Island guide · Andaman Sea

Phuket

Thailand’s largest island: long west-coast beaches, warm evenings and sunsets over the Andaman Sea.

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Phuket at a glance

Our Phuket villas are in Bang Tao, on the island’s west coast, along a long sweep of sand.

Sea: Andaman Sea
Driest months: Nov – Apr
Our villas: Bang Tao

When to go

Dry season, green season.

November to April is the dry season: sunny days and a calm sea. The south-west monsoon brings rain from about May to October, usually in heavy bursts rather than all day, with rougher water on the west-coast beaches.

Relative rainfall by month — a guide, not a forecast.

Mostly dry Warm, short showers South-west monsoon

Relative rainfall by month — a guide, not a forecast.
January	Mostly dry
February	Mostly dry
March	Mostly dry
April	Warm, short showers
May	South-west monsoon
June	South-west monsoon
July	South-west monsoon
August	South-west monsoon
September	South-west monsoon
October	South-west monsoon
November	Warm, short showers
December	Mostly dry

Where we are

Bang Tao, and what’s close by.

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Bang Tao

A long, open beach in Choeng Thale on the west coast, with beach clubs and seafood restaurants along the sand.

Our villas Sunrise Garden Phuket A1 · Sunrise Garden Phuket B1 · Sunrise Garden Phuket C1 and 5 more

Beach clubs
Day beds, long lunches and sunset drinks along Bang Tao beach.
Surin & Layan
Smaller beaches just south and north of Bang Tao.
Phuket Old Town
Sino-Portuguese shophouses, cafés and a Sunday walking street.
Phang Nga Bay
Limestone islands and sea caves, a day trip by boat.

Getting there

Land, and you’re nearly there.

Fly to Phuket. Phuket International Airport (HKT), in the north of the island, has direct flights from Bangkok and many international cities.
We’ll meet you. Private airport transfers can be arranged on request.

Getting around

Easy by car, easier with a driver.

Car or scooter. Rental delivered to your villa, arranged by our concierge.
Private driver. For a day around the island, or dinner without worrying about the drive home.
Boats. Day trips to Phang Nga Bay and the islands off the coast.

Questions

Phuket, answered.

Short, factual answers to the questions guests ask us most.

Still wondering?

Message our concierge on WhatsApp at +66 81 521 2885.

When is the best time to visit Phuket?

November to April is the dry season, with sunny days and calmer seas on the west coast. From about May to October the south-west monsoon brings more rain and bigger waves, though there are still plenty of bright days, and the island is greener and quieter.

Where is Bang Tao?

Bang Tao is on Phuket’s west coast, in the Choeng Thale area, between Surin to the south and Layan to the north. The Laguna area, Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket are all close by.