Karon: the Phuket Experience guide

24 places selected and checked by our team in Karon, with our tips to make the most of them.

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Bars (3)
Restaurants (12) — Steakhouses & grills (4) · Authentic Thai restaurants (5) · Seafood restaurants (5) · Family-friendly restaurants (4) · Cheap eats (4)

Restaurants in Karon

Saneha Steak-Thai-Seafood (Karon Village) — A Karon restaurant combining quality steaks, "royal" Thai dishes and seafood, highly appreciated for its…
SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant — 100% plant-based café-restaurant 5 minutes from Karon Beach, with bowls, curries, smoothies and gluten-free…
The Pad Thai Shop — No-frills canteen known for its pad Thai and slow-cooked beef noodle soup, among the cheapest meals in the…
YA Restaurant — Small family-run business opposite Karon temple, with an extensive menu of homemade Thai dishes and a very…
On The Rock Restaurant — Marina Phuket Resort restaurant perched on rocks at the south end of Karon Beach, accessed via a path…
CHAR'D Grill Phuket — Upscale grill at Avista Grande, named 'Asia's Best New Hotel Restaurant 2024', with aged meats, lobster and…
Tandoori House Karon — Highly-rated North Indian restaurant in Karon, with karahi, rogan josh, naans and pani puri prepared to order.
Ikigai Japanese Restaurant — Small Japanese restaurant in Karon, highly-rated, with sushi, ramen and Japanese home-style dishes.
Street Cafe — Small espresso café opened in 2018 on the road between Karon and Kata, recommended by specialty coffee guides.
EAT Bar & Grill — Small intimate grill in Karon, often full, for steaks and grilled meats at reasonable prices.
Daeng Restaurant — Beachside shack with feet in the sand at Karon, next to Centara Grand: grilled shrimp, garlic-pepper crab…
Two Chefs Karon Beach — A Karon institution since the early 2000s: ribs, steaks, burgers and curries, with a live band every evening.

Bars in Karon

Walkabout Sports Bar — Karon's leading sports bar, with around ten screens including one giant one; football, rugby league and…
The Garage OG Phuket — Rock bar with an industrial shipping container décor, featuring a VW Beetle inside and a resident rock cover…
Starz Rooftop Bar & Lounge — Small bar-restaurant on a rooftop near Karon roundabout, with wooden terrace and sea views through the…

Beach clubs in Karon

COAST Beach Club — Bar-bistro of the Centara Grand north of Karon, shaded by canvas awnings, with tapas, live music or DJ and a…
TANN Beach Club — Large wooden terrace at the south end of Karon, with daybeds, small pool, fire show at 7:00 pm and DJ nights…

Beaches in Karon

Karon Noi Beach (Relax Bay) — Sheltered bay between Patong and Karon, almost entirely occupied by a large hotel. Soft sand and calm water,…
Karon Beach — Second longest beach on the island (approximately 3.5 km) with sand that squeaks under your feet. More…

Temple & culture in Karon

Wat Suwan Kiri Khet (Wat Karon) — Colorful small temple in Karon whose grounds regularly host a night market and neighborhood festivals.

Muay Thai gyms in Karon

Mai Karon Muay Thai — Highly-rated gym at Karon Beach, ideal for vacationers who have never thrown a kick. Small groups by level…

Health in Karon

Doctor Karon Clinic — Medical clinic in Karon open daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, with on-call doctor available at your hotel…

Wellness & spa in Karon

Pearl Spa – Avista Grande Phuket Karon — The spa at the MGallery Avista Grande hotel in Karon, known for its pearl treatments, accepts walk-in…

Shopping in Karon

Karon Temple Market — Market on Tuesday and Friday evenings in the grounds of Wat Karon: clothing, local cosmetics, souvenirs and…