Guidebook for Tambon Rawai
Sightseeing
Promthep Cape
The southernmost point of the island and an iconic photo spot.
Amazing views of all of Phuket. Plus the largest Buddha Statue in the South.
1013 locals recommend
Big Buddha statue
Amazing views of all of Phuket. Plus the largest Buddha Statue in the South.
Parks & Nature
Hat Nai Harn
Frequently voted as one of the best beaches in the world.
Rawai Beach Resort
Great seaside dining and great views.
Laem Ka Noi
66 ซอย สุขสันต์ 2Hidden beach with a small restaurant. Great escape from the crowds.
Great beach to snorkel from. Usually a bit quieter than Nai Harn, but not as nice to swim.
199 locals recommend
Yanui Beach
ซอย ยะนุ้ยGreat beach to snorkel from. Usually a bit quieter than Nai Harn, but not as nice to swim.
Beautiful relaxing beach. It can get busy with tour boats however. Great place to go near sundown.
25 locals recommend
Hat Laem Ka
Beautiful relaxing beach. It can get busy with tour boats however. Great place to go near sundown.
Kata Beach
Soi PakbangKaron Beach
Kata Noi Beach
Ao Sane (Jungle Beach)
ซอย ไสยวน 12Great quiet beach. Good snorkeling and a nice restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Many small beer bars that are open until 2:00am. After 2:00 the nightclub opens and you can dance until sun up.
84 locals recommend
The Laguna Night Club Rawai
178/15 Wiset RdMany small beer bars that are open until 2:00am. After 2:00 the nightclub opens and you can dance until sun up.
A must see. It is a bit touristy, but you will find locals here as well. The staff sing and dance the night away. Try to climb the fireman's pole if you dare.
64 locals recommend
Sunshine Bar
Highway 4233A must see. It is a bit touristy, but you will find locals here as well. The staff sing and dance the night away. Try to climb the fireman's pole if you dare.
Paradise Restaurant
Great place to grab a drink at sunset.
Food Scene
One of the best Thai restaurants in Rawai. Great seaside dining.
35 locals recommend
Salaloy Restaurant
52/2 Wiset RdOne of the best Thai restaurants in Rawai. Great seaside dining.
Good mix of western and Thai food. Nice seaside location.
206 locals recommend
Nikitas Beach Restaurant
Good mix of western and Thai food. Nice seaside location.
DaVinci Italian Restaurant
Very elegant Italian dining.
The best pizza in Phuket. Get there early as it fills up quickly.
39 locals recommend
M&M's Pizzeria & Spaghetteria
The best pizza in Phuket. Get there early as it fills up quickly.
Great Sunday roast and good sports bar. Come hang out with the locals.
Islander Sports Bar & Restarant
Wiset RoadGreat Sunday roast and good sports bar. Come hang out with the locals.
Sabai Corner
Amazing views and a great place to catch the sunset.
Buy seafood fresh off the boats and then bring it across the street where they will cook it anyway you'd like for a very nominal fee.
106 locals recommend
Rawai Seafood Market
22/9 4233Buy seafood fresh off the boats and then bring it across the street where they will cook it anyway you'd like for a very nominal fee.
Great cheap Thai eats. A local favorite that is open for lunch and dinner. Eat in or take away and eat at the beach.
13 locals recommend
MOO Restaurant (หมู อาหารไทย)
Great cheap Thai eats. A local favorite that is open for lunch and dinner. Eat in or take away and eat at the beach.
Kan Eang @pier
44 Wiset RdVery good seafood restaurant with a great nighttime vibe.
Shakers
Great western food at very reasonable prices. Daily dinner specials.
OTTO Restaurant, Steak and Thaifood
Essentials
Tesco offers everyday items and Makro offers very cheap fresh fruits and vegetables as well as meat.
152 locals recommend
Makro Rawai
Tesco offers everyday items and Makro offers very cheap fresh fruits and vegetables as well as meat.
Find all your western favorites. This store specializes in the imported and is therefore a bit more expensive.
170 locals recommend
Villa Market - Chalong Phuket
61/9 หมู่ที่ 10 Thanon Chao Fah Tawan TokFind all your western favorites. This store specializes in the imported and is therefore a bit more expensive.