Excellence Luxury Villas · Phuket
Luxury Villa Rentals in Phuket
Pool villas above the Andaman Sea, from the beaches of the west coast to the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay
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Thailand's largest island, and a good deal more than its beaches
Phuket gets judged by Patong, which is a bit like judging Cornwall by Newquay on a bank holiday. Away from Bangla Road the island has quiet bays on the west coast, jungle-covered hills in the north, and an old town of Sino-Portuguese shophouses where the cooking is good enough to have earned Phuket a place in UNESCO's network of Creative Cities of Gastronomy.
Our Phuket collection runs to 290+ properties, from hillside pool villas above Kamala and Bang Tao to large family houses near the southern beaches. It also goes beyond the island, to beach villas in Khao Lak, island hideaways on Ko Yao Noi and a few further afield in Thailand.
What follows covers where to stay, when to come and what to do once the pool loses its appeal.
Phuket at a glance
- Villas
- 290+ in Phuket and nearby, with up to 10 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,300 to £7,800 a week, from around £1,500
- Best areas
- Bang Tao and Laguna, Kamala and Surin, Kata and Karon, Rawai and Nai Harn
- Best time
- November to April for dry, settled weather; May to October is greener, quieter and wetter
- Getting there
- Phuket International Airport, with seasonal direct flights from London in winter
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Suda Thailand5 bedrooms
Villa Pensri | 7-Bedroom Resort with Private Pool in Bangkok7 bedrooms
Villa Onnika Thailand2 bedrooms
Villa Nim Thailand2 bedroomsWhere to stay in Phuket
Bang Tao and Choeng Thale for the Laguna resorts and long sands, Kamala and Surin for hillside villas and quieter bays, Kata, Karon and Rawai for the southern beaches, Phuket Town for food and old streets, and Ko Yao Noi and Khao Lak for something slower.
Bang Tao, Surin and Kamala
Most of Phuket's best villas line the west coast between the airport and Patong. Bang Tao, in Choeng Thale, is a long curve of sand backed by the Laguna resorts, with good restaurants and beach clubs and an easy run from the airport.
Just south, Surin and Kamala are smaller and greener. Villas climb the headlands here, so many look straight out over the Andaman Sea at sunset. Patong is close enough for an evening out and, for most people, far enough away to sleep.
Browse villas in Choeng Thale
Kata, Karon, Nai Harn and the cape
Karon and Kata are the family beaches: wide, sandy and lined with cafés. Kata Noi, over the next headland, is quieter still. Further south, Nai Harn is a favourite with residents, with a lake to walk around and a beach that stays calm in the dry season.
Rawai, at the southern tip, is less about the beach and more about seafood. Its fishing village sells the morning's catch, and the restaurants nearby will cook it for you. Promthep Cape is the island's sunset spot, and the Big Buddha watches over everything from the hill above Chalong.
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Phang Nga Bay, Ko Yao Noi and Khao Lak
East of Phuket, Phang Nga Bay is scattered with limestone towers rising out of green water. A day by longtail or private boat takes in sea caves, the stilt village of Ko Panyi and Khao Phing Kan, the rock made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun.
Ko Yao Noi, a short boat ride across the bay, is rubber plantations, quiet roads and fishing villages, and our villas there suit anyone who wants to switch off properly. On the mainland to the north, Khao Lak has long, empty beaches and is the gateway to the Similan Islands, which usually open to visitors from mid-October to mid-May.
Browse villas on Ko Yao
Old town noodles and a dry winter
Phuket's cooking owes a lot to the Hokkien Chinese who came for the tin mines. Try mee hokkien noodles, moo hong (pork belly slow-braised with black pepper), and a dim sum breakfast in Phuket Town. On Sunday evenings Thalang Road becomes a walking street market. The Vegetarian Festival, held in the ninth lunar month and usually falling in late September or October, brings processions and firecrackers to the old town.
November to April is dry and the sea is calm. From May to October the southwest monsoon brings showers and rougher water on the west coast, but villas are quieter then. Our concierge can arrange boat charters, a private chef, Thai cooking lessons, spa treatments and airport transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Phuket
Villa Mayuree | 6-Bedroom Resort with Private Pool in Bangkok6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £19,835 a week
Villa Tida | 6-Bedroom Resort with Private Pool in Bangkok6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £19,835 a week
Villa Achara | 6-Bedroom Resort with Private Pool in Bangkok6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £19,835 a week
Baan Paa Talee Estate Thailand9 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £19,694 a week
3-Bedroom Pool Villa Duplex Thailand3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £19,009 a week
3-Bedroom Pool Villa Signature Thailand3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £19,009 a week
3-Bedroom Pool Villa Thailand3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £18,190 a week
Villa Sukhon Thailand3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £16,842 a weekWhy book your Phuket villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Phuket's villas range from hillside houses reached by steep roads to beachside homes on the busier bays, so it pays to know which are quiet, which are close to the sand and which face the sunset. With 290+ properties in Phuket, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private boat charters to Phang Nga Bay and the Similan Islands, a private chef, Thai cooking lessons, in-villa massage, nannies and transfers from Phuket airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Phuket for a villa holiday?
Bang Tao and Kamala on the west coast have many of the finest villas, with good beaches and an easy run from the airport. Kata and Karon suit families who want to walk to the sand. Rawai and Nai Harn in the south feel quieter and more lived-in.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
November to April is the dry season, with calm seas and plenty of sunshine, and it is the busiest time. May to October brings the southwest monsoon, with showers and rougher water on the west coast, but villas are quieter then and the island is very green.
Can I visit Phang Nga Bay from a villa in Phuket?
Yes. Phang Nga Bay is easy to reach from Phuket by boat, and a day trip can take in the limestone islands, sea caves and the stilt village of Ko Panyi. Our concierge can arrange a private boat so you set the pace.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Phuket?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Phuket cost?
Across our 290+ villas in Phuket, weekly rates typically range from £2,300 to £7,800, with the most affordable from around £1,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Phuket from the UK?
Phuket International Airport is in the north of the island. In winter there are seasonal direct flights from London, which take around 12 hours. At other times you change in the Gulf or in Bangkok. The west coast beaches are generally between half an hour and an hour from the airport by car, depending on traffic.
Are there villas in Phuket for large groups?
Yes. Our Phuket collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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