25points · on 3 of 3 lists: Phuket 101, ThailandWhereStay and Tripadvisor
The Nai Harn is a late modernist building that steps down a hillside to the sea, with plain interiors of warm wood and clean lines that leave the view to the bay. The higher suites look straight out over the water from wide terraces, and the beach is a short walk down the hill. It suits travelers who want design and a calm southern beach over the bars of Patong, with sunset cocktails at Reflections, the rooftop bar.
“Pool views are breathtaking!”
Google review
“The attention to detail was unlike anywhere we've stayed before!”
a Google reviewer
22points · on 3 of 3 lists: Phuket 101, ThailandWhereStay and Tripadvisor
Sunsuri sits on a hillside above Nai Harn Lake, and its rooms mix rustic decor and wooden Asian artwork with contemporary furniture. Five pools spread across the grounds, including one 4 meters deep, along with a high diving ledge and a water slide. The Sip Bar has a terrace over the pools, and the Sandbox Kids' Club keeps children busy with video game consoles and computers.
“It feels authentically Thai while still providing a luxurious and peaceful atmosphere.”
a Google reviewer
“The hourly shuttle bus to the nearby beach was a thoughtful and reliable service”
a Google reviewer
10points · on 2 of 3 lists: Phuket 101 and ThailandWhereStay
Baan Krating hides its thatched-roof Thai bungalows in jungle on the hill above Ao Sane, at the southern tip of Phuket. Wooden walkways wind through palms and tropical gardens to join the bungalows to the pool and restaurant, to the steady hum of cicadas. Guests have their own private patch of Ao Sane Beach below, where fish swim close to shore and reception rents out snorkels and sea kayaks.
“It really is a hideaway an escape from the stresses of modern life.”
a Google reviewer
“Beautiful resort built on having an authentic experience with all that that brings.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · July 2026
- ThailandWhereStay · September 2025
- Tripadvisor · 2026
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