Phuket Hotels

Phuket Information

Phuket, “The Pearl of the Andaman”, combines great beaches, a rich cultural heritage, excellent hotels and leisure facilities with a first-rate infrastructure to make it the most popular holiday destination in Thailand. The island has all the ingredients for a smooth and enjoyable holiday. For Thailand first-timers traveling on their own itinerary, Phuket is definitely the destination of choice. Arriving at Phuket International Airport, possibly with global 5-star airline Thai Airways, you will already start enjoying professional and hassle-free services. Going to your hotel, you’ll notice the excellent road network which makes excursions with a rental car very easy. You’ll also get a first glimpse of Phuket’s rich cultural heritage with Malay, Portuguese and Chinese influences, which are reflected in architecture, costumes and a great variety of food. The island has some of the best hotels in Thailand, most on clean sunset beaches. Phuket features probably the largest variety of accommodation in Thailand, from 5 star luxury to 3 star comfort, with a similar variety of prices. Activities abound with anything from bungee jumping to outstanding golf courses; water sports such as sailing and surfing, diving on outlying islands and many many more. To give you an honest overview, we won’t leave out the drawbacks: They include overdevelopment on some beaches, especially on Patong Beach, high prices (by Thai, not international standards) in the high season and a relatively large number of vehicles coming over from mainland Thailand over a bridge. While the high season may have more stable (sunny) weather, Phuket is also a great destination in the low (rainy season), with much lower prices and much fewer people, easier excursions under clouds in rain-washed air and better and quicker availability of all services. Unspoilt by its recent success as a tourist destination, Phuket still delivers on its reputation as the gem of the Andaman Sea.