Hotels in Phuket

Where to stay in Phuket

Patong is the busiest beach with the nightlife and shopping; Kata and Karon to the south are more relaxed; Kamala, Surin and Bang Tao to the north have the larger resorts. Phuket Old Town, with its Sino-Portuguese shophouses, is on the east side.

• Patong — Main beach town with Bangla Road nightlife, Jungceylon mall and the widest hotel range.
• Kata / Karon — Two long beaches south of Patong; calmer and good for families.
• Kamala / Surin — Quieter beaches north of Patong with upscale resorts.
• Bang Tao / Laguna — Large resort estate with a lagoon, golf and a 6 km beach.
• Rawai / Nai Harn — Southern tip; local seafood, long-stay villas and Promthep Cape sunsets.
• Phuket Old Town — Heritage shophouses, cafés and the Sunday walking street.