Top 10 Phuket Best Beach Resorts

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort rates second on our best beach resort list for its wonderful setting on Kata Noi Beach - a white-sand paradise with unique qualities that edge out other contenders for the top of our list. Year round, this resort has the best of both worlds; the smooth-as-glass sea from November to May and an unforgettable seascape the rest of the year. Kata Noi Beach is away from the crowds so there you will be able to make full use of the 850-metre long strand and revel in the hotel's many facilities, which include six swimming pools, three Jacuzzis, a fantastic spa, no less than six restaurants, tennis courts, cooking classes and much, much more.

Andaman White Beach Resort: the name says it all. The beach in question is Nai Thorn Beach, located in the quieter north of Phuket, away from all the noise and well, tourists. Expect crystal clear azure blue sea and fine pure white sand, this beach is usually deserted apart from resort guests as access is only through the resort or by sea.
The 54 room resort is a self-contained beach-lover's paradise but it doesn't stop there: you can avail yourself of the resort's spa, go scuba diving, work out at the gym or simply soak up the rays on this beautiful beach then pamper yourself at one of the four restaurants. This area is isolated and rugged and a far cry from crowded Patong. Carpe diem in the best way possible; by chilling out at Andaman White Beach Resort.

Located just by Bang Tao Beach, there's a good reason why the Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is so named: it's big! With 423 guest rooms and villas spread out over grounds that take in lush greenery, deep-blue lakes and a dazzling beachfront Sheraton has all the facilities to make that beach vacation an unforgettable one. You can spend the morning frolicking in the waves and the afternoon in the world-class Angsana Spa or negotiating Asia's longest fresh-water swimming pool or maybe working out in our 24-hour fitness centre or even better, lounging back at the beach. The Sheraton, Asia's first integrated resort, is ranked among the five best in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Chedi has one very important thing going for it; it's smack bang on Pansea Beach, one of Phuket's most idyllic and much admired strands. This beach is a hot favourite among visitors and the multi-tiered beachside hotel features beachside cottages that will make you want to move in and stay forever. Guests wax poetic about the setting with its crisp white sand, lush tropical foliage and turquoise sea teeming with colourful fish at the southern end of the beach, not to mention its vivid sunsets. Unlike some of Phuket's best beach resort locations the Chedi is close by restaurants, bars and shops so there you get the best of both worlds; beachside beauty with great nightlife.

The Marriott lies on 11km of untouched beachfront, Phuket's longest. Mai Khao Beach is a protected area so it's really a 'you-and-the-beach' holiday here. Having said that, the Marriott has excellent facilities and the level of staff training is admirable so in-house attractions are at premium. Many guests comment positively on the resort's swimming pools as well as the opulent feel to the grounds and architectural design. La Cucina, the Italian restaurant at Marriott, has won awards for its cuisine and Marriott provides an extensive breakfast buffet. An added attraction is that the Marriott is located only 15 minutes from the airport - thus maximizing your vacation time.

SALA Phuket is also situated on lengthy and wild Mai Khao Beach and the pool villa resort uses its beachfront location to the max. Beautiful pine-like causarina trees provide shade and if the sea is too rough you can utilize the resort's large beachside swimming pools and, of course, your own villa's pool. Sala Phuket's villas do not provide sea views but they do guarantee absolute privacy in great style. Take a trek along the brown-sand beach and discover true tranquility or if you're not feeling energetic grab some sundowners at the resort's excellent beach bar and watch that golden globe sink into the Andaman Sea.

Kata Beach is many people's favourite place in Phuket. Scenic, shady and not as full-on frenetic as Patong, Kata Beach has got that perfect and much-sought-after balance between modern facilities and old-fashioned beauty. Kata is a resort town but has none of the shenanigans found elsewhere on the island. Kata Beach Resort has the best location here and the large pool area overlooks the beach so it's no wonder that the 267 room resort figures prominently in our Top 10 list of beach resorts in Phuket. The resort offers many dining options; a free sauna, a fitness centre and even a barber. You're virtually on the beach even if you choose to sunbathe by the pool and in this way you get the best of both worlds; beach life – with all the comforts of a luxurious resort at your fingertips.

Situated on Bang Tao Beach, the Dusit Laguna Phuket is a great beachside resort with all the facilities you'd come to expect from Laguna. You can enjoy the swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, recreation centre, a recommendable kids' club, games room, a three hole pitch and putt, water sports and the Angsana Spa all without leaving the hotel grounds.
Guests at Dusit Laguna Resort can also benefit from an 18-hole golf course, outdoor adventure training centre and horse riding close to the hotel. The entire hotel faces the quiet sandy beach, enjoy a sundowner watching waves crash ashore with the sun sinking slowly into the golden sea.

Also in the Laguna complex and situated on Bang Tao Beach, Laguna Beach Resort lies between the Andaman Sea and a tropical lagoon so if you are fond of water this is the place for you, especially since the resort features a waterpark. With five elegant food outlets to choose from your're sure to enjoy a fine dining experience here and, as to be expected from a Laguna resort, the facilities are excellent with a super fun three-pool waterpark, batik classes, tennis, a good kids' club and don't forget Anna and Sara, the resort's two baby elephants who meet the guests every afternoon at the beach! Speaking of which, the beach is right next to the resort waiting to be explored.