Best beaches in Phuket

37 places selected in Phuket by the Phuket Experience team. Including Patong Beach, Freedom Beach and Kata Beach (Kata Yai). Most of them are in Patong (5), Cape Panwa (5) and Rawai (4).

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Patong Beach · Festive beach · Patong
The most famous and busiest beach in Phuket, nearly 3 km long, at the foot of the nightlife of Bangla Road. Plenty of water activities (jet-skiing, parasailing) and…
Freedom Beach · Cove accessible by boat or on foot · Patong · ฿
White sand cove of approximately 300 m nestled in the jungle southwest of Patong, with no road access. Turquoise water, a small restaurant-bar and decent snorkeling at…
Kata Beach (Kata Yai) · Family beach / surf · Kata
Pretty bay of golden sand, lively but human-sized, popular with families. In dry season the water is calm, and during monsoon it becomes Phuket's main beginner surf spot.
Nai Harn Beach · Clothing-optional beach · Nai Harn
Large protected bay in the south of the island, backed by a lake and a temple, with no town around it. Relaxed atmosphere appreciated by expats, with sailboats anchored…
Sai Kaew Beach · Wild beach · Mai Khao
Long strip of clear sand at the far north of the island, in the extension of Mai Khao, almost deserted on weekdays. You'll find pre-mass-tourism Phuket here, with just…
Mai Khao Beach · Nature beach / national park · Mai Khao
Phuket's longest beach (approximately 11 km), protected by Sirinat National Park: no jet skis or sun loungers on most of the beach. Sea turtles nest here and the…
Nai Yang Beach · Family beach / national park · Nai Yang
Bay lined with casuarina trees in Sirinat National Park, just minutes from the airport, with shallow water and a row of casual beach restaurants. Local atmosphere,…
Nai Thon Beach · Quiet beach · Nai Thon
Crescent of sand about 1 km long, little developed, with a peaceful, somewhat retro atmosphere. A good compromise between a preserved beach and basic services (sun…
Banana Beach · Developed cove · Nai Thon
Small cove between Bang Tao and Nai Thon, long hidden at the end of a jungle path. Since late 2025, access is via a parking area to the north and the beach now has a…
Layan Beach · Calm beach · Layan
Northern extension of Bang Tao, with a small island at the mouth of a lagoon and often shallow water. Much quieter than its neighbor, surrounded by villas and upscale…
Bang Tao Beach · Large Beach Resort · Bang Tao
Massive beach spanning about 8 km lined by the Laguna complex and numerous resorts. The southern section concentrates trendy beach clubs, while the center and north…
Pansea Beach · Chic Small Beach · Surin
Small bay north of Surin, almost entirely occupied by luxury hotels, with fine sand and clear water. Very rarely visited by outside visitors.
Surin Beach · Chic Beach · Surin
Beautiful beach with fine sand and very clear water, framed by upscale villas nicknamed "Millionaire's Row". More peaceful since the old beach clubs were removed, with…
Laem Singh Beach · Wild Cove · Surin
Secluded cove between Surin and Kamala, cut off from the road since 2017 following a land dispute, which has kept it very undeveloped. Only one small Thai restaurant,…
Kamala Beach · Family Beach · Kamala
Medium-sized beach in a still-active fishing village, quieter than Patong while remaining well-equipped. Family atmosphere, beach clubs to the north and proximity to…
Kalim Beach · Rocky beach / surf spot · Kalim
Succession of small rocky beaches just north of Patong, more local and lined with seafood restaurants. Not suitable for swimming, but known for its reef wave during the…
Paradise Beach · Private beach with paid entry · Patong · ฿
Two small white sand bays south of Patong, managed by a private operator with bars, restaurants and a stage. Known for its Full Moon Parties; the second cove, behind…
Tri Trang Beach · Calm rocky beach · Patong
Long and peaceful beach south of Patong, dominated by a few large resorts. Rocky bottoms appear at low tide, making it more of a relaxation beach than a swimming beach.
Merlin Beach · Small snorkeling beach · Patong
Small bay south of Patong, largely occupied by a large resort but accessible to the public by a dirt path. A nearby reef makes it rocky at low tide but interesting for…
Karon Noi Beach (Relax Bay) · Resort bay · Karon
Sheltered bay between Patong and Karon, almost entirely occupied by a large hotel. Soft sand and calm water, but little foot traffic outside hotel guests.
Karon Beach · Large beach · Karon
Second longest beach on the island (approximately 3.5 km) with sand that squeaks under your feet. More spacious and less hectic than Patong, with a seafront full of…
Kata Noi Beach · Small upscale bay · Kata Noi
Little sister of Kata, at the end of a dead-end road, with turquoise water and very fine sand. More upscale and quieter, dominated by a few resorts.
Nui Beach · Cove (temporarily closed) · Kata Noi
Isolated cove at the foot of the hill between Kata Noi and Nai Harn, formerly operated by a private beach club. Following a court decision regarding state land, the…
Ao Sane Beach · Snorkeling cove · Nai Harn
Rocky cove of about 200 m right next to Nai Harn, shaded and without sun loungers or jet skis. The seabed around the rocks is among the richest accessible from a beach…
Ya Nui Beach · Small snorkeling cove · Nai Harn
Tiny cove at the foot of Windmill Viewpoint, facing Koh Man islet. Clear water and rocks rich in fish, ideal for a first snorkeling trip.
Rawai Beach · Fishing village beach · Rawai
Waterfront of a fishing village, departure point for longtails to the southern islands (Koh Bon, Koh Racha, Coral Island). Not a swimming beach, but a lively place with…
Laem Ka Beach · Local beach · Rawai
Small east-facing beach shaded by coconut trees and scattered with rocks, mainly known to locals for picnics. The sea remains calm almost year-round.
Friendship Beach · Small local beach · Rawai
Discreet small beach north of Rawai, east side, more suitable for strolling and a quiet drink than swimming. Frequented mainly by residents.
Ao Yon Beach · Calm east coast beach · Cape Panwa
Two small sheltered bays between Panwa and the cape, bordered by a few hotels, restaurants and beach clubs. One of the quietest beaches on the island, frequented mainly…
Panwa Beach (Khao Khad Beach) · Walking beach · Cape Panwa
Longest beach on the Panwa peninsula, bordered by mangroves at the ends and a few seaside restaurants. Rocky seabed not conducive to swimming, but peaceful setting for…
Cape Panwa Beach · Hotel beach · Cape Panwa
Wide soft sandy beach surrounded by vegetation at the tip of the peninsula, the most beautiful on the east coast. It is practically reserved for guests of the nearby…
Sangchai Beach · Hidden Cove · Rawai
Small 190-meter cove nestled between Rawai and Promthep, overlooked by most visitors who pass by without noticing it.
Makham Beach · East Coast Sheltered Bay · Cape Panwa
Small 200 m bay protected on Cape Panwa, calm year-round, with no jet-skis or vendors, and fishing boats at anchor.
Heeowhat Beach · Calm Beach on East Coast · Cape Panwa
Large beach lined with tall trees on Cape Panwa, with firm sand ideal for walking, where you rarely meet anyone.
Siam Beach · Rocky Cove · Kata Noi
Tiny rocky cove of 20 m between Kata Noi and Nai Harn, accessible by a steep staircase, for snorkeling away from crowds.
Yae Beach · Semi-Private Cove · Kamala
Cove of less than 250 m between Patong and Kamala, between granite rocks and tropical vegetation, at the foot of The Naka Phuket hotel.
Hua Beach · Deserted Beach · Kamala
Large sandy bay, almost empty, on "Millionaire's Row" after Kamala, at the end of a small paved path.

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