26points · on 3 of 3 lists: Phuket 101, Villa-Phuket magazine and Clever Thai
Laem Singh is a 300 meter cove of soft golden sand between Kamala and Surin, backed by giant granite boulders and palms. Since 2017 the way in has been by small local boat from the south end of Surin Beach, or on foot along the rocks in about 15 minutes. Snorkelers find fish around the rocks at both headlands, and a small Thai restaurant serves from a wooden terrace built into the boulders.
“Such a different vibe from other beaches in Phuket”
a Google reviewer
“You can snorkel on the left side of it next to the rock and see plenty of fish.”
a Google reviewer
20points · on 2 of 3 lists: Phuket 101 and Villa-Phuket magazine
Surin Beach is a long curve of soft, pale sand on Phuket's west coast, shaded along its back by casuarina trees, with water that turns deep turquoise in the dry season. Since the beachfront restaurants were cleared in 2025 it has gone back to open sand and trees, with food stalls and a coffee truck set behind it. Lifeguards mark a swimming zone with flags, and at the southern end a path over the rocks leads to Laem Singh.
“Great for sunset. No entrance fee.”
a Google reviewer
“Also can do horse back riding if you like it.”
a Google reviewer
17points · on 2 of 3 lists: Phuket 101 and Clever Thai
Pansea Beach is a sheltered bay just north of Surin, its sand backed by coconut palms and tropical trees, with The Surin at one end and Amanpuri on the headland at the other. The protected water is good for swimming, with snorkeling along the rocks at the edges of the bay. Evenings here are calm, and the Beach Restaurant at The Surin sets tables on the grass above the sand for dinner at sunset.
“The waves are just right: not placid, not turbulent.”
a Google reviewer
“The beach here has some of the softest sand we’ve ever walked on”
a Google reviewer
- Address
- Pansea Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth, with 15 points from 3 lists.
“Every dish was like a small piece of art.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 12 points from 2 lists.
“The second level corner has the best view of the beach!”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Each elephant has a keeper for life who lives on site.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · September 2026
- Villa-Phuket magazine · April 2026
- Clever Thai · August 2024
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