The 31-room Friendship Beach Resort and Spa is a holistic retreat offering spa services, dexox cleanses, and fitness programs at the Atmanjai Wellness Spa. The restaurant and bar serves Thai and Western fare made with natural ingredients, with raw, vegan, and vegetarian options available. There's also a seaside pool and a cross-training fitness center with a yoga studio at the resort. The bungalow-style rooms have flat-screen TVs and beach terraces; suites include kitchens and living rooms. It's a terrific option for the price, but the location may be too remote for some and the beach isn't one of Phuket's best.
The 31-room Friendship Beach Resort and Spa is a holistic retreat offering spa services, dexox cleanses, and fitness programs at the Atmanjai Wellness Spa. The restaurant and bar serves Thai and Western fare made with natural ingredients, with raw, vegan, and vegetarian options available. There's also a seaside pool and a cross-training fitness center with a yoga studio at the resort. The bungalow-style rooms have flat-screen TVs and beach terraces; suites include kitchens and living rooms. It's a terrific option for the price, but the location may be too remote for some and the beach isn't one of Phuket's best.
The 198-room Rawai Palm Beach Resort is a four-pearl property with three lagoon-style pools, a charming spa, three restaurants (including a swim-up bar), and a small fitness center. Rooms come with minibars and soaking tubs, and some have kitchenettes and private pools. The hotel is within a short walk of Rawai Beach, but the beach is not ideal for swimming -- many boats are moored there, and when the tide is out, mudflats predominate. Travelers set on a beautiful beach vacation may want to try Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, although it has higher rates.
The 198-room Rawai Palm Beach Resort is a four-pearl property with three lagoon-style pools, a charming spa, three restaurants (including a swim-up bar), and a small fitness center. Rooms come with minibars and soaking tubs, and some have kitchenettes and private pools. The hotel is within a short walk of Rawai Beach, but the beach is not ideal for swimming -- many boats are moored there, and when the tide is out, mudflats predominate. Travelers set on a beautiful beach vacation may want to try Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, although it has higher rates.
The upscale Serenity Resort & Residences Phuket is located on a tiny stretch of Rawai Beach in a quiet part of Chalong Bay. Prices are low for the most affordable rooms, with upgrades such as private pools, beach views, and kitchenettes available for those who want to spend a bit more cash. 88 East restaurant serves Western and Thai dishes, along with a free breakfast buffet. Standout features include an infinity-edge pool, yoga classes, and a (limited) free shuttle to town. Overall, this resort is a solid choice for couples who want to stay put and keep rates low. Those that want to explore should check out Sea Pearl Villas Resort.
The upscale Serenity Resort & Residences Phuket is located on a tiny stretch of Rawai Beach in a quiet part of Chalong Bay. Prices are low for the most affordable rooms, with upgrades such as private pools, beach views, and kitchenettes available for those who want to spend a bit more cash. 88 East restaurant serves Western and Thai dishes, along with a free breakfast buffet. Standout features include an infinity-edge pool, yoga classes, and a (limited) free shuttle to town. Overall, this resort is a solid choice for couples who want to stay put and keep rates low. Those that want to explore should check out Sea Pearl Villas Resort.
The Vijitt Resort Phuket was built over 60 years on a small strip of Friendship Beach in Rawai. It's an excellent luxury option with standalone private villas and pools strategically placed on gentle slopes. An infinity-edge pool and V Spa add splashes of glamour, but the overall vibe is laid-back and casual with mostly international couples -- though locals are a large part of the crowd at Sunday brunch in the open-air restaurant. The location is a bit far from the airport and Patong Beach, so a car or free shuttle ride are required for getting around. For those that want to hole up in a luxe villa and order room service, the Vijitt Resort is hard to beat.
The Vijitt Resort Phuket was built over 60 years on a small strip of Friendship Beach in Rawai. It's an excellent luxury option with standalone private villas and pools strategically placed on gentle slopes. An infinity-edge pool and V Spa add splashes of glamour, but the overall vibe is laid-back and casual with mostly international couples -- though locals are a large part of the crowd at Sunday brunch in the open-air restaurant. The location is a bit far from the airport and Patong Beach, so a car or free shuttle ride are required for getting around. For those that want to hole up in a luxe villa and order room service, the Vijitt Resort is hard to beat.
The upscale Mangosteen Resort and Ayurveda Spa brings a touch of romance to its hilltop location, overlooking four bays and islands. The quiet -- mostly kid-free -- resort offers relaxation at a spa, a lagoon-style pool, a poolside bar, and a casual restaurant. The 41 villas come with flat-screen TVs and open-air bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Family rooms offer kitchens and sea-view balconies. The resort is on a steep hillside, which requires a climb.
The upscale Mangosteen Resort and Ayurveda Spa brings a touch of romance to its hilltop location, overlooking four bays and islands. The quiet -- mostly kid-free -- resort offers relaxation at a spa, a lagoon-style pool, a poolside bar, and a casual restaurant. The 41 villas come with flat-screen TVs and open-air bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Family rooms offer kitchens and sea-view balconies. The resort is on a steep hillside, which requires a climb.
The upper-middle-range boutique Navatara Phuket Resort occupies a quiet location within walking distance of Rawai beach and seafood market restaurants, and it's a short shuttle trip from more popular nearby beaches. The attractively landscaped resort offers an uncrowded saltwater pool, a hot tub, and a non-air-conditioned but well-equipped gym. The modern Thai-style decor used throughout the resort is lovely, including in the minimalist spa with floor-to-ceiling windows. The 37 rooms are stylish and spacious with chic, bright bathrooms; ground-floor poolside rooms are worth the upgrade, though these lack privacy. However, there are no elevators, Wi-Fi is spotty, and the gym opposite the resort can be noisy, making it worth opting for a room away from the road. While the included breakfast offers a variety of dishes, other food and drink in the resort’s Tara restaurant get mixed reviews. Travelers looking for more of a holistic retreat can try Friendship Beach Resort & Spa by iCheck Inn, which has similar rates.
The upper-middle-range boutique Navatara Phuket Resort occupies a quiet location within walking distance of Rawai beach and seafood market restaurants, and it's a short shuttle trip from more popular nearby beaches. The attractively landscaped resort offers an uncrowded saltwater pool, a hot tub, and a non-air-conditioned but well-equipped gym. The modern Thai-style decor used throughout the resort is lovely, including in the minimalist spa with floor-to-ceiling windows. The 37 rooms are stylish and spacious with chic, bright bathrooms; ground-floor poolside rooms are worth the upgrade, though these lack privacy. However, there are no elevators, Wi-Fi is spotty, and the gym opposite the resort can be noisy, making it worth opting for a room away from the road. While the included breakfast offers a variety of dishes, other food and drink in the resort’s Tara restaurant get mixed reviews. Travelers looking for more of a holistic retreat can try Friendship Beach Resort & Spa by iCheck Inn, which has similar rates.
