What is Phuket like for travellers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches and island views, Phuket offers a lot for the traveller booking a beach holiday.

What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Phuket?

Infinity Pool 1 Bedroom at Surin Beach is a top 3-star beachfront hotel with an outdoor pool and a poolside bar, and it's located on Surin Beach . Other good options to stay near the beach include Patong Merlin Hotel and The Racha .

How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Phuket?

Choose from one of Expedia's 30 hotels in Phuket for your beachside break.

When's the best time for a beach holiday in Phuket?

You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons in Phuket: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 28°C. The rainiest months in Phuket are October, May, November and September, with each month seeing an average of 263 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do around Phuket?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Phuket has to offer. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Patong Beach or Karon Beach. Discover the area's island views and shopping, and make time for local attractions such as Phuket Sunday Night Market and Phuket Trickeye Museum. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Robinson Department Store or Limelight Avenue Phuket.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Phuket?

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Phuket with ease. The closest major airport is in Phuket (HKT-Phuket Intl.), located 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

TOP Phuket Beach Resorts for 2022 - Hotels on the Beach in Phuket

Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach

14/2 Patak Road Soi 24, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83110

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4.6/5 Wonderful! (994 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, beach towels, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"Good place to stay."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2022

SAii Laguna Phuket

Laguna Phuket, 323 Moo 2, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale, Phuket, 83110

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4.6/5 Wonderful! (992 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, sunloungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Travellers say...

"It was perfect"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2022

Hotel IKON Phuket

400/2 Patak Road, Karon, Phuket, 83100

4.4/5 Wonderful! (856 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, outdoor pool

Travellers say...

"The property is 1 km from Karon beach and it’s adjacent to a filling station with a 7-11 and a coffee shop."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2022

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

14 Kata Noi Road, Karon, Phuket, 83100

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4.4/5 Wonderful! (986 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, sunloungers, beach bars, beach umbrellas

Travellers say...

"This hotel is amazing! It has many amenities, including multiple pools, bars, and restaurants. Most importantly, it is a beachfront hotel right on Kata Noi Beach. We had a wonderful room in building 2 on the highest floor (3rd floor) with a large balcony looking out onto the sea. Our room was spacious, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2022

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa

88 Moo 7, Prunai, Ko Yao, Phang Nga, 83000

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4.4/5 Wonderful! (991 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, massages on the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Travellers say...

"AMAZING"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2022

Beyond Resort Karon

51 Karon Road, Muang District, Karon, Phuket, 83100

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4.3/5 Excellent! (658 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, sunloungers, beach towels, outdoor pools

Travellers say...

"Amazing hotel. After touring the island, this is without a doubt the best place to stay if you want a pool and beach access. Best location. Super clean. Great staff. Randomly the room service food was awesome. Breakfast buffet was awesome."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2022

Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central, an IHG Hotel

8 Hatpatong Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Phuket, 83150

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4.3/5 Excellent! (990 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, beach towels, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"Nice location near the beach, maybe 100 yard. Everything within walking distance."

Reviewed on 23 May 2022

Paradox Resort Phuket

509 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83100

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4.2/5 Excellent! (995 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, beach towels, kids' pool, waterslide

Fraud in listing-everything is a lie

"First.this is suppose to be a large resort with many amenities; we arrived at the hotel without any greetings and didn’t know what to do with our bags. 5min later finally someone came out and escorted us to the front desk for check in, (no welcome drinks they had in advertised). Took a while to gave ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2021

Chanalai Garden Resort, Kata Beach

247 Koktanode Rd, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83100

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4.2/5 Very Good! (996 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, outdoor pool

Travellers say...

"The room was very nice. The staff was super helpful. There was no elevator for our floor so we had to carry our luggage up 3 flights of stairs. The property isn’t that expensive to book; however it is expensive for everything else you buy there. The beach wasn’t far and there’s lots of shops ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2022

The Charm Resort Phuket

212 Thaweewong Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Phuket, 83150

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4.1/5 Very Good! (993 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, beach towels, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"Breakfast buffet was excellent; lots of different food choices were available. Customer service was also excellent. Hotel is few steps away from the beach and the view from the pool and sky bar areas are incredible. Even though there is only 15 minutes of walking to reach Bangala Rd, be prepared ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2022