Patong Beach Phuket
Patong Beach Guide
Vibrant, intriguing, fun - for those in search of sun, great food and friends. Patong's 3,000 metre beach offers a great place to relax and enjoy the good life. Hard to imagine? Check our large photo gallery for a preview of your holiday in Phuket. Where to Stay? you'll find comprehensive in formation on Patong hotels.
You won't be bored either. There's whole range of activities on offer. Learn to dive, go sailing, take a local tour, join in a local beach football match, or, for complete pampering, visit the spa and massage. Lots to keep the kids happy too (even Mc Donalds.) Don't forget Patong's famous nightlife. Check out the latest pubs and bars, the most sought after restaurants, and the most unusual and exciting spots. If you come alone or with your family, Patong has something for everyone.
Patong is the island's oldest and most developed tourist area, with a wide range of accommodation and activities within close proximity of 3,000 metre crescent shaped beach. With plenty of action and friends to be found, Patong is a popular spot for those seeking fun in the sun. A wide choice of hotels and resorts are available: Holiday Inn, Novotel Phuket Resort. Read More...
Patong is a great base for exploring the surrounding area with with easy access to the main roads leading off the island, and also to the boat jetties. The range of options is huge. Kayaking in Phang Nga, elephant trekking in Khao Lak, half day snorkelling to local islands, Phuket island sightseeing... Read More...
During the day, the beach is the centre of the action in Patong with people relaxing, throwing a Frisbee, swimming (areas are cordoned off to separate swimmers from water sports) or simply chatting with new found friends. Read More...
One of the great pleasures of visiting Thailand is the food. Thai food is renowned world wide for its virtually addictive flavours and variety, and for the freshness of ingredients, and Phuket is especially acclaimed for its seafood, and the wonderful range of fresh fruit available here. Not all Thai food is spicy, but if you like it hot, you won't be disappointed! Read More...
Lit up like Las Vegas, Patong is hopping every night of the week. Shops and restaurants stay open late, and there's the never-ending choice of bars, clubs, karaoke lounges, cabaret, massage parlours, go-go bars, discos and different kinds of shows.. Read More...
Start early evening and shop til you drop! Beachwear, sportswear, souvenirs can be bought from street stalls, little shops and noisy night markets. Patong also has specialist jewellry, ethnic crafts, art and antiques shops, waiting for the dedicated bargain hunter. Read More...
Probably the best beach in Phuket, Patong's 3,000 metres of white sand gently curves around a bay fringed with casuarina trees. Plenty of room to laze around in your deck-chair (umbrella and side table provided) take a stroll along the seashore, read a book, or join a local friendly football match at sundown. Read More...
Visitors to Thailand who hold valid passports or travelling documents issued by any country included in an officially issued list of eligible countries, are permitted one-month visa-free visits. Read More...
Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. Read More...