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By Paula Parker
Rawai the Gateway to phu*ket's Offshore Islands
Rawai Beach lieson the south east coast of phu*ket between Promthep Cape and Chalong Bay on the quieter side of the Island.
Whilst the beach itself is not good for swimming, there are many aspects of Rawaithat makes it a charming location to spend some time.
For us, the area around Rawai is a peaceful haven away fromthe bustling west coast beaches and is the perfect spot to get away from themain tourist areas in phu*ket.
Rawai is very different to phu*ket’s west coast beaches;the beach is a working beach where you will see local fishermen working ontheir fishing boats and organizing their fishing gear ready for their dayswork.
The calm, shallow waters at Rawai make it a popularlaunching point for day trips to the offshore Islands.
Along the beach you will find an abundance of longtail boats moored in thewater that are available for hire, enabling you access to the nearby CoralIsland or enjoy a delicious lunch at Bon Island or explore Koh Lone or the Racha Islands.
If you like, you can even charter a boat to go fishing or take a tour to the offshore islands to go snorkelling, .
Rawai Beach Hotels& Resorts
The area around Rawai beach has a great mix of accommodation, from upmarket 5 star resorts to very good budget hotels.
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Five Star Resorts in Rawai Beach phu*ket
Serenity Resort & Residences
The Serenity Resort & Residencesis a fantastic place to stay with a range of rooms and suites that areideal for couples or a family vacation in phu*ket.
The resort is locatedon the beachfront between Chalong and Rawai. Read more
The Vijitt Resort
The Vijitt Resortis simply stunning; this all villa five star resort has a selection ofvillas, pool villas and two bedroom pool villas that overlook ChalongBay.
The resort has a range of top notch facilities including a stunninginfinity pool, a kids club, spa, and a complimentary shuttle to NaiHarn Beach.Read more.
Budget Hotels in Rawai
Rawai Palm Beach Resort
Rawai Palm Beach Resortis located towards the southern end of Rawai Beach just 5 minutes fromPromthep Cape.
The resort features a good selection of room tosuit all types of travellers, whether you’re travelling with friends or family. Read more.
phu*ket Sea Resort
phu*ket Sea Resortwon’t break the budget, but this resort will provide a variety offacilities and amenities that you would expect in a more expensivehotel.
The resort is set in a great location, close to a range offantastic restaurants and just across the road from Rawai Beach. Read more.
Le Piman Resort
Le Piman Resortoffers great value for money; this small unassuming resort is a hiddengem in Rawai.
The Villas are clean and spacious, all ofwhich have direct access to the swimming pool and feature a kitchenettewith microwave, living room, private bedroom and en-suite. Read more.
To find a full list of hotels & Resorts across phu*ket, just click search in the box below.
Attractions at Rawai Beach
The main attractions at Rawai for us personally would haveto be the great views of the offshore islands, the array of wonderful seafoodrestaurants and the laid back lifestyle.
At the northern end of Rawai beach near the Pier you willfind the Sea Gypsy Village and the popular Rawai Seafood Market. Hereyou can purchase your seafood from the village markets and then take it to oneof the nearby restaurants where they are happy to cook it for a small fee.
If you do visit Rawai take some time to look around the exhibit of seashells at the phu*ket Seashell Museum or if your traveling with kids make your way to Rawai Park Kids Club where you will find a host of fun activities for the kids.
Not to be missed when on holiday in phu*ket and while exploringthe area around Rawai is Promthep Cape, this is one of the best and mostpopular viewpoints in phu*ket.
Where to eat at Rawai Beach
The road that runs alongside Rawai Beach is dotted with aselection of good restaurants and bars; one of our favorites is Nikita’s.
Nikita’s restaurant is set on the beachfront at Rawai with wonderful viewsoverlooking the ocean and out to the offshore islands, serving delicious foodwith excellent service, take a peak at their menu.
If you like seafood and don't mind the smell of a fish market head to Rawai Seafood Market.
Rawai Ocean Seaview Restaurant is another top spot to stopoff for lunch; the restaurant is located on the way to Promthep Cape from Rawai.
Meals here are absolutely delicious, and the elevated location of therestaurant provides magnificent views overlooking the beach.
Travel Tips
The beach at Rawai is not a swimming beach and you won’t findsunbeds, jet skis or banana boats.
However if you do choose to stay at one of the hotels andresorts in Rawai, there are better beaches to swim at such as Nai Harn orYanui.
These two beaches are only a short distanceaway and most hotels and resorts in Rawai will provide transport to them.
How to get to Rawai
Rawai is about a 30 minute drive south from PatongBeach.
From phu*ket Town follow the 4021 Road, south to ChalongCircle then take the 4024 Road south from Chalong Circle.
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