Renting a villa in Phuket for your holiday offers many things that a hotel stay does not. The following are just some of the benefits of renting a holiday villa:
- Complete Flexibility: Your very own private luxury villa (often with a private pool) will offer total freedom to do what you want, when you want. No set times to eat, no more running to packed bars to get “Happy Hour” prices, no more cut price hotel rates made up for by five-star prices for food, beverage and other facilities.
- Private Pool: Your very own private pool. No more swimming pool with hundreds of other guests.
- Personal Chef & Staff: With your own in-villa chef, you can pay local prices for your food & drinks. You will also have access to your own full-time maid adding comfort and convenience during your holiday, more than a hotel can ever offer.
Most Phuket rental villas are rented for short term holidays but occasionally people are looking for a long term rental. If you are looking to rent for over a month and perhaps more importantly over the rainy season then negotiate as occupancy rates drop dramatically.
Accommodation Types:
Rental villas in Phuket can be broadly categorised as follows:
Phuket luxury villa accommodation
 At the top end of the market are the luxury rental villas. They will include fantastic accommodation along with a sea view of the coastal vistas that surround Phuket or those sited on a beach location will often boast access to their own white sand beach. The benefit of luxury villas ensures that you have the ultimate tropical holiday amidst plush surroundings and amenities.
Holidaymakers that select Phuket luxury villa accommodation enjoy the advantage of privacy along with luxury. Your villa may have bespoke services that include drivers, cooks and maid staff. Phuket luxury villa guests can expect a lot of room to relax and the accommodation will almost always include a pool, tropical garden and luxury furnishing.
Phuket standard villa accommodation
For young couples and families Phuket holiday accommodation can be more economical and practical. Visitors that choose mid-range Phuket villa accommodation will have all they need to enjoy a peaceful holiday. Villa accommodation offers a full kitchen in which to prepare home cooked meals and may include a pool or deck for relaxing. Permitting more freedom than one would have in a Phuket hotel or apartment, your standard Phuket pool villa also allows for privacy and a serene atmosphere.
Accommodation Pricing:
Phuket villa rental pricing varies enormously. Typically it will depend on:
- Whether high or low season
- Location – beach or inland etc.
- Size of villa and facilities
- What’s included e.g.
- Number of staff e.g. maids, hostess, chef and whether live in.
- Car hire
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Provisioning service
- Laundry service
As with any contract, read the small print and make sure you’re getting what you expect.
Accommodation Locations in Phuket
Accommodation is located along both coasts and in some inland locations as well. Phuket resorts tend be located along the west coast, with the most expensive properties primarily residing on the beach.
Phuket West Coast Accommodation
The west coast of Phuket offers several great beach resort locations, each with their own distinct identity.
Patong Accommodation
Patong offers the greatest variety of accommodation on Phuket. There are hundreds of hotels and guesthouses in the coastal enclave, as well as many apartment and condo properties. Villa accommodation can be found mostly on the hillsides above Patong Bay, overlooking the glistening white sand beaches and offering excellent sea views.
Surin, Bang Tao and Nai Yang Beach accommodation offerings
Luxury villa accommodation abounds along the northwest Phuket coast, with million dollar luxury villas lining the coastline and bluffs. Luxury apartments also are prevalent along the coast as well, offering all manner of style and advantages- whether one prefers beachfront villas or villas with spectacular Phuket sea views of one of the world’s great sunset spots.
Karon, Kata and Nai Harn Beach accommodation
No less spectacular are the beaches on Phuket’s southwest coast that offers great accommodation for the discerning traveller. Karon and Kata offer walk-able towns with a mix of resort resort accommodation and apartments. Luxury and standard Phuket villa accommodation is also widely available along Phuket’s south coast most of which dots the hillsides and bluffs that look out to the Andaman Sea.
Accommodation offerings on Phuket’s East Coast
 The eastern shores of Phuket do not offer accommodation that enjoy white sand beaches, BUT do offer some of the most fascinating sea views in the world. The limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay present stunning vistas offered in very few places around the world and accommodation on the east coast of Phuket is designed to allow you to take full advantage.
Private island accommodation is also available just offshore from the Phuket east coast, with many of the islands possessing a variety of accommodation, from the bungalow resort to high-end luxury villa estates. Most of these islands have their own white sand beaches and enjoy Phuket’s signature aquamarine waters.
Inland accommodation on Phuket
Phuket’s inner environs, especially Phuket Town, have all manner of accommodation to support family and business travellers. Whether seeking a four-star hotel or a family-friendly guesthouse there are plenty to choose from in every price range.
Specialty spas and niche accommodation catering to golfers can be found dotted throughout the inland areas of Phuket. Not to be forgotten are luxury and standard villa accommodation that reside on the hillsides of Phuket’s inner regions. These off-the-main-track properties can offer fantastic sea views at moderate prices. |
