Rawai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal landscape with multiple islands, clear turquoise waters, and numerous sailboats.
A beach with numerous boats anchored in calm waters, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with a beach, boats, and a wind turbine.
A coastal landscape with a rocky outcrop, dense greenery, and a distant island.

Our guide on where to stay in Rawai

Find the best Rawai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Rawai beach in Phuket island

Ban Saiyuan (1)

Some popular features of Ban Saiyuan (1) include its seaside views and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Chalong Beach or Rawai Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort

Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort

5 out of 5
56/80 Soi Suksan 2 Rawai Phuket
The price is NZ$139 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$139
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rawai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (380 reviews)
"Genuinely a perfect place for us to stay in Phuket. An oasis away from hustle and bustle, but close enough to important local amenities and tourist experiences. The facilities onsite were fantastic and well thought out, from the farm-to-table restaurant that saved us the hassle of finding somewhere ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort
Chalong Marina Bay View Phuket

Chalong Marina Bay View Phuket

5 out of 5
57 Soi Rawai Rawai Phuket
The price is NZ$130 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$130
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rawai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Great hotel, rooftop pool, beautiful view, spacious 2 bedroom, great tv and Samsung smart tv channels! I loved the washer on the balcony and walked to 7 eleven for laundry detergent. Washing clothes was a breeze and inexpensive."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Chalong Marina Bay View Phuket
The Beachfront Hotel Phuket

The Beachfront Hotel Phuket

5 out of 5
25/46 Moo.5, Viset Road Rawai Phuket
The price is NZ$90 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$90
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rawai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (209 reviews)
"The room that I paid for was not available and I wasn’t accommodated."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

The Beachfront Hotel Phuket
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Meet Holiday Hotel

Meet Holiday Hotel

5 out of 5
52/8 Viset Road, Rawai Beach Rawai Phuket Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rawai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kata Noi Beach and Kata Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (59 reviews)
"Staff and room were awesome. Room was a little too far from the main entrance. Our room was a VIP, if you are looking for privacy and quiet, this could be great for you. For us adventurous people regular rooms were better located."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Meet Holiday Hotel
Saturdays Residence by Brown Starling

Saturdays Residence by Brown Starling

4 out of 5
136/275-276 Saiyuan-Kata Rd. Rawai Phuket
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Rawai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kata Noi Beach and Kata Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
"Mosquitos in room and intense smell of"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Saturdays Residence by Brown Starling
Thames Tara Private Pool Villa Rawai Phuket

Thames Tara Private Pool Villa Rawai Phuket

5 out of 5
71/112-113 Moo. 4 Rawai Phuket
Stay at this luxury villa in Rawai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"Stayed here for my wife’s Birthday as a group of women and the place was great! The pool was nice, the cleaning staff came in daily to straighten up and restock towels and bathroom necessities… Property was safe and we loved it!"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Thames Tara Private Pool Villa Rawai Phuket
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Stay near popular Rawai attractions

A turquoise beach with clear waters, a boat, and a forested area.

Rawai Beach

8.0/10 (1,414 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rawai Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rawai. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the seafood restaurants and cocktail bars.
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Activities

Phuket International Airport: Guided Fast Track Immigration

Phuket International Airport: Guided Fast Track Immigration

NZ$101
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phuket International Airport: Guided Fast Track Immigration
Phuket: Simon Cabaret Show Tickets Optional First 3 Rows

Phuket: Simon Cabaret Show Tickets Optional First 3 Rows

NZ$41
per adult
Phuket: Simon Cabaret Show Tickets Optional First 3 Rows
Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Khai Islands Speedboat Tour from Phuket

Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Khai Islands Speedboat Tour from Phuket

NZ$86
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Khai Islands Speedboat Tour from Phuket
Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

NZ$80
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch
Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket

Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket

NZ$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket
phi phi island see view

Phi Phi Khai Islands Excursion with Seaview & Lunch by speedboat

NZ$118
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Phi Phi Khai Islands Excursion with Seaview & Lunch by speedboat
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Cities near Rawai

A turquoise beach with white sand and palm trees.

Koh Lon

A beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Karon