Ao Sane Beach
One Of Phuket's Best Kept Secret BeachesAo Sane Beach is a beautiful little beach, the beach is somewhat of a secret beach in Phuket, which we should possibly keep to ourselves. However as we like to share our travel secrets we will let you in on it's location. This little beach can be found within the headland just to the north of Nai Harn Beach on the south west coast of Phuket.
There are three small beaches that make up Ao Sane beach, all of which are separated by small rocky outcrops. The beach itself is very small with rocks both in the water and on the beach. It doesn't have soft white sand like most other beaches on the west coast of Phuket, although the water is very clear with coral located close to the beach.
This 200-metre long beach enjoys regular return visitors during the high season as it is lined with trees that provides shade from the hot Phuket sun. Generally this is a rather quiet beach and the day we visited there was no-one on the beach, just us and it was absolute heaven. However the day we visited was at the end of the monsoon season, so if you plan to visit Ao Sane through the high season expect to find others looking for a peaceful spot away from the crowds.
Beach Activities at Ao SaneAo Sane beach is perfect on high tide from November to March for snorkeling or scuba diving, although it is not a great swimming spot, due to the rocks that are in the water. If you are planning a day at Ao-Sane, make sure you bring a towel as there are no sunbeds for hire on the beach and you will have to bring your own snorkeling equipment as well. Through the high season you can rent kayaks and the best news of all is there are no jet skis or really anything else to bother you. Restaurants and Accommodation at Ao Sane Beach There is a restaurant on the first beach which serves good Thai food. The price of the food is cheap and is open from early in the morning till late at night, most importantly it has toilets and showers. The restaurant also rents budget priced bungalows which are situated directly on the beach, these bungalows were badly damaged in the tsunami and have since been rebuilt. We were quoted 1,000 baht for a double room with fan and shower. To stay at theses bungalows I would call in advance to check the room rates and vacancies. Phone 076 288 306.
If the cheap beach bungalows at Ao Sane are not for you there is always the Baan Krating Phuket Resort or more accommodationat Nai Harn.
Baan Krating Phuket Resort is set in a secluded location, only a 15-minute walk from Nai Harn Beach. The resort offers an exotic holiday destination, with a unique jungle setting overlooking the ocean. The resort provides well-appointed accommodation, with 65 detached and semi-detached villas located on the hillside. Facilities include a free form swimming pool with a children’s pool, a clubhouse with an internet café and panoramic sea views. This Phuket resort has excellent dining options, with the Baan Krating All-Day Dining Restaurant serving international and Thai food, and By the Sea Bar offering tropical drinks and snacks, next to the beach. An ideal destination for a romantic getaway or a family holiday vacation in Phuket. How to get to Ao-Sane Beach in PhuketFrom Nai Harn Beach you will have to drive through the Royal Phuket Yacht Club and follow the cliffside road for about 1 kilometre. There is a small parking area above the beach just beware of the rocks around the parking area. Location Map of Ao Sane Beach, Phuket, Thailand
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