Phuket, also transliterated as Phuket, is surrounded by 32 outlying islands. Together with the neighboring Phang Nga Province, it has become the most popular island vacation spot in southern Thailand. You can also travel by island hopping, and the various resort options are more diverse, providing There are more than 2,500 hotel accommodation options. With Tigerair Taiwan launching direct flights from Taipei to Phuket three times a week in 2023, it will become more convenient to travel to Phuket for an island vacation.
📂The latest hotel selections and accommodation types in Phuket
Accommodation options in Phuket are mainly large resorts and small villas. The former has well-equipped leisure facilities, while the latter provides a quiet and leisurely resort atmosphere. Most of them are located on the famous beaches of Phuket.
- Large resorts: star-rated resorts with a large number of guest rooms and complete facilities. The latest openings includeRaya Resort Phuket(2024),Nila Napa Boutique Resort(2024),Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort(2023),Phuket Emerald Beach Resort(2023),Malin Hotel Kamala Beach Phuket(2023),Bella Nara Hotel Naiyang Beach Phuket(2023),Anantara Grand Island Resort & Villas(2023) and other choices｜💯Five-star resort in Phuket
- Apartment Hotel: A hotel that provides home-style apartments with complete facilities and spacious space, as well as complete dining and leisure facilities. The latest openings includePride Hotel Karon Beach Trademark Collection by Wyndham(2024),Raglin Hotel & Apartments(2023) and other choices.
- Community apartments: Located in residential communities with complete public facilities, some are provided for short-term rentals. The latest openings includeLakeside residences by NLA(2024),Cassia Residences by NLA(2023).
- Vacation villa: a boutique villa-type accommodation with a small number of guest rooms. The latest openings includeThe Beatles Lagoon(2023),Ocean Pie Phuket(2023),NJ Patong Hotel(2023),Rawayana Central Park Villas(2023),Alaita Boutique Hotel Phuket(2023) and other choices.
✅Star hotels: star resorts with complete facilities
Melia Phuket Mai Khao
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Meliá Hotel Maikhao opened grandly on December 2021, 12. It is affiliated to the Spanish Meliá Hotel Group. It has a two-story building with 1 suites and 30 villas. It provides one-bedroom villas with private pools on the first floor and villas on the second floor. There are two types of one-bedroom suites, equipped with leisure facilities such as LUNA outdoor swimming pool, YHI spa, fitness center and children's club, making it suitable for couples and families with small children.
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The Nature Phuket
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Phuket Nature Hotel opened grandly in 2018. It is located on the north side of Patong Beach, facing Kalim Bay. It has a total of 300 rooms and 10 independent but connected buildings. It has three large swimming pools and Diversified facilities such as spa, children's club, gym, conference rooms, restaurants and bars, etc., alliedThe Charm ResortBecome a sister hotel.
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InterContinental Phuket Resort
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InterContinental Phuket Resort opened grandly in 2019. It is a five-star flagship brand of InterContinental Hotels Group. It is located in the northern area of Kamala Beach. There are a total of 221 guest rooms and villas in the hotel. The hotel has two main features: the mountain behind and the sea. In the area, an underground passage is created to connect the two places, combining the atmosphere of mountain resort and beach play. It has opened multiple restaurants, fitness centers, spas and other facilities, and has set up up to 3 swimming pools of different styles.
Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong
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Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong opened grandly in 2018. It is a boutique design hotel under the InterContinental Hotels Group. It provides 180 guest rooms, a rooftop infinity pool and a poolside bar. It is located in the busiest Patong in Phuket. In the city, you can walk around the bustling district of Patong, with a 7-11 convenience store and money exchange nearby. However, the surrounding environment is relatively noisy, which is the price of enjoying the convenience of shopping.
✅Service apartment: fully equipped home atmosphere
The Proud Karon Beach Phuket Trademark Collection By Wyndham
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- Grand opening on January 2024, 1, Wyndham Hotel Group's selected series, designed in a community residential layout, is located in the northern area of Karon Beach
- 100 studio suites and two-bedroom apartments, as well as direct access to the swimming pool. Each has a living room and kitchen, with a double-layer refrigerator and dining table, but no washing machine.
- It provides a 24-hour front desk and daily cleaning, and opens an all-day restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. The atrium is a swimming pool and poolside bar, as well as a gym and a children's playroom.
Glam Habitat Hotel Kamala Beach
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Glam Habitat Hotel opened in 2018. It is located near the tranquil Kamala Beach. It is designed in a residential community layout. It uses a large number of marble and wood decorations, with black and white colors and wood colors as the main axis. The atrium is the reception hall, restaurant and swimming pool. There is an apartment building on each side, with a total of 30 rooms in the whole building. The rooms are modernly decorated and equipped with many electronic products preferred by technological yuppies.
Related Reading ▶️❇️Glam Habitat: Modern yuppie-style apartment next to Kamala Beach, Phuket
Splendid Sea View Resort・Splendid Sea View Resort
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Splendid Seaview Resort Hotel officially opened for business in August 2019 and is affiliated toKata Seaview Villas,Kata Hill View VillasUnder the umbrella of Tongjian Property Development and Management Company, both located in the Kata Village area, the Splendid Hotel is composed of two independent buildings connected in series, next to the Kata Sea View Villa. The two have the same beautiful sea view, and also share a service hall and counter.
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✅Vacation Villa: Exclusive and luxurious holiday villa
Baba Beach Club Phuket Hotel by Sri Panwa
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Baba Beach Club opened in 2017. It is located on Natai Beach on the north side of Phuket. It is a comprehensive development that combines star hotels and private villas. It has a beautiful view of the private beach of Natai Beach and provides 16 rooms surrounding an atrium swimming pool. Guest rooms, including 8 suites and 8 Cabana villas, and the remaining areas are villas for sale.
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✅Boutique Hotel: Unique design hotel
Marina Gallery Resort -KACHA- Kalim Bay
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Cacha Pier Gallery Resort was grandly opened in 2019. It adopts a colonial-style design concept and integrates many European and Chinese architectural elements. It is located in a pure white European-style manor building halfway up the mountain. It incorporates many Chinese-style furniture and decorations throughout the hotel. There are 74 rooms in total. The hotel is located near Karim Beach, but you can overlook Patong Beach in the distance. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Related Reading ▶️❇️Marina Gallery Resort: a white boutique hotel in Karim Bay, Phuket
Happy Hongju Hotel, South Beach, Patong. Homm Bliss Southbeach Patong
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The Happy Hotel Pattaya South Beach will open for business in 2021. It is the first hotel of the new brand Homm of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. The original The Bliss Hotel reopened after being renovated and renamed. The guest room building and the suite building are connected to the 4-story building. The building provides 39 rooms and 32 suites. The rooms are newly renovated in a bright beach style in 2021. The hotel has an all-day restaurant, coffee shop and two outdoor swimming pools.
Related Reading ▶️❇️Phuket Island Hotel Recommendation｜Happy Hongju Hotel Patong South Beach: Banyan Tree's new brand debut
➡️Which location do you want to live in? How to choose an area to stay in Phuket
Phuket is the only largest island in Thailand that independently owns the first-level administrative area of Phuket Province. There are 180 five-star accommodation options. There are about 4 to 6 new opening options every year. Most of the locations are close to the beach and far away from Phuket. The most lively Patong Beach area is suitable for those who like to simply enjoy a leisurely hotel holiday. Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Macau, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and other cities all have direct flights. Taipei has become the latest city to offer direct flights to Phuket.
The most famous Phuket star-rated hotels are Patong Beach and Bang Tao Beach. The two beaches are positioned similar to Hua Hin Beach and Cha-am Beach, Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach, and Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach in Samui. Those who like lively and convenience can live in the former, and those who like leisurely vacation can choose the latter.
- Patong Beach: Located on the west side of Phuket, it is the most densely packed area of hotels in the island, and has the most lively neighborhood in Phuket, with many water activities and restaurants｜💯2024 Popular Patong Beach Star Resorts
- Kamala Beach Kamala Beach: Located on the north side of Patong Beach, the beach is beautiful and the environment is peaceful｜💯2024 Popular Kamala Beach Star Resorts
- Bang Tao Beach: Between Phuket Airport and Kamala Beach, there are mostly luxury resorts and golf courses.
- Karon Beach: Located on the south side of Patong Beach, a densely packed area with quiet restaurants.
- Mai Kao Beach: At the north of Phuket Airport, there is a tranquil sandy beach with palm landscape.
- Nai Yang Beach: South of Phuket Airport, a national park with palm landscape.
- Rawai Beach: Located on the southern coast of Phuket Island, it has white sand and seafood specialties.
- Nai Han Beach: Located on the southern coast of Phuket Island, the deep bay area surrounded by mountains is suitable for water sports.
✅Patong Beach: Phuket’s most popular beach resort
Patong Beach is located in the southwest area of Phuket. It is the busiest resort beach and neighborhood on the island. The beach has the most crowds and water activities. It also has the most bars, restaurants and shopping malls. It is very convenient to eat, drink and have fun, and offers many affordable prices. When it comes to hotel selection, for those who are visiting Pattaya for the first time, it is recommended to give priority to the Patong Beach area, where tourist attractions and facilities are densely packed and convenient.
- Star Hotels:Patong Bay Hill Resort(2023)
- Affordable hotels:Mad Monkey Phuket(2023)｜i AM O TEL(2023)
▲ Patong Beach is the most lively tourist area on the west coast of Phuket, providing dense and diverse accommodation options. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
✅Kamala Beach: a quiet resort beach in the north of Pattaya
Kamala Beach is located to the north of Patong Beach. The northern part of the beach is a quiet beach area where many star hotels are gathered. The southern part of the beach is surrounded by local residential settlements. Most beach bars and restaurants are located here, while the lively Fantasea Theme Park is It is adjacent to the middle section of the beach.
- Star Hotels:Malin Hotel Kamala Beach Phuket(2023)
- Vacation villa:Villa Tantawan Resort and Spa(2023)
▲ Kamala Beach and Bang Tao Beach are located in the area north of Patong Beach, close to Phuket Airport and many golf courses. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
✅Karon Beach: a quiet resort beach south of Pattaya
Karon Beach is located south of Patong Beach. It has a quiet beach resort atmosphere and offers many star resorts to choose from. It is suitable for those who like to simply enjoy a beach vacation and can also take time to go to the lively Patong Beach for fun.
- Star Hotels:Pride Hotel Karon Beach Trademark Collection by Wyndham(2024)｜Phuket Emerald Beach Resort(2023)｜GLOW Mira Karon Beach(2022)
▲ Kada and Karon Beach are located in the area south of Patong Beach and have a relatively quiet beach holiday atmosphere. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
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