Rawai and Naiharn Guide - South of Phuket

Rawai and Naiharn Guide - South of Phuket

Friday, December 1, 2017

Rawai and Naiharn - South of Phuket, Thailand

Map of Phuket Rawai ThailandRawai is located at the southern tip of Phuket Island.
Rawai is the place where it feels good to live !
Once you pass the Chalong roundabout, you enter a haven of peace and a spirit of calm, serenity and freedom deeply arise inside of you. Heavy traffic and tourist frenzy of the rest of the island give way to beautiful scenery, wonderful beaches and stunning panoramic views of the Andaman Sea.

Rawai is a small residential village where traditional Thai houses full of charm mix with luxury villas and upscale hotels. It has the advantage of being a quiet place yet close to all the points of interest in Phuket.

To spend your vacations, you can easily find houses for rent, even for short stays, this is nicer than a hotel and it costs sometimes even cheaper. This is really the best option to stay in Rawai.

You can find many supermarkets, or other 7eleven and Family Mart, mostly open 24h/24, and many traditional Thai markets too with stalls of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, kebabs, ready meals but also clothing, shoes and other accessories.
You will find everything you need in Rawai, small businesses of all types, pharmacies, doctors, clinics, massage parlor, hairdressers, bakeries and many more.

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Rawai also offers a wide choice of excellent restaurants offering Thai dishes, but also French, Italian and Western food in general.
After dinner, go to party in one of the many bars where friendly and festive atmosphere is guaranteed !

Do not miss either, the fisherman village of Rawai (located on the left after the Viset Road at the beginning of Rawai Beach) where stalls of fish, shrimp, squid, lobster and other freshly caught seafood are presented. You can choose your fish and eat it by having it cooked according to your taste in a restaurant just across ... a treat !

Rawai Beach offers a magnificent view of the islands of Bon Island (Koh Bon), Coral Island (Koh Hei) and Lone Island (Koh Lon). The many Long Tails and Speed ​​Boats lined up to offer you to discover the surrounding islands enhance the beauty and charm of the place. Rawai Beach offers a multitude of small traditional thai restaurants with great sea view and with your feet in the sand... It is undoubtedly one of the best places to have lunch, dinner, a drink or simply walk by the sea where the air is cooler...

Promthep Cape forms the southern tip of Phuket and falls into the sea offering a unique view of the gorgeous colors and coral reefs of the Andaman Sea. From here, you can admire the most beautiful sunset in Thailand and certainly one of the most beautiful in the world.


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Naiharn Beach is located at the southern end of Phuket in a small bay surrounded by mountains with lush vegetation.
This is certainly one of the most beautiful beach of Phuket and no doubt the most enjoyable.
Quiet and clean, this white sand beach has managed to preserve excessive urbanization.
You will find many small restaurants along the sea, very nice for lunch.

Rawai / Naiharn is the perfect place to settle in Phuket or to spend romantic holidaysin couple or with your family in a heavenly place.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Rawai and Naiharn Beaches, South of Phuket, Thailand

Rawai Beach

Rawai beach is rather narrow and silted. It is therefore not suitable for swimming, but instead it offers a magnificent view of the islands of Bon Island, Coral Island and Lone Island.
The many Long Tails and Speed ​​Boats lined up to offer you to discover the islands enhance undeniably the beauty of the site. It also gets its charm to the many small restaurants that border the beach and it feels good to walk or get some fresh air in the shade of casuarinas...


How to get there :
- From the Chalong roundabout, at the end of the Viset Road on your right, you can not miss it.


Naiharn Beach

Naiharn Beach offers a nicely curved white sand beach planted with pines and casuarinas. A small channel cuts it in half and connects it to a peaceful lake surrounded by beautiful tropical vegetation. Here you will find everything you need to spend a pleasant day at the beach with your partner or family, sunbeds, umbrellas, drinks, fresh fruit, ice creams... There are also many restaurants where you can have lunch in the shade of trees. Quiet and clean, Naiharn Beach has managed to preserve excessive urbanization and offers a magnificent panorama of hills with lush vegetation.
This is certainly one of the most beautiful beach of Phuket and no doubt the most enjoyable !




How to get there :
Two possibilities :
- At the end of Rawai Beach, head for "Promthep Cape" on your left, when you reach the top go down the road to the small beach of Ya Nui, then up again to a second point of view before descending one more time to find yourself in front of the Naiharn Lake, the beach is just on your left. In fact it is very simple, you just follow the road. This is not the shortest path, but it's really worth the ride. The scenery is breathtaking.
- Coming from the center of Rawai, go down Soi Saiyuan, follow the road on the right past the Pizzeria M & M, then continue to the end, you will arrive at Naiharn Lake, the beach is on your left.


Ao Sane

This small uncrowded beach offers magnificent views of the islands and Naiharn Beach. The large boulders planted in the sea add to its charm. You will not find sunbeds or umbrellas but it's a great place to snorkel with the family. Equipped with a simple mask and snorkel, you just swim a few meters and you come across a natural aquarium. You can see sea stars, sea urchins, and a multitude of colorful fishes, a delight for the eyes. A restaurant offering a relaxed atmosphere will allow you to lunch at a cheap price. You can also find small bungalows to stay. Scenery guaranteed!


How to get there :
- A Naiharn Beach, pass under the Royal Phuket Yacht Club (this is the hotel on the hill on your right as you face the sea), then continue the small road for 500 meters, Ao Sane is just on your left down the small stairs.

Ya Nui

This is a small beach surrounded by large rocks. There is a restaurant on the beach and you will also find sunbeds and umbrellas where you will enjoy drinks or fresh fruits. Near Naiharn Beach is a nice little beach to sunbathe in peace or snorkel...




How to get there :
- This is the small beach on your left as you descend Promthep Cape.

Laem Ka

It is a small white sand beach surrounded by big boulders.
Relatively unknown and difficult to access, this beach is mostly frequented by Thais who come to picnic with family.
The place is really beautiful and the view of the islands is just wonderful. You will find sunbeds and parasols. Unfortunately, this little jewel is not always as clean as we would wish...



How to get there :
- From the Chalong roundabout, towards the end of Viset Road, take the small Soi on the left after the 7 eleven (100 meters after the Laguna Bar). Continue the path to the end and go down the small stairs.


Baan Krating

Small sandy cove which offers clear water. This small secluded beach enjoys a magnificent panorama. The beach belongs to the hotel that overlooks it, but you can access the beach by parking at the entrance of Baan Krating Jungle Resort and enjoy the site for free as well.




How to get there :
- At Naiharn Beach, pass under the Royal Phuket Yacht Club (this is the hotel on the hill on your right as you face the sea), then continue the small road, after Ao Sane, continue taking the small wood bridge and you get to Baan Krating Jungle Resort.

Friday, October 27, 2017

Hotels in Rawai and Naiharn, Phuket, Thailand

There are a lot of hotels for your holidays in Rawai and Naiharn, luxury hotels, small resorts, guest houses, there's something for every taste and every budget.
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Here is a selection of our favorites and best hotels in the Rawai beach and Nai Harn beach area :
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Hotels in Rawai and Nai Harn
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Naiharn Beach (South-west coast)

- U Sunsuri Phuket Hotel - 5 stars hotel

11/5 Moo 1,Rawai, Muang, Naiharn, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 132          Free Wi-Fi

New hotel, built on the hill just above Nai Harn Beach, just in front of the Nai Harn Lake, U Sunsuri Phuket Hotel offers all the comfort and services of a 5 stars hotel. Spacious rooms, King size bed with big terrace enjoying see or lake view. Beautiful swimming pools with sunbeds or big round chairs for 2 persons. Breakfast is excellent and offers a wide range of choice. The staff is very nice and helpful. This hotel is only a 5 minutes walk from Nai Harn Beach…





- Le Royal Phuket Yacht Club 5 stars hotel
Naiharn Beach, Phuket, Thaïland
Number of rooms : 110

Built on a hillside on the beautiful beach of Naiharn, The Royal Phuket Yacht Club blends into the vegetation and even contributes to the beauty of the site. Its 110 rooms all feature a terrace or a balcony with stunning views of the Andaman Sea. This luxury hotel has 3 restaurants and offers many activities : tennis, golf, gym, pool, royal spa... it also offers sunbeds and umbrellas in a space reserved for the hotel on the beach of Naiharn. 
The big advantage of this hotel is that you are directly on one of the most beautiful beach Phuket. This is certainly the finest hotel in the south of Phuket.

This hotel is currently closed for renovation


- All Seasons Naiharn Phuket Hotel - 3 Stars Hotel

14/53 Moo 1, Rawai, Muang, Naiharn, Phuket, Thaïland
Number of rooms : 154

The All Seasons Naiharn, less luxurious than its neighbor, the Royal Phuket Yacht Club, is ideally located as it is also located on the beach of Naiharn, one of the most beautiful on the island. This hotel with 154 rooms, offers two restaurants and several bars. You can also enjoy two pools, a gym, a spa, a hair salon and many other activities.
A nice place to spend family holidays by the sea in a beautiful place.

Rawai Beach


- Rawai Palm Beach Resort - 4 stars hotel

66/2 Viset Road, T.Rawai, Muang, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 198          Free Wi-Fi

Very nice hotel, newly build just a 2 minutes walk from Rawai Beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Swimming pools are really awesome with a little sand beach, sun beds and umbrellas. Very good breakfast. You are located very close from many shops and restaurant on Rawai Beach. A free shuttle is available to take you to Nai Harn Beach…




- Navatara Phuket Resort - 4 stars hotel

90/28 Moo6 Wiset Road, Muang, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 37                        Free Wi-Fi

Newly built hotel in a quiet place jus tat the end of Rawai Beach, not far from the Rawai Palm Beach Resort. All the rooms have a swimming pool view with a direct access or a balcony for the first floor rooms. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. A free shuttle can take you to Nai Harn Beach…




- The Title Resort Phuket - 3.5 stars hotel

469 Moo 6 Viset Road, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 40                        Free Wi-Fi

Very nice apartments complex, very well located in the heart of Rawai Beach. A very beautiful swimming pool and very spacious and comfortable apartments. You can enjoy many shops and restaurants on Rawai Beach and a free shuttle is at your disposal to go to Nai Harn Beach…


- Phuket Sea Resort - 3 stars hotel

Viset, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 68

Conveniently located just across from Rawai Beach, The Phuket Sea Resort offers 68 rooms overlooking the main pool or the gardens. The hotel has two swimming pools, restaurant, bar and room service 24/24h. It is close to restaurants and all amenities. The setting is nice and the service is up. Nice place to stay in Rawai.




Chalong Bay (South-east coast)


- The Vijitt Resort Phuket - 5 stars hotel

16 Moo 2, Viset Road, Amphur Muang, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 92                        Free Wi-Fi

The Vijitt Resort hotel is not a "classic" place. It consists of 92 villas of different sizes, some with private pool. This luxurious hotel inspires serenity and well being. Quiet, surrounded by vegetation, the hotel has a huge infinity pool, several restaurants and bars and a spa. Located on the same southeast coast of Phuket like the Evason Resort Phuket, the hotel's beach is not always very pleasant depending on the tides but there is however the possibility of using a boat shuttle to the hotel go to the small island of Coral Island to enjoy swimming and a white sand beach. The hotel staff is very attentive to customer needs. It is with the Royal Phuket Yacht Club and the Evason Phuket, one of the three most luxurious hotels in Rawai.



- Serenity Resort & Residences Phuket - 4.5 stars hotel

14 Moo 5, Viset Road, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 65                        Free Wi-Fi

Beautiful luxury hotel located in a quiet, seaside, enjoying a magnificent view of Chalong Bay, the Serenity Resort has 64 villas and suites ranging from 38m2 to 350m2. It offers a beautiful swimming pool, restaurant, bar, spa, gym and even a private yacht of 29 meters to enjoy a cruise on the Andaman Sea. The beach below the hotel is not always suitable for swimming as water is shallow, and also undergoes the tide. A little far from the centers of interest, it is necessary to rent a scooter or a car to get around.



- Mangosteen Resort & Ayurveda Spa - 4 stars hotel

99/4 Moo 7, Soi Mangosteen, Naiharn, Phuket, Thaïland
Number of rooms : 41                        Free Wi-Fi

Beautiful resort boasting a magnificent sea view. The hotel offers 41 "villas / bungalows", spacious and tastefully decorated, arranged in a beautiful and quiet tropical garden. In the center of the complex you can enjoy the superb pool of 680 m2 which offers stunning views of the Andaman Sea. The Mangosteen resort has a restaurant, two bars and a certified Ayurveda Spa. It also offers day care for children. Naiharn Beach is about 10 minutes from the hotel, and shuttle buses leave every hour to take guests there.



- Le Piman Resort - 4 stars hotel

43/148 Moo.7 Viset Road - Rawai Beach Road, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 21                        Free Wi-Fi

This lovely resort offers a family atmosphere in a green and well maintained garden. Built around a central pool of good size, the 19 small villas, all are tastefully decorated and offer every comfort and feature a bedroom, a living room, a kitchenette and a small terrace with direct access to the pool. A lovely place to spend holiday with your partner or your family.



- Friendship Beach Resort & Spa - 3 stars hotel

27/1 Soi Mittrpap, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 29                        Free Wi-Fi

This hotel is located front beach, on the south east coast of Phuket. Friendship Beach is a very nice quiet beach but not really convenient for swimming because of the high tides. A very beautiful swimming pool with sea view and a very good restaurant almost on the sand make this place a peace heaven, a little distant from animation but only 5 minutes drive from Rawai Beach…




- Andaman Thaï Boutique Resort 3 stars hotel
17/118 Moo 2, Soi Aree 1/1, Rawai, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 28                        Free Wi-Fi

Located on the southeast coast of Phuket, this hotel has 20 rooms and 8 small "villas / bungalows" Thai style. The villas are arranged around the central pool, and rooms in a small building with 4 floors offering views of the Andaman Sea. Enjoy the pool with its bar, restaurant, wireless internet connection in the rooms as well as in public areas, a laundry service as well as many parking spaces.



Rawai / Naiharn city center

- Naiharn Green Garden Villa - 3.5 stars hotel

100/59-74 Soi Naya Moo1, Sai yuan Road, Rawai, Naiharn, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 16                        Free Wi-Fi



- Alphabeto Resort - 3 stars hotel

30/51 Moo 1 , Naiharn, Phuket, Thaïland 83130

Number of rooms : 30                        Free Wi-Fi



- Phu NaNa Boutique Hotel - 3 stars hotel

43/234 Moo7,T.Rawai, Naiharn, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 17                        Free Wi-Fi




- Baan Sabai Hotel - 2.5 stars hotel

39/59-60 Moo 1 T.Rawai, Naiharn, Phuket, Thaïland 83130
Number of rooms : 30                        Free Wi-Fi