Phuket Hotels & Tourism

Pearl of the South in the Land of Smiles.

Dubbed 'Pearl of the South' by the tourist industry, Phuket is Thailand's largest, most populous and most visited island. A whirl of colour and cosmopolitanism, Thailand's only island province revolves around and thrives on tourism, but still retains a spark of the real Thailand.

There are a hundred and one ways to pass the day in Phuket. There are also more tourists here than on any other Thai island - it certainly knows how to cater to tourists' every whim. Most flock to the beaches on the southwestern side, which are loaded with amenities and entertainment options.

Phuket, Thailand's largest island, is situated off Thailand's west coast in the Andaman Sea, and is connected to the mainland by two bridges. Phuket island is around 540 sq km, while Phuket Province, with smaller outlying islands accounted for, totals around 590 sq km.

Thai is a complicated language with its own unique alphabet, but it's fun to try at least a few words. The main complication with Thai is that it is tonal: the same word could be pronounced with a rising, falling, high, low or level tone and could theoretically have five meanings!

Travellers to Phuket, Thailand can expect to find accommodation of all types, from upmarket Phuket hotels and resorts to more budget-focussed and unique options. For your next holiday accommodation in Phuket, make sure you check the regular and special offers on hotels.com.au first. Thailand is host to a wide range of travel experience, suitable for all budgets. And Phuket is a great place to visit, blending experiences such as enjoying the different speeds of the island a with famous attractions such as Banana Beach and Ko Hae. And don’t forget shopping shopping at Jungceylon in Patong, and sample the famous khanom jin breakfast noodles for an unforgettable Phuket experience. Wherever you’re staying, hotels.com.au offers a huge range of Phuket hotels and Phuket accommodation options.