Nai Harn Beach Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Nai Harn

A quiet little spot at the southern end of Phuket, Nai Harn is one of the island's most beautiful locations and most popular places with in-the-know locals. This quiet and tranquil place has only a few hotels including the The Royal Phuket Yacht Club and is a favourite anchorage for boats during the high season.

Great for swimming from November to April, however care should be take in the low season (May-October) when there can be strong undertows on occasion. The local restaurants just above the beach make a great place to relax with a sundowner.

Just north of Nai Harn, along the coast, is Nui Beach, small, secluded and difficult to access. Further along is Ya Nui, a sandy cove that attracts snorkelers and divers. Another out-of-the way spot nearby is the tiny beach of Ao Sane, a great spot for snorkeling, reached by taking the dirt road that starts at Le Royal Meridien's car park.

Where to Stay in Nai Harn Beach (Editor's Choice)

Choice is somewhat limited due to there being few hotels located in Nai Harn, however standards are high and hotels here offer what can't be found elsewhere. Alternatively, see the complete list of Nai Harn Beach Hotels or see our current best deal for southern Phuket .

Nai Harn Beach Hotels

Here's the full list of Nai Harn and surrounding areas. If you need some help deciding on an area or need to know where to start you could try our e-concierge guide to Nai Harn hotels. Alternatively you can find hotels by price, hotels by location or hotels on a map. See also our Last Minute Hotels in Nai Harn.

The Beach (our guide for beach lovers)

Nai Harn Beach is one of the contenders for Phuket's most beautiful beach. It has a large freshwater lagoon behind it that flows into the sea at the southern end and some good snorkeling at the northern end. It's not a place to hire a jet ski or expect a lot of action. Just yachts bobbing in the bay, vendors selling ice cream and drinks and a fine sandy beach. (Read more...).

Nai Harn Beach Attractions

Sometimes the charm of Nai Harn Beach is overlooked, with other west coast beaches getting a lot more attention. But ask the many frequent visitors to Nai Harn and they’ll tell you that they love the beach for its peaceful and unspoiled character. It’s also in a handy location, not far for all the action and fun nightlife spots (Patong is just 20 minutes away for example). (Read more...)

Nai Harn Beach Activities

Nai Harn Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket with its excellent water quality. It's encompassed on both sides by jungle-and-palm covered mountains and there's a large freshwater lagoon inland. Never overcrowded, even in high season, Nai Harn's usually busier at weekends as it is popular with both Thais and expats. (Read more...)

Nai Harn Beach Restaurants & Dining

Nai Harn is a special place where one can experience fine dining or simply join the locals for a real taste of Thai and fresh Andaman seafood, thanks to the international community who make Nai Harn Village their home.
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Nai Harn Beach Nightlife

Nai Harn's nightlife is fairly quiet and spread out and as a result most people usually only hit one or two places during the entire evening. For early evening there are some pleasant, relaxed bars just metres from the beach at Nai Harn where you can have a nice cocktail or an ice-cold beer and watch the last vestiges of the day fade into darkness. (Read more...)

Nai Harn Beach Shopping

Nai Harn is not Phuket’s best shopping destination – its beach, verdant hills and tranquility are its main assets and the area has more of a residential feel to it than other West Coast destinations.
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Nai Harn Beach Map

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...)

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