Surin Beach

Surin Beach is the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Phuket with palatial luxury homes dominating the prime locations on the hillsides surrounding the beach offering the best views overlooking the Andaman Sea. With the luxury resorts of Twinpalms, The Surin and Amanpuri it is a popular destination for Hollywood celebrities and the rich.

This beautiful beach on the west coast of Phuket attracts tourists and locals alike – with its white powdery sands and turquoise waters available to all for free! Surin Beach is about half an hour drive north from Patong, passing through Kamala and Laem Singh Beach there is a three way intersection – turn left here and you will arrive at the beach – parking is not normally a problem but it can get busy in the peak season.

For dining and entertainment Surin Beach offers the full scale from high-end plush restaurants to simple Thai food served from carts by the beach – from the chic and glamorous Catch Beach Club to small friendly bars serving local beer and spirits. The Catch Beach Club is a stylish establishment popular with trendy locals, expats and tourists alike. The club has a wide range of excellent Thai and international cuisine and holds fashion shows, live music events and hosts visiting DJs.

As of early 2015 the fate of many restaurants, bars and shops along Surin Beach is unclear as their legality status is questionable and the military led local government is keen to establish a standard set of rules for all Phuket beaches. The ultimate goal is that businesses cannot encroach on public beaches and restoring them to their former natural state.

But whatever the outcome Surin Beach will remain a first-class destination in South East Asia and one of the most desirable areas to stay in Phuket.