Thai fusion
Suay
Chef Noi's laid-back Phuket Town favourite — smoked duck curry and seared tuna in a lush garden.
About Phuket
Phuket combines the polished resorts of Bang Tao and Kamala with the lively energy of Patong and the quieter beaches of southern Phuket. It is the perfect springboard for island-hopping in the Andaman Sea, offering everything from sunset cocktails at cliff-top bars to serene beachfront villas.
First-hand Phuket advice
8 of our travel experts have personally been here — ask them anything.
Nicola Ross
Luxury Travel Advisor
Personally stayed here★ Specialist1 hotel experienced
Things to do
- ✦ Sunset at Promthep Cape
- ✦ Old Phuket Town's Sino-Portuguese streets
- ✦ Thai cookery class
- ✦ Big Buddha & Wat Chalong
Excursions we love
- ✦ James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay by speedboat
- ✦ Phi Phi Islands day trip
- ✦ Similan Islands snorkelling
- ✦ Elephant sanctuary experience
Featured hotels in Phuket
★★★★★
The Nai Harn
Refined beachfront resort on Phuket's prettiest bay.
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★★★★★
Keemala
Fantastical treehouse & tented pool villas in the jungle above Kamala.
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★★★★★
InterContinental Phuket Resort
Sweeping beachfront resort on Kamala Bay.
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★★★★★
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Secluded cove resort on tranquil Merlin Beach.
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★★★★★
Barceló Coconut Island Resort
A short boat transfer from Phuket brings you to a serene, all-inclusive resort on a private tropical island, with spacious suites and pool villas, diverse dining options and uninterrupted views across Phang Nga Bay.
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Where to eat
Top restaurants in Phuket
Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.
Royal Thai
Blue Elephant
Refined royal-Thai cooking inside a restored century-old governor's mansion.
Southern Thai
Raya
Old Sino-Portuguese townhouse serving heritage southern Thai dishes — a Phuket institution.
Thai
Kin Dee
Bang Tao neighbourhood gem — inventive curries and homemade coconut ice cream.
Thai-Mediterranean
Mom Tri's Kitchen
Clifftop dining above Kata Noi with sunset views over the Andaman.
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