Surin Beach Phuket

A popular destination for the rich and famous

Surin Beach Phuket is located North of Laem Singh Beach and South of Pansea Beach on the West Coast of Phuket, around 20 kilometres from the Phuket International airport. A metered taxi from the airport to Surin will cost around 300 baht.

With crystal clear water and beautiful white sand that stretches for almost a kilometre, and the spectacular views are what makes Surin Beach a popular travel destination, and one of the best beaches in Thailand not only for tourists but for many local Thai's and expatriates as well.

Surin Beach is also known as "millionaires row", attracting the rich and famous that choose to stay in the top-end celebrity resorts at Pansea Beach at the northern end of Surin Beach. The ultra exclusive Amanpuri Resort and the Chedi Resort both share this exclusive private cove. As well as these luxury resorts you will find a range of million dollar homes that sit on top of the hills overlooking the Andaman Sea.

Surin Beach Phuket is popular with tourists, although unlike Patong it is not as busy. It is more like a small beachside village, which is predominantly a muslim community.

Behind the beach is a park that was once home to Phuket's first golf club, a nine hole course which was built during the reign of King Prajadhipok Rama VII. Today this beautiful parkland can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Also behind the beach you will find a temple which is called Wat Surin.

Surin Beach is lined with Thai restaurants, cafes and bars that serve some of the best selection of Thai food and fresh seafood in Phuket.

Beach Activities at Surin Beach Phuket

Snorkelling is good from October to April around both the headlands, you can rent snorkeling equipment on the beach. Kayaks can also be hired, a great way to see the exclusive Pansea Beach or should I say the only way to see it. A little bit further south is Laem Sing Beach which is also within kayaking distance . You may see the occasional speedboat and jetski in the high season. With an abundance of sunbeds and umbrellas that can be hired for around 100 baht per day.

Surin Beach can be quiet dangerous during the monsoon season as it is a steeply sloped beach. The safer part of the beach has been marked off with floats.

Surfing at Surin Beach Phuket can be good from May to October, at either the southern or northern headlands, avoid the middle of the beach as it is rocky. You can rent surfboards and boggie boards from the surf shop which is located on the main road. You can have fun on the beach at Surin, by joining in on a friendly football match or beach volleyball or simply relax and enjoy a beach massage. There are also a number of beach vendors at Surin beach selling Thai food, cold drinks and fresh fruit.

Accommodation at Surin Beach Phuket

Some of the best luxury accommodation in Phuket can be found around Surin Beach. There is a couple of beachfront hotels, and many Phuket Villas and Phuket villa rentals that are set back from the beach or in the hills overlooking the Andaman Sea. There is a range of accommodation choices ranging from small guesthouses to mid-range hotels and boutique hotels to the high-end luxury resorts to the privacy of your own Phuket Villa. Surin beach is one of the prime locations on Phuket to invest into the Phuket real estate market. Many new Phuket villas are being constructed with excellent views of the Andaman sea. For those of you looking to buy or rent a Phuket apartment, Surin beach is a great location on the island to live. Surin beach is considerable more laid back then the other Phuket resort areas such as Patong beach, Kata beach and Karon beach.

Below is a list of the best accommodation in Surin.

Twinpalms Phuket Resort
Phuket's Most Exciting & Stylish Contemporary Resort

Chava Resort

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Surin Beach,was formerly known as the Surin Beach Resort, here you will find an on site Kids World with endless fun for families. Spacious guest rooms that offer breathtaking views from a private balcony. As well as a great outdoor pool and easy beach access. Wi-Fi in all public areas, plus high-speed access in each guest room.

The following resorts and hotels are worth looking at as well.

Surintra Resort is a modern, charming and relaxing boutique resort.

Manathai Hotel and Resort is a small 52 room resort located in the heart of Surin Beach with direct access to the beach.

Benyada Lodge Hotel is a premiere oceanfront hotel on Surin Beach Phuket that has a fantastic roof bar with baby sitting on request.

Nightlife in Surin Beach Phuket

Surin Beach is fast becoming the new nightlife hotspot in Phuket. For those visitors that stay at Surin Beach and surrounding areas, and don't want to make the trip into Patong for a nightout, visit one of the venues below.

Stereo Lab is Surin Beach newest place to hang out and enjoy a great night out, it is located right on the beach. Stereo Lab hosts parties with DJ's everyday, playing the best beats of the Island from R&B, hip hop, electro, classic to funky house and more.... If you just want to chill out head upstairs where you will find private lounges. There is something here for everyone with a beach bar, games room, Moroccan lounge, wine cellar, tapas menu and the most amazing al fresco seating area on the beach. Stereo Lab is located at the southern end of Surin Beach.

Liquid Lounge, Though many people go solely for drinks, Thai and international food is also served here. Liquid Lounge is a small but very trendy bar and one of the most recent established on Surin Beach. It has a good party atmosphere. Located in Soi Haad Surin 8.

Catch Beach Club features international music artist's performing their own compositions and visiting DJ’s. Catch Beach Club also has some amazing party nights. Located across the road from the Twin Palms Hotel

Restaurants in Surin

Catch Beach Club is located on the northern end of Surin Beach if you are driving park in the car park at the beach and turn to your right. Catch Beach Club has a delicious beach BBQ every Friday from sunset onwards, offering the finest selection of seafood, BBQ ribs,steaks and our sons favorite was the chicken doner kebab. It is open daily from 10.00am to midnight.

Taste Restaurant is a modern newly built restaurant that has both indoor and beachside dining, with great food and wine, that are reasonably priced. This would be an ideal location if you are planning a wedding in Phuket. The restaurant is located at the southern end of Surin Beach Phuket and is open Tuesday through to Sunday from 12.00pm.

If you are looking for some great seafood that is quiet cheap try Nok Seafood here you can eat right on the beach at Surin.

Shopping in Surin

Surin is not known as a great shopping destination but there are some interesting places to stop in at if you're in the area. The Plaza Surin is undoubtedly one of the more glamorous shopping centres on Phuket. Located at Surin Beach, on the main road between Bang Tao and Kamala Beaches, the Plaza Surin is the essense of style and sophistication set on two levels with a dozen stores devoted to fashion, art, décor and dining.There are also some nice shops with good quality items near the beach itself. Along the beach Road at Surin near the entrance to the Chedi there are some good shops such as tailors, galleries, souvenir and handicraft shops as well as women’s clothing boutiques. The boutiques at Chedi and the TwinPalms Resort are also worth a visit. Fun shopping is at the local weekend market in villages near Surin Beach Phuket.

How to get there:

From Patong Beach it is about a 25 minute drive north along the coast road, go past Laem Singh, when you reach Surin you will see a three way intersection take the left hand turn to the beach.

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