Built in large part by the wealthy tin barons of a century and more ago, the Old Town is packed with grandiose Sino-Colonial mansions, as well as shrines, Buddhist and Chinese temples, quaint cafes, tiny printing shops and absorbing museums.

The central market bustles from early morning until the heat of the day hits at around noon and the shopping is the typical Thai mix of designer goods and hand-made curios. Portuguese traders influenced the development of a unique style of architecture here known as Sino-Portuguese.

There is a wealth of restaurants and clubs for visitors looking for entertainment and our charming Phuket hotel near Phuket Town offers easy access to a plethora of such attractions.

Phuket is known for its outstanding beaches, probably more than anything else. With over 30 of them around the island, there’s a wide variety of atmospheres, scenery, facilities and even textures of sand available. Some that is higly recomended, just to name a few are:

• Naiharn Beach (free daily shuttle)
• Patong Beach (nightlife & Shopping)
• Kata Noi Beach
• Karon Beach

Big Buddha is one of the island’s most important and literally unmissable landmarks. Clad in Burmese marble and sitting on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata, enjoy unrivalled 360-degree views of the entire island from this vantage point.

In all, there are about 30 Buddhist temples to visit; each with its own quirks. Wat Chalong, with its gilt statues of two revered monks, Wat Phra Thong with its half-buried Buddha statue and Wat Phra Nang Sang; complete with 3,000 year old Buddha heads are among the most spectacular.

Limestone cliffs and clear emerald water make Phang Nga Bay and its near-neighbour James Bond Island – where ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ was filmed – a must-see for all visitors to Phuket.

Phi Phi Island is perhaps the best-known in the area; offering both spectacular scenery and perfect snorkelling or scuba-diving in a variety of conditions. With a whole host of transport options such as bus-boat tour, private speedboat or helicopter on offer, a leisurely day’s cruising through the dramatic limestone can be as sociable or as private as you wish.

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For the moderately-experienced, Racha Yai’s East coast offers a gentle drift along a sloping rock face sprinkled with coral, while Racha Noi is a popular site for the more confident diver. The northern tip has a large pinnacle; making it perfect for spotting larger marine life, while the southern point has the added bonus of a beautiful small beach to visit during your surface interval.

There are more diving options to be enjoyed on the south west coast, where a wooden shipwreck is buried at about 27 metres.

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Phuket is home to eight of the finest golf courses in Thailand and caters for all skills and abilities against a backdrop of stunning and unspoiled scenery.

Offering a full range of natural hazards such as wind, water, land flow and elevation changes to fox even the most experienced, the well-equipped courses of up to 18 holes are guaranteed to provide golfers of all levels with extreme challenge and great fun.

Academy lessons are available and enthusiastic caddying comes as standard on an island where all things golf are widely revered.

Phuket International Airport is a 45-minute drive away from STAY Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort

The resort is within easy access to major tourist areas, 25 minutes to Phuket Town and 25 minutes to Patong Beach area by taxi or limousine service.

Airport Transfers Arrangement:

Transfer from Phuket International Airport to the resort can be arranged at 1,200 THB – 1,400 THB net per way by private car or van.

Shuttle Services:

For the convenience of our guests, the resort provides a taxi service to various destinations and events around the island at chargeable prices. A taxi stand is located directly in front of the resort lobby.

Car rental can be easily arranged.

Guest parking is complimentary.