Bangtao Beach Guide
Everything You Need to Know About Bang Tao
Bangtao is a study in contrasts, with the luxurious resorts and villas along its 6km (4 mile) stretch of beach just a few minutes' away from the town of Cherng Talay, where many villagers still make their living as their ancestors did - by fishing, farming and rubber tapping. The northern tip of the beach, so far untouched by development, is still an area where visitors might find that they have the beach to themselves. Apart from going to the beach and a few bars and restaurants there's not much that you need to leave your resort for.
Taking up a huge area in the middle of Bangtao beach, Laguna Phuket, one of Asia's largest resort complexes, comprises Sheraton Grande, Dusit Laguna, Laguna Beach, Allamanda, Laguna Holiday Club and Banyan Tree Phuket resorts, and some are open to outside visitors as well.
Bangtao beach is roomy to say the least, many parts towards the north have no beachfront development at all. Often you see people riding horses up and down the beach as the afternoon gets cooler. Mainly only used by guests of the hotels here you'll find yourself relaxing in a secluded paradise, with a perfect sunset every evening. Read More...
Cherngtalay Temple has been the spiritual centre of Bangtao and Cherntalay for almost a century now after it relocated from its original site in Khao Noi. The temple is in typical Thai-Buddhist design, with images of giant snakes on the way up to the ubosot or main hall and paintings illustrating the Buddha’s good works. Read More...
Between the über-fashionable stretch of houses known as 'Millionaire's Row' and the world-class resorts of Laguna Phuket it's no wonder that Surin and Bang Tao have attracted quite a few high class dining establishments that cater to persons of leisure. You won't find many backpacker joints here; the food, wine and prices are almost all top shelf. Read More...
Many upmarket and luxury hotels are located close to Bangtao creating a more distinct and low key nightlife... Often guests don't leave their hotel however the are some lively bars and restaurants, even live music every night for those who do. Read More...
Some of the island's best finds for antiques and other treasures can be found at Laguna's Canal Village and in the rows of shops just outside the Laguna entrance. The open-air village markets are also worth visiting, if only to take in the sights and sounds of a typical Thai bazaar. Read More...
Bangtao Beach is known as home to the luxury Laguna Phuket Resort Complex. To deal with the needs of guests staying there, there is a good range of shopping, dining and recreational facilities within and nearby the complex. Facilities include an 18-hole golf course, Thai cooking classes, wall climbing, horse riding and yoga classes. Read More...
Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. Read More...