Paradise Beach

One of the Best Beaches in Phuket

Paradise Beach is another of our favorite beaches in Phuket, it is so close to Patong Beach but worlds apart.

This beautiful little beach is located on the same headland as Tri Tra Beach; just to the south of Patong. Even though it is less then 10 kilometres away from Patong, it gives you the feeling of being on a remote Island.

The beach is one of the cleanest and well maintained beaches we have seen in Phuket. It is peaceful and the water is clear and the best thing of all is that there is no jet skis or beach hawkers allowed on the beach.

The beach would be no longer then 150 metres, set in a sheltered bay with soft white sand which is fringed with lush green forests and palm trees. There is another smaller beach to the left, to reach this part of the beach follow the path through the rocks.

The north facing beach offers safe swimming all year round, the best time for swimming and snorkeling is on high tide. When the tide is out there is not enough water to swim.

Facilities at Paradise Beach

To access the beach there is a small fee of 100 baht per person, this fee includes the use of the sunbeds that line the beach, toilets, showers and parking. The beach and Restaurant are privately owned and is open from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm daily.

There are no signs saying that you can buy gasoline for motorbikes, however if you are low on gasoline ask at the restaurant, they will be happy to help. We paid 40 baht for a bottle, which was better then having to walk back to Patong.

Beach Activities at Paradise Beach

On high tide the beach is perfect for snorkeling, with plenty of colorful fish around the reef. The reef is about 100 metres off shore, although you won't have to go that far to see lots of colourful fish or coral. You can hire snorkeling gear for around 200 baht from the restaurant.

In the middle of the beach there is a rope which is attached to an overhanging tree branch, great fun for the kids to have a swing before dropping into the water. Kayaks and body boards are also available for hire from the restaurant.

Eats on the beach

There is a nice little restaurant located on the beach near the car park that serves reasonably priced Thai or western food. You can dine in at the restaurant or at the undercover tables closer to the water or you can order drinks and food to your sunbed.

Accommodation on the beach

There are no hotels or resorts situated directly on the beach, if you would like to stay in the area you have a good choice of accommodation no more then five minutes away .

Merlin Beach Resort

Tri Trang Beach Resort

Absolute Beach Resort

Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort

Amari Coral Beach Phuket

How to get to Paradise Beach

You can either hire a motorbike, car or catch a tuk tuk. We decided to hire a motorbike and enjoyed the scenic ride from Patong, stopping along the way at different locations to take in the beautiful southern headland of Patong. If you do decide to hire a bike make sure that it is powerful enough to get back up the hills.

From Patong Beach head south driving up the ramp at the southern end of the Beach Road, follow the road past The Amari Coral Beach Resort, then continue past the turn off to Tri Trang Beach Resort and the Merlin Beach Resort then keep following the road, which in parts is steep and not very wide. Follow this road until you get to the carpark.

You can also hire a longtail boat from the South of Patong they cost around 1000 baht return trip.

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