South Thailand

Travel Guide

Hin Ta and Hin Yai featuring general coastal views
Phang Nga featuring a bay or harbor, a coastal town and boating
Phuket - Phang Nga which includes rugged coastline, a beach and a bay or harbor
Koh Samui featuring boating, general coastal views and forest scenes
Karon Beach featuring boating, a sunset and general coastal views

South Thailand Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in South Thailand

Ao Phra Nang Beach which includes a garden and a luxury hotel or resort

Ao Nang

If you're spending some time in Ao Nang, Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nang Landmark Night Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ao Nang
West Railay Beach showing swimming, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Railay Beach

A noteworthy feature of Railay Beach is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Railay Beach and East Railay Beach.

Railay Beach
Old Phuket Town

Old Phuket Town

4/5(37 area reviews)

Historical interest abounds in this area, with Sino-Portuguese buildings lining the streets and old structures transformed into shops, hotels, and museums. Explore main streets like Thalang and Phang Nga for a unique experience.

Old Phuket Town
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Chaweng City Center

4.5/5(104 area reviews)

Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Chaweng Beach and Central Festival Samui Shopping Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bophut.

Chaweng City Center
Krabi Town which includes night scenes and a river or creek

Downtown Krabi

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the hot springs and festivals in Downtown Krabi. You might want to make time for a stop at Krabi Town Weekend Night Market or Wat Kaew Korawaram.

Downtown Krabi
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Nong Thale

Nong Thale is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tubkaek Beach and Khlong Muang Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Krabi.

Nong Thale
Paradox Resort Phuket
Paradox Resort Phuket
5 out of 5
509 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket
The price is AED 512 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
AED 512
AED 608 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Karon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Superb in every way.
"absolutely incredible hotel beautifully furnished to an extremely high standard staff are so friendly could not do enough to make us stay a fantastic one. honestly I cannot recommend this hotel hardly enough it was superb"

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Paradox Resort Phuket
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
5 out of 5
99 Muen-Ngoen Road, Tri-Trang Beach, Patong, Phuket
The price is AED 1,095 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 1,095
AED 1,299 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Patong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Fantastic child friendly hotel
"We had a fantastic stay with our toddler . It was so comfortable and the all inclusive was definitely worth doing as pretty much everything was included. The children’s facilities were great and we would definitely return. Thanks to all the staff"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Panwaburi Beachfront Resort
Panwaburi Beachfront Resort
4.5 out of 5
8/2 Moo 8, Ao-Yon Khaokhad Road, Mueang, Wichit, Phuket
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wichit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rawai Beach and Ao Yon Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 8 February 2025

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HOMA Phuket Town
HOMA Phuket Town
4 out of 5
3/41 Moo 5, Soi Samkong 1, Ratsada, Phuket
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Ratsada. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Patong Beach and Jungceylon ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"I stayed in a family room 615B. Room was spacious and clean providing two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Perfect for two people or two couples so everyone has their own space and are not stepping over each other. The hot water from the shower was an added bonus and the beds were comfortable as ..."

Reviewed on 15 February 2025

HOMA Phuket Town
The View Phuket
The View Phuket
4 out of 5
78/7 Patak Road, Karon, Phuket
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly villa in Karon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
"Stay for 5 days in a group of 6. Can say it’s just an average place to chill."

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

The View Phuket
Panorama Samui Residences
Panorama Samui Residences
4 out of 5
79/7 Bang Por Soi 4 Moo 6 Maenam, Koh Samui, Suratthani
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nathon Pier and Fisherman's Village ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Great view"

Reviewed on 1 February 2025

Panorama Samui Residences
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Popular places to visit

Ao Phra Nang Beach which includes a beach, mountains and general coastal views

Ao Nang Beach

4.5/5(372 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Ao Nang Beach, a popular beach in Krabi.

Ao Nang Beach
Kata Beach

Kata Beach

4.5/5(297 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Kata Beach, a popular beach in Kata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Kata Beach
Karon Beach

Karon Beach

4.5/5(580 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Karon Beach, a popular beach in Karon. Amble around this quaint area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Karon Beach
Patong Beach showing off road driving, a sunset and a sandy beach

Patong Beach

4/5(1,226 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Patong Beach, a popular beach in Patong. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Patong Beach
Kamala Beach showing a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

Kamala Beach

4.5/5(422 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Kamala Beach, a popular beach in Kamala. Wander the seaside in this family-friendly area.

Kamala Beach
Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach

4/5(189 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Chaweng Beach