Phuket, a southern province of Thailand, is a popular resort due to its versatility. Here, you will meet tourists from all categories: families with children of various ages, groups of young partiers, newlyweds, and retirees.
The vacation here caters to the needs and dreams of all these people because different bays offer different types of rest. Bang Tao awaits wealthy travelers. Patong is for nightlife lovers and offers budget-friendly options. Karon and Kata are for those seeking a quiet beach vacation, preferred by family tourists. All visitors are charmed by the climate, clean sandy beaches, clear waters of the Andaman Sea, and the exotic and colorful underwater world.
Phuket’s 3-star hotels on the first line are affordable and offer good service quality.
By the Sea 3*
This complex is a “quiet haven” near the beautiful Cape Panwa beach, with views of the Andaman Sea and the green mountains of southern Phuket. The path to the sea slopes downwards, so guests over 65 and disabled guests are advised to order a buggy service in advance.
Guests can stay in superior one-bedroom rooms (56-63 m²) or deluxe two-bedroom rooms (112-127 m²). All interiors are decorated in comfortable yellow-beige-brown tones and furnished with charming wooden furniture, with panoramic glazing offering sea views from almost all windows.
The Following Sea restaurant is located by the pool with a jacuzzi, where guests can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food is also delivered to rooms from 06:30 to 23:00.
Beach lovers can enjoy free snorkeling equipment or sea kayaks. For cycling enthusiasts, mountain bikes are available free of charge.
One-day excursions to nearby islands and various beautiful places are offered. There is also a daily transfer to the city (11:00) and back (15:00). Guests can use the gym and the SamunPrai spa center. For young guests, there is a mini-pool.
Patong Signature Boutique Hotel 3*
Built in traditional Thai architecture, near the beautiful beach and 400 meters from the main entertainment street, Bangla Road, and famous boxing rings.
The reception and lounge area, along with 258 rooms, are stylishly decorated and furnished with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy a shower, refrigerator, satellite TV programs, and free Wi-Fi in the rooms. Hotel rooms offer views of the coastline, park, or the courtyard with a pool.
Guests are served a nutritious breakfast in the restaurant, which also offers a splendid lunch menu featuring Thai cuisine. Tea, coffee, and soft drinks are always available in the lounge bar. The roof is equipped with a heated pool. The complex has a meeting room, business corner, and photocopier. The area is equipped with free parking, a currency exchange, and an ATM.
Dream Sea Pool Villa 3*
This is the perfect place to relax if you want to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The villa in Panwa is quite secluded and surrounded by lush greenery and bright flowers.
Guests stay in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bed rooms in harmonious white-wood tones, with a magnificent view of the sea landscape. An equally impressive view is offered from the well-equipped pool on the property.
The Saan-Dee restaurant, located almost in the beach zone, invites guests to taste local and Asian dishes. There is also a vegan or dietary menu available. Additionally, there is a place where you can have a BBQ with family or new friends.
Guests are provided with equipment for water sports, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and sea fishing. Hiking activities include cycling tours (bicycles are available for free) and beautiful walking routes.
Spa services include a jacuzzi and Thai massage. If you are traveling with children, there are children’s TV channels and bath toys. Tourists who have stayed here praise the friendly and responsive staff.
Phuket Island View 3*
This modern four-story building surrounded by a tropical garden is located in Karon Bay, near the excellent namesake beach with soft and clean sand (just 50 meters away), and within 10 minutes, all the necessary tourist infrastructure: shops, markets, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Less than a kilometer away is another beach, Kata.
Guests can stay in standard, superior, family deluxe, and suite rooms, as well as more secluded villas with cozy courtyards hidden among exotic vegetation.
Dining is organized at the Sea Breeze restaurant (international and local cuisine), and there is also the Capri bar-restaurant.
The property features three wonderfully designed outdoor pools, one of which is for young guests. There is a bright playground and a mini-club for children. Families with children eagerly come here because they like the safe location (not in the city, no auto traffic or noisy venues), the abundance of greenery, and the convenience of the beach zone.
The Island View has a spa center offering beneficial procedures and Thai massages.
Interiors and decor in this family oasis give the impression of almost homely coziness, and guests praise the friendly and attentive staff.
Baan Panwa Resort & Spa 3*
Located in an excellent spot – the southeast tip of Phuket Panwa, near the Aquarium and the Khao-Khad viewpoint. This is a wonderfully quiet, garden-like space for a peaceful rest with clean air.
You can reach the sea and beach in just a minute. At Baan Panwa, you can rent equipment for water sports. Sea activities include kayaking (free!) and sea fishing.
There are 19 rooms in total – standard single and family rooms, with a somewhat retro design (renovated in 2013), but quite spacious and clean.
The Chill Rim Lay restaurant serves à la carte local and Chinese cuisine. Guests enjoy the large outdoor pool on the property, which is aesthetically pleasing, with a sunbathing area surrounded by lawns and neatly trimmed shrubs.
For more relaxation, you can indulge in professional massages. For active vacationers, there is a tour desk and bicycle rental. On the property, you can play bingo or attend a Thai culinary master class.
Secret Cliff Resort Phuket 3*
This amazing oasis of civilized rest amidst lush greenery is located between Phuket’s most famous beaches – Karon and Patong. A free shuttle bus runs to both beaches twice a day.
Guests stay in suites, junior suites, and comfortable villas with garden and ocean views, with family accommodation options available.
The main restaurant invites guests to try national and European cuisine and seafood. Secret Sunset, open from noon to evening, offers a sunset dinner. CoCo Pizza offers not only pizza but also the most famous Italian dishes: pasta, soups, salads, and desserts at very reasonable prices.
There is a pool bar near the luxurious, multi-zone landscape pool with a magnificent view of the Andaman Sea. In the evenings, guests enjoy signature cocktails and entertainment programs.
The fitness center has the latest equipment, and the spa center offers a variety of treatments, Thai massages, and a wood-finished sauna.
From 10:00 to 19:00, young guests can spend time in the kids’ club.
Tony Resort 3*
Located in the heart of Patong, just minutes from the namesake beach and right on the doorstep of the bustling nightlife district, with shops, markets, food courts, and malls nearby.
There are five types of rooms ranging from 20 to 96 m²: standard, deluxe (regular and pool access), junior suite, and family suite. All are furnished in a classic style and decorated with Siamese wood. The 24-hour lobby is mesmerizing with its decor.
The main restaurant, Red Wood, decorated in an oriental style, serves an American breakfast buffet. The menu includes authentic local cuisine with tom-yum, pad-thai, and pad-krabao, as well as European dishes like spaghetti and other popular global dishes. The main bar and pool bar offer classic and exotic cocktails, various wines, local and imported beers.
The property features a large zoned outdoor pool. The tour desk offers numerous excursions, and a Russian-speaking guide can be ordered.
Many guests return here. They like everything: location, food, services, cleanliness in the rooms.
Thai Kamala Beach Front 3*
This quiet place is located opposite the excellent sandy Kamala Beach, with two other beaches – Laem Sing and Surin – nearby. All beaches meet high standards expected by tourists: they are suitable for family vacations and water sports.
Guests are accommodated in double superior rooms in light, psychologically comfortable color schemes, with panoramic windows offering beautiful views.
The Mamamia restaurant offers a variety of dishes: Thai, Asian, American, and European. Guests are also treated to a steakhouse with hot meat delicacies.
Guests enjoy various activities – walking tours, including pub crawls, billiards, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing in the Andaman Sea. Nearby, there is an opportunity to play golf and horse riding.
Spa service packages are offered. For children, there are indoor and outdoor play areas. Guests positively review the location of this holiday spot, good soundproofing in the rooms, and friendly staff.
Baan Sailom Hotel Phuket 3*
This brick accommodation with a distinctive entrance is within walking distance of Karon Beach, a 5-minute walk to the bustling shopping street, and 25 minutes from Phuket Town. Nearby are Dinosaur Park, municipal park, and Kata and Kata Noi beaches.
Room categories include standard, superior, and deluxe (some with sea views). Some rooms have spacious balconies. Interiors are in comfortable beige-brown tones. The courtyard pleases guests with flowers and greenery.
The main restaurant on the first floor offers authentic national and international cuisine, hot steaks, and the freshest seafood. Guests praise the food. The bar offers a large collection of alcoholic and refreshing drinks.
For those who don’t want to go to the sea, there is an outdoor pool on the property. It has a shallow children’s zone, beautifully framed by trimmed bushes on one side.
Guests positively review the staff, comfort, and cleanliness of the rooms, and the proximity of Baan Sailom to the sea.
Baan Boa Resort 3*
Located in a quiet and peaceful corner of Patong Bay, it is only a 10-15 minute walk to the bustling streets with nightclubs and other city amenities. There are 63 large rooms with very pleasant visual design: 13 standard rooms (25 m²), 44 superior rooms (37 m²), and 6 suites with sea views (46 m²).
Some rooms are equipped with balconies. Nearby are five excellent beaches: Patong Beach (50 m), Tri Trang (1.2 km), Freedom (1.8 km), Merlin, and Paradise (2-27 km away).
Guests can choose between American and continental breakfast (500 and 350 baht). Guests enjoy dining at the Baan Boa restaurant, which operates from 6:30 to 24:00 – it offers a rich assortment of local and international dishes. The lobby bar opens at 13:00.
If you don’t want to relax on the beach, you can refresh yourself in the compact outdoor pool with a jacuzzi (196 m²), decorated with elephant sculptures – water fountains pour from their trunks, and the relaxation area is shaded by greenery and umbrellas.
Massage services are available, and there is a tour desk. Transportation to popular attractions – the Kata-Karon and Khao-Khad viewpoints, museums, the Botanical Garden, and the Aquarium – can be arranged. The staff is characterized as friendly and cheerful, striving to make the stay as comfortable as possible for guests.
Sea Pearl Beach Resort 3*
This elegant white “palace” with Thai motifs in architecture is located a few steps from the white sandy Patong Beach. Across from it is a café with a terrace for relaxing guests. If you want to diversify your beach vacation, you can visit nearby Tri Trang and Freedom beaches.
Nearby is the Shopping Paradise mall, and Patong Beach center is just 1.1 km away.
Guests can stay in spacious superior rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suites, and suites with stylish modern interiors, balconies, and beautiful sea views from the windows. Evenings are often spent in the wonderfully decorated lobby with a cup of coffee or a cocktail.
Guests are offered comprehensive breakfasts, and the Tarboosh meat restaurant serves kebabs and grilled meat delicacies.
The property features a large outdoor pool of unusual shape, imitating a river and surrounded by palm trees. There is a well-equipped fitness center with modern sports equipment.
Guests call all the amenities of this place “well thought out” and compliment the helpful and attentive staff. The location is also highly rated.
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