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Mid-Range Hotels in Phuket: Best Areas and What to Expect

Mid-range is where Phuket offers the most choice: comfortable rooms, a pool and a decent location without resort prices. The area you choose matters as much as the hotel.
Best areas for mid-range stays
Kata and Karon have the deepest mid-range choice on the west coast, with a pool, breakfast and easy beach access. Patong offers many mid-range hotels with a wide range of locations. Kamala and Chalong are quieter alternatives.
What to look for
- A pool you will actually use, especially in the green season
- Walking distance to the beach or restaurants, or a reliable shuttle
- Air-conditioning, a room safe, and recent reviews that mention cleanliness
- Whether breakfast is included and worth it
Where the value is
Hotels a few streets back from the beach often cost much less than beachfront ones for the same standard of room, and the walk is short. Check the exact distance on a map.
Area guides to read next
Kata
Relaxed, with a surf beach
Families and couples
Karon
Long beach, calmer than Patong
Families, long beach walks
Kamala
Quiet, with a village feel
Families, longer stays
Patong
Busiest and most developed
First-timers, nightlife, short stays
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