Patong Beach
Patong Beach
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Husnain
107 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Very average beach, there are so many other beaches much better than this. Not sure why this is so famous. Many people keep asking u to try water sports, I been asked at least by 5 people within 2 mins time. It is very annoying. The water sports were expensive as well. There are flags saying swim here and don't swimming here so it is very confusing
Written 31 May 2023
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richj65
Chicago, IL1,157 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The beach is well maintained and the water is clear, not overcrowded on my visit in May. The fireworks at night were a nice touch.
Written 28 May 2023
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Tony W
Mawson Lakes, Australia2,294 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
A nice beach, can be busy, not really private, but well located in Patong. Well catered for with drinks or relaxing options and beach activities.
Written 13 May 2023
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Cyril L
Needham, MA35 contributions
Apr 2023
Beautiful pristine beach with an interesting set of restaurants, street merchants and shops. Our plan was to stay a few hours and we enjoyed it so much that we stayed the entire day. The water is clean, fun waves that weren’t too strong and best of all, plenty of ares with trees to get some shade.
Written 7 May 2023
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razza6026
Tullimbar, Australia275 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Took my 16 year son to the beach so he could Parasail & Jetski. The day was very overcast & humid, but the little fella had a wow of a time.
Written 7 May 2023
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Timetravela1
Auckland, New Zealand159 contributions
Mar 2023
Wow what a great beach, really clean, lots of things to do, easy to get too, white sand, warm water….fantastic
Written 2 May 2023
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Dr. Shaunak Das
Serampore, India165 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The best part is evening walk over the beach and taking snaps of sunsets. We stayed at a nearby Hotel and came here everyday during our 4 day trip.
My mother in law enjoyed Paragliding on the beach, it costs 1500 bhatt.
The surroundings sand on the beach was stone less and whitish in colour. The beach itself was a beautiful one.
My mother in law enjoyed Paragliding on the beach, it costs 1500 bhatt.
The surroundings sand on the beach was stone less and whitish in colour. The beach itself was a beautiful one.
Written 30 April 2023
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Dave
Kettering, UK57 contributions
Mar 2023
It's a beach. It's not the best beach in Thailand, but it is certainly better than anything in the UK. The water is so warm, the sand is fine and looks like sand, and there is shade if you get here early enough to bag a spot under the trees.
Failing that, if you want shade you'll have to barter with a sun lounger person or go to one of the many masseurs to have your muscles pumped and feet squeezed on the giant beachside beds.
Tripadvisor asks 'what would you suggest to improve it' - the answer would be to sack off the giant cruise ship that visits, belching out smoke and assorted other toxins into an environment the ship's owners don't give a stuff about.
Failing that, if you want shade you'll have to barter with a sun lounger person or go to one of the many masseurs to have your muscles pumped and feet squeezed on the giant beachside beds.
Tripadvisor asks 'what would you suggest to improve it' - the answer would be to sack off the giant cruise ship that visits, belching out smoke and assorted other toxins into an environment the ship's owners don't give a stuff about.
Written 12 April 2023
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Zoe the yoga teacher
Sheffield, UK53 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The beach is a big strip of white sand, fringed with trees. The sea is nice. But it's in Patong, which isn't nice. It's like Magaluf, Malia etc.
Written 10 April 2023
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Laurentiu F
Miltenberg, Germany134 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Here it’s the most crowding place and noisy from Phuket. I mean the Patong Street , if you want to have some fun .. drinking something or dancing, or hear some live music, or to eat something, or to buy some clothes or accessories…or smoke something fun , then here it’s the place!
Written 7 April 2023
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Marios
10 contributions
I would like some advice on which hotel to choose as a solo traveler.
1. Grand Mercure Phuket
2. Anona Hotel
3. Hotel Clover Patong
the.galavanting.gastronaut
Northern Ireland, UK153 contributions
We stayed at Grand Mercure - it was excellent.
Bonjour,
J’ai vu qu’on pouvait y faire du jet ski , je voudrais donc connaître les tarifs appliqués
Merci
niton
2 contributions
What should we do with the bag or telephone with us on the beach? Is it safe to leave the bag alone?
Pernille A
Nykobing Mors, Denmark221 contributions
we were four, so we bathed two and two first on the trip. but in the end we dared to leave the bags alone by the sun loungers. maybe buy a waterproof bag. :)
Gary T
Bishopton, UK8 contributions
Any hotel recommendations for a four star?
Also what’s the best option for airport transfer?
Thanks
malik Muiz
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia86 contributions
Transportation:
Private taxi to Patong = 800 Baht
Smart Bus to Patong = 175 Baht (go to their website for bus schedule)
Mini-bus to Patong = 200 Bhat (as mentioned you need to wait until it is full)
Hotels:
I will recommend in Patong = The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa.
My family and I are planning to join the speedboat tour... How long is the duration for the tour and will we get wet?
Pritesh17
India109 contributions
if you are planning phi phi, then would request you to ask what all will be covered, as its recommended you stay overnight to enjoy the whole or in a day you can have 2 option
1. go to phi phi stay have lunch and return
2. go to phi phi, then go ahead to see the other small attractions, like caves, monkey island, etc
so ask the operator for inclusions
courtneyclark191019
Melbourne, Australia28 contributions
How much baht does it cost to parasail in Patong Beach?
It is 1300 baht at Karon, wanting to know if it’s cheaper at Patong please.
danceswithroseoz
Patong, Thailand1,390 contributions
Also if the sail gets wet do not parasail. Seen some people drop outa the sky a few times because of this. That's just I the last couple of weeks at Patong.
Janelle
Toowoomba, Australia20 contributions
What would you say would be the daily spending allowance for food and also for first time to Patong and Thailand what tours would you recommend to get an overall look. We are there for 12 days . One more question also what currency do you suggest and also is card or cash better. Thanks Janelle. Whoops forgot one thing what is the cost of transfer from airport to Patong and do you have to prebook
Paul B
Niagara Falls, Canada19 contributions
Only use ATM's and you will get the best daily rates. They are plentyful so no need to carry very much money on you.
Surrin beach
Bang Tao beach
Nia Harn Beach
These beaches are cleaner
Visit the Temples Big Buddha is the most popular.
Spend the day at Nia Harn Beach then go to Phrom Thep Cape to watch the sunset before heading back for night life in Patong.
Thai bbq is a fun experience hassasipi rd has the best one.
If you like Dim Sum Mala in Kata/Karon is very good and well priced.
Day Trips like Phi phi island and James Bond Island (only use Diamond Sea Boat Tours!) Dont accept any other operator.
Naka night market is great for buying gifts i wouldn't shop anywhere else.
Dont rent Scooters or Motorcycles unless you want to die!
Transfer by Nana Taxi 700baht
Lots of decent meals at the night markets
7/11s have locked pricing less rip offs
Super cheap purple signs have the cheapest beer Nanai road
Daily spending wow seriouy depends $2 and up for draught...Bangla can drain you fast if you dont watch.
Never leave drinks unattended
Half full moons money grabs!but you might enjoy it.
Stephanie Jenkins
Manchester, UK175 contributions
Hi, my husband and I are due to stay in patong in September I would like recommendations for good Thai food. Could you recommend any bars restaurants
Thank you
Elizabeth162016
Gold Coast, Australia132 contributions
Number 6 on the hill great view as well sweets there is a lot of great food.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Patong Beach:
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- Hotels near Patong Beach:
- (0.04 km) La Flora Resort Patong
- (0.04 km) Lepioshka
- (0.05 km) Kudo Hotel
- (0.05 km) Patong Backpacker Hostel
- (0.05 km) Le Maroc Hotel
- Restaurants near Patong Beach:
- (0.04 km) The Surface Bar and Restaurant
- (0.04 km) KUDO Italian Restaurant
- (0.04 km) McDonald's
- (0.05 km) Rich Mandarin Kitchen & Restaurant
- (0.05 km) Indian Delight Restaurant
- Attractions near Patong Beach:
- (0.02 km) Absolute Tailors
- (0.04 km) The Bay Spa And Beauty
- (0.04 km) Vimaan Massage
- (0.04 km) KUDO Beach Club
- (0.06 km) Famous Tailor