Best hotels in Phuket: Which are they?
Here are our top picks for the best hotels in Phuket. We stayed and loved them all, and we would enthusiastically suggest any of them. Staying in a nice hotel in Phuket is an integral aspect of the vacation and maybe an experience in and of itself, a memory you will carry with you. These hotels may not seem to be inexpensive, but they all have individuality, outstanding service quality, distinctive features, and, most importantly, they provided us with a memorable experience. Of course, the list below does not include all of the ones we tried, but it does include the ones we enjoyed the most and is organized by the beach.
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Hotels in Patong and the nearby areas
Patong Beach
Amari Phuket is one of those rare resorts with a one-of-a-kind Patong Beach position. A short tuk-tuk ride (1.5 km) will take you to the center of Patong, where you may party all night and then relax on the hotel beach the next day. The hotel has a tiny private beach, which is ideal for snorkeling. All of the apartments and villas have views of the ocean. The resort has three swimming pools, an outstanding spa, and the famed romantic coastal restaurant La Gritta.
Amari’s service is noted for being immaculate and always polite.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3
Restaurants and bars: 2 bars and 3 restaurants
Distance to the Beach: on its small private beach
Distance from airport: 38 km Distance to Phuket Town: 16 km
Distance to Patong Center: 1.6 km
Patong Beach
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket is a new resort on Patong Beach with several features that will appeal to a broad spectrum of visitors. Without a doubt, the first reason why this hotel is so appealing is its position just across the street from the beach. It is also close to the famed Bangla Walking Street, which is the center of Patong Nightlife. The hotel is bright and well-designed, with all of the amenities and outlets to appeal to a broad spectrum of travelers.
Range: 5-star
Swimming Pools: 3
Restaurants and bars: 5
Rooms: 600
Distance from the Beach: across the street
Distance to Patong city center: 1.2 km
Distance from Phuket Airport: 37 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 14 km
Patong Beach
If you want to see the finest of Patong, the Holiday Inn Phuket location is ideal: the beach is just across the street, and the city center, with its shopping and famed nightlife, is only a short walk away. The famed OTOP night market is immediately behind the resort, and there are several restaurants, spas, and shopping nearby. The neighborhood is bustling with activity, including the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, yet once within the resort, the ambiance is surprisingly serene. The hotel has three swimming pools, the largest of which has a magnificent pool bar. The rooms are well-designed, and the Busakorn Wing has partial pool access.
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 3
Restaurants and bars: 4
Distance to the Beach: across the street
Distance from airport: 36 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 14 km
Distance to Patong Center: 1.6 km
Patong Beach
Novotel Phuket Resort, located at the northern end of Patong Beach, provides sea vistas that few hotels in Patong can match. The Novotel Phuket Resort architecture has traditional Thai roofing over an attractive lobby, palm trees and greenery throughout, and three cascading pools. The resort is a tiny oasis of Thainess amid a hectic metropolis, with 217 rooms and 7 accommodation kinds. It’s not walkable from the center of Patong, but a quick tuk-tuk ride will have you there in a matter of minutes.
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 3 tier pool
Restaurants and bars: 4
Distance to the Beach: across the street
Distance from airport: 30 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 14 km
Distance to Patong Center: 1.7 km
Karon Noi Beach
Le Meridien Phuket is one of the few Phuket hotels with a private beach, and what a beach it is! Karon Noi is one of Phuket’s best beaches, private and exclusive to Le Meridien Phuket guests. This huge hotel is nestled in a secluded cove surrounded by woods. Nonetheless, it is near Patong, Karon, and even Kata Beach, making it an ideal strategic retreat for leisure and exploration. The centrally placed swimming pool at Le Meridien Phuket is one of the biggest in Phuket, measuring 4,700 square meters. Moreover, visitors may enjoy 10 restaurants and bars, as well as a spa, a large fitness center, a kids club, and other stores throughout their stay.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 pool (4,700 sqm)
Restaurants and bars: 10
Distance to the Beach: on the beach!
Distance from airport: 39 km
Distance to Patong beach: 3 km
Distance to Karon beach: 3 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 18 km
Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach is a 5-star hotel with a one-of-a-kind site on Phuket’s Merlin Beach, only a few kilometers from lively Patong but in a fantastic and calm setting. Marriott Merlin Beach Resort is a 400-room hotel with three massive swimming pools situated on a large plot of land surrounded by hills and further beaches.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3 pools
Restaurants and bars: 5
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach
Distance from airport: 40 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 19 km
Distance to Patong City Center: 4.2 km
Kalim Beach near Patong
Kalima Resort is a hilltop hotel with a spectacular panoramic view of Patong Beach’s vast gulf. With such a unique setting, visitors may enjoy the scenery as well as the strategic placement within minutes of Patong without having to deal with traffic. Although there is no beach directly in front of the hotel, the gorgeous Kamala, Laem Singh, and Surin Beaches are just a short ride away.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3 pools
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the closest beach: Patong Beach 2.5 km, Kamala Beach 4.5 km
Distance from airport: 28 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 14 km
Distance to Patong City Center: 3.6 km
Hotels in Kata Beach and Kata Noi
Kata Noi Beach
The Shore at Katathani is one of Phuket’s most luxurious hotels, and it provided us with one of the nicest experiences on the island. The hotel has everything you need for an ideal romantic getaway: a position just above a white and sandy beach, huge villas with breathtaking ocean views, an amazing restaurant, a spa, and many tiny things that make for a wonderful trip. The quiet sandy Kata Noi location is what most impresses since this beach was formerly named one of the greatest in Asia.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 main pool + all pool villas
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the Beach: on the beach!
Distance from airport: 48 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 17 km
Distance to Kata City Center: 2.5 km
Kata Noi Beach
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is a top-rated and reasonably priced hotel situated on Kata Noi, one of Phuket’s most beautiful beaches in the south. This enormous but extremely well-designed hotel, built along a 450-meter beach, can afford to provide a surprisingly significant number of rooms with genuine sea views. Guests may also make use of six swimming pools in the area between the hotel and the beach, as well as a variety of outstanding on-site eateries.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 6 pools
Restaurants and bars: 6
Distance to the Beach: on the beach!
Distance from airport: 47 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 16 km
Distance to Kata Beach: 1.5 km
Kata Beach
The infinity pool in front of Kata Rocks is most renowned for its stunning sunset vista. All of the massive Sky Villas include ocean vistas, private swimming pools, and a cutting-edge designer concept. While you will most likely spend most of your time in the comfort of your hi-tech villa, keep in mind that the restaurant, wine cellar, and spa are all award-winning amenities.
Kata Rocks is situated on a hill and is a short walk from the gorgeous and sandy Kata Beach.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 main pool + private pools in all villas
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the closest beach: 850 m
Distance from airport: 47 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15 km
We stayed at the one-of-a-kind Villa Royale at Kata Noi Beach multiple times. The idea is highly unique since part of the hotel was a private home owned by a well-known Thai architect, and each apartment in the hotel gives a unique experience. One of the apartments even has a wine cellar built into a rock. Villa Royale is located right above the lovely Kata Noi Beach and includes one of Phuket’s most romantic restaurants.
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 2 pools
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the closest beach: 150 m
Distance from airport: 47 km
Distance to Patong beach: 12 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15 km
Hotels in Karon
Karon Beach
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a huge hotel with a distinct position and direct access to Karon’s magnificent and expansive beach. In addition, the hotel has many enormous swimming pools, restaurants, kids clubs, a fairly large fitness center, and several retailers, including a beach club. Centara Grand Beach Resort is a top-rated mid-range hotel with 262 rooms, suites, and villas, the majority of which front the sea. The Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a huge hotel with a pinkish Sino-Portuguese decor.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 4
Restaurants and bars: 7
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach!
Distance to Karon City Center: 1 km
Distance from airport: 42 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 19 km
Karon Beach
The Paradox Resort Phuket is one of the major hotels in Karon, located right across the street from the beach and a short walk from the little town’s main street. The Movenpick has a large and magnificent swimming pool with an appealing pool bar, an outstanding spa, and numerous good restaurants. Guests have the option of booking a room in the main structure or a secluded garden villa with a plunge pool.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 4
Restaurants and bars: 7
Distance to the closest beach: across the street
Distance to Karon City Center: 250 m
Distance from airport: 44 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 17 km
Hotels in Kamala Beach and Surin
Kamala Beach
Hyatt Regency Phuket is a wonderful 5-star resort set on a Kamala hillside, across the road from the lesser-known Rayee Beach, which is tucked only a few kilometers from the major Kamala beach. This opulent 190-room resort has spectacular sea views from practically every balcony, a massive swimming pool, and Sunset Grill, a stunning panoramic restaurant perched at the hotel’s apex.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: across the street
Distance to Kamala city center: 4 km
Distance from airport: 30 km
Distance to Patong beach: 10 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 20 km
Pansea Beach
The Surin Phuket Resort is a stunningly built hotel with a superb position on the exclusive Pansea Beach, one of Phuket’s most beautiful. The hotel’s name is ‘The Surin,’ however, it is located on a neighboring beach named Pansea Beach. The Surin has 103 hillside and beachfront cottages and suites, so if you can afford it, try to book one with a terrace directly on the beach; the experience is unforgettable. The hotel’s black pool and the main building behind it are distinctive, and the restaurant on the beach is a fantastic romantic getaway from your hectic life!
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 3
Distance to the closest beach: on its private beach!
Distance from airport: 24 km
Distance to Patong beach: 13 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 25 km
Surin Beach
Twinpalms Resort has long been a popular Phuket hotel, being inventive and unique in many ways. The resort is not on the beach, but the magnificent Surin Beach is just a short walk away. Twinpalms was an immediate success, with 97 spacious rooms and suites constructed around a massive central swimming pool, an award-winning spa, and a handful of superb restaurants.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 3
Distance to the closest beach: 350 m
Distance from airport: 23 km
Distance to Patong beach: 13 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 24 km
Hotels in Bangtao Beach
Bangtao Beach
Banyan Tree Phuket on Bangtao Beach is without a doubt one of the most opulent resorts on the island, featuring traditional Thai architecture and design. The hotel is a short walk from both Bangtao Beach and Layan Beach, both of which are wonderful hideaways popular with locals.
All of the restaurants are superb, and Banyan Tree is well-known for having Phuket’s top award-winning spa. Banyan Tree Resort has been open for more than two decades and offers a superb choice of pool villas and spa villas with ultimate seclusion and service above and above the norm. Guests at the Banyan Tree have access to all of the amenities of the other surrounding luxury resorts, as well as direct access to the Laguna Golf Course.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 main pool
Restaurants and bars: 5 restaurants and 2 bars
Distance to the closest beach: 100 m
Distance from airport: 17 km
Distance to Patong beach: 20 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 24 km
Hotels in Maikhao Beach and North Phuket
Maikhao Beach
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa is a huge resort with 26 Pool Villas and 150 Deluxe Rooms on the 11-kilometer-long, pristine Mai Khao beach. The resort is situated in the north of the island, away from the bustle of Patong Beach, and tourists frequently choose this hotel for quiet and leisure. The Renaissance Phuket includes some good eateries along the beach as well as the exquisite Quan Spa.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 3
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach
Distance from airport: 20 km
Distance to Patong beach: 43 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 43 km
Maikhao Beach
Sala Phuket is one of our favorite spots to stay in Phuket for romantic getaways. The resort is an ideal getaway from your hectic lifestyle, located away from the masses on the lovely and unspoiled Mai Khao Beach. Sala provides complete seclusion with 63 exquisitely constructed private pool villas encircled by walls, as well as a large swimming pool and outdoor baths.
Sala Phuket is a romantic resort for couples that has an excellent spa and a beachside restaurant. It is not cheap, yet it is still affordable.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach
Distance from airport: 21 km
Distance to Patong beach:47 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 44 km
Maikhao Beach
Maikhao Dream Resort is one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at in Phuket. Maikhao Dream, on the other hand, is not for everyone. It is located in the northwestern portion of the island, where you have complete access to the beach; it is quite exclusive, which makes it fairly pricey, and it only has 2 or 3 bedroom villas. The Maikhao Dream Resort is ideal for a group of friends or three couples who wish to travel together and enjoy their vacation in elegance.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach
Distance from airport: 15 km
Distance to Patong beach: 41 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 37 km
Nai Yang Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach is a fantastic hotel in a unique location on Phuket’s northwest coast near Sirinath National Park. The hotel boasts a wonderful spa and two seaside restaurants, among other amenities. After you’ve explored all of the hotel’s amenities, Nai Yang Beach is only a short walk away, giving a variety of eating and retail options on what has remained a pleasant, tiny beach.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach
Distance from airport: 4 km
Distance to Patong beach: 34 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 30 km
Nai Yang Beach
The Slate Phuket, located near the airport on Nai Yang Beach, is a great 5-star resort with a spectacular and distinctive industrial style influenced by Phuket’s tin mining past. It was known for a long time as the ‘Indigo’ hotel, and it was the creation of renowned architect and designer Bill Bensley. The name has been changed to The Slate, but not much else has changed. The layout, decorating, rooms, and outlets that are commonly labeled as ‘Industrial Chic’ seem eerily identical. The hotel is direct across the street from the gorgeous Nai Yang beach, where visitors may enjoy a variety of beach eating options as well as economical sunset cocktails and drinks at local eateries set right on the sand.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3
Restaurants and bars: 3 restaurants and 2 bars
Distance to the closest beach: across the street
Distance from airport: 2 km
Distance to Patong beach: 34 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 30 km
Naithon Beach
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon is a fantastic resort located on the shockingly stunning but calm Naithon Beach on Phuket’s upper west coast. The hotel is located away from any major highways and away from congested regions, although it is next to a tiny beachside hamlet with various street foods, fruits and souvenir vendors, restaurants, and convenience shops. If you don’t want to explore the splendor of neighboring secret beaches, Pullman is a great place to start exploring what Phuket has to offer.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 2 restaurants, 3 bars
Distance to the closest beach: down the stairs
Distance from airport: 7 km
Distance to Patong beach: 30 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 31 km
near Naithon Beach
Trisara is a secluded and elegant resort, as well as the greatest hotel in Phuket. All of the villas have magnificent infinity pools, and the hotel is home to ‘Pru,’ Phuket’s only Michelin-starred restaurant. The hotel beach is small but private, and with swimming pools this lovely, you’ll spend most of your time in your stunning villa. With so much luxury and the fantastic underappreciated Naithon Beach nearby, this might be one of the greatest ways to explore Phuket’s tropical paradise.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: on a small private beach
Distance from airport: 10 km
Distance to Patong beach: 26 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 28 km
Hotels In Others Beach
Nai Harn Beach
The Nai Harn Phuket is a one-of-a-kind hotel with a timeless style; the resort is highly regarded.
Built on the slope of Nai Harn Beach, it is the only resort with such a spectacular view of the bay. Although the hotel is not directly on the beach, a small walk will take you there in less than a minute, and what a beach! A long swath of white and powdery sand that ends in a turquoise-blue bay. There are numerous wonderful restaurants within the resort, including an enormous and well-built rooftop bar and a beachside restaurant.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 3
Distance to the closest beach: down the stairs
Distance from airport: 48 km
Distance to Patong beach: 19 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 17 km
Nai Harn Beach
Sri Panwa is one of Phuket’s most opulent and premium hotels. Everyone we knew had heard of it, but few had stayed there, which is what we did. This resort is located on the secluded Cape Panwa’s hillside and is most renowned for its spectacular rooftop bar, Baba Nest. The hotel has just a little beach and is not near Phuket’s huge sandy beaches, therefore tourists that stay at Sri Panwa are frequently come to enjoy the luxury of their villas and the resort itself.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3
Restaurants and bars: 6
Distance to the closest beach: just a small private beach
Distance from airport: 44 km
Distance to Patong beach: 26 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 12 km
Hotels in Phuket Town and nearby
Koh Sirey
The Westin Siray Bay Resort is a sprawling luxury resort constructed on the slope of Koh Sirey, a little island off Phuket’s east coast. The hotel seems to be on the east coast of Phuket island, however, Koh Sirey is an island linked by a tiny bridge across the mangroves. At night, you’ll be astonished how near the city lights of Phuket Town are from your balcony. Keep in mind that the hotel is not close to Phuket’s west coast beaches, and the water on the hotel’s beach is not as clear.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 3
Restaurants and bars: 3
Distance to the closest beach: on its private beach
Distance from airport: 37 km
Distance to Patong beach: 21 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 7 km
Hotels On Nearby Islands
Racha Island
The Racha is a luxury resort located twelve miles south of Phuket on an island. This tiny slice of heaven is constructed right on a beautiful white beach by a crystal clear blue sea, which is popular for snorkeling and diving. The Racha is a unique romantic vacation on a tropical Thai island with lots of eating choices and a fantastic spa, but near enough to combine with a stay in Phuket.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: on its beach
Distance from Phuket: 35-minute speedboat
Distance from airport: 40 km from Chalong pier to Phuket international airport
Koh Yao Noi
Six Senes Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island is a vacation destination in and of itself. This is a fantastic refuge to spend a few days before going on to the fun of Phuket Island for romantic couples looking for a getaway from the major city’s stress. All of the villas, which are mostly made of wood and have thatched roofs, include an excellent swimming pool. The resort has stunning views of Phang Nga Bay’s limestone islets.
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 4
Distance to the closest beach: on its small beach
Distance from Phuket: 30-minute speedboat
Distance from airport: 17 km from Banrong pier to Phuket international airport
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