Places to visit in Phuket, Thailand - Guide
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Places to visit in Phuket, Thailand - Guide
Xolile Sebe
Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mainly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shophouses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos. On this guide I share 39 places in Phuket that you may want to visit, sleep, drink or eat at. Also included is a summarised list of 10 helpful points you need to know about Phuket before you travel.
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Includes:
🏖️ 5 Beaches to visit
🏨 5 Places to stay
🎪 5 Places to see
🍤 6 Restuarants
💰 4 Shopping places
🎡 3 Activities to try
🏔️ 3 Day Trips
🍻 5 Drinking Spots
🕺 4 Places to party
📝 10 Things to know before travelling to Phuket
☎️ 1 Drivers contact details for airport pick ups (to-from)
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Panwaburi Beachfront Resort : พันวาบุรี บีชฟร้อนท์ รีสอร์ท
@Rainbowxoli
I fell in love with this hotel for its beautiful views and fancy pool with transparent boats, when I saw a video on TikTok and I thought to myself this is a “must visit”. (Please check out the link I attached to see the video.)
Below is a review from someone who has stayed by the hotel:
Matt E - East Riding of Yorkshire, UK
“Stunning Hotel! Absolute paradise! Looks exactly as it does in the pictures and was very reasonable priced for the quality! Staff are friendly and helpful, the food is a good price and great quality. The room was great, comfy bed and pillows!
A couple of things to note:
1) If you're planning on using the hotel as a base to explore the other areas of Phuket, it's a bit a far out.
We did 2 trips during our 3 night stay and found we had to pay extra as the tour companies wouldn't include the pickup due to the hotels location.
We did take a trip into Phuket town by taxi, it was
386 BHT each way through the Bolt App, around £10 at the time of the trip.
Definitely haggle or use the Bolt app as you'll find taxi's outside the hotel asking for 1200 BHT!
2) There's not much around the hotel, shop/ restaurant or bar wise like there is in Kata/Karong/ Patong, so you're pretty much stuck with the hotel offering, which is still cheap! There is a couple of small beach bars around the corner which are within walking distance around a small cove.
3) The hotel does not have its own bar, you can still order drinks to the poolside or your room until 10pm, so not a massive issue, but odd given the size of the hotel.
If you're planning on booking and not leaving the resort, it really is perfect. If you're planning on travelling around to see other areas, it can add to the cost and you might be better staying Patong or Phuket Town. We knew about the above before staying, but it might disappoint if you're not aware before you go!
Tip: Use the Bolt app for transport! The taxi's outside the hotel charge a LOT more than it is through the app!”
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Lub d Phuket Patong
@Rainbowxoli
I like the crisp clean white sheets at this hotel, affordable prices and that you can choose to share rooms with an additional person or a group of people. Depending on what fits your plan.
Below is a review from a traveller who stayed at the hotel and left a review on Tripadvisor:
Sulaiman Y ~ “It was an amazing time staying there. The hotel room was new and clean. Location was on point within only a few minutes walking to Patong beach. There's a pool party held weekly too. Lovable breakfast set. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Got some new friends there too. One of the most recommended if you stay to Patong.”
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The SIS Kata
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A dynamic young and trendy resort situated about 300 metres up on the hillside. Amazing views across the Andaman sea plus a signature restaurant which welcomes both in-house guests and visitors alike. Guests can enjoy a variety of graciously styled rooms with just that extra little touch of style seen throughout. Jacuzzis, jacuzzi pools, closet areas and more, offer guest a sense of homely, styled comforts. Stay in style, relax in style, dine in style, and just chill in style!
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Hotel Verdigris
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Located in Phuket Town, 700 metres from Thai Hua Museum, Hotel Verdigris provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers a
24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer city views. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
A continental, Asian or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Hotel Verdigris offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub.
Chinpracha House is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Prince of Songkla University is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 30 km from Hotel Verdigris.
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