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.
2026｜A summary of newly opened hotels in Phuket
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Hotels | Patong Yagori Resort, Phuket | Patong Beach | 2025 |
| Star Hotels | Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection | Panwa Peninsula | 2025 |
| Star Hotels | Raya Resort Phuket | layan beach | 2024 |
| Star Hotels | Nila Napa Boutique Resort | kada beach | 2024 |
| Star Hotels | Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort | Mai Khao Beach | 2023 |
| Star Hotels | Phuket Emerald Beach Resort | Karon Beach | 2023 |
| Star Hotels | Malin Hotel Kamala Beach Phuket | kamala beach | 2023 |
| Star Hotels | Bella Nara Hotel Naiyang Beach Phuket | Nai Yang Beach | 2023 |
| Star Hotels | Anantara Grand Island Resort & Villas | dachangdao | 2023 |
| Apartment Hotel | Pride Hotel Karon Beach Trademark Collection by Wyndham | Karon Beach | 2024 |
| Apartment Hotel | Raglin Hotel & Apartments | layan beach | 2023 |
| apartment community | Lakeside residences by NLA | Bang Tao Beach | 2024 |
| apartment community | Cassia Residences by NLA | Bang Tao Beach | 2023 |
| holiday villa | The Beatles Lagoon | chalong | 2023 |
| holiday villa | Ocean Pie Phuket | naiharn beach | 2023 |
| holiday villa | NJ Patong Hotel | Patong Beach | 2023 |
| holiday villa | Rawayana Central Park Villas | Rawai Beach | 2023 |
| holiday villa | Alaita Boutique Hotel Phuket | Phuket Town | 2023 |
What kind of hotel would you like to stay at? Various newly opened 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 includePatong Yagori Resort, Phuket(2025),Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection(2025),Raya 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｜Phuket five-star resort
- 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
TRIBE Phuket Patong by Accor
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The Accor Patong Resort Phuket is scheduled to open in July 2025. Accor is a design hotel brand under the Accor Group, designed for modern travelers. The hotel has 187 stylish rooms, from floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies to 55-inch smart TVs and Nespresso coffee machines. Every detail showcases a combination of functionality and aesthetics. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, poolside bar, gym, and restaurant. Patong Beach is a 10-minute walk away, and the surrounding area has a vibrant nightlife district and shopping centers.
- Accor's new and youthful brand is tailored for the modern traveler:TRIBE is a lifestyle brand under the Accor Group that emphasizes design-driven and social experiences. The overall design blends the cultural heritage of Phuket's Sino-Portuguese heritage with local craftsmanship and modern aesthetics to create a unique urban tropical style that showcases a free and vibrant social atmosphere.
- Five double rooms and suites, each with a private balcony offering pool and mountain views:The hotel has a total of 187 double rooms and suites, all of which have sofa beds that can accommodate up to 3 people. The rooms are equipped with TRIBE signature beds, 55-inch smart TVs, Nespresso coffee machines, Kevin Murphy amenities, and private balconies with views of the pool and mountains.
- Two specialty restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, and a 24-hour gym:It features an all-day dining restaurant and bar serving Thai, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisine, as well as an authentic Indian restaurant. The complex also includes an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour gym, co-working spaces, a café, live music performances, and a stunning poolside bar.
- Located in the heart of Patong city, within walking distance of Patong Beach and the night market:Located in the heart of Patong city, it's a 5-minute walk to a 7-Eleven and a 10-minute walk to Patong Beach. It's also close to Jungceylon shopping mall and Bangla Road nightlife area, as well as Muay Thai gyms, ladyboy shows, and local markets, making it lively yet not noisy.
Recommendation rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)
- Recommended for: young travelers or couples who appreciate stylish hotels; digital nomads seeking a balance between work and vacation; travelers wanting to experience Phuket's nightlife while also enjoying a comfortable place to relax; and families who prefer newly opened hotels and value service quality.
- Recommended because: The hotel boasts modern and unique facilities, a warm and professional service team, and excellent room soundproofing. The two restaurants offer distinct styles, and the buffet breakfast features a wide selection, including Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. The hotel is within walking distance of the beach, night market, and shopping mall, making it an excellent choice for daily life.
Reminder:
- Located in the heart of Patong, some rooms facing the road may experience traffic noise. It is recommended to specify your preference for a quiet floor or a room with a pool view when booking.
- A 4,000 baht cash deposit is required upon check-in and will be refunded upon check-out after a room inspection. The pool area is relatively small, and lounge chairs are very popular during peak season.
Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection. Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection
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The Autograph Collection Viranda Phuket Resort will grandly open on February 1, 2025, following Thailand's...Madipadi Hotel Bangkok,Hotel Muse BangkokThis is the third Autograph Collection hotel, and the first Autograph Collection hotel in Phuket. The hotel has 159 rooms, suites and villas, and features a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and full leisure facilities. It is located on Cape Panwa in southeast Phuket.
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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.
Serviced Apartments: Fully equipped home atmosphere
The Proud Karon Beach Phuket Trademark Collection By Wyndham
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The Pride Hotel Karon Beach opened on January 19, 2024. Designed in a community residential style, it features 100 studio and two-bedroom apartments, as well as pool-accessible rooms. Each room has a living room and kitchen, a double refrigerator and a dining table, but no washing machine. It offers 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping, an all-day dining restaurant, a bar, a café, a central courtyard with a swimming pool and poolside bar, a gym, and a children's playroom. It is located in the northern part of Karon Beach.
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.
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Splendid Sea View Resort・Splendid Sea View Resort
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Jinxiu Seaview Resort Hotel opened grandly 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 luxury 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 Hotels: unique design hotels
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.
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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.
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Which location do you want to live in? Newly opened accommodation options across 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｜Patong Beach Star Resort
- Kamala Beach Kamala Beach: Located on the north side of Patong Beach, the beach is beautiful and the environment is peaceful｜Kamala Beach Star Resort
- 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)
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)
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)
A complete list of Phuket's newest accommodation options
Map of newly opened and renovated accommodation in Phuket
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