Mai Khao: the Phuket Experience guide

14 places selected and checked by our team in Mai Khao, with our tips to make the most of them.

Mai Khao by category

Sea.Fire.Salt (Anantara Mai Khao) — Beachfront grill at Anantara Mai Khao where you choose your fish or shellfish, cooking method and finishing…
Mai Khao Seafood Local Restaurant — Family restaurant near a lotus lake, 300 m from the beach, popular with large resort guests seeking…
Takieng Thai Restaurant — The Thai table at Renaissance Mai Khao: Phuket classics and local products like Sarasin shrimp and blue crabs.
Kin Dee Restaurant — Wooden terrace overlooking the mangrove in Mai Khao: Southern cuisine with farm produce, banana flower salad…

Mangrove de Tha Chat Chai — Marine park research centre with a boardwalk trail of about 600 m through the mangrove and kayak tours in…
Splash Jungle Water Park — Phuket's first water park, near the airport: water slides, gentle wave pool, lazy river and swim-up bar.
Soi Dog Foundation — Shelter of the famous animal protection NGO for stray dogs and cats: free 45-minute guided tour on weekdays.

Sai Kaew Beach — Long strip of clear sand at the far north of the island, in the extension of Mai Khao, almost deserted on…
Mai Khao Beach — Phuket's longest beach (approximately 11 km), protected by Sirinat National Park: no jet skis or sun…

THE SPA at JW Marriott Phuket — One of the island's largest hotel spas, in the JW Marriott in Mai Khao, also open to outside visitors.

Micky Monkey Beach Bar — Relaxed beach bar and restaurant on Mai Khao, between two luxury resorts, for drinks with your feet in the…

Turtle Village — Small shopping village in Mai Khao, near major resorts: Jim Thompson, Rip Curl, cafés and restaurants around…

Baan Ar Jor — 1936 residence of a tin merchant, now a museum, charming hotel and restaurant serving family recipes.

M Beach Club (JW Marriott Phuket) — Beach bar of the JW Marriott on Mai Khao beach, with terrace, covered space and rooftop for sunset cocktails…