Top Things to do in Rawai
What to do and see in Rawai, Phuket: The Best Things to do
Rawai is an off-the-beaten-path area of Phuket that attracts devotees of Muay Thai martial arts. Training centers here teach all levels, from absolute beginner to world champion. On the opposite end of the vacation spectrum, there’s the Phuket Seashell Museum, an immense collection of delicate specimens from around the world. A visit to the Sea Gypsy Village on the eastern end of Rawai Beach is a transformative experience.
Restaurants in Rawai
1. Nai Harn Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,372 reviews
Reviewed By ozpepper2018 - Australian Capital Territory, Australia
This was our first visit to Phuket and The Nai Harn resort was highly recommended by our travel agent, Flight centre. We had a lovely & fantastic experience, the staff was very courteous and always willing to help and amazingly knew our names every time they met us. The facilities are excellent and location of resort is out of the world, right on the beach which is neat with nice waves and clear water. The buffet breakfast had plenty of choices and fabulous food quality. They even extended our stay for couple of hours to accomodate our flight. I will highly recommend this to anyone visiting Phuket. I really five star memorable experience.
2. Promthep Cape
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,948 reviews
Reviewed By PBankz - Hawthorne, United States
If you have the time and will go there for one of the best sunsets on the island. If you are driving get there early as the big tourist buses go there as well so it gets more packed closer to sunset time. Enjoy !
3. Yanui Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 571 reviews
Reviewed By mitchp155 - Saint-Tropez, France
Beautiful beach and when I go back to Phuket I hope its not full of tourists. The water is clear and with a mask and snorkel you can watch the fish. Its not a place to party but its a nice quiet spot to get away from the hordes of people at Patong. I would have liked to say something bad about the place so no one goes there but I can't.
4. Maithon Island (Honeymoon Island)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By pattjx2222 - Bangkok, Thailand
We went as a group of friends (4 ppl) for a one day trip by sailing catamaran. The whole trip was worth the money. Although not much activity to do on the island, but if you like a very private beach with nice blue sea and white sand. You'd love this island as much as we do!
5. Ao Sane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By LoveTravel803234 - South Australia, Australia
Ao Sane Beach is a beautiful rocky beach north of Nai Harn on Phuket’s south west coast. To get there drive to Nai Harn Beach, go past all the hotels on your right and drive through the Nai Harn Hotel. Keep following the coastline up the hill for about a kilometer on the very narrow road and you will soon come to Ao Sane. There is parking at the top for cars and bikes can ride down the little steep road to another small parking area. The rustic family run Ao Sane restaurant is very reasonably priced for drinks and meals, sure it is a little bit more expensive than restaurants of similar quality but it is worth it for the great location. The few times we have eaten there, service has been friendly and our meals were very tasty. There are also very basic beach bungalows for hire which you can organise through the restaurant. It really is a beautiful spot to spend an afternoon swimming, snorkeling or just lazing around watching the old restaurant dog going for his regular swims to cool off. Ao Sane is actually 3 little beaches separated by rocks and the area is popular for snorkeling and diving during high season but during low season it is perfect with hardly any people.. This beach is perfect for families but wear reef/watershoes as some of the rocks in the water are very sharp.
6. Rawai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,702 reviews
Reviewed By denisepO1350KP - Western Australia, Australia
We did a day tour around Rawai and the cape , stopped at a few beaches and picture points , lunch for seafood at RAWAI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, this has to be one of the best places we have enjoyed fresh seafood from all around the world , we picked out fresh oysters , lobster, crab, tiger prawns and a whole sea bass fish. They cook it for you (in many different choices) it is also extremely well priced. The guy out the front grabbing our seafood was excellent , very informative, also telling us the best way to have the seafood cooked. This is a total must do in Phuket if you are a seafood lover !!!!
7. Phuket Cobra Show and Snake Farm
8. Phuket Seashell Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By lornaw712 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We enjoyed our visit. Never knew there was so much to be learned from a sea-shell:-) Wonderfully displayed & explained. Huge space & well air-conditioned. Lovely shop too where I bought some goodies. We walked there from Rawai.
9. Friendship Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Suzieanderson1998
Hotel is located right on the beach. With high tide it is absolutely a stunning place. They have a really nice swimming pool area. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is fantastic Food is good. You do need a motorcycle or car to get to attractions outside of the hotel.
10. Seafood Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By npaffett - Lesbos, Greece
This was one of the nicest areas and nicest people we Cana across! Strolling through the market picking out fresh seafood at a good price makes for a great afternoon! Prices are not fixed and service in restaurant was great. Staff played with our kids and offered them grout and chocolate! My children played with the kittens and ate fresh Kalamari and fish! If you come to phuket then spend some time in Rawai!
