Where to stay in Phuket
20 villasSouth coast · 45 km from airport
Nai Harn
A sheltered bay with a freshwater lagoon, palm-backed sands and a relaxed village feel.
South coast · 43 km from airport
Rawai
Seafood markets, island-hopping piers and a laid-back expat community.
West coast · 40 km from airport
Kata
Golden beaches, gentle surf in green season and a lively-but-not-wild atmosphere.
West coast · 38 km from airport
Karon
One of Phuket's longest beaches, with space to spread out.
West coast · 35 km from airport
Patong
The island's entertainment capital — shopping, dining and nightlife.
West coast · 28 km from airport
Kamala
A calm bay with beach clubs, a village heart and sea-view hillsides.
West coast · 24 km from airport
Surin
An upmarket enclave with clear water and smart beach dining.
West coast · 20 km from airport
Bang Tao
Six kilometres of beach, the Laguna resorts and stylish beach clubs.
North-west coast · 6 km from airport
Nai Yang
A national-park beach with casuarina shade, minutes from the airport.