A weekender’s guide to Phuket
Where to go for gorgeous views, beaches and authentic Thai food
Phuket is home to some of the most incredible hotels and rooftop bars in the world.
Phuket is undeniably one of those reliable beach getaway destinations that almost never disappoints. Located on the west coast of Thailand, this bustling capital is also one of the country’s largest islands. Phuket boasts several gorgeous beaches and markets as well as a wide array of easy day excursions to the smaller provinces of Krabi and Phang Hga (where you can find James Bond Island).
Like any major holiday destination, however, it can be hard to narrow down exactly which places to visit to truly make the most out of your trip. Ahead, we’ve compiled our all-time favourite places in Phuket to stay, eat, shop, and play in our weekender’s guide:
Stay: Paresa
Paresa offers some of the best infinity pool villas that Phuket has to offer.
No, you don’t want to be staying anywhere near Patong beach. If you’re looking for a luxurious and exclusive getaway we recommend the quieter corner of southeast Phuket, Panwa, or the ‘Millionaire’s Mile’ in Kamala on the west coast. Our choice? Contemporary boutique hotel Paresa perched atop the cliffs of Kamala Bay. It has incredible views of the Andaman Sea from every room, the most elegant infinity pool, a relatively quiet sandy beach and floating dining daybeds just moments away from Patong and Surin if the urge to party manages to persuade you to leave this little oasis.
Paresa Hotel, 49 Moo 6, Layi-Nakalay Road Kamala, Phuket, 83150, Thailand, +66 76 302000,www.paresaresorts.com
Eat: Raya House
The most authentic Phuket cuisine at Raya House. (Photo from www.thatfoodcray.com)
A must-visit whenever you’re in Phuket, Raya House is arguably the place for Phuket’s best Thai food — something their impressive following of celebrities and Thai royalty can attest to. Located in Phuket Town’s old quarter, Raya is situated in a 90 year old converted two-storey colonial-style house. Despite their A-list clientele, Raya is completely unassuming and also caters to many of the locals. Signature dishes include crabmeat curry with rice vermicelli, spicy Phuket prawns, deep-fried sea bass with shallots and red chillies in tamarind and lemongrass sauce and caramelised pork belly.
Raya House, 48 New Dibuk Road, Phuket Old Town, Thailand, +66 76 218155
Shop: The Plaza Surin
Tryst will have everything you might have forgot to pack and more.
We’d live in resortwear if we could and the hip and trendy Surin Plaza is most definitely the place to get it. Nestled between Chern Talay and Surin Beach, the three-storey shopping emporium is the ultimate luxury boutique shopping destination.
For the ladies, we love Tryst Beach (http://trystbeach.com) — a multi-brand resortwear store full of chic cover-ups, accessories, swimsuits and dreamy maxi dresses from labels such as Poupette St Barth, Melissa Obadash, Chan Luu, K Jacques and more. For the guys, just across the street is local fashion boutique Chandra (www.chandra-exotic.co), which sells an exotic collection of clothing and accessories sourced from all over Asia.
Indulge: Baba Nest
An experience like no other.
Our ideal evening out in Phuket includes a trip to Sri Panwa’s exclusive rooftop bar, Baba Nest. The intimate rooftop deck boasts a 360 degree view of Phuket’s surrounding islands and peninsula. Our favourite part? The stunning infinity pool that wraps around the edge of the bar creates the illusion that you’re floating right in the middle of the Andaman sea.
Views and vibes aside, the menu is also a draw with a selection of high-end Mexican snacks (the ceviche and gourmet nachos are some of the tastiest treats we’ve had in a while) and fruity cocktails. Advanced reservation is a must and there’s a minimum spend of THB 1000 net per person.
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