Hotel and Resort in Phuket

1. Hotel & Resort In PhuketThailand Happy8Phuket Hotel in Phuket offer more than just 'rooms to stay'

2. Where To Stay In Phuket Something that often takes first time visitors to the island of Phuket by surprise is that its bigger than they expected. Its about 50km long by 20km wide and, while there are no really bad areas to stay, some people find that they've booked a hotel too far away from the things that interest them. The best location to stay very much depends on individual taste. Some people like to be right next to the hub of the nightlife and shopping while others prefer more peaceful surroundings well away from the crowds. The following is a quick guide to the available location choices including possible advantages and disadvantages which may help you choose the area that suits you best.

3. RawaiBeach Area, South Of Phuket Island Happy Ei8ht resort and hotel in Phuket, Thailand offer more than just 'rooms to stay'. They provide spacious holiday accommodation with modern facilities. Providing fabulous views overlooking the pool, beach and mountain views from balconies, all suites are designed to be modern, lighting and airy with open plan kitchen living places. Fill your days relaxing by the three spectacular swimming pools with fountains, Jacuzzis and children’s play areas with heavenly mountain views. The Happy Ei8h Resort and hotel is situated in Saiyuan Road, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand, Well equipped to host a range of functions and events, with an expansive conference hall and meeting rooms in our hotel, the resort’s capable staff can easily organize memorable, fully catered events, large or small.

4. InnerPatong The heart of Patong's nightlife, Bangla Road, is central to the main shopping area and also leads right down to the edge of the island's busiest beach. If you plan on spending a lot of your time in this area then there are many hotels within walking distance. The easy access will save you precious holiday time but perhaps even more important is that you can avoid paying the ever-increasing taxi and tuktuk charges which over a week or more can add up to quite a sum. The down side can be the traffic and party noise if you are very close but there are still plenty of quiet places if you don't mind walking just a little further.

5. Outer Patong The majority of Patong hotels are outside the small city centre area. There are so many that its difficult to generalise but possible advantages are less noise and more luxurious surroundings as many of the up-market resorts are in this category. Some of these hotels are actually located near Patong beach but just not near the nightlife section and require either a long walk or a short taxi ride should you decide to have a night on the town or to go shopping. Many do, however, run free shuttle services but it would pay to check on this service if you plan on using it regularly. For a more in-depth look at Patong locations try reading the Patong page at wheretostayinphuket.com.

6. Karon and Kata Patong is undoubtedly the hub of tourism on Koh Phuket but its a busy and noisy place which does not suit everyone's tastes. For people who prefer a quieter environment but would still like the option of visiting Patong occasionally the towns of Karon and Kata may be the right choice. Both have more beautiful and less crowded beaches than Patong as well as their own small areas of shopping, restaurants and bars. Tip : the Karon Cafe serves some of the best steaks on the island.

7. Bang Tao Bay A leisurely 30 minute drive to the north of Patong along the scenic coast road lies secluded Bangtao Bay, home to a host of mainly luxury hotels that offer completely self-contained tropical holidays with guests' every need being catered for within the hotel grounds. Prominent among these are the Laguna resorts which are built on a 1000 acre area connected by a network of lakes and includes the prestigious Banyan Tree and Angsana establishments. It is also the location of the Laguna Phuket Golf Club allowing guests easy access to their top class course. Ouside of the Laguna complex there is also a good choice of accommodation including some major resorts at the south end of the beach.

8. Rawai & NaiHarn Beach Near the southern tip of Phuket is the pleasant little tourist village of Rawai. It has a very peaceful atmosphere compared to Patong but still posesses a few restaurants and bars with seaside dining on freshly caught seafood being a specialty. Rawai beach is not one of Phuket's best being unsuitable for swimming but just a 10 minute trip over the hill and you'll find the superb NaiHarn Beach. NaiHarn also boasts a small number of shops, bars and restaurants. A point of interest for some may be that Rawai is the main departure point for island trips by the traditional Thai longtail boats.

9. The Rest of Phuket Phuket has hotels and resorts scattered all over the island many of which have chosen more secluded locations that allow features such as spectacular views or exclusive access to one of the smaller beaches . Some of Phuket's very best such as The Surinfall into this category. Its a matter of taste, of course, but one place that may cause disappointment for some if they choose to stay there is Phuket Town. While it is an interesting city with a rich history and some points of interest, its primarily a business district and not particularly attractive by Phuket's standards so other locations would probably be better suited to most people.