Cape Panwa Beach Guide

Cape Panwa Beach is divided into two parts by a 300-metre long seaside esplanade. The western part is right next to the Thai Navy Headquarters and is only 70 metres long and not that wide. Fishermen use it to beach their long tails and small boys do spectacular jumps and dives off the safety railings at high tide.

At the far end lies the Phuket Aquarium and the beach just below this is relatively quiet but not very shady. The sand underfoot is agreeable and the sea calm and there are some lovely views out to Koh Lone and other islands.

This is more of a functional than a recreational beach and indeed right at the end stands a large pier for commercial and military use.

Nearby Cape Panwa Hotel also has an attractive beach but this is reserved for their lucky guests.

How to get to Cape Panwa

To get to Cape Panwa Beach it is simply a matter of following Sakadit Road (The main Phuket Town to Cape Panwa Road) to its very end. from Phuket town, head to Chalong or Rawai, when exiting phuket town turn left and follow the signs 'Phuket Aquarium'. The road makes a sharp left at the Naval Headquarters and this is where Cape Panwa Beach is located.

Facilities on the beach

There are no sun loungers here but longtail boats are for hire to explore nearby islands. There is plenty of shopping a mere stroll away and you can also get a relaxing massage at one of the beachside parlours.

Beach eats

Cape Panwa Beach is surrounded by satellite businesses for Sri Panwa Resort and Cape Panwa Hotel and this means there are plenty of reasonably priced restaurants and cafes along the beachfront as well as a minimart at which to buy snacks.

Beach activities

No jet-skis or banana boats here. Cape Panwa offers a lot of things to do along its esplanade but nothing on the beach itself. Try a visit to the aquarium, it's fascinating.

Where to stay in Cape Panwa

The beach is overshadowed by a large and steep hill that is straddled by the luxurious Sri Panwa Resort. On the other side of the hill is Cape Panwa Hotel.

See also our clickable Panwa Map or our Panwa Photo Tour.