Best Phuket hotels: 13 hotels in Phuket we love for 2025

Phuket is the largest of Thailand’s islands, and flights from London are direct, so hotel options are vast. It’s blessed with more than 30 different bays and beaches, and while they all score top marks in terms of postcard prettiness, their vibes (and, therefore, their accommodation line-ups) are varied. It’s also exceptionally well-connected. Just a short speedboat ride away are Koh Pangang – home of the infamous full moon party – and Koh Toa, where daytrippers can enjoy some of the clearest snorkelling spots in the area. But on the island itself, there’s plenty to explore.

Most of the holiday action happens around the bays on its western coast, from the laidback Nai Harn and Rawai beaches in the coral-fringed deep south to the seemingly endless stretch of crowd-free sand of Mai Khao on the island’s north. The nightlife around Patong is vibrant, Kamala is best for family fun, and there’s an inspired restaurant scene around the expat hub of Bang Tao. Cross the island’s jungle-cloaked heart for a culture fix in Phuket Town, where cafes and cocktail bars contradict the Sino-Portuguese warehouses lining its oldest streets. Nearby, the quiet and craggy coastline of Cape Panwa delivers unforgettable views over the island-dotted Phang Nga Bay. Here, we’ve narrowed down where to stay to our favourite Phuket hotels.