The upscale, tranquil north-west — Bang Tao, Surin and Kamala, with long quiet beaches, luxury resorts and villas, the trendy Laguna and Boat Avenue dining-and-beach-club scene, and a refined, relaxed feel. Peaceful, stylish and spacious, further from the bustle; the base for travellers who want calm, upmarket beaches, beach clubs and luxury away from the crowds. Phuket at its most polished and serene. Chic and restful.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
€120–280
typical per night in Thailand
You pay for the postcode
One of the pricier addresses in Phuket.
Where it sits
The circle is Bang Tao & Surin and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Patong Beach32 min taxi10.7 km
- Old Town street art48 min taxi15.8 km
- Phuket Old Town48 min taxi15.9 km
- Southern Thai food48 min taxi15.9 km
- The Big Buddha55 min taxi18.5 km
- Kata & Karon (beach)58 min taxi19.2 km
- Karon & Kata viewpoints62 min taxi20.6 km
- Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island115 min taxi38.3 km
- Phi Phi Islands day trip181 min taxi60.3 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 10.Surin & the northern beaches — The quieter, more upscale beaches of the north-west — Surin, Bang Tao, Kamala and Nai Harn, offering long stretches of beautiful sand, calmer crowds, trendy beach clubs and luxury resorts, and some of the island's prettiest, most relaxed swimming. Escape the bustle of Patong for a serene beach day on the softer sands of the north, with stylish beach-club lunches and sunsets. These are Phuket's beaches at their most tranquil and chic. A lovely, laid-back highlight for those seeking calm. Beautiful and unhurried.
- 11.A Thai massage & spa — Nowhere does relaxation like Thailand, and Phuket is spa heaven — from cheap, blissful hour-long Thai massages at simple beachfront shops to lavish, world-class spa treatments at luxury resorts, all using traditional techniques, herbal compresses and aromatic oils. Surrender to a proper Thai massage after a day at the beach (it's absurdly good value), or indulge in a full spa day; it's the perfect, quintessentially Thai way to unwind. A blissful, affordable highlight and an essential part of the island experience. Utterly relaxing; treat yourself.
- 12.Sunset beach clubs — Phuket's west-coast sunsets are spectacular, and there's no better way to enjoy them than at a stylish beach club — sip cocktails by an infinity pool or on the sand at chic spots along Kamala, Surin and Bang Tao, with DJs, loungers and the sun sinking into the Andaman Sea. From glamorous pool clubs to laid-back beach bars, it's the perfect sophisticated sundowner scene. Watch the sky turn gold with a drink in hand; it's a lovely, relaxed alternative to the raucous nightlife. A gorgeous, chilled-out evening highlight. Magical at sunset.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Bang Tao & Surin; flights via Google Flights.