Rawai Beach Hotels & Resorts

Hidden away in the South East corner of Phuket, Rawai is one of the island's original holiday destinations and its lure lies in the tropical offshore islands and luxury resorts it boasts. If you're a looking for a holiday full of pampering and paradise, look no further.

Although the mainland beach isn't the best Phuket has to offer the true beauty of this part of Thailand lies in the various smaller islands just offshore. Charter a long tail boat and spend the day boating from Ko Lon, Ko Kaew, Ko Bon, Ko Hae or any other island that you fancy dropping in on. Pull up the boat, have a swim, relax and move on if you feel like it. This is a true tropical experience. Among the luxury Rawai resorts include Evason which even has its own private island so if you're lucky enough to stay here you can have a slice of your own private paradise. Once back on Rawai the best nearby mainland beach is undoubtedly Laem Ka. This is most popular with local Thais and it makes a nice change from the usual tourist beaches more commonly found on Phuket.

Not too far from the Rawai hotels are the renowned seafood restaurants just set back from the beach which serve up sumptuous Thai food. Bars and clubs are also pretty close by to keep you entertained until the early hours. Another local highlight is the viewpoint Laem Promthep where incredible panoramas of southern Phuket can be seen, particularly at sunrise and sunset.