Staying in Bangtao Beach

Bangtao has become a very cool place to be if the madness of Patong is not on your list. Nightlife and dining are more sophisticated than anywhere on the Island but still affordable. Bangtao is excellent for families and couples who want to have everything in one place with many large resorts. The southern part of the beach (near Outrigger) is very young and lively, great for dining by the beach, while the north part (around Banyan Tree) has almost not changed with a peaceful beach and small restaurants in the shade of tall trees.

Who is Bangtao Beach for?

Couples and families
Travellers not interested in Patong madness

What’s Good?

Good overall atmosphere
Many hotels are by the beach.
Wide choice of fun beach restaurants plus some of Phuket best restaurants
Three cool beach clubs
Large beach not too crowded
If you stay at one of the main resorts, you can freely enjoy the facility of the other resorts.

What’s Not?

Beach is less shallow than main beaches
Sand is a little coarse
Places are not at walking distance from each other (but hotels often offer shuttle services)

HOTEL SITUATION

The leading hotels are five huge resorts built by the beach, part of the Laguna Phuket Complex. They have large pools and a lot of outlets and facilities to choose from. Once you are a guest at one of them, you can enjoy the facilities of the other resorts for free. The Laguna Phuket Complex is very well-organised and stress-free, with plenty of shuttles to take you around. Outside the Laguna, hotels are a few more stand-alone hotels, such as the ‘Anantara Layan’.