It’s that time of year again. Holiday! There’s no better time than this; the smell of suncream, sand between your toes and heat on your skin. Now that your work is on hold for a few weeks and the boss’ number is on silent, it’s finally time to enjoy yourself. One thing’s for certain, we want to make sure that you have an unbelievable place to stay. That’s why we’ve searched for the best hotels in Rawai and want to share our 4 favourites with you.
Not been to Phuket before? Where have you been? This island is one of the coolest places on Earth, if you’re planning to come then you’re making the right choice. From the beautiful white sand beaches to dense jungle treks and unbelievable nightlife, this place is seriously the ultimate place to get away from all your problems. You never know, you may get so used to the ‘Sabai sabai’ lifestyle that you’ll never leave!
We know that there’s a huge selection of different hotels to stay at on the island. That’s why we’ve narrowed it down for you, to take away the stress of trying to find the perfect location. Rawai is at the southern tip of Phuket and is the epitome of a ‘slow-moving island life’. It’s surrounded by tropical beaches, rolling jungle hills, world-renowned gyms and top-end hotels. So, where are the best hotels?
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Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai
Before we tell you about some of the awesome hotels in Rawai, we’ve got to show you where to get the best food this side of the mainland. Besides, where you eat is most important, right? If you’ve not got somewhere delicious to eat, then what’s even the point of amazing accommodation? Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai has a selection of brekkie, brunch and lunch dishes that’ll blow your mind. Our Aussie-inspired menu won’t disappoint, with a huge selection of different dishes, that’ll please anyone.
We’re in a prime location, overlooking the beach, turquoise waters and classic Thai style long tail boats. We’re bang in the middle of the main strip in Rawai, meaning that we are in the perfect location to eat throughout your day, whether you’re going on a boat trip, having a beach day or spending a day around the pool. Our snug booths, overhanging foliage, great natural lighting and minimalist Nordic-style decor, immerse you into the chilled-out vibe that you’re all searching for.
You need to hear about some of our food before we hop into showing you some of the top hotels in Rawai. You can thank us later…
Not many people pass up on the ‘Pulled Pork Eggs Benny’, it’s our signature dish. It’ll make your mouth water like never before. Our homemade, fluffy sourdough is topped with some succulent, juicy, slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder, 2 creamy poached eggs and cape it in some velvety apple cider hollandaise. We add some crunchy green apple slices and sweet pomegranate to create a combo of flavours that’ll change your life. Make sure you try it out, we bet you’ll love it!
The very few that pass up on this incredibly yummy dish are mainly vegetarians. But, we have a tonne of veggie meals that are just as scrumptious. Check out the ‘Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fritters’; perfectly crisp around the edges with a light and tasty inside. We top it with some flavoursome tomato chutney, a runny poached egg and some thick, buttery smashed avo. You can even add some thick slices of pan-fried halloumi too. Veggie eaters, let’s get a ‘Heck Yeah!’.
We know one thing that absolutely everyone loves, is something a little bit naughty. Enter the ‘Strawberry Delight’. Our waffles are on another level and this one’s a fan favourite. Slices of fresh banana and strawberry are piled on top of our feathery waffle, with a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream and it’s all drizzled in a sticky, sugary maple syrup. How good does that sound?
We’ve got something to suit everyone at our cafe, so make sure that our 5-star cafe becomes your second home, alongside your 5-star stay at a hotel in Rawai.
Navatara Phuket Resort
Navatara Phuket Resort is easily one of the best hotels in Rawai and is great if you’re looking for a budget, high-class place to stay. With only 37 guest rooms, it’s not a huge place, but the resort is truly a top-end 5-star hotel. It’s got some cosy Thai art-style decor, with rooms that doors open out onto a huge balcony overlooking the relaxing pool area. There are tropical gardens that surround the hotel too. You’ll feel the deep relaxation of the jungle-island life here. The amazing reviews online think so too!
The Vijitt Resort
The Vijitt Resort is one of the most expensive hotels in Rawai, however, it’s definitely worth it if you have the money. Its grounds are located on the beachfront of Chalong Bay. Not only is the beach magnificent, riddled with overhanging palm trees and powdery white sand but it’s not busy at all. The huge gardens, infinity pool looking out over the water and glamorous glass-walled villas, make this place a must if you’ve got the cash. It’s the pinnacle of relaxation.
Sunsuri Phuket
Sunsuri Phuket is a few minutes out from Rawai, in Nai Harn. It’s so great though that it still needs to make our top 3 hotels in Rawai. It’s set up on the hill of the jungle, with glorious views overlooking the Andaman Ocean and Nai Harn Beach. The rooms are all ocean-facing, with massive balconies which include baths and sofas. You can watch the sunset on a nightly basis from your dreamy room. There are also 3 different pools, one including a diving board, slide and kids play area. It’s suitable for anyone; newlyweds, families and even singletons.
So, Which of these Hotels in Rawai is our Favourite?
The 3 hotels in Rawai that we have mentioned are a few of many incredible places to stay here. Whatever one you decide to stay at, you’ll have an amazing, memorable time. Our favourite though, has to be the Navatara Phuket Resort. Alongside the reasonable prices, this intimate, Thai-style, jungle resort is truly incredible.
It’s only a couple of minutes from Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai too. Your holiday is sorted; pools, jungle, beaches, views and food that’ll make you salivate. We have some of the best dishes around at our cafe and the location makes our place an absolute no-brainer. So, get yourself on down, we’re excited to see you now!
If you liked this article, why not try out one of our other recommendations such as Looking For a Flavoursome Morning Brew and an unbelievable coffee menu in Nai Harn? Here’s Our 3 Favourite Places
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