The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Phuket

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Phuket

Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Thailand

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Phuket, Thailand? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Phuket, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Phuket to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Phuket, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Phuket for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Phuket for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Patong Paragon Resort & Spa

Patong, Thailand
4-star Resort with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 280 Prabaramee Road, Patong Paragon Resort & Spa has great rooms from $45 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and mountain views at this relaxing hotel. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach Resort SHA Plus+

Sa Khu, Thailand
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach Resort SHA Plus+ which has nice rooms starting at $97. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 22/2 Moo 4 Tambon Saku. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 24.2 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


VITS Patong Dynasty

Patong, Thailand
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $19 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Phuket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found VITS Patong Dynasty to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $19. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 87 Pang Muang Sai Kor Road, T. Patong, Phuket. You'll also find city views, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 11.1 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Train station shuttle


Peach Hill Resort SHA Plus+

Karon, Thailand
4-star Resort with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $30, Peach Hill Resort SHA Plus+, at 2 Laemsai Road Kata Beach provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, and child care. It's located just 13.2 km from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Pacific Club Resort

Karon, Thailand
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Phuket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Pacific Club Resort has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $33 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 16 Patak Road Soi 24. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 11.8 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


The Naka Island a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Phuket SHA Plus+

Phuket, Thailand
5-star Resort with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of The Naka Island a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Phuket SHA Plus+ is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $180, and it's located at 32 Moo 5. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 20.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


SAii Laguna Phuket SHA Plus+

Cherngtalay, Thailand
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Phuket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is SAii Laguna Phuket SHA Plus+ because it has great rooms that start at $72. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Laguna Village, 323 Moo 2, Srisoonthorn Road. Only 17.2 km from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, a bar, child care, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Sunwing Kamala Beach SHA Plus+

Kamala, Thailand
4-star Resort with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Sunwing Kamala Beach SHA Plus+ offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $55 (before taxes). It's located at 96/66 Moo 3 and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 14.8 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Nap Patong

Patong, Thailand
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 5/56 Haad Patong Road, Nap Patong has great rooms from $31 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 11.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket

Ratsada, Thailand
5-star Resort with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Phuket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket which has nice rooms starting at $79. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 21/4 Moo 1 Tambon Rasada Amphur Muang. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just 3.4 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Luxury


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Krabi, Ko Lanta, Rawai, and Ko Phi Phi.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Phuket?

Phuket Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$49

Travelers to Phuket, Thailand will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 598 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $49. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Phuket.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $110
  • 4-star hotels: $72
  • 3-star hotels: $33
  • 2-star hotels: $22


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