InDreams Phuket Recommends

Places we go to ourselves and send our friends and clients to. No paid listings: if a venue is here, we have been there.
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About this list
We have lived and worked in Phuket since 2013, and most of this list sits near our office — in Bang Tao, Laguna and Layan. It is not an island-wide ranking but a personal shortlist: restaurants, bars, beach clubs, spas and boutiques we stand behind.
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360° Bar
Restaurants & bars

Layan

360 Bar is a panoramic bar located at the highest point of the 5-star resort The Pavilions, offering one of the best...

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Baba Beach Club
Beach clubs

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​Baba Beach Club Phuket Natai is a beachfront hotel and beach club by Sri panwa on Natai Beach. It pairs private pool...

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Banana Beach
Sights

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​Banana Beach (Koh He) — an upmarket beach destination on Coral Island (Koh He) featuring powdery white sand and...

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Beyond Skywalk Nangshi
Sights

​Beyond Skywalk Nangshi — a glass-floored skywalk viewing deck and premium resort overlooking Phang Nga Bay.​Location...

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Bisou
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Bisou Phuket is an exquisite French gastro bistro bringing the charm of a Parisian boulevard to the tropical heart of...

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Brut & More
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Brut & More — a refined wine bar and bistro located in the Bang Tao area along Lagoon Road.​Location Essence: An...

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Café del Mar
Beach clubs

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​Café del Mar Phuket Beach Club is an iconic beachfront venue on Kamala Beach, bringing Ibiza’s signature lifestyle...

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Catch
Beach clubs

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Catch Beach Club is a flagship beach club located on Bang Tao Beach. It combines daytime poolside lounging with...

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CLC
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

CLC (Come Leo Come) is a vibrant dinner show concept in the Boat Avenue area, quickly becoming one of the most talked...

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Deep Relax Spa
Health & wellness

Laguna ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Deep Relax Spa 1 Laguna is a wellness spa focused on restorative massage and body treatments. A great option for...

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d’ODESSA
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

d'ODESSA is a popular, welcoming restaurant serving authentic Slavic and Odessa-style cuisine in Bang Tao, where...

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EMMA Modern
Restaurants & bars

Laguna

Emma is an elegant Greek restaurant with panoramic lake views in Laguna, where guests come for the Mediterranean...

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ETNA
Restaurants & bars

Laguna

ETNA is perhaps the ultimate savior for families in the Laguna area, combining a lakeside fine dining experience with...

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Eva Moon Boutique
Shops & boutiques

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Eva Moon Boutique (Blue Tree) — a stylish women’s fashion and accessories boutique located within the Blue Tree...

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Fira
Beach clubs

Kata ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

Fira Beach Club is a Mediterranean-inspired beachfront venue in Kata, taking visual cues from Santorini. It pairs...

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Five Olives
Restaurants & bars

Laguna

Five Olives is an award-winning Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the Pasak area near Laguna, recognized in the Top...

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GOAT
Beach clubs

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​GOAT Beach Club Phuket is a modern beachfront destination on Bang Tao Beach, blending daytime pool lounging, high...

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Hom
Restaurants & bars

Kamala ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Hom Restaurant — an innovative fine-dining establishment located within the InterContinental Phuket Resort on Kamala...

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Jim Thompson
Shops & boutiques

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Jim Thompson (Porto de Phuket) — a flagship store of the iconic Thai silk and luxury lifestyle brand, located in the...

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Joya
Restaurants & bars

Laguna

Joya is a stylish and versatile spot in the Laguna area, equally suited for a lovely morning routine or an elegant...

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Kids Planet
With kids

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Kids Planet at Blue Tree is an indoor kids' club and play center located inside the Blue Tree complex. It is a...

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Laguna Golf
Sports

Laguna

​Laguna Golf Phuket is an award-winning 18-hole golf course. Built for both experienced golfers and beginners looking...

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Liberty
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Liberty Cafe was love at first breakfast for us! We've tried plenty of spots across the island, but we always return...

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Lily Elephant
With kids

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​Lily Elephant Camp is a small, intimate, and highly ethical elephant sanctuary in Cherngtalay (near Bangtao). There...

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Little Paris
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Little Paris is one of the most popular and vibrant spots in the heart of Boat Avenue in Bang Tao, combining a...

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Little Roma
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Little Roma is a great authentic Italian restaurant in the Bang Tao. It’s worth visiting for crispy wood-fired pizza,...

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LUME Bistro
Restaurants & bars

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LUME Boat Lagoon — an aesthetic marina location and a picturesque gastrobar right by the water, tucked away in the...

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Madre Tierra
Shops & boutiques

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

Madre Tierra Phuket - Apothecary & Esoteric Shop — a holistic apothecary and esoteric boutique located in the Bang...

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Niran Farm
With kids

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​Niran Farm — is a serene countryside sanctuary and equestrian center set by a lake. It is a fantastic spot to escape...

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Orora Beachfront
Beach clubs

Kata ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Orora Beachfront Restaurant & Bar is a scenic beachfront dining venue located on Kata Noi Beach. Built for quiet...

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Phuket FantaSea
With kids

Kamala ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

Phuket FantaSea is a massive evening theme park built around a theatrical cultural show. It is a solid choice for a...

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Prime Burger
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

Prime Burger (Porto de Phuket) — популярная бургерная в комплексе Porto de Phuket рядом с районом Банг Тао,...

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Rabbit Hole
With kids

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Rabbit Hole is a charming countryside cafe and mini-farm set in a lush green environment. It’s a wonderful spot to...

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RAVA
Beach clubs

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​RAVA Beach Club is a modern beachfront venue on Bang Tao Beach. It pairs comfortable poolside lounging during the...

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SHE beauty salon
Health & wellness

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​SHE beauty salon is a focused beauty space near Blue Tree specializing in technical hair coloring and simultaneous...

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Smigo's
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Smigo’s Bar & Restaurant is a welcoming beachfront spot located right on the sands of northern Bang Tao (near Lay...

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UTime Fitness
Sports

Bang Tao ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​UTime Fitness – is a fitness facility providing 24/7 access for members. Built for independent strength training,...

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Wat Kanan
Sights

​Wat Kanan — an authentic and serene local Buddhist temple in the Thalang district, tucked away from the main tourist...

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Wine and Taste
Restaurants & bars

Laguna

Wine and Taste is an intimate boutique wine salon and tasting space in the heart of Laguna, created for connoisseurs...

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Woo
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Woo Phuket is a popular cafe and stylish breakfast and brunch spot located in Cherngtalay near Bang Tao, where guests...

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Yoga Republic
Health & wellness

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Yoga Republic is a dedicated yoga studio focusing on hot yoga modalities and restorative practices. A functional...

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Zuma
Restaurants & bars

Layan

Zuma Phuket is a great high-end Japanese spot for a nice dinner out. We come here for their iconic miso black cod,...

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Emerald Pool
Sights

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Emerald Pool — a unique natural freshwater basin famed for its crystal-clear emerald mineral waters nestled within a...

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​Promthep Cape
Sights

Rawai

Promthep Cape — the southernmost tip of Phuket and the island's most iconic sunset viewpoint.​Location Essence:...

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Cheow Lan Lake
Sights

Cheow Lan Lake — a breathtaking emerald lake inside Khao Sok National Park, framed by dramatic limestone karsts...

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Rawai Seafood Market)
Sights

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​Rawai Seafood Market — a famous oceanfront seafood market located right by Rawai Pier at the southern tip of Phuket....

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Wat Tham Suea
Sights

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​Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) — a renowned Buddhist temple complex famous for its mountain summit shrine and...

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​Dolphins
With kids

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Dolphins Bay Phuket (Chalong) is a great family-friendly spot if you are traveling with kids and want a fun break...

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​Pine
Beach clubs

Kamala ฿ ฿ ฿ ฿

​Pine Beach Bar is a beachfront bar and lounge located at InterContinental Phuket Resort on Kamala Beach. An ideal...

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SUAY
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Suay Restaurant is the flagship project by Chef Noy (Tammasak Chootong), featured in the Michelin Guide and renowned...

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Project Artisan
Restaurants & bars

Layan

Project Artisan is a conceptual art restaurant and lush tropical oasis near Layan Beach, designed as a community hub...

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Také
Restaurants & bars

Bang Tao

Také Japanese Restaurant is one of the most reliable and tradition-honoring Japanese dining spots, located just a...

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Oasis Spa
Health & wellness

Bang Tao

Oasis Spa is four spa centers with private spa villas, exquisite interiors, friendly and highly qualified staff,...

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