What is the best thing to do in Rawai?

#1

Promthep Cape

19points · on 3 of 5 lists: Tripadvisor, Hotels.com Go Guides and Phuket Insider

Laem Promthep means God's Cape, after Brahma, and the headland is the southernmost point of Phuket, with Koh Kaew and Koh Racha Yai out on the water. The Kanchanaphisek Lighthouse, built in 1996 for King Bhumibol's 50th year on the throne, flashes white every nine seconds and keeps a small free museum of ship lanterns inside. Beside it, a shrine to Phra Phrom is crowded with elephant statues left by people whose wishes came true.

“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

Address

แหลมพรหมเทพ, Promthep Cape, Tambon Rawai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100

Google

4.7 from 18,884 reviews

#2

Yanui Beach

17points · on 3 of 5 lists: Tripadvisor, Phuket Insider and Phuket 101

Yanui is a small cove of about 300 meters tucked between Promthep Cape and the Windmill Viewpoint, and the snorkeling starts right off the beach. On calm days kayaks paddle out 700 meters to the islet of Koh Man, where the coral is better still. The north end is the best stretch for swimming, and it fills with bodyboarders whenever a swell rolls in.

“The beach has a nice little bay feeling, with clear water, rocks, hills, and a few kayaks around.”

a Google reviewer

“The best sunset view overall.”

a Google reviewer

#3

Nai Harn Beach

15points · on 2 of 5 lists: Tripadvisor and Phuket 101

Nai Harn is a sheltered bay of soft white sand between green hills, and from November to April its water is calm and clear enough for long swims. The land behind the beach is protected by law and shaded by tall casuarina trees, so the shoreline has stayed green and undeveloped. Sailing boats anchor in the bay through the dry season, and their masts are part of the view from the sand.

“one of the most beautiful, fringed with verdant jungles on either side”

NOW Phuket

“It's less crowded than other popular beaches on the island.”

Isle Blue

Address

Nai Harn Beach, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket

Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.

Honorable mentions

• Rawai Park

  Fourth, with 13 points from 2 lists.

  “There was an amazing abundance of food and treats for the kids, and the staff were absolutely wonderful”

  a Google reviewer

The lists we counted

1. Tripadvisor · 2026
2. Hotels.com Go Guides *
3. Faszination Südostasien
4. Phuket Insider · October 2026
5. Phuket 101 · September 2026

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