Should I stay in Patong Beach?
Patong was initially one of Phuket most beautiful beach and became popular with the younger crowd for its notorious party atmosphere.
With easy access to a vast amount of restaurants until very late at night, Patong is a convenient base to go in any direction and can be a lot of fun if fun is what you are after.
Who is Patong for?
Younger crowd
Party people
Travellers who want to have everything at hand and at all times.
What’s Good?
Large beach with beach chairs with umbrellas, drinks, food and massage are available.
An incredible choice of nightlife options: clubs, bars, go-go bars: you can party most of the night
Easy access to shops, night markets, shopping malls and all kinds of international restaurants.
You’ll have access to a massive choice of accommodation at all prices.
What’s Not?
Patong is not really Thailand, and the vast majority of people are not Thai
Beach can get crowded
Streets are very, very busy
It’s not a relaxing holiday at all
Parking can be challenging
Real Thai food is hard to find (it’s often toned down and adjusted to tourists’ taste)
How are the hotels in Patong?
Patong offers many hotels, mostly from cheap to mid-range budget, but very few luxury or romantic resorts. Quite a few hotels are along the beach road but with minimal sea views because of the trees and many ugly electric cables—lots of homestays, guesthouses, Airbnb and privately owned apartments.
