Hotels in Patong, Phuket (13 OYOs)

About Patong, Phuket

Popularly known as the “Resort Town”, Patong is famous for its beaches and an active nightlife. However, they are not the sole attractions. Patong is home to a large number of natural and manmade attractions including temples, museums, rainforests, and some hidden waterfalls. With such a diverse range of attractions, Patong is truly an explorer’s paradise. 

Main Attractions 

Patong Beach is Phuket’s longest beach and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. The beach is home to one of the island’s best hotels, Amari Phuket. With a large number of eating joints, shopping places, and bars, Patong beach offers a wide range of entertainment options. 

Phuket Big Buddha is one of Phuket’s most distinctive landmarks. The statue of Lord Buddha has been built with white jade marble and is 45 meters high. Situated on the Nakkerd hills, the temple offers a panoramic view of the entire city. It is best to visit the temple in the morning as it is less crowded. 

Karon Viewpoint provides one of the most iconic views of Phuket’s most beautiful beaches, Kata Noi, Kata Yai, and Karon Beach. Emerald hillsides, white surf, and clear blue waters make it one of the best destinations to click some photographs. Some of the popular hotels near Karon Viewpoint are OYO 423 Baan Lucky Guesthouse, OYO 344 De Blue, and OYO 398 Le' Da Hotel.

Jungceylon Shopping Mall is one of Phuket’s most popular and visited shopping centers. The mall is home to a large number of stores that sell things ranging from clothes and spa products to souvenirs, toys and electronics. Moreover, the mall also has a supermarket which sells groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, and cosmetics. 

Recommended Dishes 

Patong is famous for its salads, soups, fresh seafood, pork, desserts, rice preparations, and steaks. Mee Hokkien noodles, stir-fried noodles with prawns, Massaman Curry, pork/beef/fish cooked in coconut milk with rice, Gaeng Keow Wan Gai, green curry chicken, Kanom Jeen Phuket, chicken and lemongrass soup in coconut milk and Tom Yam Goong, sour and spicy prawn soup are some of the popular dishes. Ta Khai Restaurant, Kaab Gluay Thai Restaurant, Pan Yaah Seafood, Kalim Rim Lay, Hern Coffee and Bistro, and No.6 are some of the best restaurants offering mouthwatering Thai cuisine. 

How to reach Patong?

The nearest airport to Patong is the Langkawi Airport at a distance of 146.6 miles from the city. It serves both domestic and international flights flying to and from the city. The main forms of public transport in the city are cars, buses, trains, and tricycles. 

Best times to visit Patong 

The best months to visit Patong are the months between November and February. The weather is cool and pleasant and is ideal for activities like boating and swimming. 

To make your stay at Patong one worth remembering, OYO Hotels have more than 70 established properties in the city. OYO hotels provide top-notch facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip. Some of the basic amenities include spacious rooms, 24/7 check-ins, card payments, free-wifi, wheelchair accessibility, first aid, daily housekeeping, tea/coffee making facilities, free toiletries, ensuite bathrooms, and power backup. You can also expect facilities like bars, conference rooms, banquet halls and pet-friendliness in select hotels.