Hotels in Por Bay, Phuket

You can experience all of this in Phuket: party until dawn, relax on the beach, explore hidden temples, and stroll through the local market. Yes, the beach has reached a new level (definitely worth a visit), but you can also go further inland to the old town to learn about Phuket's past and the restaurants that serve chili and blue ginger seasoned dishes.​​

Best Districts to Stay in Phuket​​

​​Patong Beach​​

Best for nightlife, shopping & vibrant energy

• Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central​​: Price from ​​AU$ 154​​. Steps from Bangla Road nightlife & Jungceylon Mall. Rooftop pool with ocean glimpses. Free breakfast.
• Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa​​: Price from ​​AU$ 257.​ Clifftop luxury with private beach access. Infinity pools overlooking Patong Bay. 5-min drive to markets.

​​Kata/Karon Beach​​

Best for families, surfing & relaxed coastal vibes

• Katathani Phuket Beach Resort​​: Price from ​AU$ 340.​​ Private stretch of Kata Noi Beach. 6 pools + kids’ club. Direct snorkeling access.
• Marina Phuket Resort​​: Price from ​​AU$ 403. ​Hillside villas with panoramic ocean views. Steps from Karon Beach surf spots. Thai cooking classes.

​​Phuket Old Town​​

Best for heritage charm, cafes & local culture

• Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel​​: Price from ​​AU$ 105.​ Restored Sino-Portuguese shophouse with courtyard pool. Near Sunday Walking Street market.
• The Memory at On On Hotel​​: Price from ​​AU$ 115. ​Phuket’s oldest hotel (est. 1929). Vintage rooms with period furnishings. 2-min walk to street art lanes.

Getting to and Around Phuket

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Phuket is served by ​​one primary international airport​​ and ​​one key alternative gateway​​. ​​Phuket International Airport (HKT)​​ is located approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Patong Beach and handles all international and domestic flights to the island.

Consider staying at one of these hotels near the HKT airport. 

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Beachfront Thrills & Family Fun​​

• For water parks, kids’ clubs, and splash-tastic stays: ​​Splash Jungle Views + Private Beach Access​​ → ​​Grand Mercure Phuket Patong​​ (Price from ​​AU$ 180)​​

​​Cliffside Luxury & Andaman Sea Glam​​

• Where ocean panoramas meet VIP indulgence: ​​Infinity Pool Overlooking Limestone Karsts​​ → ​​Banyan Tree Phuket​​ (Price from ​​AU$ 707)​

​​Heritage Chic & Old Town Soul​​

• For Sino-Portuguese charm and creative enclaves: ​​1900s Shophouse Revival + Sunday Market Hub​​ → ​​The Memory at On On Hotel​​ (Price from ​​AU$ 115)​

Final Phuket Hotels Booking Tips​​

• ​​Book Phuket Hotels Like a Local​​, secure your room ​​4–8 months ahead​​ for Phuket’s busiest windows including Christmas/New Year​​ (Dec 20–Jan 5) – Beachfront villas vanish first, and Songkran​​ (Apr 13–15) – Water festival crowds spike prices. Don't forget to avoid Phuket King’s Cup Regatta​​ (Dec 1–7) – Yachting elite book luxury resorts early.
• ​​Navigate Phuket’s Quirks Smartly​​. Remember ferries to Phi Phi/Krabi stop by 4:00 PM​​; if island-hopping, budget ​​฿1,500+ (AU$60)​​ for a private longtail boat return. Tuk-tuks charge ฿200–400​​ for short rides – use ​​Bolt/Grab apps​​ (Patong to Karon: ฿180 vs. tuk-tuk ฿350).
• ​​Prioritize Transit-Friendly, Value-Focused Neighborhoods​​. Forget overpriced Patong beachfront or remote Cape Panwa. Station your stay near: Kata/Karon Beach​​ – Family-friendly with songthaew routes to Old Town (฿50). Phuket Old Town​​ – Walkable heritage streets + cheap minivans to beaches.
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