A large crescent of
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Kalido Restaurant on Bang Tao Beach [toc] Kalido (formerly Palm Seaside Restaurant) is a trendy seafront restaurant set at the southern end of Bang Tao Beach. Open for lunch and dinner, Kalido is an excellent place for a relaxed dinner by the sea and a lounge venue in the evening. The vast open space at the front of the restaurant is great to enjoy drinks and tapas before dinner. and
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Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort Review [toc] The Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort located near the heart of Kata Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The resort is surrounded by greenery, with views of the Andaman Sea from the upper floors, features three swimming pools, an excellent restaurant, a spa and a kid's club, making it the perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort Review [toc] Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is a superb 5-star resort built on a hillside of Kamala overlooking Rayee Beach, which is just a little south of the main Kamala beach, far from any crowd. This luxurious 201 rooms resort on the west coast of Phuket offers splendid sea views from almost every balcony. Obviously, the higher the room, the better the panorama! Quick Hotel Summary
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A shopping and dining plaza on Karon Beach Road [toc] Karon Plaza, also known as Karon Bazaar, is a popular bazaar located on Beach Road in Karon Beach. It is a bustling shopping centre that offers a wide range of goods and foods to tourists. The plaza is situated in a prime location, just a few minutes walk from the beach, not far from the Karon Circle, and is easily
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Where to Shop and What to Buy in Phuket Town [toc] Phuket Town has an immense choice of shopping opportunities, and you will find here a lot more than you would find in any beach resorts. From the vibrant night markets and weekend markets that come alive after the sun sets, to the bustling fresh markets where locals sell fresh produce and handmade crafts, you'll find an impressive range of
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Some Thai phrases to save your day in Phuket! :) Most people in Phuket will understand a few words of English, especially in tourist areas or when their business depends on tourism, however, it is always fun and appreciated when visitors can exchange greetings in Thai language. Here are a few useful Thai phrases and sentences to use when travelling to Phuket and Thailand. Some are casual and just for
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Romantic sunset dinner in Patong Beach [toc] Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant in an upmarket Thai restaurant located at the north end of Patong Beach, where the original Baan Rim Pa restaurant used to be, just at the feet of Novotel Phuket Resort. The restaurant is bright and well designed, with a bar, a DJ and saxo player adding just enough atmosphere not to be disturbing while admiring the sun
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A Rooftop Restaurant in Kata Noi Beach [toc] Sea in the Sky is a rooftop bar and restaurant located on top of Sea Galleri Hotel by Katathani in Kata Noi Beach, west coast of Phuket island. The rooftop is vast with a unique location that overlooks both the bay of Kata Noi on the left and Kata Beach on the right. The unmissable attraction of the rooftop is an immense
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Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong Review [toc] Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is a compact luxury hotel with a convenient location in Patong, just a few minutes walk from the beach and the famous Bangla Walking Street. The hotel features a rooftop pool, fitness centre, spa, and a restaurant serving Thai and international cuisine. The hotel's prime location makes it a popular choice for tourists who want to enjoy the nightlife and
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Avista Grande Phuket Karon Review [toc] Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Karon Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Phuket. The hotel, which is at a very short walking distance from the immense beach of Karon, is known for its soft white sand and incredibly clear waters during the high season (December to May). [caption id="attachment_55408" align="alignnone" width="1400"] Avista Grande
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What to do at Kata Night Market? [toc] Kata Night Market is not a very well-known market as it is rather hidden between a maze of buildings and small hotels in the middle of Kata Beach, roughly behind Club Med hotel. The market is surprisingly vast and already popular for serving all kinds of cheap food and dishes in a long line of tiny stalls. Kata Market works in a
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What you need to know about cannabis in Phuket [toc] Visitors to Phuket these days are sure to notice that cannabis is widely available for sale – at little roadside stands, stylish shops, medical marijuana clinics, restaurants, and yes, even the local 7-Eleven is selling cannabis-infused products. So much green to be found! The cannabis industry has exploded in Thailand since the government relaxed its formerly strict laws regarding the
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Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Review [toc] Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach combines many features for a great holiday if you are searching for reasonable mid-range accommodation in Phuket. The hotel is right on the beach of Kamala, a unique and much sought-after feature on the island. There are nine room types, including affordable pool rooms and a cool rooftop bar! We had to go and check this for ourselves. The hotel
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