21points · on 3 of 3 lists: Hotels.com Go Guides, Tripadvisor and Phuket Insider (phuket-insider.com, ru)
The Cove sits right on the sand at Ao Yon, one of the few Phuket beaches calm enough for small children to swim. The kitchen leans European, with tapas and a barbecued tuna steak cut from sashimi-grade fish. Staff will set up a private table on the sand for a proposal or celebration, and the bar mixes its own cocktails.
“Everything was perfect, including the food and drinks.”
a Google reviewer
“Great Location directly on the beach with good food and a great vibe.”
a Google reviewer
20points · on 3 of 3 lists: Hotels.com Go Guides, Tripadvisor and Phuket Insider (phuket-insider.com, ru)
Panwa House is a restored Sino-Portuguese mansion, around eighty years old, standing on the beach at Cape Panwa Hotel, and most of what is inside is original. The cooking is traditional Thai with real Southern dishes meant for sharing, including sautéed crab with green pepper and duck red curry with grapes. On Saturday nights there is a fire show and Thai classical dance by the water.
“They do gorgeously delicious Thai food.”
a Google reviewer
“Every course was beautifully executed, from the starter through to the dessert, with a wonderful balance of flavours and great attention to detail.”
a Google reviewer
15points · on 2 of 3 lists: Hotels.com Go Guides and Phuket Insider (phuket-insider.com, ru)
Baba Iki serves omakase high above the Andaman Sea at Sri Panwa, with the chef preparing each course in front of the guests. The fish comes from Tokyo's Tsukiji market, from tuna and striped jack to sea bream and golden-eye snapper, across twelve courses or fifteen on the premium menu. The name comes from 'ikki', the Japanese call to drain a glass in one go, and the room matches it, lively and intimate.
“stunning views, happy and attentive staff, high quality seafood.”
a Google reviewer
“I've never had salmon as well prepared and had never tried grilled eel before but it was so juicy and flavoursome”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
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The lists we counted
- Hotels.com Go Guides · February 2026
- Tripadvisor · October 2026
- Phuket Insider (phuket-insider.com, ru) · October 2026
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