Seaside Cottages and Restaurant
Mai Khao Beach
Phuket
Thailand

Things to do

The many kilometers of deserted beach characterize Mai Khao where there is little tourist business. The water is fine for swimming during the dry season November to May and you are guaranteed temperatures in the 30's. Because of it's remote location, there is very little development along the beach, so if you are in search of a quiet and isolated beach for yourself, this is it. This beach is highly recommended for just relaxing, walking on the sand or combing the beach for shells. Swimming is ok during most of the high season when the waves are much smaller or even non existent. The best time to visit is from November to April when the sea is calm and there is very little rain.

Forget the ugly hotels, tour groups, tacky theme parks, freak shows and animals in cages, this is the place to experience the true nature of Phuket.
Enjoy the company of our friendly staff and other guests from many different countries. Read one of your favorite books or choose one from our ever expanding library. Sample some of the local spicy food from our extensive menu or if Thai cuisine is not for you we also offer a good choice of Western food including the ever popular 'Chip Butty'.
Relax in a deckchair with only the sound of the ocean waves and a cold beer or fresh fruit shake, take a leisurely stroll along the beach where you will be able to walk for hours and hardly see anyone else on the way even in 'High Season'.
During the evening you can sit back and enjoy the amazing sunsets have dinner in our restaurant or even build your own campfire and watch the flames burn into the early hours. When the weather is good at weekends, we have regular barbecues and provide trips to the night market in Phuket town. We can show you the quieter side of Phuket and Phang Nga province where there are many local villages, traditional outdoor markets, viewpoints & nature reserves.
Local activities include walking, cycling, nature trails around the mangrove forest, bird watching, swimming, paddling, sunbathing. relaxing in the shade, fishing from the beach or in a longtail boat around some remote islands. The choice is yours, you can cut yourself off from the outside world or take advantage of the many options available at this ever popular tourist destination.
Public transport in Phuket is still very limited especially in this area. However if you wish to explore further afield motorbikes are available nearby for hire @ 10 USD/day and a taxi is only a phone call away. The cost per hour for a private car with driver (up to 4 passengers) is around 12 USD You can of course drive your own hire car for around 30 USD per day. Please remember to apply for an international driving permit before you leave your own country as you will not be insured without one and may be liable for the cost of any damage. We can arrange transport for you to visit other locations around the island and the mainland to see some of Thailand's most beautiful scenery. Phang Nga bay is only a short drive from here and you can take a private boat to James Bond island and ancient caves around one of the most scenic provinces of Thailand.
If you are short of time or prefer an organized tour, there are many companies to choose from in Phuket. However many have little or no regard for protection of the environment and we do not recommend looking for the cheapest day trips.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our resort or require further information relating to Phuket or the surrounding area.
For the most up to date and reliable information about things to do and places to visit in Phuket, check out The Real Phuket Blog compiled and regularly updated by long term resident Jamie Monk. He also writes an accurate account of the local weather at his Phuket Weather Blog.
Another site worth visiting for information about anything on Phuket is PhuketTravel Secrets which is full of local travel tips and written by real travelers.