Q. What is there to do in Rawai Beach?

a. Rawai itself doesn't have much to offer, but there are a lot of amazing beaches nearby: The Beach Promthep Cape Viewpoint Bon Island Coral Island Nai Harn Beach Windmill Viewpoint Ya Nui Beach

Q. Where to eat in Rawai?

a. There are a few restaurants in this area: Aek Seafood Nikita’s Beach Restaurant Rawai View Cafe Bon Island Restaurant Rawai Seafood Market

Q. What are the best hotels around Rawai Beach?

a. Here are some popular hotels in the Rawai area: The Nai Harn Phuket Serenity Resort The Vijitt Resort Phuket Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort Coconut Paradise Villas

Q. How Far is Rawai from Phuket Town and Phuket Airport?

a. Rawai is 46 km from Phuket International Airport and 16 km from Phuket Town.

Things to Do

Rawai Beach ⛱️

Rawai Beach, at the south end of Phuket island, is not a beach suitable for swimming, but it offers beautiful views of the nearby islands and has a peaceful local atmosphere.

Promthep Cape

Promthep Cape, locally called “Laem Promthep”, seems to be an irresistible spot for a good old sunset photo at the very south of Phuket island, not far from Nai Harn Beach on the way to Rawai Beach.

Phuket Sunday Walking Street Market

Phuket Sunday Walking Street Market is the most popular attraction in Phuket Town. This 360-metre long street market was an instant success, adding a much-needed event to the historical part of town.

Tiger Kingdom Phuket

The Tiger Kingdom Phuket might not be to everyone’s taste, but we took an hour to stop and see if the animals were well treated. The place is surprisingly large, clean and very well organised.

Phuket Thai temples, or Wats, are always worth a visit; from the temple hidden inside a cave to the famous Wat Chalong, a visit to Thailand would not be complete without exploring a few of these magnificent and beautifully ornamented buildings.

9 Museums in Phuket, Thailand 🏛️

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Nai Yang Beach ⛱️

Nai Yang Beach is one of those out-of-the-beaten-tracks hidden gems, little known to first-timers but very popular with returning travellers. Beautiful, shaded, and full of tiny fun bars and restaurants, Nai Yang remains peaceful like most of the northern beaches of Phuket

Coral Island Phuket (Koh Hey) 🏝️

Coral Island, or Koh Hey, is one of the few beautiful islands you can reach within 15 minutes by speedboat from Rawai Beach in south Phuket. You can spend half a day or a full day playing on the beach, snorkelling or even scuba diving, even during low season.

Chinpracha House Museum (Baan Chinpracha) 🏛️

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63 Best Things to Do in Phuket!

What are the best things to do in Phuket is one of the most important questions people ask us when planning a trip. We explored the island for 30 years to bring you the best of Phuket, sorted in what we saw and what people liked the most.

16 Best Viewpoints of Phuket

Karon Viewpoint, the Big Buddha and Promthep Cape are the best-known viewpoints of Phuket, but there are many more, and all are great photo opportunities.

Big Buddha Phuket

The Big Buddha in Phuket is a 45-metre-tall marble statue with panoramic views. Currently closed due to a landslide. Here’s what to know before visiting.

Wat Suwan Khuha – วัดสุวรรณคูหา

Hidden in a vast cave in Phang Nga Province, Wat Suwan Khuha is a surprising religious site sheltering an immense reclining golden Buddha. If you feel like a little drive outside Phuket island, this is your chance to explore another side of Phang Nga!

Splash Jungle Water Park

Splash Jungle Water Park is a popular theme park on Mai Khao Beach, just next to Phuket International Airport. It’s not huge and a bit pricey, but it’s a great way to spend the day with the kids and the family having fun.

Phuket FantaSea

Phuket FantaSea is a show narrating the legend of Kamala, which in this story is a jungle with a mythical palace, quite different from the Kamala, you know.

Nai Harn Beach ⛱️

Nai Harn is a superb beach with soft, smooth white sand tucked between green hills and a couple of tiny islands in the south of Phuket. More laid-back than West Coast tourist spots, Nai Harn has enough restaurants, hotels, and shops near the beach for a great day and has remained relatively untouched.