I am going to Phuket, but in which area should I stay and which beach will best represent the holiday I have in mind? This is a frequent question we get from clients and one which is important to answer correctly. Some require somewhere with safe swimming conditions for kids, many want to be near entertainment and nightlife and some want a quiet and romantic location. Below we offer information aimed to help decide where are the best places to stay in Phuket for your particular needs to be met.
The island's coastline ranges from rocky outcrops to 11 km long uninterrupted quiet beaches to the up-beat vibe of Karon and raunchy nightlife of Patong. Referring to our map of Phuket, Patong, Karon, Surin, Kamala and Kata Beach are in the middle of the west coast, feature higher concentration of hotels and are near entertainment. North from here Bangtao Bay is a quieter area while Nai Yang and Mai Khao are secluded. On the east coast facing fascinating Phan Nga Bay is restful Rawai, Freedom and Panwa Beach gracing the Panwa Peninsula 30 minutes from Patong. Now, lets discuss each of the most popular areas separately.
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