Where to Stay in Phuket
Find the best neighborhoods and top-rated hotels in Phuket.
Best Places to Stay in Phuket
Editor's Pick Modern Luxury
9.5
$$$$
Rosewood Phuket
⭐ 9.5 (35 reviews)
📍 Emerald Bay / Patong
Asaya Spa
Sustainable Design
Private Beach
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Editor's Pick Pool Villa Luxury
9.4
$$$$
Trisara Villas & Residences Phuket
⭐ 9.4 (101 reviews)
📍 Naithon
Infinity Pool Villas
Michelin Dining
Private Deck
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Editor's Pick Adults Only Luxury
9.3
$$$$
The Shore at Katathani
⭐ 9.3 (1,469 reviews)
📍 Kata Noi
Private Pool Villas
Ocean Front
Romantic Spa
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Design Luxury
9.4
$$$$
COMO Point Yamu
⭐ 9.4 (340 reviews)
📍 Cape Yamu
Panoramic Sea Views
Italian Design
Holistic Spa
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Industrial Design
9.3
$$$
Quiet Luxury
9.3
$$$$
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
⭐ 9.3 (267 reviews)
📍 Layan Beach
Cliffside Villas
Muay Thai Stadium
Infinity Pool
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Design Boutique
9.2
$$$$
Luxury Cliffside Resort
9.2
$$$$
Paresa Resort Phuket
⭐ 9.2 (588 reviews)
📍 Kamala / Millionaires Mile
Infinity Pool
Stunning Ocean Views
Thai Cooking School
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Classic Luxury
9.1
$$$$
Banyan Tree Phuket
⭐ 9.1 (694 reviews)
📍 Bang Tao Bay
Pool Villas
Golf Course
Traditional Thai Spa
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Trendy Luxury
9.1
$$$$
Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel
⭐ 9.1 (784 reviews)
📍 Cape Panwa
Baba Nest Rooftop
Ocean Views
Private Beach
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Upscale Beachfront
9.1
$$$
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa
⭐ 9.1 (546 reviews)
📍 Mai Khao Beach
Sunset Views
Large Pools
Award-Winning Spa
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Beach Luxury
8.9
$$$$
InterContinental Phuket Resort
⭐ 8.9 (871 reviews)
📍 Kamala Beach
Stunning Architecture
Sati Spa
Beach Club
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More about staying in Phuket
Because Phuket is so large, your choice of beach town will completely define your vacation experience. Taxis and tuk-tuks are available, but travel times between beaches can be long due to winding, hilly roads.If you want to be in the center of the action, Patong Beach offers an overwhelming array of budget to mid-range hotels. It is perfect for young travelers and groups who prioritize vibrant nightlife, street food, and shopping over a quiet beach environment.
For families, couples, and those seeking a classic tropical holiday, Kata and Karon beaches are excellent. They offer massive, beautiful beach resorts, calmer waters, and plenty of great dining options without the extreme noise and chaos of Patong.
Luxury seekers should head north to Bang Tao (home to the exclusive Laguna complex) or Surin Beach, which feature ultra-luxury resorts and high-end beach clubs. Alternatively, staying in Old Phuket Town offers colorful Sino-Portuguese boutique hotels and great culture, though it requires a drive to reach the beaches.
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