Mai Khao Beach

Everything you need to know about Mai Khao Beach

Mai Khao Beach is situated on the northwest coast of Phuket this 11km, straight beach is still blessedly undeveloped as it is part of the Sirinat National Park and the only significant constructions along it are the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Phuket International Airport near Nai Yang Beach.

'Mai Khao' means white wood in English and maybe this is a local joke because there are certainly no white trees along this beach! The sand is a little coarse, perhaps the coarsest in Phuket, but this is splendid isolation at its best and you can walk for kilometres without seeing anyone at all.

There is a sharp drop off into the Andaman Sea, making swimming dangerous from May to November. If you are a plane spotter, the beach just north of the airport offers great vantage points from which to spot the incoming air traffic.

Mai Khao Beach Hotels

Miles long, deserted and undeveloped, this strand just north of Nai Yang offers peace and serenity for the independent traveller. There's a wealth of top end accommodation along this beautiful stretch of coastline, see the complete list of Mai Khao Beach Hotels, Mai Khao Beach Hotel Photos.

Mai Khao Beach Attractions

Going to Mai Khao Beach is the ultimate in getting away from it all. There are times when you’ll be absolutely alone on this, Phuket’s longest beach. If you’re into the sun, sand and sea in a solitary way then this is the very place for you.
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Mai Khao Beach Activities

Mai Khao used to be isolated from most areas because of its distant location as well as its National Park status, but this is not the case any more. The opening of Splash Jungle Waterpark at West Sands Resort at the beginning of 2010 promoted Mai Khao to a must-visit destination, especially for families with young kids. (Read more...)

Mai Khao Beach Restaurants

Aside from high-end dining at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort, the only other place to eat along Mai Khao Beach is at the bamboo-and-thatch seafood outlets located where Route 402 runs 700 metres next to the beach. This is a popular dining spot for locals and visitors alike. (Read more...)

Mai Khao Beach Shopping

Shopping in Mai Khao Beach area was a bit lacking in the past but nowadays thanks to the opening of Turtle Village, holiday shopping is possible without having to travel too far. Located just a short walk from Anantara Resort and JW Marriott Phuket, this uniquely designed 'village' has two levels and covers over 3,000sqm of retail. Here, you can find gifts, Thai souvenirs, clothing selections and dining. (Read more...)

Facilities on Mai Khao Beach

Toilet facilities exist at the Sirinat National Park southern end of Mai Khao, leading into Nai Yang Beach. There is also a campground with bungalows in the central part with friendly staff. Just north of JW Marriott there is a bar with a sign on the beach saying 'no more money problems', perhaps comparing its prices to those inside the nearby resort. The beach restaurants right at the north also have toilet facilities.

Mai Khao 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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