Chalong

Chalong doesn’t have beaches, but it boasts a large bay with a pier, perfect for embarking on sea cruises to idyllic islands. Chalong is also home to some of the island’s most popular attractions, such as Wat Chalong Temple, the Big Buddha statue, and many more. The area offers accommodations, restaurants, cafes, and bars to suit all tastes and budgets. Chalong is often chosen for long-term stays or wintering away from the tourist crowds. It is also where you’ll find the best international schools, kindergartens, hospitals, shopping centers, and other essential infrastructure. For those craving a beach getaway, the nearby Rawai and Panwa beaches are easily accessible 🔥 The best places in Chalong go first 👇🏼

Pro Waxing Centre by Nattaya

Pro Waxing Centre by Nattaya in Phuket is a small, home-based studio known for spotless cleanliness and a calm, private vibe. The room is air-conditioned, with soft background music and a neat, professional setup — so even first-time clients can relax and feel at ease. The studio focuses on fast,...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

Cozy Corner by Poached

Cozy Corner by Poached in Phuket is a neat, welcoming café with a stylish contemporary interior that leans slightly American: comfy booth-style seating, calm music, and an easygoing atmosphere that works equally well for reading or getting some laptop time in. The Wi‑Fi is reliable, and they bring water to...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

Radamanee Massage

Radamanee Massage in Chalong, Phuket is a small, no-fuss salon on Fight Street, focused on delivering real results. The space is calm, tidy, and spotless, with a light, fresh mint scent. The team is professional and respectful: they ask about your preferences beforehand and adjust the pressure to suit you....
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

PAT Tennis and Padel Club

A beautiful tennis court located in the Chalong area, surrounded by picturesque nature. You can rent a court for self-play or join scheduled training sessions. There are also courts available for padel. Players of all skill levels – from amateurs to professionals – are welcome. The complex offers both outdoor...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

SeaSnack Phuket

SeaSnack Phuket is a spot in Phuket where caviar and Far Eastern fish meet a relaxed bar-and-café format. The selection includes red salmon caviar and pike caviar, dried and salted fish (including vobla/Caspian roach), flounder with roe, squid tentacles, and other seafood-style snacks that are easy to take home or...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

Phuket Smart Fit

The Phuket Smart Fit modern swimming academy is suitable for children and adults of all skill levels. The swimming pool is the center’s main pride. The heated indoor pool with an advanced filtration system ensures comfortable and safe training all year round. Experienced coaches create personalized programs based on individual...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

Daideecafe Beergarden and Pickleball

Daideecafe Beergarden and Pickleball in Phuket (Chalong) is a cozy café-bar set in a lush garden, with tables tucked among plants and flowers. The vibe is calm and homey — it’s the kind of place where you can linger over dinner, catch up with friends, or simply stop by for...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

Dance Studio PRO DANCE PHUKET

Prodance Family Phuket is a dance studio in Phuket known for its strong teaching team and a clear focus on real progress. Classes are led by professional choreographers who know how to engage both children and adults, with training structured so students notice improvement within the first few weeks and...
Rating: 4.9
Chalong

MIMA Mexican - Tacos, Burritos & Cocktails | My Front Yard

MIMA Mexican, located in the My Front Yard complex in Chalong, Phuket, is a cozy spot with a bright, thoughtfully designed interior, playful slogans, and an atmosphere that works equally well for a lively dinner with friends or a relaxed evening out. The dining room is clean, plating is neat...
Rating: 4.9
Chalong

Little Edo My Front Yard

Little Edo My Front Yard in Phuket is a cozy Japanese spot with a neat, thoughtfully designed interior and a calm, slightly private atmosphere. It works equally well for couples, groups, and families: the dining room is clean and comfortable, and the service is consistently attentive and friendly. The staff...
Rating: 4.9
Chalong

Yu Huang

Yu Huang in Phuket (located at the Ramada Chaofa Hotel) is a polished spot that focuses on authentic dim sum served with care. The menu revolves around yum cha classics: juicy har gow and siu mai, well-executed xiao long bao, shrimp dumplings, and delicate rice rolls (including crispy shrimp rolls)....
Rating: 4.9
Chalong

Dolphins Bay Phuket

The only dolphinarium in Phuket with a spectacular show featuring dolphins and seals. All of the inhabitants are born by breeding, which means that this way of life is comfortable and familiar to them. The place is designed in accordance with all international standards of animal care, so that the...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Villa Zolitude

Villa Zolitude is a secluded hillside resort in Phuket, tucked away in the jungle. This isn’t the kind of place where you “walk to the beach in five minutes” — it’s about quiet mornings, birdsong, humid forest air, and views over lush green canopies, with occasional glimpses of the sea...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Mountain Breeze Cafe & Restaurant

The scenic cafe Mountain Breeze Cafe & Restaurant on Phuket in Chalong is an open-air cafe with a wide selection of dishes and reasonable prices. From any point in the cafe Kam Kao, a beautiful panorama of the eastern coast opens up 🌊 The menu features a mix of Thai...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Sala Mexicali Chalong

The restaurant is located in the heart of Chalong. Warm atmosphere with Mexican interior, spacious bright room, with colorful decor and Latin American music. The staff is very attentive: if you've never tried authentic Texan-Latin American cuisine, they'll show you around and tell you everything. Orient the waiters by spiciness,...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Tang Toh Restaurant and Cafe

This is not a cafe, but a real gastro-zoo, so make sure a parrot doesn’t peek into your plate. Jokes aside, the coexistence with animals is very well thought out, and dining here is more than comfortable. Chameleons, iguanas, turtles, ducks, and other friendly neighbors live here. You can not...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Baan Kanom Bakery & Restaurant

Baan Kanom Bakery & Restaurant in Phuket is a cozy café-restaurant with a thoughtfully designed, seaside-inspired interior. White and blue tones, a light “beach” vibe, neat little details, and a few cute photo spots make it feel inviting. It’s clean and pleasantly cool thanks to the air conditioning, with soft...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Tandoori Nights

Tandoori Nights is a small Indian café. The kitchen focuses on authentic Indian food — boldly spiced, yet served in a straightforward, easy-to-navigate way. The menu features plenty of curries with clear descriptions, so it’s simple to choose both the flavor profile and the heat level, from mild to seriously...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

AlmaAta Kazakhstan Restaurant

AlmaAta Kazakhstan Restaurant on Phuket is the first modern Kazakh cuisine restaurant in Chalong. Have you ever tried beshbarmak, shurpa, slow-cooked lamb with kurt mousse, or Kazakh “oysters”? You’ll also find international dishes, generous portions, an extensive tea selection, and unique cocktails. The desserts are sure to surprise you! You...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Phuket Yacht Club

Phuket Yacht Club is a sailing training center for children and adults located in Chalong Bay. The school was founded in partnership with Seahorse Sailing Phuket to promote and develop a sailing culture on the island. The mission of Phuket Yacht Club is to cultivate team spirit, respect for nature,...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Masita Yakiniku Chalong Phuket

Masita Yakiniku Chalong is a Korean BBQ buffet in Phuket where meat and seafood are grilled right at your table. The experience is designed for a relaxed, unhurried dinner: you order in small portions, dishes arrive quickly, and new plates are brought out regularly throughout the meal. The menu is...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

RandR Massage

RandR Massage in Chalong is a massage studio on Fitness Street — an easy stop for recovery after workouts or long walks. The salon has moved and is now just a short distance from the previous location, opposite Blue Hotel and next to The Remedy Coffee (Soi 10). Parking is...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

5 Elements

5 Elements is a place where you can work on your body and unlock its potential. Classes are led by Panchita, who is often praised for the incredible energy and inner strength her sessions bring. If you practice yoga, you know how challenging it can be to find the right...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Maya's Restaurant

Maya’s Restaurant is a modern, family-friendly cafe-restaurant in Chalong, Phuket, with a calm, welcoming vibe and a neat, tasteful interior. The layout is designed for comfort whether you come as a couple, with friends, or with family: there are two separate seating areas, so it never feels crowded, and a...
Rating: 4.7
Chalong

Phuket Singha Muaythai Gym

Phuket Singha Muaythai Gym is a cozy family-run sports gym specializing in traditional Muay Thai training. The facility features a dedicated training area with a ring, punching bags, and all the necessary equipment for a complete learning experience. Training sessions are led by experienced coaches, each with at least 100...
Rating: 4.7
Chalong

The Yoga Shala Phuket

The Yoga Shala Phuket is a professional yoga studio specializing in Ashtanga yoga. This dynamic practice consists of fixed sequences of asanas connected through various transitions. Ashtanga helps develop strength, flexibility, balance, and concentration. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you can find what you need here....
Rating: 4.7
Chalong

Land and houses Chalong club house

Land and Houses Chalong Club House is a community hub in Phuket located within a gated, security-controlled estate with plenty of open space — wide internal roads, room for walks, a children’s playground, and neatly kept homes. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed, an international school is nearby, and the...
Rating: 4.7
Chalong

Kinnita restaurant

Kinnita Restaurant in Phuket is a garden oasis filled with animals and artful details, where dinner naturally turns into a leisurely stroll. The grounds are lush and well cared for: chickens and rabbits wander around, there are goats and turtles, koi carp are fed in the pond, and a buffalo...
Rating: 4.7
Chalong

WINGS pole studio | rental and training

WINGS Pole Studio | Rental & Training in Phuket is a neat, thoughtfully designed space for pole sport, exotic pole, and stretching. The studio may feel compact at first glance, but the poles are positioned with comfort and safety in mind — even tall students have enough room to move,...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

Highway Curry - Authentic Indian & Vegan | My Front Yard, Phuket

Highway Curry (a My Front Yard affiliate) is a cozy Indian restaurant in Phuket with a modern interior and a thoughtfully planned seating layout. Even though the dining room isn’t large, tables are spaced comfortably apart. The restaurant is tucked away inside a complex, so it helps to check the...
Rating: 4.8
Chalong

WeCafe - Chaofa ~ “Salad | Coffee | Family”

WeCafe – Chaofa in Phuket is a bright, Western-style café-restaurant with a clear focus on fresh vegetables, good coffee, and a relaxed setting for family get-togethers. The interior features plenty of wood and greenery, generous spacing between tables, comfortable sofas, calm music, and flattering lighting that works well for photos....
Rating: 4.5
Chalong

Robinson Lifestyle Chalong

Robinson Lifestyle Chalong is a new three-story shopping mall in the south of the island. It’s designed around the concept of a “Carnival Village,” with recycled wood and traditional patterns used in the decor to reflect Phuket’s culture and charm. The mall is located in a non-touristy area, making it...
Rating: 4.5
Chalong

Wat Ladthi Wanaram (Wat Tai)

Wat Ladthi Wanaram (Wat Tai) is a temple complex in Phuket, conveniently located on the route to the Big Buddha — about a 30-minute drive from Patong Beach. It’s a good place for an unhurried walk and a short stop: 1 to 1.5 hours is usually enough to see the...
Rating: 4.5
Chalong

Chalong Pier Restaurant & Sports Bar

Chalong Pier Restaurant & Sports Bar is a laid-back spot right by Chalong Pier — an easy stop after a dive trip, a day out on the water, or simply to catch the sunset. The vibe is intentionally simple: grab a seat near the sea, watch the boats come back...
Rating: 4.5
Chalong

Otter in the rain

Otter in the Rain is a restaurant at the Hivee Hotel in Phuket, with a well-kept, spotless, and thoughtfully designed dining area. Inside, you’ll find a stylish room with pleasant background music and comfortable air-conditioning; outside, there are quiet tables by the pool. The atmosphere works equally well for a...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

CocoParadiso Phuket

A stylish and relaxing hotel located in the Chalong area, ideal for those who want to balance an active vacation with a peaceful atmosphere. The hotel offers spacious rooms with modern design and panoramic windows that fill the rooms with light. There are two outdoor pools with sun loungers and...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Intana Tennis Court Phuket

Intana Tennis Court Phuket is located on Soi Ta Aid in Chalong and is another great place to play tennis in Phuket. The facility offers three outdoor hard courts, with balls and rackets available for rent. For beginners, the center provides professional coaching services, with both group and private lessons...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Mor Mu Dong Restaurant

Mor Mu Dong Restaurant is more than just a restaurant — it’s an entire world hidden among mangrove forests. Wooden huts stand right over the water, connected by small bridges, with fish swimming beneath the floors. All around are lush greenery, the sound of cicadas, and a gentle sea breeze....
Rating: 4.4
Chalong

View Cafe at Phuket

View Cafe in Phuket is a cozy hilltop spot with sweeping panoramic views over the island’s east side — Chalong, Cape Panwa, Phuket Town, and the surrounding areas. It’s an easy place to pause during a drive: the atmosphere is calm and unhurried, there’s often a pleasant breeze, and at...
Rating: 4.4
Chalong

SHIN Arch39 Phuket Beach Front

SHIN Arch39 Phuket Beach Front is a charming hotel located in Chalong, just a few steps away from the beach. The hotel features modern design combined with warm hospitality, making it ideal for couples and families looking to relax by the sea. The hotel has a variety of rooms, each...
Rating: 4.4
Chalong

Lion Cafe Simba Estate

Want tasty coffee and new impressions all in one place? At Lion Cafe Simba Estate you can not only grab a bite, but also watch the little kings of the animal world – adorable lion cubs! Three fluffy “stars” live here. Visitors can observe the cubs from outside and take...
Rating: 4.4
Chalong

Hiw Peek Cafe & Restaurant

An exquisite art cafe and restaurant set on picturesque grounds. Experience the richness of Thai cuisine all in one menu: Thai soup, seafood, chili paste, aromatic coffee from Northern Thailand, and much more. A must-try is the Phad Thai with Shrimp🦐 In addition to Thai dishes, the cafe also offers...
Rating: 4.4
Chalong

Tira Herbal Sauna&Spa Chalong

Tira Herbal Sauna & Spa @ Chalong is a small, intimate bathhouse complex near the Chalong roundabout — an easy place to combine steam rooms, water dips, and unhurried downtime. The grounds are well kept, with covered loungers, and the house rules are clearly posted in several languages. At the...
Rating: 4.4
Chalong

Wungkeree Seaview

Wungkeree Seaview is a small café-restaurant on the mountain road to Phuket’s Big Buddha. It’s an easy stop after a walk — or a convenient place to wait out a sudden rain shower. Seating is simple, the place is neat and well kept, and the staff are friendly and attentive....
Rating: 4.5
Chalong

Land and Houses Park Phuket

Land and Houses Park is one of the most pleasant places for walks in Chalong, with a well-maintained, green territory and an atmosphere of seclusion. Formally, it is a gated residential complex with villas, but you can get inside through a local cafe — security calmly lets guests in. The...
Rating: 4.5
Chalong

BangBang Aquatics : PCH

BangBang Aquatics in Phuket features a spacious 25‑metre lap pool with around five lanes and a depth of up to 2.5 m. The water is kept clean, the grounds are tidy and well maintained, and during the day it’s usually calm and uncrowded, so you won’t feel squeezed in. The...
Rating: 4.5
Chalong

Sunny Bar Chalong

Sunny Bar Chalong in Phuket is the kind of place made for an easygoing night and genuine, no‑pressure conversation. It’s easy to stay longer than planned: the vibe is relaxed, and the staff are warm, friendly, and fun to chat with. Whether you come with friends or drop in on...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Jeong

Jeong in Phuket (Chalong area) is a Korean restaurant known for authentic flavors close to what you’d find in Korea, while still appealing to guests who prefer softer, more mellow Asian tastes. Inside, it’s surprisingly spacious — the dining room feels much larger than you’d expect from the street —...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Chalong is convenient for permanent residence, with all necessary infrastructure within reach. If you need a beach vacation and a more tourist-oriented environment, check the Phuket Districts section and explore other parts of the island.

To enjoy a variety of activities, look at the places in the Places to Visit and Entertainment sections. If you enjoy active leisure – Water Parks or Diving, want to immerse yourself in the island's culture – Temples and Attractions, or want to explore the entire island on foot – Viewpoints and Walkways.

There are many athletic people in Phuket. The Sports Sections section contains various facilities for activities, from gyms to tennis courts. Children's activities can be found in the Amusement Parks section.

In the evening, the island transforms – Phuket never sleeps! Find suitable places for parties in the Nightlife section. To restore your energy after partying, check out Massage & SPA.

If you're considering moving to Phuket, the Accommodation, Visas and Border Runs sections will be useful, and families with children should explore Kindergartens and Schools.


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