90points · on 10 of 10 lists: Nothing Familiar, To Phuket, The Land of Wanderlust, Travel Guides Tip, Phuket Insider, The Thai Tourism, Phuket Expat Guide, Things To Do In Phuket Thailand, Boat Trip Thailand and Asia Global Yachting (AGY)
Promthep Cape is a grassy headland over the Andaman Sea, and by late afternoon the viewpoint fills with people waiting for the sun to drop. The breeze keeps the open hilltop cool while the sky turns orange and purple, and a sandy trail of about eight minutes leads down to the very end of the cape. Up top stand a lighthouse and a shrine crowded with carved wooden elephants.
“No tickets are required, only the magnificent sunset and sea view.”
a Google reviewer
“Facing to the bay, 180 degree ocean view with little wind, golden sunlight and quiet vibe”
a Google reviewer
55points · on 7 of 10 lists: Nothing Familiar, The Land of Wanderlust, Travel Guides Tip, Phuket Insider, The Thai Tourism, Phuket Expat Guide and Things To Do In Phuket Thailand
A big white wind turbine has stood on this hill since at least 1994, with Ya Nui Beach on one side and the bay of Nai Harn on the other. Paragliders launch from the slope, which falls steeply about 40 meters to the waves, and the site has hosted a couple of competitions. Koh Man, a small uninhabited island, sits just off the coast as the sun goes down, and the crowd up here is smaller and mostly local.
“beautiful panoramic views of the ocean and nearby coastline.”
a Google reviewer
“A great spot for photography and a short stop while exploring the area.”
a Google reviewer
50points · on 6 of 10 lists: The Land of Wanderlust, Travel Guides Tip, The Thai Tourism, Phuket Expat Guide, Things To Do In Phuket Thailand and Boat Trip Thailand
Karon Viewpoint's Thai name, Kho Sam Haad, means the Hill of the Three Beaches, and locals still call it Kata Viewpoint. Kata Noi lies directly below, Kata sits in the middle with the small island of Koh Poo offshore, and Karon stretches north into the distance. Late in the afternoon the light on Kata Noi Bay goes from pale and flat to warm, and a reggae vendor has sold necklaces from the same spot for years.
“During clear weather seems like an art of painting”
a Google reviewer
“No ticket or entrance charge at all!”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth, with 30 points from 5 lists.
“On a clear day, you can see across Phuket, the coastline, and the surrounding hills.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 23 points from 4 lists.
“A great spot for capturing Phuket city views and photos.”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“The view was lovely.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Nothing Familiar · November 2023
- To Phuket · March 2026
- The Land of Wanderlust · July 2025
- Travel Guides Tip · October 2026
- Phuket Insider · December 2025
- The Thai Tourism · April 2026
- Phuket Expat Guide · March 2026
- Things To Do In Phuket Thailand · October 2025
- Boat Trip Thailand · March 2026
- Asia Global Yachting (AGY) · July 2026
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