66points · on 9 of 11 lists: Phuket 101, Home Is Where Your Bag Is, Shipped Away, Joey Santini, Life With Vetta, Roavara, Hotels.com Go Guides, Phuket Expat Guide and Villa Finder (villa-phuket.com magazine)
The Thai name, Kho Sam Haad, means the hill of the three beaches, and from the top Kata Noi, Kata and Karon line up one behind another along the coast. Koh Poo, a small island also called Crab Island, sits off the shore of Kata in the middle of the frame. The lookout has been here since the 1990s, when it went by Kata Viewpoint, and it still costs nothing to stand there in the warm light of late afternoon.
“The view point is also a drone zone so I was able to get some great photos from above.”
a Google reviewer
“During clear weather seems like an art of painting”
a Google reviewer
61points · on 10 of 11 lists: Phuket 101, Home Is Where Your Bag Is, Shipped Away, Joey Santini, Life With Vetta, Roavara, Hotels.com Go Guides, Phuket Expat Guide and Villa Finder (villa-phuket.com magazine)
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.
“180 degree ocean view with little wind, golden sunlight and quiet vibe”
a Google reviewer
“No tickets are required, only the magnificent sunset and sea view.”
a Google reviewer
45points · on 7 of 11 lists: Phuket 101, Home Is Where Your Bag Is, Shipped Away, Joey Santini, Life With Vetta, Roavara and Hotels.com Go Guides
The name, Pa Hin Dum, comes from the flat black rock slabs that cover the summit, about 290 meters above the sea. From the rocks the view runs over Nai Harn and Ao Sane to Promthep Cape, with Koh Kaew Yai and Racha Yai on the horizon and the cliff falling away steeply below. The last stretch is a steep forest trail of about 200 meters, five to seven minutes on foot, and sneakers or hiking shoes help.
“all you hear are the waves far below and the wind through the trees.”
a Google reviewer
“Getting here is an adventure.”
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 39 points from 6 lists.
“Windmill sunset viewpoint was absolutely beautiful.”
a Google reviewer
Sixth, with 32 points from 5 lists.
“A great spot for capturing Phuket city views and photos.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · September 2026
- Home Is Where Your Bag Is · November 2025
- Shipped Away · January 2026
- Joey Santini · May 2026
- Life With Vetta · February 2026
- Roavara · March 2026
- Hotels.com Go Guides · June 2025
- Phuket Expat Guide · June 2026
- Пхукет Инсайдер (Phuket Insider) · September 2026
- KTC (Krungthai Card) · January 2025
- Villa Finder (villa-phuket.com magazine) · July 2025
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