Where to Stay in Phuket
Editor's Guide to Recommended Hotels in Phuket
If you mention the name 'Phuket' to pretty much anyone they'll conjure up vistas of an azure sea lapping up on white-sand beaches under colbalt-blue skies. And they wouldn't be wrong. The best thing about Phuket's west coast beaches is that they have a huge choice of accommodation that pretty much can cover most peoples' tastes, needs and financial limits so have a look through our choice below and decide which location floats your holiday boat.
Looking for a nice quiet hotel in Patong, they do exist! Somewhere in heart of the action? Beach bungalows maybe? Or a hotel that the kids would love? This page has been put together to help you find exactly what you're looking for, it covers all areas and recommends hotels that we know are good. Read More...
Karon's long beautiful beach means that there are lots of hotels really close to the beach. For this reason sea view rooms are aplenty and more affordable in Karon than elsewhere in Phuket. Read More...
Kata Beach has an incredibly good range of accommodation and as the whole of Kata is close to the beach, the longest walk you could possibly have to it is about ten minutes. This is one of the few places in Phuket that has absolute beachfront hotels (no road in between). Alternatively, see our complete list of Kata Beach Hotels or check out our current best deals below. Read More...
There's quite a selection of resorts and hotels in Bangtao Beach, aside from the Laguna Phuket resorts, a variety of bungalows, resorts and villas are available for short- or long-term stays. Alternatively, see the complete list of Bangtao Beach Hotels or see our current best deal below. Read More...
Kata Noi is almost a one hotel town, but what a hotel. Five star Katathani Resort and Spa dominates with both beachfront and jungle accommodation.Besides a few low-key hotels and bungalows the only other option is Mom Tri's Villa Royale, another five star hotel but this one's smaller, unique and altogether more intimate. Read More...
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 . Read More...
There's a wealth of top end accommodation along this beautiful stretch of coastline but not many midrange options available. Surin doesn't really have any large scale resorts with boutique resorts being the norm. Alternatively, see the complete list of Surin Beach Hotels, Surin Beach Hotel Photos or see our current best deal below. Read More...
Rawai Beach itself is a ‘working beach’ – meaning you’ll still see fishermen tending to their nets and boats there. The area nevertheless has its share of bars, restaurants and hotels and a large percentage of the island’s expatriate population calls Rawai its home. Read More...
Asian tourists and Thai business people are the primary customers of the big hotels, but travelers from all parts of the globe are warmly welcomed. The facilities are on par with many of the beach resorts and are a great option for people who want to see authentic Thai life. On-On Hotel in the photo, was used in the movie "The Beach" Read More...
