Located on the west coast, Phuket boasts some of the most popular beaches in Thailand and is home to many high end resorts, spas and restaurants. Patong, which is the main resort town, has many nightclubs and bars to enjoy some of Phuket’s best night scene, and for groups of travellers it is pretty difficult to find a better tropical hot spot than in Phuket. But it’s not just the majestic beaches and the popular nightlife that makes Phuket worth visiting, the golfing scene has developed significantly.
With the emergence and continued development of Phuket's golfing scene, resorts like Blue Canyon and Red Mountain allow you to combine great golf with the truly amazing beaches.
Phuket is positioned in the most ideal spot for golf courses, where courses like at Mission Hills Phuket, you will find yourself in awe of the incredible views.
Since its inception, the Red Mountain Golf Course has enchanted visitors with its beguiling beauty and exacting challenge.
Out of the Canyon and Lakes 18-hole courses here at Blue Canyon, the Canyon course is the headline act with a jaw dropping backdrop onto the Phang Nga mountains.
Beneath the lovely mountains and that surround and within easy reach of Phuket town and the most popular holiday bases, the Laguna Phuket Club is a fantastic option during a first class Thailand golf holiday.
Patong Beach is known as the heart of Phuket, where it is known for being a very popular tourist attraction and is most definitely worth including with any Phuket itinerary. The beach here stretches around 2 km long where various water sports are available to enjoy by day, then by night Patong is centred around Soi Bangla with its vibrant night scene.
Phuket is renowned for its incredible beaches with multiple spots that are worth the visit. Kata Noi Beach is a small bay just a short drive from Kata Beach. Take some time to relax and soak in the views from Kata viewpoint looking across the bays. One of the most popular beaches is Nai Harn on the south side of the island and attracts thousands of visitors year on year.
There are tonnes of attractions to visit away from the crazy nightlife, and stunning beaches. The Phuket Big Budha sits at 45m tall and is hard to miss, based on top of Nakkerd Hills you will also be able to witness the amazing panoramic views of the island. Thailand is also well known for being able to get up close with animals including Tigers at Tiger Kingdom, Elephants at the Phuket Sanctuary and Monkeys at Monkey Hill.
After landing in Phuket, you won’t need to take too much time in the car in order to get around as the island is relatively small. So take a look at some of the key drive times when travelling around Phuket between the airport and popular spots.
Drive Times by Car
45 mins
25 mins
45 mins
45 mins
When flying to Phuket, you will need to take a connection flight to reach the majestic island, however it will definitely be worth the wait. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel, as it can get very humid in Thailand during UK’s summer period.
Flights & Weather
15 hrs (indirect)
Phuket International Airport
November - April
24 - 32° C