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Town Municipality in Phuket Province, Thailand
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Patong (หาดป่าตอง Hat Patong) is the largest beach resort on the island of Phuket. Patong is a party capital of Asia, with famous nightlife and a great beach. This article also includes Kalim, a series of small beaches just north of Patong.
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Beautiful beach with just a few people compared to Karon or Patong. On the east side of the mountain separating Karon from Patong. You can either charter a long boat from Karon or Patong for about 1000 to 2000 bath flat (negotiate) to drop you off at the beach and collect you there or pay a taxi (tuktuks can't go up the steep mountain) around 600 bath (haggled down from 1000) to drop you off at the gravel road above the beach. Pay when you are picked up again! The "access fee" to the beach is 200 baht per person, although all beaches in Thailand are said to be open to the public. The trail down from the gravel road is steep. A bar and a toilet can be found on the beach.
หาดกะหลิม—Hat Kalim
Just north of Patong Bay, starting from about the Novotel Phuket Resort Patong to Thavorn Beach Village, 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.
หาดป่าตอง
Patong Beach is Phuket's most developed beach. It is 3 km-long. 15 km from Phuket town. Patong is mostly made up of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and various tourist attractions. Daytime activities are primarily centered on the beach with water sports. Patong is known for its nightlife, centered on Soi Bangla. The northern end of Patong Bay is called Kalim and is a popular place for viewing the sunset and for surfing between April and September each year.
Bali Hai is one that can be recommended.
Full service massage.
A complete PADI 5 Star career development scuba diving centre and IDC. Provides day trips and PADI scuba diving courses, from beginner to professional level of instructor, to Ko Racha and Ko Phi Phi Islands. They are liveaboard specialists to the Similan Islands and Bali, having their own fleet, M/V Mermaids.
PADI dive center that offers scuba diving courses for beginners and experienced divers and daily dive trips to some of the best dive sites in Phuket, including Phi Phi Islands, Racha Islands, and the Similan Islands National Marine Park.
PADI courses and fun dives for those qualified. Own spacious dive boat runs daily to the Phuket dive sites around our islands & reefs. Usually a 3-dive day trip, meals and equipment included.
Similan Islands National Marine Park - Day trips from Phuket and surrounding areas.
Be careful when renting a jet-ski in Phuket. There is a well known and notorious scam where tourists are falsely accused of damaging the jet ski and extorted out of huge sums of money (in the many tens of thousands of baht). The extortionists are extremely persistent and are known to use threats of physical violence and the police will not help because they get a cut of the proceeds. The general consensus seems to be that to stay safe you should not rent a jet ski in Thailand. If you do, make sure it is through an agency you trust, e.g., your hotel (if you trust your hotel). There is no insurance when hiring jet skis.
See a ladyboy cabaret for free!
See the famous ladyboy show at Simon Cabaret.
An open-air restaurant that has excellent seafood selections. The price is also quite affordable and the place is usually busy at night.
Andatel Grandé Patong Phuket Hotel
International and local food. Shows live TV of football matches on a large TV. Has a pool with poolside bar, free Wi-Fi and travel services desk.
Good for imported Italian pasta and pizza, has indoor and outdoor seating.
European and British food, and a Sunday lunch which is repeated on Wednesdays.
These two restaurants have two separate menus for two separate cuisines, namely Indian and Arabic. Both locations offer air-con inside and smoking water pipes outside. Watch out for the 150 baht portions of rice and tomato-heavy curries which may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Impressive carved wood décor, fabulous location on the cliff, excellent Thai food.
Fusion of European and Thai food in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
A bit off the beaten path but you can find it right next to an Austrian, a Belgian, and a Mexican restaurant (go figure) at the bend of the alley. You can easily see it by its colourful neon sign. La Diva has a Latin theme and plays Latin pop non-stop. However, the menu is all Thai. Recommended are green curry chicken (geng kiao wan gai) and the king prawns with glass noodles (gung po woon sen).
Extensive menu of Thai and Western food, plus pastries and snacks from the in-house bakery. Terrace seating outside and air-con restaurant inside. A bit pricey though, with most everything over 100 baht.
A good choice for imported steaks and Scandinavian specialities.
A nice hide-away from the busy streets of Patong, with modern Thai cuisine served. Has an adjacent art gallery.
Serves south Indian, north Indian food, Indian vegetarian food, Arab food and Halal food.
An open-air restaurant with a 270 -degree view over Patong. A varied menu of Mediterranean and international dishes, a large selection of wines, a humidor with Cuban cigars, and a range of cocktails.
This restaurant has Thai and international food. Reasonable prices for a hotel outlet.
One of the finest seafood restaurants on Phuket serving local delicacies.
Steak from US or Aussie beef, free salad bar with all steak orders. Moderate to high price.
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One of the better seafood restaurants in Patong.
Offers authentic Russian, modern Thai, and traditional Japanese cuisine.
An outdoor bar. Frequently serves free food. The bar is equipped with a TV showing cable channels. Suitable for all ages and nationalities.
Nice place to sit down and have a decent pint or two. The prices are a bit high, but if you need some good pub food and want to sit back and watch the human traffic plus the great music band, this is a good enough pub.
A palace built to rock music. They promise to "rock your ass off" and they do with excellent rock tribute bands. It's like going to a mini-gig every night. A bit pricey, but well worth it.
The little brother of Bangkok's most famous live music venue. They have top quality jazz, blues, funk, and soul outfits there each night and the place is very well-designed. Can be hit-or-miss with the bands, but usually very good quality.
Only Spanish restaurant on the island of Phuket, with Spanish chef. Medium prices, high quality.
Small, but good DJ.
The daddy of all Patong's discos, the best music and lights and always very busy, at the top of Bangla Rd at the traffic lights.
Teaches languages Thai, English, German, and Japanese. Rates depend on group or private and length of study. Approved by the Thai Ministry of Education, accredited by CSN Sweden, and Bildungsurlaub Germany.
Basic clean en suite rooms with no windows at south end of beach. About 15-min walk from Bangla Rd. Helpful staff. No joiner fee.
Well-isolated from noisy traffic of beach road. Easily accessible by car and public transport, Wi-Fi, cable, and swimming pool.
Tidy clean, family run, big rooms, noisy at front, ask for back rooms
Comfortable rooms, easy bus trip to the beach, no joiner fee, Wi-Fi, cable, food and coffee downstairs.
50 m from Patong Beach and very close to the entertainment of Bangla Rd. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-con, minibar, satellite TV, free bottled water, and free beach towel.
Air-con, TV, DVD, Wi-Fi. 100 m to party district, Bangla Rd.
Twenty spacious rooms on the lower slopes of Patong Beach Bay hillside. Five min drive to the centre of Patong. Hotel swimming pool.
Swimming pool, free Wi-Fi.
Comfortably furnished rooms and apartments.
แอ๊ด แมนชั่น
15 rooms.
Italian owner. Clean & stylish rooms. Only 1 min from the main shopping mall, but that means also at the far end of things away from beaches, so expect a ~20 min walk. Street-side rooms can be noisy.
38 rooms in three low-rise buildings surrounded by a tropical garden. Each room has air-con, fully stocked minibar, satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities, and a safety deposit box.
Rooms have a modern design, air-con, cable TV and a coffee/tea maker. Internet, swimming pool and massage service.
Three-storey hotel with friendly management is double-glazed throughout and therefore relatively peaceful at night in spite of its location in the heart of the nightlife action. The hotel has its own massage parlour, restaurant and beauty salon in addition to free overnight parking facilities. Free airport transfer by air-con minibus for bookings of 3 days or more.
โรงแรม ซิทรัส ไฮท ป่าตอง บาย คอมพาส ฮอสพิทอลิตี้
77-room hotel with large rooms, quite modern facilities and has private balconies overlooking the mountains. Swimming pool and car park. Close to restaurants and pubs.
46 air-con rooms, a bathtub or Jacuzzi, satellite TV, 24 hr in-house movie channel, IDD telephone, Internet and a veranda or balcony. Swimming pool and waterfall, spa and fitness centre, and 24 hr reception.
Apartment for rent near Simon Cabaret and the Life Spa Massage with two swimming pools, 24 hr security, and a fitness centre. Minimum of 7 days stay.
Swimming pool and restaurant. Squeaky clean and great hosts.
Food, warm vibes, and quality rooms.
Across from Sansabai St. The Mirage is a minute walk from Jungceylon Shopping Mall, the Bangla Boxing Stadium and a stroll away from Bangla Walking Street. All rooms are equipped with HD LED TV, free high speed internet service and basic guest amenities. Mirage rooftop features swimming pool, bar and sun lounge. The rooftop offers a glimpse of Patong beach and most of Bangla Boxing Stadium.
Superior and deluxe rooms, all equipped with air-con, 32-inch LCD TV and telephone. The Chali Restaurant & bar, swimming pool with Jacuzzi and free Wi-Fi.
Across the road from the beach and near Bangla Road. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable.
On a hill between the end of Patong and Kalim beaches, overlooking the Andaman Sea. Walking distance to the beach, 5 min drive to the centre of Patong. Has the Oceanview Restaurant on-site.
7 suites and 114 rooms have modern spacious tropical interiors, large bathrooms and balconies most of which overlook the sea and the beach.
16 rooms and 2 big apartments, all of which have balcony, air-con, cable TV, DVD player, and mini bar. Jacuzzi/bath in the tropical garden, Internet kiosk in the bar. Airport transfers.
The rooms are decorated in an Asian and Lanna style.
Modern Hotel, understated 161 rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and balconies, as well as sitting areas, mini fridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sea views. Suites offer living areas. Parking, a local shuttle and a hot breakfast buffet. An airy 24/7 eatery features terrace dining, and there's a casual bar.
Spacious room, clean and tidy, tea and coffee making, a safe, plenty of storage areas.
แอ็บโซลูท ซีเพิร์ล บีช รีสอร์ท
65 rooms.
อมารี คอรัล บีช รีสอร์ท
The only resort up on the small hill at the east end of Patong Beach away from the noise of the town. Very peaceful, views, nice staff.
อันดามัน บีช สวีท
91 rooms.
90 rooms, a spa, a swimming pool at the roof top, bar and a restaurant.
Boutique resort in a quiet soi on the south side of Patong. 15m from the beach. Swimming pool, deluxe pool access rooms. Floyd's Brasserie on premises.
โรงแรม ซิติน พลาซ่า ป่าตอง แอนด์ สปา ภูเก็ต บาย คอมพาส ฮอสพิทอลิตี้
248 room hotel with 5 rooftop swimming pools, many restaurants and bars serving local and international food. Gym, meeting rooms, and a spa.
On 12 acres of tropical gardens. 45 min from airport and a 10 min walk to Patong Beach.
Views of Kalim Beach. 333 rooms and suites on 20 acres of gardens, all with private balconies.
15 min from Phuket on its own grounds near Patong Beach. 265-room main wing or 140 studio and villa rooms in the Busakorn wing with 2 swimming pools.
160 rooms in 1-3 storey buildings. All rooms have bathtub/shower, toiletries, cable TV, and air-con.
Boutique resort at Patong Beach. Seventy rooms with full services and amenities.
Six restaurants including the "Old Fisherman" seafood restaurant. 215 rooms.
Boutique hotel with Thai-style pavilions are placed strategically throughout the resort leaving pleasant open green spaces.
Beach and sea views. 119 villas and 75 bungalows.
There is no better place than Phuket, Thailand to enjoy your holidays on sunny beaches. And Boutique resort private pool villa in Phuket provides you the best facility and spacious resorts to cater to your demands. Best place for Honeymoon couples, Weddings, events, and Family gatherings. The boutique resort is a very cool and quiet villa in Phuket.
จังซีลอน
Patong's first full-fledged modern air-con shopping mall, complete with 200 shops, integrated hotels, etc. The food court in the basement has various types of local food, mostly Indian and Thai. It is a good value commercial canteen in style with tables in the middle and food vendors set into walls around table area.
You might be excused for thinking that this has something to do with the "One Tambon, One Product" scheme to promote local industry, but no, turns out this market sells exactly the same copies of branded clothes and mass-produced handicrafts as everybody else. At least there's a fairly wide selection to choose from.
By bus
Airport Bus Express: Travels between airport & Patong, service also include Kata and Karon. The fare to Patong is 150 baht and to Kata and Karon is 200 baht. Tickets can be bought from the driver.
By hire car or van
"Limousine" usually refers to a larger sedan, such as a Toyota Camry, with leather seats, etc. They cost around 600-700 baht to go to Kata Beach.
Patong can (just about) be covered on foot, but there are plenty of taxis and motorbikes to get you around. The cost of these is one of the main down sides to Patong as they are unregulated and charge what they please.
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