A Guide to Beaches in Phuket Thailand
There are many nice beaches in Phuket with the majority of the scenic beaches located on the western side of the island. Some of the beaches are very popular and some are more secluded and not as well known, but are just as beautiful.
Phuket Hotels Located Near
the Beach
Patong
Beach Hotels
Staying near Patong Beach is perfect for anyone who loves a busy beach, lots of nightlife and plenty of shopping.
Karon
Beach Hotels
There are many beachfront hotels and resorts at Karon Beach with many that have wonderful views of the Andaman Sea.
Surin
Beach Hotels
This lovely beach has some nice hotels and resorts with some of them being as absolute beachfront as you can get.
Kamala
Beach Hotels
This beach is located near Surin and has plenty of undeveloped areas to relax and unwind. There are also some nice hotels located on or close to the beach.
Kata
Beach Hotels
Kata Beach is perfect for families and those who like it a little less hectic than Patong. There are plenty of nice resorts and hotels that are right on the beach.
Kata
Noi Beach Hotels
Kata Noi Beach is the next beach down from Kata and is a wonderful little gem. This is the place to stay at if like it peaceful, quiet and luxurious.
Patong Beach: This is Phuket's most
popular and most crowded beach. There are many things to do
here such as - parasailing, catching a long tail boat, or
relaxing on the many deck chairs available.
Staying near Patong Beach is perfect for anyone who loves a busy beach, lots of nightlife and plenty of shopping.
There are many beachfront hotels and resorts at Karon Beach with many that have wonderful views of the Andaman Sea.
This lovely beach has some nice hotels and resorts with some of them being as absolute beachfront as you can get.
This beach is located near Surin and has plenty of undeveloped areas to relax and unwind. There are also some nice hotels located on or close to the beach.
Kata Beach is perfect for families and those who like it a little less hectic than Patong. There are plenty of nice resorts and hotels that are right on the beach.
Kata Noi Beach is the next beach down from Kata and is a wonderful little gem. This is the place to stay at if like it peaceful, quiet and luxurious.
Karon Beach: A very large beach that is much more spread out and less crowded than Patong. The beach has lovely fine white sand that can make a squishing noise when you walk on it.
Kata Beach: Has some beautiful scenery, plenty of shade and some waves to catch when the swell is on. Volleyball is played here every afternoon from around 4pm onwards till dark.
A slightly cloudy day at Kata Beach.
Looking towards Nai Harn Beach from Cape Prom Thep.
The beautiful scenery at Laem Singh Beach.
Kata Noi Beach: A small beach with wonderful views and is very quiet all year round. Popular among surfers, Kata Noi can get some good waves particularly in the Low Season when the conditions are right.
Laem Singh Beach: Located between Surin and Kamala beaches. This beach is small and secluded and also very beautiful. There is a steep walking track to and from this beach so be prepared for this when coming here.
Kamala Beach: Not that far from Patong and much more relaxing. This beach has very nice scenery and has beachfront restaurants and bars.
Surin Beach: Just north a bit from Kamala, is Surin Beach, a relatively undeveloped beach which also has restaurants as well as cafes and bars which are located right on the beach.
Nai Harn Beach: One of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket, Nai Harn has magnificent scenery and surrounds. This beach is reasonably quiet most of the time but can get very busy in the peak season.
Nai Yang Beach: Located very close to the airport in the north of the island, this beach has wonderful tall casuarinas trees which protrude out towards the water.
Nai Thorn Beach: Further south from Nai Yang, this relatively unknown beach is not very crowded and is undeveloped.
Ya Nui Beach: A very small beach with fantastic views, located between Cape Phrom Thep and Nai Harn Beach.
Rawai Beach: Is situated between Chalong Bay and Cape Phrom Thep. Not that popular amongst the tourists, Rawai Beach has some fishing boats parked just off the beach and a fishing village and small fish market.
Pansea Beach: A very beautiful but private beach just north of Surin beach which can only be accessed through 2 luxury resorts, Amanpuri and Chedi, so if staying at these resorts, you would have most of the beach to yourself.
Mai Kao Beach: The longest beach in Phuket, located not far from the airport. There is not much happening here, which makes it a perfect place to get away from it all, with the exception of hearing the occasional plane coming in.
Nui Beach: A secret beach below the Kata View point, which can only be accessed by boat or 4x4 as the road is not suited to other vehicles. You have to pay to use this beach because you have to pass through private land to get to it and the owner charges a small fee.
Cape Panwa Beach: South of Phuket Town and relatively unknown to tourists, this small beach is undeveloped but close enough all the facilities of the city.
Another perfect day at Kamala Beach.
The steep walking track to Laem Singh Beach.
Nai Harn Beach in the middle of the Peak Season.
The headland at the southern end of Surin Beach.