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Mai Khao (หาดไม้ขาว Hat Mai Khao) is a beach on the northwestern coast of Phuket, Thailand. It's also known as Airport Beach or Sa Nam Bin Beach (the Thai word for "airport"), as it's very close to the airport. The northern portion is known as Hat Sai Khao (หาดทรายแก้ว), a long sandy beach with groves of Casuarina trees along the shore.
Set in lush and beautiful surroundings, overlooking two tranquil lakes. This peaceful location keeps you far away from the tourist crowds.
Unique round en suite cottages or wooden and bamboo beach huts in completely natural surroundings. Total 10 rooms. Camping also available from 200 baht.
Camping is permitted on both Mai Khao and Nai Yang Beaches. The park's Visitor Centre, located near the south end of Mai Khao, rents tents and provides some minimal facilities for campers. There are also some inexpensive bungalows for rent on Nai Yang.
91 pool villas. Each villa has espresso machine and a personal wine cellar.
Public transport is very limited or even non-existent from the airport and unless you understand Thai it is easier just to get a taxi which takes about 20 minutes to the village or any of the resorts along the beach.
Read in the guideIgnore the taxi and hotel touts as you arrive at Phuket International Airport and walk a short distance just to the right of the building.
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