Patong : book your hotel

With its golden, crescent-shaped beach that stretches for 3 kilometres, it’s no wonder why Patong is one of the most popular beach resorts in Thailand. This is the ideal destination if you want to spend your vacation doing watersports, getting beach massages, eating Thai street food at night markets, and indulging in the city’s famous nightlife scene on Bangla Road.

Patong is best known for its bars and nightclubs on Bangla Road, the city's tourist epicentre. If you want to be where all the action is, Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort, ibis Phuket Patong, and Grand Mercure Phuket Patong are all an easy 10-minute walk from Bangla Road and the beach. Other popular activities near Bangla Road are watching Muay Thai fights at Bangla Boxing Stadium, going shopping at Banzaan Fresh Market and Jungceylon Shopping Mall, and catching magical sunsets at Patong Beach. Other family-friendly attractions include seeing a cabaret show at Simon Cabaret and taking a boat to Freedom Beach.

Booking a budget-friendly hotel in Patong doesn't mean you have to go without. Stay at the ibis Phuket Patong and you can spend your vacation filling up at the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, splashing around in the outdoor pool, drinking and dining at the on-site restaurant, and resting up in the modern rooms.

Speaking of rooms, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Step inside and you'll find a private balcony, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a kettle, and free Wi-Fi. Plus, the location couldn't be more convenient - Patong Beach, Bangla Road, and Jungceylon Mall are all just a short walk away from the hotel.

Nestled between Patong and Freedom beaches, the hilltop Avista Hideaway Patong Resort & Spa Phuket - MGallery Collection boasts a coveted range of 5-star amenities, including three pools with swim-up bars, curated wellness experiences and fitness activities, a luxury spa, and two Michelin Guide-featured rooftop restaurants with unbeatable views.

Other luxurious 5-star hotels in Patong include Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket and Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket - Handwritten Collection, both of which feature gorgeous outdoor pool areas lined with loungers and greenery, spa services, state-of-the-art fitness centres, chic bars and restaurants, and amenity-packed rooms and suites with pool, sea, or garden views.

For the ideal balance of affordability and amenities, Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort offers a 2,000-square-metre swimming pool, a swim-up bar, an all-day dining restaurant, and a spa. Also located near the beach, Novotel Phuket Resort is another 4-star option that features a three-tiered pool with ocean views, Thai massages at the spa, and cheery rooms, many of which boast sea views or direct pool access.

TRIBE Phuket Patong is another affordable 4-star stay in the heart of town. Standout features include the forward-thinking rooms with 55-inch smart TVs and pod coffee machines, as well as a pool bar with sunken loungers and live DJs.

Business travellers will find an ideal work-life balance at Novotel Phuket Resort and Grand Mercure Phuket Patong. Business facilities at both properties include a business centre, multiple meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and spacious suites with designated workstations - perfect for an extended stay.

In their downtime, guests can also fill up at the breakfast buffet, grab drinks and meals at the on-site bars and restaurants, swim laps in the pool, work out in the gym, and get massages at the spa. The dry cleaning service and room service are extra perks for those on the go.

For a 5-star resort experience, Avista Hideaway Patong Resort & Spa Phuket - MGallery Collection is your best bet. Kids will love the three pools, the Kids Club, the rooftop mini-golf, and the game room, while adults will appreciate the luxury spa, the rooftop bar, and the spacious 55-square-metre rooms with sofa beds and bathtubs for the little ones.

Novotel Phuket Resort is another upscale option with a Kids Club, a designated kids' pool, and family-friendly activities, including Thai kickboxing lessons and cooking classes. Plus, the hotel offers a Family Suite featuring 110 square metres of space with a living room and separate bedrooms for kids and parents.

Those looking to celebrate a special occasion - like a honeymoon or anniversary - will get an unforgettable experience at Avista Hideaway Patong Resort & Spa Phuket - MGallery Collection. Couples can get pampered with treatments at the spa, order floating breakfasts to their private pool, enjoy sunset dinners at the Michelin-calibre rooftop restaurant, and lounge around the three pools.

Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket is another popular 5-star hotel for honeymooners. This resort-style hotel features a huge free-form swimming pool with a swim-up pool bar, a luxury spa, a Sino-Portuguese-inspired restaurant, and elegant rooms and suites that set the stage for romance.