Phuket

Phuket Old Town

CONTENTS

TRANSPORTATION 6

ATTRACTIONS 9

Amphoe Mueang Phuket 9

Amphoe Kathu 22

Amphoe Thalang 24

CULTURAL SHOWS AND ENTERTAINMENT 32

EVENTS & FESTIVALS 34

LOCAL FOOD 36

SPORTING ACTIVITIES 39

SHOPPING 42

FACILITIES IN PHUKET 43

Accommodation 43

Restaurants 72

Boat Service 74

Golf Courses 74

Fishing 76

Horse Riding 77

Boating 77

Other Sports 78

Car Rental Service 78

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 78

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PHUKET

Laem Phromthep

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Thai Term Glossary Amphoe : DistrictBan : VillageChedi : Stupa or PagodaHat : BeachAo : BayKhao : MountainKhlong : CanalKo : IslandMueang : Town or CityNamtok : WaterfallTambon : Sub-districtTham : CaveUbosot or Bot : Ordination hall in a temple Viharn : Image hall in a templeWat : TempleNote: English spelling here given tries to approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs may be spelled differently. When seeking help from a Thai for directions, point to the Thai spellings given after each place name.

Phuket is Thailands largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailands Indian Ocean coastline, 862 kilometres south of Bangkok.Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colourful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign traders ship logs.Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, sincere hospitable people, superb accommodation and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese architecture, numerous sporting and leisure opportunities, and a lush tropical landscape-all of which have been combined to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.

CLIMATESPhuket has two major seasons: the rainy season from May through October, and the summer from November through April. There are many sunny days throughout the rainy season: showers customarily last little more than 2 or 3

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hours. September is the wettest month. The best months are November through February. Average temperatures range between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius.

TRANSPORTATION Travel from BangkokBy Car : There are two routes : 1. Take Rama 2 Road (Thon Buri - Pak Tho). Turn left at the Wang Manao T-junction and follow Highway 4 (Phetchakasem Road) through Phetchaburi province, Cha-am, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thap Sakae. When you reach the intersection to Chumphon town (Pathomphon Intersection at Km. 499), go straight on Highway 41, passing through Amphoe Lang Suan into Surat Thani province. About 10 km. from the Surat Thani Airport, turn right at the intersection at Km. 18, and take Highway 401, passing the Ban Ta Khun District Office, Surat Thani province. Go on for about 5 km. and turn left at the T-junction onto Highway 415, passing the Thap Put District Office. Go straight about 1 km, then turn left onto Highway 415. Keep going until you reach the T-junction to Phang-nga town. Turn left and follow the road for another 89 km. to reach Phuket. (Take Highway 4 until reaching Ban Khok Kloi in Phang-nga and turn left onto Highway 402). The whole journey is a total of 886 km. This is the most comfortable route. 2. Take the same route to the intersection to Chumphon town, turn right onto Highway 4, passing Amphoe Kra Buri and Amphoe Kapoe, Ranong province, Amphoe Khura Buri, Amphoe Takua Pa, Amphoe Takua Thung, Amphoe Thai Mueang, Phang-nga province, and into Phuket. This route goes along winding roads which require low speed.

By Bus: Take the daily bus from the Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani Road, to Phuket. The journey takes 12-14 hours. Transport Company Limited, Tel. 1490, 0 2422 4444, 0 2894 6122 or 0 7621 1480, Phuket Travel Company Limited, Tel. 0 2885 9025-6 or 0 7621 3615, 0 7622 2107-9Bus Express Company Limited, Tel. 08 5796 3411, 08 9650 3838, 0 7622 1736

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By Rail : There are no direct train services to Phuket. Travellers by train must get off at the Phun Phin Railway Sta-tion in Surat Thani and continue by regular bus to Phuket. Please call Tel. 1690 or www.railway.co.th

By Air : There are many airlines operating flights to Phuket from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Trat, and Ko Samui, as follows:Thai Airways (TG), Tel. 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000, or www.thaiairways.com (Phuket Office Tel. 0 7621 1195).Bangkok Airways (PG), Tel. 1771, 0 2265 5678, 0 2265 5555, or www.bangkokair.com. Nok Air (DD), Tel. 1318, 0 2900 9955, or www.nokair.com.Air Asia Airline (FD), Tel. 0 2515 9999, or www.airasia.com.Orient Thai Airlines, Tel. 1126, 0 2229 4260, 0 7635 1238, or www.flyorientthai.com.

By Sea : The deep seaport in Makham Bay is for cargo ships as well as domestic and international excursion boats.

Surin Circle

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Travel within Phuket Resort hotels generally offer shuttle bus services into Phuket Town. There are also taxis and cars for rent. Jeeps and motorbikes can be hired from various shops in Phuket and at the main beaches. Taxis are plentiful in town. Call Tel. 0 7635 1347, 0 7635 1349

From the Airport to Town By mini-bus: 100 Baht per person.By taxi: 400 Baht.By airport bus: 85 Baht per person.

From the Airport to Kata, Karon and Patong BeachesBy mini-bus: 150-180 Baht.By taxi: 600 Baht.

In Town: There are three lines of public bus (Pink Buses) services in Phuket Town. Line no.1 Big C Saphan HinLine no.2 Super Cheap Grocery Wichit Sub-districtLine no.3 Saphan Hin Ratsada Pier

The Old Buliding in Phuket Old Town

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From Town to the Beaches: There are mini-bus services between town and all tourist beaches. Buses leave for the beaches at the market on Ranong Road at half-hour intervals until 6 p.m. After that, you must hire a taxi. Bus fares range from 10-30 Baht.

Car RentPrivate cars, jeeps and motorcycles can be hired from rental companies for your convenience.

Travel to Neighbouring ProvincesThere are regular bus services to Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang-nga, Ranong, Surat Thani, Satun, Hat Yai, Takua Pa, Ko Samui and Ko Pha-ngan. Departures are from the Phuket Bus Terminal on Phang-nga Road, Tel. 0 7621 1480, 0 7621 1977.

ATTRACTIONSAmphoe Mueang Phuket ()Khao Rang () A great view of Phuket Town, the southern part of the island, and some of the offshore islands, can be obtained by going to the top of Khao Rang Hill, on the towns northwest border. There are also several restaurants featuring spectacular views of the city, a health park for exercise enthusiasts, and a comfortable, expanse of grass at the top with a bronze statue of Phraya Ratsadanupradit, the model Governor of Phuket during King Rama Vs reign.

Saphan Hin () A land reclamation project provided abundant new land now used for parks and public facilities at Saphan Hin, located where Phuket Road meets the sea in Phuket Town. In the circle is the Tin Mining Monument, shaped like a large drill bit, dedicated to the memory of Captain Edward Thomas Miles, the Australian who brought the first tin dredge to Phuket in 1909. The monument was built in 1969 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of tin dredging in Phuket. A sports centre is located in the park.

Old Phuket Town () The beginning of the tin boom in the 19th century led to construction of many fine mansions and shops that are

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still well preserved. The architectural style, typical of the region, is described as Sino-Portuguese and has a strongly Mediterranean character. Shops present a very narrow face onto the street but stretch back a long way. Many, especially on Dibuk Road, have old wooden doors with Chinese fretwork carving. Other streets, forming what might be called Old Phuket, with similar structures are Phang-nga, Yaowarat, Thalang, and Krabi, and a walking tour of the area is easy and delightful. Some other old European-style buildings of note are the Provincial Hall, the Phuket Courthouse, and Siam City Bank.

Sino-Portuguese Building in Phuket Old Town

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Phuket Butterfly Farm () This is only 3 kilometres from town via Yaowarat Road and the Sam Kong Intersection. It has a fascinating collection of such tropical creatures as butterflies, insects, marine life all arranged in natural surroundings. It is open daily from 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m. Admission is 300 Baht for adults and 150 Baht for children. Tel. 0 7621 0861, Fax : 0 7621 5616.

Thai Village and Orchid Farm ()

This is located on Thep Krasattri Road about 3 kilometres from town, serves daily a typical southern Thai lunch that

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is followed by a spectacular cultural show including Thai dances, Thai boxing southern customs and elephants. Handicrafts are also on display. The complex also houses a dining hall decorated with over 20,000 varieties of orchid and tropical trees. Digestion is aided by the lilting sounds of Thai classical and folk music played on traditional instruments. It is open daily from 09.00 a.m. - 09.00 p.m. Cultural shows are performed daily at 01.00 p.m. and 05.30 p.m. Admission is 650 Baht for adults and 330 Baht for children. Tel. 0 7621 4860, 0 7623 7400 for details.

Ko Si-re () Separated from the mainland of Phuket by Khlong Tha Chin, a shallow mangrove swamp, this 20-square kilometre island is connected by a causeway to the city. Wat Ko Si-re, on the hill, has a large Reclining Buddha and provides fine views of the surroundings. Phukets largest settlement of sea gypsies or Chao Le, can be found on Ko Si-re at Laem Tukkae. The muddy seabed means the island is not good for swimming. There are some popular seafood restaurants on the eastern shore.

Phuket Zoo () Located on the way to Ao Chalong, the zoo contains a collection of Asian and African mammals and birds. Elephant and crocodile shows are performed every day. The zoo is open daily from 08.30 a.m. - 06.00 p.m. Admission is 500 Baht for adults and 300 Baht for children. Tel. 0 7638 1337, 0 7638 1227 for details.

Wat Chalong () This is where stands the cast statue of Luangpho Chaem, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee or Chinese Coolie Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of King Rama V. There are also statues of Luangpho Chuang, and Luangpho Chaem, abbots of the temple during later times.To get there : Wat Chalong is about 8 kilometres outside town. Take Wichit Songkhram Road to the bypass and turn left, and drive for about 10 minutes. Wat Chalong is on the left.

Ao Chalong () This is Phukets principal boat anchorage and the islands largest bay, 11 kilometres south of the town. It is very

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Wat Chalong

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picturesque but not suitable for swimming. Boats can be chartered to go to some small islands south of Phuket. A number of restaurants are on the road leading to the bay.

Hat Laem Ka () Just south of the Phuket Island Resort Hotel, and north of Rawai Beach is a small rocky bay, popular with Thais at the weekend.

Hat Rawai () This palm-fringed beach is best known for sea gypsies, a formerly nomadic fishing minority believed to be of Melanesian descent. There are resorts and restaurants available here. A long-tail boat rental service is also available to nearby islands.

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Laem Phromthep () Laem Phromthep is a headland forming the extreme south end of Phuket. Phrom is Thai for the Hindu term, Brahma, signifying purity, and Thep means God. Local villagers used to refer to the cape as Laem Chao, or the Gods Cape, and it was an easily recognisable landmark for the early seafarers travelling up the Malay Peninsula from the sub-continent.

Ko Kaeo () Ko Kaeo is an offshore isle about 3 kilometres out from Rawai Beach and can be reached in 30 minutes by boat. It offers picturesque beaches and underwater scenery. There is also a replica of the Holy Footprint on the island.

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Hat Kata

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Phuket Seashell Museum () This museum is located near Rawai Beach on the islands southwestern shores. The emphasis is on shells from Thai waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors; however, shells from every part of the world are featured. There are numerous rarities and freaks including the worlds largest golden pearl (140 karats), large sections of sedimentary rock containing shell fossils, and a shell that weighs 250 kilogrammes. The Museum is open daily from 08.00 a.m. till 07.30 p.m. Admission is 200 Baht for adults and 100 Baht for children. Tel. 0 7661 3678, 0 7661 3789, 0 7661 3666.

Hat Kata () Situated 17 kilometres from town, beautiful Kata is a scenic gem, its clear water flanked by hills, and picturesque Ko Pu sits offshore. Kata retains a village feel at its northern and southern ends and is perhaps more family-oriented, its beach more peaceful than Patong.

Hat Kata Noi ()Situated 20 kilometres from town or south of Kata is Kata Noi, a smaller beach with only a few hotels and little other development. The beach is superb. Many fish inhabit the rocks and corals along the beachless shoreline stretching south. To get there, one can take the narrow beach road up over the hill from Kata.

Hat Karon () The second largest of Phukets tourist beaches, some 20 kilometres from town. Large resort complexes line the road behind the shoreline, but the long, broad beach itself has no development. The sand is very white, and squeaks audibly when walked upon. The southern point has a fine coral reef stretching toward Kata and Ko Pu.Restaurants, bars, tour companies and other non-hotel businesses are at the north end, near the traffic circle, and at the south end, on the little road connecting the back road with the beach road. The narrow road between Kata and Karon has a number of small businesses as well as the Dino Park Mini Golf facility. Karon is the most up-scale of Phukets beaches. There is a regular daytime bus service to and from Phuket Town.

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Hat Karon Noi () A 4-kilometre long straight beach with fewer visitors than its big sister, Karon. Nightlife is pretty much confined to dining and a few beer bars.

Dino Park Mini Golf () Dino Park Mini Golf is located beside the Marina Cottage Hotel, Hat Karon. This 18-hole mini-golf course in a primitive atmosphere uses the light and sound techniques to feature dinosaurs and an erupting volcano. It is open daily from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Admission is 120 Baht for adults and 90 Baht for children. Green fees are 240 Baht for adults and 180 Baht for children. Tel. 0 7633 0625.

Hat Nai Han () Some18 kilometres from town or south of Kata Noi and north of Laem Phromthep, Nai Han is not Phukets longest beach, but it borders the most gorgeous lagoon on the island. The middle of the beach is dominated by Wat Nai Han, which has obstructed excessive development and is the reason that the beach is generally less crowded than other spots on the southern part of the island.A wide variety of water sports can be enjoyed, but swimmers should be alert for the red flag which warns of dangerous currents during the monsoon season from May to October. One can walk to nearby Laem Phromthep to observe sunsets, which are often fiery and spectacular.

Ao Sen () Often overlooked due to its proximity to Nai Han, and because the connecting road runs through and under the Meridien Phuket Yacht Club, Ao Sen has a wan air of long lost glamour to it. Its chief appeal is the epic view it offers of Nai Han and Laem Phromthep.

Viewpoint () This is located mid-point between Nai Han and Kata Beaches. The scenic Kata Noi, Kata and Karon Beaches, and Ko Pu can be viewed from this point.

Phuket Cultural Centre () Phuket Cultural Centre is located in the area of the Phuket Rajabhat University on Thepkrasattri Road. It displays history as well as the arts and culture of Phuket; such as, houses, ways

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Hat Karon

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of life, and utensils of the city of Thalang in ancient times. Furthermore, the library collects books on Phukets history and culture. The centre is open daily for free from 08.30 a.m. - 04.30 p.m., except public holidays. For a group of visitors who needs a guided tour, please address a letter of request to the Phuket Cultural Centre at 21 Thep Krasattri Road, Tambon Ratsada, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket, Tel. 0 7621 1959 ext. 148.

Marine Biological Research Centre () The Marine Biological Research Centre at Laem Phanwa offers the opportunity to observe local marine life up close without the necessity of diving beneath the waves. More than a hundred aquatic species are housed at this facility, which is one of Thailands principle centres for research into the whales, dugongs, sharks, dolphins and sea turtles that make their home in the water around Phuket. The centre is open daily from 09.00 a.m to 05.00 p.m. Admission is 100 Baht for adults and 50 Baht for children. To get there, one can take a Songthaeo (local mini-bus) from the central market in Phuket Town. Call Tel. 0 7639 1126 or visit www.phuketaquarium.org for further information.

Ban Chinnapracha () It was built in 1903 A.D. in the later period of King Rama V by Phra Phithak Chinnapracha (Tan Ma Sieng), son of Luang Bamrung Chinnaprathet (Tan Neow Yee). He was born in Fujian province, China, and held the military title of Boontek Chongkul. Most of the furniture in the house was inherited from Chinese ancestors and other materials used were imported from foreign countries because trading between Penang and Phuket at that time flourished tremendously. The house is located at 98, Krabi Road, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket. Tel. 0 7621 1281, 0 7621 1167.

Phuket Thai Hua Museum () It has been renovated to be one of the historical tourist attractions of Phuket. The 74-years old Sino-Portuguese architecture displays a photos exhibition and video media which tells the history of the Chinese people in Phuket, mining, local costumes, Sino-Portuguese architecture, local

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foods, tradition and culture of Phuket. It is located on 28, Krabi Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket. Tel. 0 7621 1224. The Museum opens from Monday - Sunday, except Wednesday, between 08.30 a.m - 05.30 p.m.

Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple) () Wat PhraYai or Wat Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkhon Ekkanak Khiri is commonly called the Big Buddha Temple as it houses the largest Buddha statue in Phuket. Situated atop Khao Nak Koet, it was created with the help of Wat Kitti Sangkharam (Wat Kata) as part of the forestation project. Covering an area of 42 rai, the land is the appropriate place to house the 25.45 metre wide and 45 metre tall Buddha statue that faces 19 degrees northeast. The temple is considered a landmark respected by both the people of Phuket and visitors alike.

Phuket Thai Hua Museum

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Hat Patong

Naka Market (Jao Fah Variety or Weekend Market) ( ()) This market is set up on Saturday and Sunday around 06.00 p.m. onwards. Visitors will find all sorts of items; such as, clothing, shoes, accessories, home decorative items, flowers, fresh and preserved food items. It is very popular with local teenagers and foreign visitors.

Amphoe Kathu ()Kathu Local Heritage Conservation Centre () Kathu Local Heritage Conservation Centre is located in the area of Ban Kathu School, 7 km. from town. Follow Wichit

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Songkhram Road to the Wat Ket Ho T-junction and turn right toward the Kathu community. The Centre has ores, carborundum, a model of a mine in the past, mining tools, and utensils, reflecting ways of life of the community. It is open daily for free during official hours. Tel. 0 7632 1035.

Hat Patong () 15 kilometres from town, Patong is Phukets most developed beach which offers numerous leisure, sporting, shopping and recreational options along its 3 kilometre long crescent bay. Windsurfing, snorkelling, sailing, swimming, and sunbathing number among the many popular daytime activities. Patong is equally well known for its vibrant nightlife, among which seafood restaurants feature prominently.

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Hat Kalim () Just north of Ao Patong, starting from about the Novotel Resort Hotel Patong to Thavorn Bay Resort, this area consists of rocky but quiet beaches, and an interesting road leading up into hills with high viewpoints and a few good quality restaurants perched on the edge and top. Some housing compounds are now being built on the hillsides and the whole area is steadily moving upmarket.

Hat Kamala () The 2-kilometre long beach north of Patong is a favoured spot for witnessing sunsets. The northern end of Kamala Beach is suitable for swimming.

Amphoe Thalang () Two Heroines Monument () Phukets most famous monument in Amphoe Thalang is the memorial statue of the heroines: Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785 to repel Burmese invaders.

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Thalang National Museum () This is located near the Two Heroines Monument. The Museum contains a permanent exhibition of life in old Phuket, ancient artefacts and remains discovered on the coast and, materials used during the war with Burma (Myanmar). It is open daily, except national holidays, from 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. Tel. 0 7631 1426, 0 7631 1025.

Wat Phra Thong or Wat Phra Phut () Situated some 21 kilometres from Phuket town past the Thalang District Office, this temple enshrines a golden Buddha image that sprang up from beneath the earth long ago. The story tells of a young boy who tied his buffalo to what he thought was a post. After doing so, he fell down in agony and died. The father of the boy dreamed that the reason his son had died was for the sin of tying a filthy buffalo to a sacred object, that what the boy thought was a post was in reality the golden peak of the Buddhas conical cap. He told his neighbours the dream and they all went out to dig up the statue but had no success.

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Wat Phranang Sang () This temple is located 20 kilometres from town on Thep Krasattri Road. An old and historical landmark of Phuket, the temple was once a fort resisting the Burmese invasion around 1785. Inside the old chapel are enshrined the three oldest and largest Buddha statues made of tin. Called the Three Kings, they are positioned in the midsections of another three large statues.

Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park () The Park is located near Thalang town, 20 kilometres from Phuket Town. 22.28 square kilometres of virgin forest are cov-erd by this park, which also actively conserves a number of wild animals; they would otherwise be extinct in fast-growing Phuket. It is also a centre for study of the environment and the forest vegetation is spectacular. Giant trees supported by huge buttresses are thick with creepers and climbers of every description.

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One species of palm, the Governors Palm or White Back Palm (pam lang khao in Thai) is especially rare. Langurs, barking deer, mouse deer, deer, bear, wild boar, monkeys, gibbons, and many species of birds inhabit the forest. Khao Phra Thaeo also serves as one of Phukets most important water sources. Major attractions include:-Namtok Ton Sai () A small falls, over which pours a great volume of water during the rainy season. The trees, watercourses, and pools nearby provide one of Phukets loveliest scenes. The park headquarters and a small restaurant with an excellent view are also at Ton Sai. Namtok Bang Pae () Another waterfall in the sanctuary which is located at Tambon Pa Khlok past the Two Heroines Monument. There is an arboretum and a nursery to rehabilitate captured gibbons before returning them to the wild.For nature enthusiasts, the sanctuary has mapped out some walking trails. Further information may be obtained from the Nature Study Centre. Tel. 0 7631 1998

Hat Surin () This beach is situated 24 kilometres from town. Evergreen trees line this small, curving bay, beneath the foothills north of Kamala. Hat Surin is home to Phukets first golf course, a nine-hole course laid out more than sixty years ago during the reign of King Rama VII. It is now largely in disuse except as a park. The steep incline of the beach, turbulent water, and big waves make Hat Surin a dangerous place to swim.

Laem Sing () This beach is 1 kilometre from Surin Beach. The name means Lions Point. The beach is in a small, curving bay with rocky headlands at the foot of forest-fringed cliffs and is among Phukets most beautiful spots. Look for signs indicating the path down to the beach.

Ao Bang Thao () Bang Thao is a large open bay with one of Phukets longest beaches. It was once used for tin mining, but has since been developed into a luxury resort. Most of it is occupied by the Laguna complex, a massive five-hotel development with a golf course. There is, however, accommodation

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available outside Laguna at the bays south end. Dry season swimming is excellent, and at the bays north end is a smaller bay, almost completely enclosed, at the mouth of which is some fine coral. Plenty of places to eat, tour companies, and other tourist facilities are available either at Laguna or in the nearby town of Choeng Thale.

Sirinat National Park (Nai Yang Beach) ( ) Located near the Phuket International Airport, some 30 kilometres from town, the National Park covers an area of 90 square kilometres. The Park stretches all the way to the islands northern tip. There are a number of interesting beaches to visit: Hat Nai Thon () nestled at the foot of high hills has a fine strip of sand. This quiet bay is suitable for swimming.Hat Nai Yang () is where the Park headquarters are located. The beach is blessed with shady pine trees providing an excellent opportunity for swimming and relaxation. Off-shore is a large coral reef which serves as habitat for several species of sea life, particularly sea turtles.

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Hat Mai Khao () also known as the Airport or Sanambin Beach, can be reached by taking Thep Krasattri Road onto the Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge, then take a left turn at the direction sign pointing to Mai Khao Beach. It is the habitat of sea cicadas and turtles. There are luxury hotels and resorts located along the beach.Hat Sai Kaeo () just the northern portion of Mai Khao Beach, is a long white sandy beach with groves of pines along the shore.Mangrove Forests, situated on the islands northern tip, cover a large area of 320 acres. A nature trail has been cleared for the convenience of visitors with signs indicating and explaining the various species.Admission fee : 200 Baht for adults, and 100 Baht for children.Accommodation, contact to national park offers. Tel. 0 7632 8226, 0 7632 7152 E-mail : sirinath_np@yahoo.com Bangkok Tel. 0 2579 6666, 0 2561 0777 or www.dnp.go.th

OFF-SHORE ISLANDS Phuket is well-equipped to provide off-shore trips, making it a centre of tourism in the Andaman Sea. Trips can be arranged to see forests and mountains, rocky formations, beaches, coral reefs and fishing.Most of Phukets 32 satellite islands are located to the east and the south. Islands of special interest include :-Ko Racha Yai or Raya Yai () with its gleaming beaches can be reached by chartered boat from Ao Chalong. Travelling time is about 2-3 hours during off-monsoon season (December-April). Sightseeing services are available from tour operators in town. Accommodation is available. A hilltop viewpoint on the bays south offers a magnificent view of the whole island. Ko Racha Noi or Raya Noi () 10 kilometres from Raya Yai, is the result of coral reef build up, and there are more rocks than beaches. In a small bay on the west is a boat anchorage. The waters at Raya Noi are emerald green, and the fishing there is famous, but swimming is not recommended. To get there, one can charter a boat at Ao Chalong or Hat Rawai, or go to a travel agent for details on package tours to the islands. By long-tail boat, the travel time is about two hours. Larger boats operated by tour companies will make the trip in about one hour. Travel to Raya Islands is restricted to dry season and periods when the monsoon is not blowing.

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Ko Mai Thon () off Phukets southeast coast, is highly prized for its still perfect natural environment, including fine white beaches and crystal waters; ideal for swimming, diving, or fishing. The only business of any kind is the plush Maiton Island Resort. Those not wishing to stay overnight may take a daytime excursion organised by tour agencies.Coral Island or Ko He () off Phukets south coast, is so well known for its coral reef that it is often referred to simply as Coral Island. In addition to the splendid reefs there are two fine beaches on the north and west of the island. Ko He is part of a marine preserve, but accommodation, restaurants, various watersports and diving are all available. Boats leave from Hat Rawai and Ao Chalong. Package tours are also available.The Terrain of Ko Lon () is mountainous with level land along the shore. The mainly Muslim inhabitants engage in fishing, rubber and coconut planting. Ferry services from Ao Chalong are operated only in the early morning. Ko Taphao Yai () 10 minutes by ferry from Ao Makham on Phukets southeast coast. The island is home to the Buceros hornbill. Accommodation is available.Ko Rang Yai () lying off Phukets east coast, has been developed for the soft adventure tourist. Among various activities are snorkelling on the coral reefs, sea kayaking, mountain-biking, playing miniature golf, and visiting the islands pearl farm. Package tours are provided by tour agencies.Ko Maphrao () lying off Phukets east coast, can be reached by boat from Laem Hin Pier within 15 minutes. Accommodation in the form of bungalows and homestay is available for tourists. Activities on the islands include visiting the fishing villages, walking along nature trails, fishing and biking. Ko Nakha Noi () just off Ao Po on the northeastern shore, is popular for its pearl farm. There are fine sandy beaches suitable for swimming and a seafood restaurant. Tourists can charter a boat at Ao Po or contact tour agencies for a tour package (generally including lunch).Ko Khai Nok () a tiny island surrounded by white sandy beach, is suitable for swimming and snorkelling. To get there, one can hire a boat from Phukets Laem Hin Pier.

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Hat Ya Nui () Tucked between Laem Phromthep and Hat Rawai, Ya Nui Beach is small but perfectly formed. Steep headlands at either end hem in this slice of sand which is visited by gentle waves from December to March. However, the onset of the monsoon season brings with it crashing, surf and swimming during these months is not advised. Hat Nui () Possibly the most difficult beach to visit on Phuket, Nui lies between the Kata Viewpoint and Nai Han. A new, wide, dirt road has recently been cut through the forested hillside to replace the winding track down to the beach; however, this is just as steep and difficult to traverse and should only be attempted by four-wheel drive trucks and moto-cross bikes. Hat Panwa or Phanwa () This is some 10 kilometres from town. The southernmost tip of this cape is home to a Marine Biological Research Centre and Phukets Aquarium where visitors may inspect several hundred exotic, grotesque, and flamboyantly colourful marine species found in the teeming waters of Phuket and elsewhere.Hat Pansea or Phan Thri () Pansea, 24 kilometres from town, is a mouth-wateringly scenic enclave dominated by two deluxe resorts: Amanpuri and the Chedi. Film stars or VIPs like to stay there, as they can get away from the crowds. There are just a few restaurants and shops nearby.Ko Bon () is a small island to the south of Phuket. It has a white sandy beach, suitable for swimming and a one-day tour. It is accessible just 10 minutes by boat from Hat Rawai or Laem Ka. No accommodation is provided.In addition, islands in the provincial areas of Phang-nga, Krabi, and Satun, are as follows :-Ko Yao Yai () is located in Phang-nga, but it is easily accessible via Phuket. It has a long beach suitable for swimming. On the island is a village of fishermen who live a simple life. A homestay service is on offer for visitors who wish to experience the folk way of life and join the villagers to do activities; such as, catching fish, wing shells, and cockles. Visitors can also enjoy studying nature trails by bicycle. Private accommodation is also available. To get there, from Phuket, a ferry leaves the Bang Rong Pier for Ko Yao Yai at 08.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. (the time is subject to tides), A long-tail boat can be rented at around 500 Baht and takes 2 hours.

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Islands in the Ao Phang-nga National Park, Phang-nga () This marine national park consists of around 300 islands. The famous islands with striking features, which are beautiful attractions popular among visitors, include Khao Tapu, Khao Phing Kan, Khao Ma Chu, Ko Pan Yi, etc.Mu Ko Phi Phi () is located in Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Krabi. These off-shore islands are approximately 40 kilometres from both Krabi and Phuket provinces. They comprise Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Le ; the distance between the two islands is 2.2 kilometres. The islands have scenic views both on land and in the sea. Visitors can take a one-day tour or an overnight stay.In addition, a tour service is on offer from Phuket to other islands, such as Muko Surin, Muko Similan, Muko Lanta, and Mu Ko Tarutao.

CULTURAL SHOWS AND ENTERTAINMENT Not only do most of the major hotels and resorts offer a wide selection of quality international restaurants and bars, featuring cabaret shows and live music, but every tourist centre has numerous other entertainment venues. Patong is undoubtedly the epicentre of the islands entertainment scene, boasting a wealth of bars, clubs, live music, and cabaret shows, yet there is still plenty to discover around the island, with Kata/Karon and Phuket town offering such a diverse range of clubs and nightspots.Yet, it is not all after-dark diversions. If a little time away from the beach appeals during the day, then there are plenty spots offering other kinds of enlightenment, including cultural shows. In fact, with so much to see and do, both day and night, Phuket is guaranteed to keep you entertained.

Phuket Fantasea The very biggest of all Phukets extravaganzas, Fantasea brings Hollywood-sized, Las Vegas-style entertainment to the island. Remarkable acrobatics, dazzling light work, stunning set design and a host of animal action combine in a song and dance spectacular that brings to life tales of history and mythology that will leave visitors in no doubt that Phuket was at least as, if not more, exciting way back when.

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Set upon 140 acres in Kamala Bay, this unique cultural theme park houses an immense theatre, a festival village offering carnivals, games and handicrafts, and reportedly the worlds largest buffet of Thai and international cuisine. Tel. 0 7638 5111, Fax : 0 7638 5222 www.phuket-fantasea.com.

Siam Niramit ()The theatre is located on Phacha Uthit 3 Road, Tambon Ratsada. This is an entertainment venue of Phuket, presenting a beautiful show of Thai traditions and culture, with state-of-the-art technology in light and sound spectacula performances and special effects in extravagant settings; such as, flying angels, lightning, rain, etc. It is open daily except Tuesdays, offering one show time at 8.30 p.m. Admission is 1,300, 1500, 1,700, 1,900, and 2,500 Baht. For more information, contact Tel. 08 6341 1643, 08 6341 1505, Fax : 0 7637 6172, Bangkok Tel. 0 2649 9280-3, 08 1400 1668, or visit the website: www.siamniramit.com, Email : wallpa@siamniramit.com.

Simon Cabaret Theres not a diva in the West who can compare, and many a catwalk model has turned green with envy at the sight of the lady-boy performers of Simon Cabaret. This hugely popular tourist attraction, on the hill just outside Patong, has been wowing audiences for years with its exotic, hilarious, and transvestite cabaret. With sets and choreography that would do Broadway justice, and gowns dripping with diamante, the boys who are girls stiletto-strut their stuff to full houses each night at 07.30 p.m. and 09.30 p.m. Tel. 0 7634 2114-6 or www.phuketsimoncabaret.com.

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EVENTS AND FESTIVALSChinese New Year The Old Phuket Festival is held during the last three days of Chinese New Year. The Festival takes place on Thalang Road, Krabi Road, and Soi Rommani which are Phukets historical part of town. There will be all kinds of activities and performances revolving around Phukets past, local foods and snacks, and Chinese opera performances from mainland China.

Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon Fair ( - ) is held on 13 March every year to commemorate the two great heroines who rallied the Thalang people to repel Burmese invaders. Many activities and celebrations are organised.

Seafood Festival () held around May yearly, is designed to publicise the delicious seafood of Phuket and attract visitors during the rainy season. Activities include a Marine Tourism Resources Parade, seafood stalls, demonstrations of regional cuisines and cultural shows.

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Vegetarian Festival

Vegetarian Festival () is held on the first day of the 9th lunar month (usually October). Phuket islanders of Chinese ancestry commit themselves to a 9-day vegetarian diet, a form of purification believed to help make the forthcoming year trouble-free. The Festival is marked by several ascetic displays, including fire-walking and ascending sharp-bladed ladders.

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Phuket Kings Cup Regatta () is held in December. The Phuket Yacht Club hosts international yachtsmen, largely from neighbouring countries who compete in the Nai Han Beach area for royal trophies.

Laguna Phuket Triathlon () is held in December. The triathlon (a 1,000-metre swim, a 5-kilometre bike race and a 12-kilometre run) attracts world-class athletes from all over the world.

Phuket Travel Fair () starting from 1 November, is usually called the Patong Carnival, from the place where celebrations occur. Colourful parades, sports events, and a beauty competition for foreign tourists are major activities.

Turtle Release Fair () is held on Songkran, the nationwide Thai water festival. Baby turtles are released into the sea at various locations.

Chao Le (Sea Gypsy) Boat Floating Festival () falls during the middle of the 6th and 11th lunar months yearly. The sea gypsy villages at Rawai and Sapa Village hold their ceremonies on the 13th; Ko Si-re celebrates on the 14th; and Laem La (east of the bridge on Phukets northerntip) on the 15th. Ceremonies, which centre around the setting adrift of small boats similar to the Thai festival of Loi Krathong, are held at night and their purpose is to drive away evil and bring good luck.

LOCAL FOOD Phuket is second to no other provinces in term of cuisine and desserts and has its own style of preparation and cooking. Some of interesting local dishes include :-

Fried or Boiled Noodle Dishes () usually with pork or chicken, are available at many noodle shops in the town; such as, Mi Ton Pho, Mi Sapam, Mi Ao Ke, Mi Hun Pa Chang, etc.

Khanom Chin () a version of noodles taken at breakfast, usually served with a spicy curry sauce and fresh vegetables.

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Nam Phrik Kung Siap () is a mixture of dried chili and smoked shrimps taken with various fresh vegetables.

Cashew nuts and pineapples ()are widely grown in Phuket and available all year round. The nuts are available dried, fried or coated. Phuket pineapples are some of the most delectable, sweet and firm.

Lo Bah ()is fried pork sausage marinated in Palo herb powder. They go well with fried tofu and dipping sauce.

Oh Tao ()is similar to Hoi Tod or fried mussels in flour paste. In this case, oysters are used instead and they are mixed with flour, taro and eggs. One of the popular restaurants that serve this dish is Sapam noodle shop. Other one is located near Ban Bang Niao School.

Mi Hun Pa Chang ()is stir-fried noodles served with pork spare-ribs soup. There are a few restaurants in Phuket that specialize in the dish. Try the old restaurant in Soi Sun Uthit on Yaowarat Road, one is near Ban Bang Niao School. Another one is on Ranong Road near the entrance to Soi Lorong.

Phukets Dim Sum ()also known among the locals as Seaw Bouy is another popular breakfast menu that goes well with coffee. Restaurants well-known for this menu are Juan Hiang on Chana Charoen Road, Boonyarat on Dilok Uthit 2 Road, Boonyarat Gold located opposite Dao Rung School on East Chaofa Road, Laan on Phunphon Road Soi 7, Sritrang on Patiphat Road, Chokchai Dim Sum on Mae Luan Road, Jan Jira on Bypass road, Kanom Jeeb Sam Gong on Yaowarat Road, Somjai on Dilok Uthit 2 Road and Phuket Pochana on Wirat-hongyok Uthit Road.

Oh Aew ()is a jelly-like dessert made from a mixture of banana and jelly fig served with syrup and ice. The original makers are located in Soi Sun Uthit on Yaowarat Road and around Ranong Road near the entrance to Soi Lorong.

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SPORTING ACTIVITIESScuba Diving Expeditions regularly leave Phuket for dives around neighbouring islands, and further afield, most particularly around the enduringly popular Phi Phi Islands in neighbouring Krabi province, some 2 hours east of Phuket, and the Similan Islands, in Phang-nga province, some 110 kilometres northwest of Phuket, and the Raya Islands, 1-3 hours due south of Phuket, depending on the type of boat. Diving in Phukets warm clear blue waters is best from mid-October to May, when the calm seas and rain free days make Phukets diving a truly unique experience. Several dive shops concentrated in the Patong, Kata and Chalong areas have Asian and European expatriate(s) speaking English and several other languages) and bilingual Thai dive instructors who offer inexpensive beginners courses. All diving equipment is available for hire.

Snorkelling This can be enjoyed in sheltered bays all around Phuket. It is particularly enjoyable at easily accessible reefs at Patong, Karon and Kata Beaches. Fins, mask and snorkel can be rented on a daily basis from shops all over the island.

Swimming This can be enjoyed throughout the year, and is mostly safe. However, during the rainy seasons storms, this can be very dangerous. Look for posted signs and flags indicating conditions for safe swimming; if the red flag is flying, do not go swimming in the ocean.

Windsurfing Boards may be rented by the hour, half day, full day, or week at most major beaches. Tuition is available free.

Sailing Enjoy mostly at Nai Han, Patong and Kata Beaches. Most classes of boat- from dinghies to yachts are available for rent.

YachtingYachts of every shape and size can be chartered, either as bare boats or with full crew.

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Deep-sea Fishing Daily tours are available, making early morning departures and late afternoon returns, mostly to lesser islands to fish for red snappers, rainbow runners and other game fish.

Sea Canoeing This form of ecotourism is available in several forms, as popular one-day tours, or more extended tours involving overnight camping on island beaches, and occurs principally in the neighbouring Phang-nga Bay and Krabi province, where mangrove swamps and island grottoes are accessible only by canoe.

Mountain Biking It s easier than it looks. Nearly any person can enjoy themselves on a mountain bike, which has gearing sufficient to take the mightiest incline.

Trekking Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park offers the best trekking in Phuket with a well-preserved natural environment. May through October is the best time for jungle trekking, when the forest is full of blossoms. The Park has a marked hiking route for visitors to follow.

Other sports and games; such as, go-karting, bungy jump and paintball are available at Patong.

Kathu Shooting RangeIt is located at Soi Namtok Kathu next to Phuket Water Ski. It is open daily from 07.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. For more information, Tel. 0 7632 3996.

World Bungy JumpThis is situated in Soi Kep Sap 2, Sai Nam Yen Road, Patong Beach. Operating hours is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call Tel. 0 7634 5185.

Tarzan Bungy Jump It is located near the intersection to Patong Beach. For more information, call Tel. 0 7632 1351.

Phuket Water SkiIt is Phukets only cable ski facility in a large lake. It is located in Soi Namtok, Amphoe Kathu and operates daily from 10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. For more information, call Tel. 0 7620 2525-7.

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SHOPPINGAll of Thailand is known for its fantastic shopping, and Phuket is no exception. Particularly fine examples of handicrafts from around the country are available at the tourist markets and speciality shops of the beach centres, Phuket Town and at Canal Village in the Laguna Phuket complex - which also boasts its own branch of Jim Thompsons, the Thai silk specialists.Phuket is also the source of several of the countrys finest gifts and souvenir products including cultured pearls, neilloware, pewterware, ornaments and dried seafood. Specialist shops dealing in souvenir products can be found on Ratsada, Phang-nga, Montri, Yaowarat, and Dilok Uthit Roads, in Phuket Town, Thep Krasattri Road, north of town and at the beach centres of Patong, Kata, Karon and Rawai. Among the best buys the island has to offer are Batik - crafted by the islands numerous artists into T-shirts, dresses, wall hangings, and bed covers - beachwear and easily-affordable made-to-measure cotton, linen and silk clothing - courtesy of the islands many tailors. Thalang Road, in Phuket Town, is home to many cloth merchants, offering excellent deals on a wide selection of cloth, which the islands tailors will be happy to convert into the fashion statement of the customers choosing.

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FACILITIES IN PHUKETACCOMMODATION(Room rates published here may change, please check before booking.)

Amphoe Mueang Phuket () Baan Suwantawee () 1/9 Dibuk Road, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Tel. 0 7621 2879, 30 rooms : 1,200-3,000 Baht.

Bhukitta Hotel & Spa () Phang-nga Road Soi 7, Talat Yai, Tel. 0 7621 5712-3, 33 rooms : 1,400-3,500 Baht.

Crystal Guesthouse ( ) 41/16 Montri Road, Tel. 0 7622 2774-5, 0 7622 6245, 26 rooms : 250-450 Baht.

Crystal Inn ( ) 2/1-10 Soi Surin, Montri Road, Tel. 0 7625 6789, Fax : 0 7625 6666, www.phuketcrystalinn.com), 54 rooms : 900 Baht.

Daeng Plaza ( ) 57 Phuket Road, Tel. 0 7621 3752, 0 7621 3966, 0 7621 6428, Fax : 0 7621 3884, www.phukettoday.com/daengplaza, 75 rooms : 1,000-1,400 Baht.

Damrong () 52 Luangpho Road, Tel. 0 7621 1704, 45 rooms : 180-280 Baht.

Down Town Inn ( ) 56/19 Ranong Road, Tel. 0 7621 6884-5, 24 rooms : 250-450 Baht.

Imperial 1 ( 1) 51 Phuket Road, Tel. 0 7621 2311, 0 7621 7438-9, Fax : 0 7621 2894, www.imperialphuket.com, 40 rooms : 650-1,500 Baht.

Imperial 2 ( 2) 17/14 Luangpho Road, Tel. 0 7621 6683, 0 7621 3156, 50 rooms : 350-800 Baht.

I Pavilion Hotel Phuket ( ) 133 Satun Road, Tambon Talat Nuea, Tel. 0 7621 0445-7 Bangkok Tel. 0 2247 1348, 104 rooms : 1,000-5,000 Baht.

Island Town Mansion ( ) 255/7 Soi Saen Suk, Phuket Road, Tel. 0 7622 6142-3, 0 7622 0215, Fax : 0 7622 2549, 24 rooms : 300-400 Baht.

Katina Hotel () 5/61 Sakdidet Road, Tel. 0 7622 3111-9, 235 rooms : 900-2,500 Baht.

Kittikorn () 1/1 Soi 2, Surin Road, Tel. 0 7621 2006, 0 7621 2506), 25 rooms : 150-250 Baht.

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Manorah () 17/4 Komaraphat Road, Tel. 0 7621 2003, 0 7622 0229, Fax: 0 7621 9843-4, 72 rooms : 500 Baht.

Metropole Phuket ( ) 1 Soi Surin, Montri Road, Tel. 0 7621 5050, 0 7621 4020-9, Fax : 0 7621 5990, Bangkok Tel. 0 2254 8197, Fax : 0 2254 8198, www.metropolephuket.com, 248 rooms : 4,237-25,894 Baht.

Montri () 12/6 Montri Road, Tel. 0 7621 2936, 0 7621 6294, 72 rooms : 210-490 Baht.

999 () 54/2-3 Kra Road, Tel. 0 7621 1969, 36 rooms : 200-350 Baht.

On On Hotel ( ) 19 Phang-nga Road, Tel. 0 7621 1154, 0 7622 5740-1, 49 rooms : 140-380 Baht.

Onnicha Hotel ( ) 100/100 Mu 5, Tambon Ratsada, Tel. 0 7625 5457-63, www.baankohkorkhao.com), 72 rooms : 550-1,000 Baht.

Pearl Hotel () 42 Montri Road, Tel 0 7621 1044, Fax : 0 7621 2911, Bangkok Tel. 0 2260 1022-6, Fax : 0 2260 1207, www.phuket.com/pearlhotel, 212 rooms : 1,883-5,885 Baht.

Phuket Backpacker Hostel ( ) 167 Ranong Road, Tel. 0 7625 6680, Fax : 0 7625 6682, www.phuketbacker.com, 52 room : 200-800 Baht.

Phuket Cyber Inn ( ) 36/6-7 Bangkok Road, Tambon Talat Nuea, Tel. 0 7622 0100, 0 7622 2767-8, www.phuketcyberinn.com, 28 rooms : 450-650 Baht.

Phuket Town Inn ( ) 9/1 Thep Krasattri Road, Tel. 0 7621 6911-7, Fax: 0 7621 3554, 165 rooms : 800-2,900 Baht.

Phuket Garden ( ) 40/12 Bangkok Road, Tel. 0 7621 6900-8, Fax : 0 7621 6909, 125 rooms : 900-2,500 Baht.

Phuket Inn ( ) 64/1 Kra Road, Tel. 0 7622 2092-3, Fax : 0 7622 2090, 40 rooms : 280-380 Baht.

Phuket Merlin ( ) 158/1 Yaowarat Road, Tel. 0 7621 2866-70, Fax : 0 7621 6429, Bangkok Tel. 0 2253 2641-2, www.merlinphuket.com, 180 rooms : 1,648-4,708 Baht.

Phuket Montree Resotel ( ) 12/6 Montri Road, Tel. 0 7621 6294, 0 7621 2936, www.phukettoday.com/montreeresotel, 72 rooms : 210-700 Baht.

Phuket Resotel ( ) 216 Luangpho Road, Tel. 0 7622 0965-6, 0 7622 1715-6, 60 rooms : 500-800 Baht.

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Pitak Hotel ( ) 2-6 Luangpho Road, Tel. 0 7622 0965-6, 0 7622 1715-6, Fax : 0 7621 5553, 60 rooms : 600 Baht.

P.S.A. Hotel (.. ) 10/1 Rattanakosin Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7622 2714, 0 7621 8414-6, Fax : 0 7621 7272, 46 rooms : 450-550 Baht.

P.S. Inn (. ) 54/1 Ongsimphai Road, Tel : 0 7621 2216, 0 7621 2893, 115 rooms : 240-350 Baht.

Pure Mansion ( ) 3/7 Chaofa Road, Tel. 0 7621 1709, Fax : 0 7621 4220, www.purethailand.com, 68 rooms : 470-670 Baht.

Ratana Mansion ( ) 18 Chana Charoen Road, Tel. 0 7622 2600, 0 7622 2603 www.rattanabeach.com, 47 rooms : 600-950 Baht.

Ratsada () 5/3 Thep Krasattri Road, Tel. 0 7621 5716, 14 rooms : 180-250 Baht.

Royal Phuket City ( ) 154 Phang-nga Road, Tel. 0 7623 3333, Bangkok Tel. 0 2573 3423, www.royalphuketcity.com, 251 rooms : 3,500-10,090 Baht.

Rome Place ( ) 23/8 Phuket Road, Tel. 0 7622 3560-3, 0 7621 3425-1, Fax : 0 7622 3566, 50 rooms : 500-600 Baht.

Rung Rawee Mansion ( ) 222/4 Soi 3, Yaowarat Road, Tel. 0 7621 3275, 0 7622 4114, 30 rooms : 500-600 Baht.

Sapam Inn ( ) 112 Thep Krasattri Road, Tel. 0 7621 2752, 22 rooms : 250-350 Baht.

Silver Hotel ( ) 62/3 Kra Road, Tel. 0 7622 1398, 0 7622 1294, 79 rooms : 800-1,200 Baht.

Sino House ( ) 1 Montri Road, Tel. 07622 1398, 0 7623 2494-5, www.sinohousephuket.com, 57 rooms : 1,500-3,000 Baht.

Sinthawee () 89 Phang-nga Road, Tel. 0 7621 1186, Fax : 0 7621 1400, E-mail : sinthawee@hotmail.com, 266 rooms : 800-4,800 Baht.

Siri () 231 Yaowarat Road, Tel. 0 7621 1307, 0 7621 5819, 0 7621 5816, Fax : 0 7622 3534, 107 rooms : 350-400 Baht.

Suksabai () 82/9 Thep Krasattri Road, Tel. 0 7621 6089, 0 7621 2287, 53 rooms : 150-300 Baht.

Summer Hotel ( ) 102 Patiphat Road, Tel. 0 7621 1353, 0 7622 0224, 64 rooms : 250-350 Baht.

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Thawon () 74 Ratsada Road, Tel. 0 7621 1333-5, 0 7621 1339, Fax : 0 7621 5559, 200 rooms : 230-550 Baht.

Thavorn Grand Plaza Hotel ( ) 40/5 Chana Charoen Road, Tel. 0 7622 2241-50, Fax : 0 7622 2284, Bangkok Tel. 0 2247 5150, www.phuket-thavorngrandplaza.com), 236 rooms : 2,800-3,000 Baht.

Thai Inter ( ) 22 Phunphon Road, Tel. 0 7622 5285-6, Fax : 0 7622 5287, 67 rooms : 300-400 Baht.

Thanaphon Guesthouse ( ) 41/7 Montri Road, Tel. 0 7621 6504, 0 7621 6819, 22 room : 400-550 Baht.

Thara () 148/24 Thep Krasattri Road, Tel. 0 7621 6208, 25 rooms : 180 Baht.

To. Songsaeng (. ) 72/5 Chaofa Road, Tel. 0 7621 2567, 32 rooms : 250 Baht.

Twin Inn ( ) 74/15-20 Phunphon Road, Tambon Talat Nuea, Tel. 0 7624 6541-3, Fax : 0 7624 6102, www.twininn.com, 51 rooms : 650-800 Baht.

Versailles () 1/5 Soi 2, Surin Road, Tel. 0 7621 1581, 0 7622 5636-7, Fax : 0 7621 8129, 42 rooms : 400-450 Baht.

HAT PATONG ()Absolute Sea Pearl Beach Resort ( ) 42/1 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 1901-10, Fax : 0 7634 1122, Bangkok Tel. 02 9507 7526, www.absoluteseapearl.com, 65 rooms : 4,200-20,000 Baht.

Add Mansion ( ) 209/25-26 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 4430-1, 15 rooms : 1,300-1,500 Baht.

Aloha Villa ( ) 145/2 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 5733-42, Fax : 0 7634 5743, www.phuket-aloha.com, 121 rooms : 1,100-2,500 Baht.

Amari Coral Beach Resort ( ) 2 Muen Ngoen Road, Tel. 0 7634 0106-10, Fax : 0 7634 0115, www.amari.com, 190 rooms : US$ 138-315.

Andaman Beach Suite Hotel ( ) 60/12 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 1879-83, Fax : 0 7634 0893, Bangkok Tel. 0 2693 3245-7, www.beachsuites.com, 91 rooms : 2,000-4,500 Baht.

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Andaman Hill ( ) 193 Na Nai Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0743, Fax : 0 7634 4057, E-mail: lancini@loxinfo.co.th, 34 rooms : 1,500-2850 Baht.

Andaman House ( ) 62 Phra Barami Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 1126, www.andamandivers.com, 24 rooms : 600-1,500 Baht.

Andaman Orchid ( ) 32 Ruam Chai Road, Tel. 0 7634 0902-3, Fax : 0 7634 0620, 98 rooms : 1,500-2,800 Baht.

Andatel Patong Phuket ( ) 41/9 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 0480, www.phukettobvhousing.com, 53 rooms : 950-2,600 Baht.

Andaman Resotel ( ) 171/16-20 Soi Saen Sabai, Anuson Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 1728-9, 0 7629 4065, Fax : 0 7629 4064, 42 rooms : 700-1,200 Baht.

Andaman Villa ( ) 193 Na Nai Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0743, www.siamdevelopment.com, 12 rooms : 800-2,500 Baht.

APK Resort ( ) 95 Soi Prasoet Sap 1, Ratchaphat Anuson Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 6437, 0 7629 6752, www.apkresort.com, 43 rooms : 800-3,500 Baht.

Avantika Boutique Hotel ( ) 4/1 Thawiwong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 2801-7, Fax : 0 7629 2808-9, 30 rooms : 7,900 Baht.

Azzurro Village ( ) 107 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 1811, Fax : 0 7634 1812, 34 rooms : 600-1,200 Baht.

Baan Boa Resort ( ) 16 Thawiwong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 2869-72, www.baanboaresort.com, 55 rooms : 2,000-2,800 Baht.

Baan Laimai Beach Resort ( ) 66 Thawi-wong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 2956-9, 0 7634 0460, www.baanlaimai.com, 67 rooms : 1,800-2,000 Baht.

Ban Mon Inn ( ) 56-60 Phisit Korani Road, Tel. 0 7634 2463, 12 rooms : 400 Baht.

Baan Nern Sai Resort () 7 Muen Ngoen Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 5551, Fax : 0 7634 5026, E-mail : sakull_holland@yahoo.com, 23 rooms : 750-2,000 Baht.

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Baan Phu-Ngam Inn () 205/14-15 Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 2852, 8 rooms : 1,000-1,600 Baht.

Ban Sukhothai Hotel & Spa () 70 Soi Bang La, Bang La Road, Tel. 0 7634 1394-7, 0 7634 0195-6, Fax : 0 7634 0197, Bangkok Tel. 0 2246 0367), 85 rooms : 3,600 Baht.

Ban Thamdee () 205/26 Na Nai Road, Tel. 0 7629 4383, 14 rooms : 1,000 Baht.

Barli House ( ) 32-34 Thawiwong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 1450, Fax : 0 7634 0955, 14 rooms : 1,500-2,000 Baht.

Baumanburi Hotel () 239/1 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 5951-5, www.baumanburi.com, 149 rooms : 1,755-6,000 Baht.

Ban Thai Beach ( ) 94 Thawiwong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0329, 0 7634 0850-4, Fax : 0 7634 0330, Bangkok Tel. 0 2278 2185-8, E-mail : banthai@phuket.ksc.co.th, www.bannthaiphuket.com, 291 rooms : 2,354-2,943 Baht.

Beau Rivage () 54-58 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 0725, Fax : 0 7634 0785, 20 rooms : 1,500 Baht.

Bel Aire Resort Phuket ( ) 59/1-3 Sai Nam Yen Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 6600, Fax : 0 7629 6678, www.belairepatong.com, 132 rooms : 1,600-3,500 Baht.

Blue Ocean Resort ( ) 210/23 Soi Aep Sap, Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 5191-3, www.phuket-blueoceanresort.com, 29 rooms : 1,100-1,900 Baht.

Boomerang Inn ( ) 5/3-8 Hat Patong Road, Tel. 0 7634 2182, 0 7634 1100, Fax : 0 7634 2868, www.phuket.com/boomeranginn, 30 rooms : 600-1,200 Baht.

Bougain Villa ( ) 1/14 Chaloem Phra Kiat Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 4030, 0 7634 4092, E-mail : tlo@loxinfo.co.th, 38 rooms : 780-2,000 Baht.

Burasari Resort ( ) 32/1 Ruam Chai Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 2929, Bangkok Tel. 0 2678 0101, www.burasari.com, 90 rooms : 2,000-5,000 Baht.

BYD Lofts ( ) 169/23 Hat Patong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 3024-7, Fax : 0 7634 3028, www.bydlofts.com, 17 rooms : 5,000-22,000 Baht.

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Casa Summer Breeze ( ) 171/12 Mu 4, Soi Saen Sabai, Tel. 0 7634 0464, www.cazasummerbreezehotel.com, 22 rooms : 950-2,200 Baht.

Club Bamboo () 247/1-8 Na Nai Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 5345, www.clubbamboo-phuket.com, 30 rooms : 2,600-7,500 Baht.

Coconut Village Resort ( ) 20 Prachanukhro Road, Tel. 0 7634 0146-8, Fax : 0 7634 0144, www.coconutvillageresort.com, 80 rooms : 800-1,200 Baht.

C&N Resort and Spa ( ) 3 Sirirat Road, Tel. 0 7634 5949-50, www.cnhotelpatong.com, 45 rooms : 1,200-7,000 Baht.

Deevana Patong Resort & Spa ( ) 43/2 Rat Uthit Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 1414-5, Fax : 0 7634 1706, www.deevanapatong.com, 286 rooms : 2,942-10,592 Baht.

Duangjitt Resort & Spa ( ) 18 Prachanukhro Road, Tel. 0 7636 6333, Fax : 0 7636 6321, www.duangjittresort-spa.com, 450 rooms : 2,900-12,000 Baht.

Eden Bungalow ( ) 1 Soi Chaloem Phra Kiat, Tambon Patong, Tel 08 9874 1813, Fax : 0 7634 4100, 28 rooms : 1,730-2,190 Baht.

Expat Hotel () 163/17 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 2143, 0 7634 4023, E-mail : expat@loxinfo.co.th, 46 rooms : 740-1,090 Baht.

Family Beach Mansion ( ) 212 Soi Kep Sap, Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 4032, Fax : 0 7634 5027, www.phuketdir.com/mansion 2000, 17 rooms : 1,000-1,200 Baht.

Family Inn ( ) 100/2-3 Patong - Karon Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 2652-3, E-mail : family-inn@hotmail.com, 31 rooms : 500-1,500 Baht.

Green View Resort ( ) 40/3-5 Na Nai Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 6288-9, 40 rooms : 3,500 Baht.

Holiday Inn Resort Phuket ( ) 52 Thawiwong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0608, Fax : 0 7634 0435, Bangkok Tel. 0 2255 4260-1, www.phuketholiday-inn.com, 405 rooms : 3,200-9,200 Baht.

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Horizon Patong Beach Resort & Spa ( ) Soi Kep Sap, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 2526-30, Fax : 0 7629 2535, www.horizonbeach.com, 160 rooms : 3,000-5,400 Baht.

Home Sweet Home ( ) 113/114 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 0756, Fax : 0 7634 0757, 5 rooms : 1,000 Baht.

Hyton Leelavadee Phuket ( ) 3 Prachanukhro Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 2091-2, 0 7634 5272, www.hytonleelavadee.com, 95 rooms : 2,400-3,000 Baht.

Hyton Marine Hotel ( ) 205/16 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 4181-2, Fax : 0 7629 4183, 100 rooms : 650-1,050 Baht.

Impiana Phuket Cabana ( ) 41 Thawiwong Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0138-40, Bangkok Tel. 0 2260 6505, www.impiana.com, 70 rooms : 8,800-12,500 Baht.

Islet Mansion () 87/29 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 1562, 0 7634 0404, 15 rooms : 600-1,200 Baht.

Jaranya Guesthouse ( ) 92/1-10 Sai Nam Yen Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 2446, 0 7634 2452, 57 rooms : 500-1,100 Baht.

K. Hotel () 180 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 0832, Fax : 0 7634 0124, www.k-hotel.com, 40 rooms : 800 Baht.

Kratai Mansion ( ) 140/11 Na Nai Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 4711-2, Fax : 0 7634 4551, 45 rooms : 400-1,200 Baht.

Leelavadee Boutique Hotel ( ) 1/1 Sirirat Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 6301-4, www.leelaboutique.com, 37 rooms : 1,399-2,050 Baht.

Montana Grand Phuket ( ) 205/16 Rat Uthit Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 4181-2, E-mail : montanagrand@phuket.com, 150 rooms : 3,200 Baht.

Monte Carlo Hotel-Caf-Bar ( ) 135/9-11 Paradise Complex Road, Tel. 0 7634 0814, 10 rooms : 1,000-1,800 Baht.

Neptuna () 174-176 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 0824, www.phuket-neptuna.com, 143 rooms : 700 Baht.

New Tum Bungalow ( 1) 62 Phisit Korani Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0159, E-mail : newtumbungalows@yahoo.com), 17 rooms : 500-750 Baht.

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Nordic Bungalow ( ) 25/1-2 Sawatdirak Road, Tel. 0 7634 0835, 48 rooms : 700-1,200 Baht.

Odins Guesthouse ( ) 78/59-66 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0732, 36 rooms : 250-350 Baht.

Palm View Resort ( ) 135/1 Na Nai Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 4957, 0 7634 4837, www.palmview-resort.com, 20 rooms : 1,250-2,600 Baht.

Paradise Corner Guesthouse ( ) 123 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 0913, Fax : 0 7634 0918, 9 rooms : 500-950 Baht.

Paradise Resort ( ) 59 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0172, 0 7629 5468, Fax : 0 7629 5467, 8 rooms : 600-1,200 Baht.

Patong Bay Garden Resort ( ) 33/1 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7629 2914-5, 71 rooms : 2,600 Baht.

Patong Bayshore ( ) 89 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 0602-6, Fax : 0 7634 0607, 83 rooms : 2,500-2,800 Baht.

Patong Beach Bungalow ( ) 39 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0117, 0 7634 4240-1, Fax : 0 7634 0213, 30 rooms : 3,000-3,600 Baht.

Patong Beach Hotel ( ) 124 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0301-2, Fax : 0 7634 0541, Bangkok Tel. 0 2261 2986-9, Fax : 0 2261 2984, www.see2sea.com, 245 rooms : 6,800-11,000 Baht.

Patong Bed & Breakfast ( ) 14 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0818, 4 rooms : 600-700 Baht.

Patong Beach Lodge Phuket ( ) 207/21-25 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7629 4095-97, 70 rooms : 690-1,880 Baht.

Patong City Hotel ( ) 25 Ratchapathanuson Road, Tel. 0 7634 2150-5, Fax : 0 7634 2156, 130 rooms : 1,400-2,900 Baht.

Patong Grand Condotel ( ) 63 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 1115-9, 0 7634 1043-7, Fax : 0 7634 2205, 143 rooms : 600-800 Baht.

Patong Grand Ville ( ) 19 Sirirat Road, Tel. 0 7629 4500-3, Fax : 0 7629 4504, 30 rooms : 1,200-3,000 Baht.

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Patong Inn ( ) 128 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0587, Fax : 0 7629 2546, 38 rooms : 800-1,800 Baht.

Patong K.O. ( ..) 124/23 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0186-7, Fax : 0 7639 6104, 10 rooms : 800-1,000 Baht.

Patong Merlin Hotel ( ) 44 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0037-41, Fax : 0 7634 0394, Bangkok Tel. 0 2253 2641-2, www.merlinphuket.com, 400 rooms : 4,000-4,500 Baht.

Patong Penthouse ( ) 32/1 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 0350, Fax : 0 7634 0349, 36 rooms : 400-1,000 Baht.

Patong Premier Resort ( ) 118 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 2891, 0 7634 2895, www.premier-resort-phuket.com, 47 rooms : 2,600-4,000 Baht.

Patong Resort ( ) 208 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 0551-4, Fax : 0 7634 0189, Bangkok Tel. 0 2234 2406, 0 2235 9040, Fax : 0 0 2234 9007, www.patongresort.com, 325 rooms : 2,800-11,390 Baht.

Patong Swiss Hotel ( ) 30/8 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 1502-5, Fax : 0 7634 0933, 38 rooms : 1,800-3,500 Baht.

Patong Villa ( ) 152/1 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0132-3, Fax : 0 7634 0133, www.patongvilla.com, 72 rooms : 1,200-3,000 Baht.

Phuket Cabana () 41 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0138-40, 0 7634 2000-7, Fax : 0 7634 0178, Bangkok Tel. 0 2260 6505, Fax : 0 2260 6511, 80 rooms : 4,512-5,800 Baht.

Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa ( ) 190 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7637 0500, Bangkok Tel. 0 2655 1736-9, www.phuketgraceland.com, 460 rooms : 4,000-21,000 Baht.

Phuket Grand Tropicana ( ) 48 Ruam Chai Road, Tel. 0 7634 0210-12, Bangkok Tel. 0 2267 2404-16, E-mail : golden@phuket.ksc.co.th, 399 rooms : 2,200-17,000 Baht.

Phuket Palace ( ) 4/3 Sirirat Road, Tel. 0 7634 4154-5, 0 7634 4956-9, Fax : 0 7634 1312, 168 rooms : 2,000-6,000 Baht.

Poppa Palace Hotel ( ) 14, 16 Soi 1, Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 5522, 0 7629 5433, www.poppapalace.com, 64 rooms : 2,200-2,500 Baht.

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P.S. 2 Bungalow (..2 ) 21 Mu 1, Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 2207-8, 60 rooms : 500-1,000 Baht.

P.S. Hotel (..) 157 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 0184, 0 7634 1096, Fax : 0 7634 1097, 0 7634 2375, 36 rooms: 850-1,500 Baht.

Quality Resort Patong Beach ( ) 22, 24, 26 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 2197-8, 18 rooms : 2,000-5,000 Baht.

Royal Crown ( ) 41/55 Na Nai Road, Tel. 0 7634 0463, 0 7634 0975-8, 0 7634 0274, Fax : 0 7634 0376, 150 rooms : 600-5,000 Baht.

Royal Palm Resotel ( ) 31 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7629 2510-2, E-mail : krisroyalpalm@hotmail.com, 62 rooms : 1,500-3,300 Baht.

Royal Phawadee Village ( ) 3 Sawatdirak Road, Tel. 0 7634 4622, www.royal-phawadee-village.com, 34 rooms : 1,800-6,000 Baht.

Safari Beach ( ) 136 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 1171-4, Fax : 0 7634 0231, www.safaribeachhotel.com, 46 rooms : 1,700-7,000 Baht.

Sala Thai Resort ( ) 10/4 Sawatdirak Road, Tel. 0 7629 6631-4, 0 7629 6635, E-mail : salathai@cscoms.com, 41 rooms : 2,600-4,500 Baht.

Sand Inn ( ) 171/21 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 2948-9, Fax : 0 7634 0888, 34 rooms : 650-1,050 Baht.

Seagull Cottage ( ) 40 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7629 2098-9, 36 rooms : 500-2,500 Baht.

Sea Sun Sand Resort ( ) 206/24 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 1806-7, 0 7634 1848, 78 rooms : 1,200-1,800 Baht.

Sea Pearl Beach ( ) 42/14 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 1906-10, Fax : 0 7634 1122, 0 7634 1123, 63 rooms : 2,200-16,000 Baht.

Sea View Patong () 2 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 1300-4, Fax : 0 7634 0103, Bangkok Tel. 0 2719 9911-2, Fax : 0 2314 7972, 141 rooms : 3,000-7,865 Baht.

Sunset Mansion ( ) 28-30 Rat Uthit Road, Tel. 0 7634 0734-5, Fax : 0 7634 0516, 16 rooms : 1,000-1,600 Baht.

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Swiss Palm Beach ( ) 2 Chaloem Phra Kiat Road, Tel. 0 7634 2381-3, Fax : 0 7634 2381-3, 36 rooms : 2,700-6,300 Baht.

Thara Patong Beach Resort ( ) 170 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0135, 0 7634 0520, Fax : 0 7634 0446, Bangkok Tel. 0 2322 6652, www.tharapatong.com, 172 rooms : 3,200-18,000 Baht.

The Natural Resort ( ) 222/1 Na Nai Road, Tel. 0 7634 1160, Fax : 0 7634 1490, 78 rooms : 600 Baht.

The Royal Paradise Hotel ( ) 135/23 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 0661-6, Bangkok Tel. 0 2559 2196-7, www.royalparadise.com, 350 rooms : 2,000-30,000 Baht.

The Yorkshire Inn ( ) 169/16 Soi Saen Sabai, Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 0904, 0 7634 5258, E-mail : yorkshireinn@phuket.asianet.co.th, 30 rooms : 800-4,700 Baht.

Tropicana Bungalow Hotel ( ) 94/4 Thawiwong Road, Tel. 0 7634 0204-5, 0 7634 1193, 85 rooms : 1,600-2,300 Baht.

Trio Guesthouse ( ) 84 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 1646, 4 rooms : 500-700 Baht.

Villa Delma ( ) 18/110 Ruam Chai Road, Tel. 0 7634 5688-98, Fax : 0 7634 5700, E-mail : info@comfortresortphuket.com, 325 rooms : US$ 86-198.

Villa Toy Residence ( ) 205/10 Soi Sewatasai, Na Nai Road, Tel. 0 7634 4871, E-mail : info@ phuket-toyres, 5 rooms : 3,200-3,600 Baht.

Vises Patong Hotel ( ) 21 Sai Nam Yen Road, Bangkok Tel. 0 2208 9139, Fax : 0 7634 1017, 128 rooms : 2,200-2,400 Baht.

Welcome Inn ( ) 241/3 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, Tel. 0 7634 5689, 0 7634 5688, www.welcomeinnphuket.com, 30 rooms : 500-900 Baht.

White Sand Resortel ( ) 37 Sawatdirak Road, Tel. 0 7629 6013-8, Fax : 0 7629 6020, www.whitesandresortel.com, 52 rooms : 800-1,800 Baht.

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HAT KATA ()Andaman Cannacia Resort & Spa ( ) 113/16-18 Patak Road, Tambon Karon, Tel. 0 7628 4211-4, www.phuket-cannacia.com, 113 rooms : 2,500-6,000 Baht.

Bell Bungalow ( ) 1/2 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0858, 0 7633 0111, 16 rooms : 100-300 Baht.

Boat House Inn () 2/2 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0015-7, Fax : 0 7633 0561, Bangkok Tel. 0 2246 4121, www.boathousephuket.com, 36 rooms : 8,000-15,000 Baht.

Bougain Villaea Terrace House ( ) 117/1 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0087, 0 7633 0139-40, Fax : 0 7633 0463, 35 rooms : 1,750-4,200 Baht.

Club Mediterranean ( ) 7/3 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0456-9, Fax : 0 7633 0462, Bangkok Tel. 0 2253 0108, 300 rooms : 7,000 Baht per person.

Coast Line Bungalow ( ) 5/8 Patak Road, Tel : 0 7633 0550, Fax : 0 7633 0456, 5 rooms : 400 Baht.

Cool Breeze Bungalow () 5/5 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0787, Fax : 0 7633 0173, 15 rooms : 200-900 Baht.

Dome Bungalow ( ) 116 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0620, 0 7633 0270, 19 rooms : 800-1,500 Baht.

Flamingo () 5/19 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0776, Fax: 0 7633 0814, 11 rooms : 700-1,200 Baht.

Friendship Bungalow ( ) 117/7 Khok Tanot Road, Tel. 0 7633 0499, Fax : 0 7633 0166, 24 rooms : 400-1,000 Baht.

Full Moon Village & Resort ( ) 109/20 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0980, 15 rooms : 900-2,500 Baht.

Kata Beach Resort ( ) 1 Pak Bang Road, Tel. 0 7633 0530-4, Fax : 0 7633 0128, Bangkok Tel. 0 2939 4062-4 www.katagroup.com, 267 rooms : 5,000-18,500 Baht.

Kata Delight Villa ( ) 186/15 Khok Tanot Road, Tel. 0 7633 0636, 0 7633 0342, Fax : 0 7633 0481, www.katadelight.com, 16 rooms : 2,900-4,800 Baht.

Kata Garden Resort ( ) 121/1 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0627-8, Fax : 0 7633 0499, 53 rooms : 1,200-2,250 Baht.

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Kata Happy House ( ) 13 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 4140, 0 7633 3069, www.phuket.com/kata/happy, 25 rooms : 700-1,500 Baht.

Kata Lucky Villa ( ) 92/15 Khok Tanot Road, Tel. 0 7633 3385-6, www.kataluckyvilla.com, 28 rooms : 2,500-4,000 Baht.

Kata Minta ( ) 6/56-58 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 3283-5, www.kataminta.com, 14 rooms : 1,800-2,500 Baht.

Kata On Sea ( ) 116/16 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0594, 25 rooms : 250-400 Baht.

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort ( ) 14 Hat Kata Noi, Tel. 0 7633 0124-6, Fax : 0 7633 0426, Bangkok Tel. 0 2267 5213-4, www.katathani.com, 479 rooms : US$ 220-410.

Kata Viewpoint Resort ( ) 1/5 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0815, 18 rooms : 200-300 Baht.

Laem Sai Bungalow ( ) 8 Laem Sai Road, Tel. 0 7628 5255, www.phuketdir.com/laemsaibungalow, 10 rooms : 800-1,500 Baht.

Lucky Guesthouse & Bungalow ( ) 110/44-45 Thai Na Road, Tel. 0 7633 0572, 30 rooms : 150-200 Baht.

Marina Cottage ( ) 120 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0625, 0 7633 0497, Fax : 0 7633 0516, 0 7633 0999, www. marinaphuket.com, 104 rooms : 2,106-3,042 Baht.

Malisa Villa Suites ( ) 40/36 Kata Road, Tel. 0 7628 4760, www.malisavillas.com, 41 rooms : 5,700-12,800 Baht.

Mom Tris Boathouse ( ) 182 Khok Tanot Road, Tel. 0 7633 0015-7, Bangkok Tel. 0 2653 8725, www. boathousephuket.com, 36 rooms : 10,000-17,000 Baht.

Orchidacea Resort ( ) 210 Khok Tanot Road, Tel. 0 7628 4083, 0 7633 0181, www.orchidacearesort.com, 112 rooms : 800-5,500 Baht.

Peach Hill Hotel & Resort ( ) 2 Laem Sai Road, Tel. 0 7633 0520-1, 0 7628 4112-3, 168 rooms : 1,200-3,600 Baht.

Phuket Green Valley Resort ( ) 65/1 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 6062, 0 7628 6199, 34 rooms : 800-1,600 Baht.

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Rose Inn ( ) 114/24 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0135, 0 7633 0582, Fax : 0 7633 0591, 31 rooms : 400-600 Baht.

Sawasdee Guesthouse ( ) 68/68-69 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0979, E-mail : info@phuket-sawasdee.com, 23 rooms : 700-1,000 Baht.

Sawasdee Village ( ) 38 Ketkhwan Road, Tel. 0 7633 0979, 0 7633 0870-1, www.phuketsawasdee.com, 41 rooms : 3,500-6,000 Baht.

Serene Resort ( ) 175 Khok Tanot Road, Tel. 0 7633 0564, 0 7633 0149-50, Bangkok Tel. 0 2953 9961, 90 rooms : 1,000-4,000 Baht.

Sugar Palm Resort ( ) 20/10 Kata Road, Tel. 0 7628 4404, www.sugarpalmphuket.com, 108 rooms : 3,800-5,900 Baht.

The Aspasia Resort ( ) 197-197/2 Thai Na Road, Tel. 0 7633 3033, www.aspasiaphuket.com, 26 rooms : 5,600-14,000 Baht.

The Little Mermaid Resort ( ) 197-197/2 Thai Na Road, Tambon Karon, Tel. 0 7633 0730-1, Fax : 0 7633 0733, www.littlemermaidphuket.net, 75 rooms : 1,200-2,400 Baht.

Tropical Garden Resort ( ) 247 Khok Tanot Road, Tel. 0 7628 5211-9, Bangkok Tel. 0 2953 9961, www.tropicalphuketresort.com, 206 rooms : 1,000-4,000 Baht.

White House Inn ( ) 114 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0405, Fax : 0 7633 0689, 17 rooms : 300-600 Baht.

HAT KATA NOI ()Kata Thani Phuket Beach Resort ( ) 71 Kata Noi Road, Tel. 0 7633 0124-6, Bangkok Tel. 0 2267 5213-4, www.katathani.com, 400 rooms : US$ 190.

Kata Noi Club Bungalow ( ) 3/25 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0194, 0 7628 4025, 20 rooms : 450-1,000 Baht.

Mom Tris Villa Royale ( ) 12 Kata Noi Road, Tel. 0 7633 3569, www.villaroyalephuket.com, 63 rooms : 14,000-25,000 Baht.

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Amphoe Kathu ()International House Of Travelers (IHOT) ( -) 101 Wichit Songkhram Road, Tel. 0 7632 1399, www.ihotphuket.com, 30 rooms : 250-1,000 Baht.

HAT KARON ()Access Resort & Spa ( ) 459/2 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 8480-9, www.accesspoolresort.com, 80 rooms : 6,500-7,000 Baht.

Andaman Seaview Hotel ( ) 127/35 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 8111, 0 7639 8156-69, Bangkok Tel. 0 2719 9911-2, www.andamanseaviewhotel.com, 161 rooms : 5,900-8,800 Baht.

Jor Guesthouse ( ) 102/11 Mu 3, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6546, 0 7628 6256, 9 rooms : 300-500 Baht.

Baan Karon Resort ( ) 213 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 6215-8, www.phuketbaankaron.com, 45 rooms : 800-1,900 Baht.

Baan Karonburi Resort ( ) 194/1 Karon Road, Tel. 0 7628 6481-2, 0 7639 6778-9, www.karonburi.com, 48 rooms : 1,800-4,500 Baht.

Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort ( ) 562 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6599-601, 0 7639 6176-8 www.phuket-ocean.com, 240 rooms : 1,500-1,800 Baht.

Bukit Karon Beach ( ) 518-526 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6213-6, E-mail : bukit_karonbeach@hotmail.com, 27 rooms : 500-1,000 Baht.

CC Bloom ( ) 84/21 Soi 10 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 3222-3, www.ccbloomhotel.com, 21 rooms : 2,600-5,000 Baht.

C.S. Resort ( ) 33/143 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 8041-5, www.csresort.com, 151 rooms : 1,000-1,800 Baht.

Centara Karon Resort Phuket ( ) 502/3 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 8195, Fax: 0 7628 6276 www.centarahotelsresorts.com, 335 rooms : 1,650-10,600 Baht.

Crystal Beach ( ) 643 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6580-5, Fax : 0 7639 6584, 120 rooms : 400-450 Baht.

Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa ( ) 6 Karon Road, Tel. 0 7628 6446-50, www.diamondcottage.com, 67 rooms : US$ 55.

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Happy Hut Bungalow ( ) 121/2 Karon Beach, Tel. 0 7633 0230, 35 rooms : 200 Baht.

Holiday Village Resort ( ) 104/9 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6297-8, 16 rooms : 300-400 Baht.

Hillton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa ( ) 78/2 Mu 3, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6433-41, 0 7639 6038-44, E-mail : arcadia@phuket.ksc.co.th, 685 rooms : 6,400-29,500 Baht.

Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa ( ) 3 Soi Karon Soi 2, Tel. 0 7628 4555, www.horizonbeach.com, 160 rooms : 2,400-15,900 Baht.

Karona Resort & Spa ( ) 6 Karon Soi 2, Tambon Karon, Tel. 0 7628 6406-10, Fax : 0 7628 6411, www.karonatropicalresort.com, 96 rooms : 4,000-6,500 Baht.

Karon Bungalow ( ) 35/2 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6237, 30 rooms : 450-700 Baht.

Karon Beach Resort ( ) 120/5 Mu 4, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7633 0006-7, Fax : 0 7633 0529, Bangkok Tel. 0 2939 4062-4, Fax : 0 2939 4065, www.katagroup.com, 81 rooms : 5,000-13,000 Baht.

Karon Caf and Hotel ( ) 33/76 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6217, 8 rooms : 500-1,000 Baht.

Karon Guesthouse ( ) 29/2 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6860, 35 rooms : 600-800 Baht.

Karon Seaview Bungalow ( ) 36/9 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6798-9, 60 rooms : 250-450 Baht.

Karon View Resort ( ) 127/21-26 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6272-6, 62 rooms : 1,000-1,800 Baht.

Karon Village Bungalow ( ) 62 Mu 3, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6097, 0 7639 6431, 24 rooms : 400-800 Baht.

Karon Water Guesthouse ( ) 224/12-15 Karon Beach, Tel. 0 7639 6318, 0 7639 6320, www.karonw.com, 16 rooms : 700-1,800 Baht.

Karon Whale Resort Phuket ( ) 538/3 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 8139-44, www.karonwhale-resort.com, 64 rooms : 1,800-4,000 Baht.

Marina Phuket Resort ( ) 119 Mu 4, Tambon Karon, Tel. 0 7633 0625, 0 7633 0493-7, www.marinaphuket.com, 104 rooms : 3,500-5,600 Baht.

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Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket ( ) 509 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6139-48, Bangkok Tel. 0 2207 2424-5, www.movenpick_hotels.com, 382 rooms : 5,300-5,800 Baht.

My Friend Bungalow ( ) 36/6 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6344, 47 rooms : 500-800 Baht.

Phuket Golden Sand Inn ( ) 8/6 Karon Beach, Tel. 0 7639 6493-5, Fax : 0 7639 6117, 88 rooms : 1,000-2,500 Baht.

Phuket Island View ( ) 144 Karon Road, Tel. 0 7639 6452-5, Fax : 0 7639 6632, www.phuket-islandview.com, 150 rooms : 2,500-3,500 Baht.

Phuket Orchid Resort ( ) 128/4 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6519-23, Bangkok Tel. 0 2930 2410-11, Fax : 0 2939 4065, 525 rooms : 3,561-5,400 Baht.

Ramada Resort ( ) 568 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6666-75, Bangkok Tel. 0 2266 7316, www.ramada.com, 119 rooms : 3,200-8,500 Baht.

Rattana Beach Hotel ( ) 514/1-8 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6415-27, www.rattanabeach.com, 45 rooms : 1,200-1,900 Baht.

Sea Breeze Inn ( ) 526/24 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6391, www.seabreeze-phuket.com, 28 rooms : 1,200-1,500 Baht.

South Land Inn ( ) 33/117 Mu 1, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 6131, 0 7639 6867, 23 rooms : 1,200-1,400 Baht.

South Sea Karon Resort ( ) 36/12 Mu 1, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 6611-5, Fax : 0 7639 6618, Bangkok Tel. 0 2941 1442-3, Fax : 0 2579 0364, 100 rooms : 3,472-8,450 Baht.

Thawon Palm Beach Resort ( ) 311 Patak Road, Tambon Karon, Tel. 0 7639 6090-3, Fax : 0 7639 6555, Bangkok Tel. 0 2247 5150-7, 210 rooms : US$ 200-275.

The Old Phuket ( ) 192/36 Karon Beach Road, Tel. 0 7639 6353-6, www.oldphukethotel.com, 56 rooms : 3,000-4,500 Baht.

The Phulin Resort Phuket ( ) 10/2 Soi Patak, 18 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 8327-8, Bangkok Tel. 0 2251 3118-21, www.thephulin.com, 79 rooms : 2,300-3,800 Baht.

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The Waterfront Suite Phuket ( ) 224/21 Karon Road, Tel. 0 7639 6767, Fax : 0 7639 6793, www.waterfrontphuket.in.th , 39 rooms : 2,800-4,600 Baht.

Warika Place ( ) 400/2 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 6422, www.warikaplace.com, 32 rooms : 800-4,500 Baht.

Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa ( ) 198, 200 Karon Beach, Tel. 0 7639 6638, 0 7639 6503, Bangkok Tel. 0 2256 0890-4, www.woraburi.com, 207 rooms : 1,500-2,500 Baht.

HAT KARON NOI ()Ban Karon Hill Phuket ( ) 8/3 Mu 1, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 6233, Fax : 0 7628 6209, 19 rooms : 1,800 Baht.

Centara Villa Phuket ( ) 701 Patak Road, Tel. 0 7639 8195, Fax : 0 7628 6276, www.centarahotelsresorts.com, 72 villas : 2,200-7,180 Baht.

Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort ( ) 8/5 Tambon Karon Noi, Tel. 0 7634 0480-5, Fax : 0 7634 0479, Bangkok Tel. 0 2256 0767-8, Fax : 0 2256 0766, www.leme-ridien.com/phuketbeachresort), 470 rooms : US$ 290-1,250.

HAT BANG THAO ()Allamanda Phuket ( ) 29 Mu 4, Si Sunthon Road, Tel. 0 7632 4359, Bangkok Tel. 0 2285 0746-7, Fax : 0 2235 0748, www.allamanda.com, 256 rooms : US$ 180-270.

Amora Beach Resort Phuket ( ) 322 Mu 2, Tel. 0 7632 4021-2, Bangkok Tel. 0 2997 2681, www.phuket-rydgesbeachresort.com, 255 rooms : 2,000-4,500 Baht.

Anchan Resort & Spa ( ) 325 Mu 2, Tambon Choeng Thale, Tel. 0 7627 1250, www.anchanresort.com, 14 rooms : 3,000-10,000 Baht.

Andaman Bangtao Bay Resort ( ) 82/9 Mu 3, Tambon Choeng Thale, Tel. 0 7632 5230, 0 7627 0246, www.andamanbangtaobayresort.com, 14 rooms : 2,900-6,900 Baht.

Andaman Seaview Resort ( ) 82/8-9

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Mu 2, Ban Bang Thao, Choeng Thale, Tel. 0 7632 5798-9, Fax : 0 7632 5800, E-mail : andamanseaviewresort@yahoo.com, 16 rooms : 800-2,500 Baht.

At Panta Phuket Hotel ( ) 310/51 Mu 1, Ban Don - Choeng Thale Road, Tel. 0 7627 5002-15, Fax : 0 7627 5016, www.atpanta.com, 78 rooms : 3,500-17,000 Baht.

Bang Thao Lagoon Bungalow ( ) 72/3 Mu 3, Tel. 0 7632 4260, 0 7632 4483, Fax : 0 7632 4168, 60 rooms : 600-2,500 Baht.

Banyan Tree Phuket ( ) 33 Mu 4 Si Sunthon Road, Tel. 0 7632 4374, Fax : 0 7632 4356, Bangkok Tel. 0 2285 0746-7, www.banyantree.com, 146 villas : US$ 650-1,800.

Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa ( ) 124/29 Mu 3, Tambon Choeng Thale, Tel. 0 7627 0680-5, Fax : 0 7627 0679, www.bangtaobeach.com, 240 rooms : 3,100-4,600 Baht.

Dusit Laguna Resort ( ) 390 Si sunthon Road, Tel. 0 7632 4320-32, Fax : 0 7632 4174, Bangkok Tel. 0 2636 3333, Fax : 0 2636 3562, 226 rooms : US$ 270-750.

Laguna Holiday Club Phuket Resort ( ) 323 Si Sunthon Road, Tel. 0 7627 1888, Fax : 0 7627 1853, www.lagunaholidayclub.com, 252 rooms : 5,600-21,400 Baht.

Laguna Beach Resort ( ) 323 Si Sunthon Road, Tel. 0 7632 4352, Fax : 0 7632 4353, Bangkok Tel. 0 2285 0116-8, E-mail : rsvn@lagunabeach-resort.com, 252 rooms : 5,600-21,400 Baht.

Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach Resort ( ) 10 Mu 4, Si Sunthon Road, Tel. 0 7632 4101-7, Fax : 0 7632 4108, Bangkok Tel. 0 2639 1322, www.starwood.com/phuket, 322 rooms : US$ 255-2,000.

Sunwing Resort & Spa ( ) 72/11 Mu 3, Tambon Choeng Thale, Tel. 0 7632 4599-605, Bangkok Tel. 0 2654 1400, www.sunwingphuket.com, 313 rooms : 3,590-11,090 Baht.

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Ao Chalong Bungalow ( ) 9/1 Mu 9, Ao Chalong, Tel. 0 7628 2175, 0 7638 1190, 20 rooms : 250 Baht.

Big A Resort ( ) 67/18 Mu 4, Soi Suksan, Wiset Road, Tel. 0 7628 0786, 0 7638 3080, E-mail : bigasail@samart.co.th, 18 rooms : 700-1,000 Baht.

Boomerang Bungalow ( ) 58/16 Mu 10, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 1068-9, 0 7638 1690, Fax : 0 7628 1070, 10 rooms : 600-1,500 Baht.

Father Bungalow ( ) 46/46 Tambon Chalong, Tel. 0 7628 1282, Fax : 0 7628 0975, 16 rooms : 600-900 Baht.

Mystasia Resort ( ) 1 Mu 10, Chaofa Road, Tel. 0 7628 1356, 6 rooms : 800-900 Baht.

Pension Suwan ( ) 12/24 Mu 2 Chaofa Road, Tel. 0 7628 2886, 5 rooms : 400 Baht.

The Cove Private Residence ( ) 32/19 Mu 4, Patak Road, Tel. 0 7628 5223-4, 18 rooms : 1,500-2,500 Baht.

HAT MAI KHAO ()JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ( ) 231 Mu 3, Hat Mai Khao, Amphoe Thalang, Tel. 0 7633 8000, Bangkok Tel. 0 2656 7700, www.marriott.com, 265 rooms : US$ 150-640.

Mai Khao Beach Bungalow ( ) 128 Mu 3, Tambon Mai Khao, Tel. 08 1895 1233, 08 1272 4162, 4 bungalows : 600 Baht, 5 huts : 200 Baht, 5 tents : 100 Baht.

Phuket Camp Ground ( ) 194 Mu 3, Mai Khao Beach, Tel. 08 1676 4318, 2 rooms : 200-400 Baht.

LAEM KA ()The Evason Phuket Resort & Six Senses Spa ( ) 100 Wiset Road, Tambon Rawai, Tel. 0 7638 1010-7, Fax : 0 7638 1018, Bangkok Tel. 0 2254 4775-6, 270 rooms : 6,500-35,000 Baht.

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Baan Norbert Beach Apartment ( ) 239 Phra Barami Road, Hat Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7634 0454, 5 rooms : 700-3,000 Baht.

Villa Atchara ( ) 4 Soi Phra Barami 4, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0700, 0 7634 0353, 19 rooms : 2,200-3,500 Baht.

Le Tong Beach ( ) 1 Soi Phra Barami 4, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 2710, 0 7634 2467, Bangkok Tel. 0 2539 7345, www.letong.com, 29 rooms : 800-1,800 Baht.

Malibu Island Club Hotel ( ) 2 Soi Phra Barami 7, Phra Barami Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 2321, 0 7629 0036), 30 rooms : 900-3,500 Baht.

Nerntong Resort ( ) 6 Soi Phra Barami 7, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7634 0571-2), 30 rooms : 1,800-2,300 Baht.

Novotel Phuket Resort ( ) 282 Mu 4, Phra Barami Road, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7634 2777, Bangkok Tel. 0 2659 4500, www.novotel@phuket.com, 215 rooms : 4,500-8,400 Baht.

Patong Lodge ( ) 284/1 Phra Barami Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 1020-4, www.phuket-patonglodge.com, 144 rooms : 3,700-4,900 Baht.

Residence Kalim Bay ( ) 302 Phra Barami Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0456, 0 7634 2211, www.kalimbay.com, 52 rooms : 3,500-6,000 Baht.

The Blue Marine Resort & Spa ( ) 290/1 Phra Barami Road, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7637 0400, Fax : 0 7637 0499, www.thebluemarine.com, 77 rooms : 8,000-20,000 Baht.

Sunset Beach Resort ( ) 316/2 Phra Barami Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 2482, 0 7624 5788-9, www.sunsetphuket.com, 95 rooms : 1,200-2,500 Baht.

The Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa ( ) 284 Phra Barami Road, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0501-6, www.diamondcliff.com, 333 rooms : 5,800-70,000 Baht.

The Orchid Kalim Bay ( ) 318 Ban Kalim, Tambon Patong, Tel. 0 7634 0496, 0 7634 5518, 25 rooms : 900-2,200 Baht.

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HAT KAMALA ()Aquamarine Resort & Spa ( ) 17/38 Mu 6, Hat Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7631 0600, Fax : 0 7631 0630, 205 rooms : 4,500-8,500 Baht.

Baan Chaba () 95/3 Mu 3, Tambon Kamala, Tel. 0 7627 9158, 8 rooms : 1,200 Baht.

Kamala Bay Garden Resort ( ) 100/10 Hat Kamala Road, Tambon Kamala, Tel. 0 7632 5722-7, Fax : 0 7632 5721, www.kamalabaygarden.com, 180 rooms : 4700-8,000 Baht.

Kamala Bay Terrace Resort ( ) 16/12 Hat Kamala, Tel. 0 2677 6240-5, 0 2677 6246-7, www.kamalabay.com, 123 rooms : 5,900-15,000 Baht.

Kamala Beach Estate ( ) 33/6 Hat Kamala, Tel. 0 7627 9756-9, Fax : 0 7632 4115, E-mail : kamala.beach@phuket.com, 29 rooms : 7,360-17,000 Baht.

Kamala Beach Hotel ( ) 96/42 Mu 3, Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7627 9580-5, Fax: 0 7627 9579, www.kamalabeach.com, 240 rooms : 1,700-3,000 Baht.

Kamala Beach Inn ( ) 73/115 Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7638 5825, 0 7638 5280-3, E-mail : kamala_beachinn@yahoo.com, 120 rooms : 1,000-2,000 Baht.

Kamala Dreams ( ) 74/1 Mu 3 Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7627 9131, www.kamalabeach.net, 18 rooms : 1,300-3,000 Baht.

Layalina Hotel ( ) 75-75/1 Mu 3, Tambon Kamala, 0 7638 5942, 0 7638 5944, www.kayalinahotel.com, 15 rooms : 7,300-9,000 Baht.

Naka Wanna Villas ( ) 10/20 Kamala - Patong Road, Tambon Kamala, Tel. 0 7627 9605, 5 rooms : 500-700 Baht.

Nirvana Club ( ) 10/15 Mu 6, Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7627 9214-7, 14 rooms : 1,000-1,700 Baht.

Print Kamala Resort ( ) 78/4 Mu 4, Tambon Kamala, Tel. 0 7638 5396-8, Bangkok Tel. 0 297 19234, E-mail : kamalaresort@hotmail.com, 80 rooms : 1,900-2,000 Baht.

Thai Kamala Village ( ) 93 Mu 3, Rim Hat Road, Tel. 0 7627 9795, 08 1891 8085, www.phuketdir.com/thaikamala, 17 rooms : 1,000-1,800 Baht.

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The Club ( ) 94/12 Mu 3 Tambon Kamala, Tel. 0 7627 9111, 0 7632 5218, E-mail : theclub@phuket.a-net.th, 35 rooms : 1,500-3,000 Baht.

Thiwaratri Resort & Spa Phuket ( ) 99/99 Mu 3, Hat Surin -Rawai Road, Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Tel. 0 7627 9999, Fax : 0 7627 9688, 77 rooms : 6,600-15,000 Baht.

HAT MITTRAPHAP ()Atlast Resort ( ) 14 Wiset Road, Tel. 0 7638 3221, 0 7638 1286, Fax : 0 7638 3279, 37 rooms : 700-1,400 Baht.

Ban Rawai () 21/7-11 Wiset Road, Tel. 0 7638 1571, 14 rooms : 500-800 Baht.

Friendship Beach Resort ( ) 27/1 Wiset Road, Tel. 0 7628 8996, Fax : 0 7628 9139, 24 rooms : 1,200-2,000 Baht.

HAT NAI THON ()Andaman White Beach Resort ( ) 28/8 Mu 4, Tambon Sakhu, Amphoe Thalang, Tel. 0 7631 6300, Bangkok Tel. 0 2541 5275-77, www.andamanwhitebeach.com, 56 rooms : US$ 180-250.

Nai Thon Beach Resort ( ) 22/2 Surin Road, Tel. 0 7620 5379-80, Fax : 0 7620 5381, Bangkok Tel. 0 2398 7624, 14 rooms : 1,200-1,800 Baht.

Nai Thon Beach Villa ( ) 28/5 Tambon Sakhu, Amphoe Thalang, Tel. 0 7634 1456, 0 7620 5405-7 ext. 101-102, Fax : 0 7634 0128, 4 rooms : 2,300-3,000 Baht.

Nai Thon Buri Beach Resort Phuket ( ) 9 Mu 4, Tambon Sakhu, Amphoe Thalang, Tel. 0 7631 8700, 0 7620 5500, Bangkok Tel. 0 2663 0400-3, 88 rooms : 1,800-2,500 Baht.

Phuket Nai Thon Resort ( ) 24 Mu 4, Tambon Sakhu, Amphoe Thalang, Tel. 0 7620 5233, 0 7620 5030, www.naithonburi.com, 88 rooms : 1,800-2,500 Baht.

Phuket Nature Home Resort ( ) 73/5 Mu 3, Tambon Sakhu, Amphoe Thalang, Tel. 08 9723 0888, 08 1306 0812, www.phuket.com/phuketnaturehome, 6 rooms : 900-1,600 Baht.

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Trisara () 60/1 Mu 6, Si Sunthon Road, Ta