Rawai

Rawai is the southernmost and one of the most beautiful areas of the island. It is a relatively quiet place, ideal for extended vacations or long-term stays, thanks to its well-developed infrastructure. The area features schools and kindergartens, sports facilities and entertainment parks, beauty salons, massage parlors, and spas, as well as numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops. For digital nomads, there is a spacious coworking space. Rawai is also home to one of the island’s most famous and picturesque spots – Promthep Cape. Accommodation options cater to various tastes and budgets, including condominiums, hotels, houses, and luxurious villas. The Rawai Beach page can be found here, and nearby is the Nai Harn area with its stunning beach. Rawai is an excellent destination for families with children, couples, and anyone seeking relaxation amidst tropical beauty and tranquility 🔥 The best places in Rawai go first 👇🏼

Austin Ribs Phuket

A restaurant with a bright interior and a terrace with tropical plants🪴 The Austin Ribs Phuket specialty that many guests come here for is the pork ribs. They are so tender that they just melt in your mouth рту🤌🏼 We recommend ordering them with a side of baked potatoes and...
Rating: 4.7
Rawai

Cookies Cafe

A small but beautiful newly opened cafe with European cuisine and an extensive menu with Russian dishes. The atmosphere in this cafe is very pleasant, family-like. You can see that this place was made with a soul. It is very clean and cozy, but what is more important – really...
Rating: 4.7
Rawai

TERRASSE 48 Café

This cozy cafe welcomes guests with an atmosphere of traditional Swiss hospitality. The owner, Alina, originally from Switzerland, has put her heart and soul into creating a place where everyone can enjoy authentic Swiss dishes such as cheese and meat fondue prepared according to family recipes. The establishment offers live...
Rating: 4.7
Rawai

The Buddha Tree - Restaurant & Bar

This cafe, hidden from the hustle and bustle under the majestic crown of a huge two hundred year old tree, offers visitors a unique combination of tranquility and home atmosphere. The establishment is known for its fried rice and delicious Thai cuisine, and other culinary masterpieces, including Russian dishes. Guests...
Rating: 4.8
Rawai

Samut

Samut in Phuket is a unique restaurant specializing exclusively in dishes made from locally sourced seafood. The seafood is supplied by trusted fishermen who have a deep love and respect for the sea. There are no meat dishes on the menu. If you’re a seafood lover, you’re sure to enjoy...
Rating: 4.8
Rawai

Captain Taco

This small restaurant is located in the Rawai neighborhood. It is an atmospheric Mexican-style place with authentic attributes in the interior. The food at the place is a hot mix of Mexico, Texas and Thailand. All dishes are cooked right in front of you, presenting a kind of show kitchen,...
Rating: 4.8
Rawai

Bee Gold massage

Good professional Thai massage with polite and attentive staff. The massage here is very pleasant and relaxing, but it can also be very therapeutic – it depends on what you need. Quiet music plays in the background and you can hear the murmuring of water, which allows you to get...
Rating: 4.8
Rawai

Yanui

Yanui is a beautiful and cozy beach in the south of Phuket Island. It is located about 600 meters away from the more famous Nai Harn beach. The size of the beach is quite small, about 200 meters, but due to its beauty it’s very popular among tourists and locals....
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort

Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort is located in Rawai. This resort is located 3 km from the city center. It is close to the Big Buddha, Ko Chang Safari and Wat Chalong. A unique Phuket hotel offering the perfect combination of comfort and health care, it has become a popular...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Sala Mexicali

Sala Mexicali is one of the best cafes in the Mexican food category located in Rawai neighborhood. The music and atmosphere created in this place will convince you that you have really entered the brightest Mexico. The food is simply top notch. Fajitos cooked on a squiggling smoky pan are...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Restaurant Da Puccio

A lovely Italian restaurant on a quiet street with chefs from Italy. They make great pizza here in the oven. There are delicious wines on the menu, which are served cold and go well with pizza and pasta. They cook here quickly, and the service is polite and attentive. Keep...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

LeSpa by Stay

A nice, clean and cozy place. It is a pleasure to be here. The price is adequate. There is an onsen area, small pools, infrared sauna with a wall of Himalayan salt, hammam. An interesting experience is the floating procedure. Definitely try it if you want to “turn off your...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

CUP Cafe Rawai

A stylish two-story cafe featuring home-style cuisine from three cultures: Russian, European, and Thai. The cafe has a terrace. The menu features Slavic dishes such as oatmeal, pancakes, and cottage cheese pancakes (syrniki). These syrniki are frequently mentioned by guests. There is a kids’ menu available. You can order refreshing...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Saturdays Residence by Brown Starling

A stylish hotel located in the picturesque Rawai neighborhood. It offers a comfortable and cozy atmosphere, making it ideal for family trips and romantic weekends away. The hotel offers a variety of rooms with a contemporary design that offer everything you need for a comfortable stay, including fully equipped kitchens,...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Chalong Sauna

An authentic Thai herbal sauna with a nice price tag. If you want to plunge into the authentic atmosphere, you should definitely visit this sauna. The place is very ascetic, nothing superfluous: a simple steam room, a small territory, and all guests are impressed by a vat with huge pieces...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Lynn’s Mexican +Plus+

If you want to spend time in a festive atmosphere, this is the place to go. There is a cozy cafe in the Rawai area with Mexican food and great friendly staff. If you come for the first time, you will be told and recommended dishes, oriented on the whole...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

THE CORNER HUT Local Thai Food

Great Thai food with great value for money on Rawai! The pleasant service and quick cooking are a definite plus. And, of course, the great authentic flavor of real Thai home cooking. Visitors note large portions and excellent and very friendly service from the staff. The cafe is relatively new,...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Mad Mohally’s Pub

A great Irish pub with delicious Guinness and pleasant prices. The place is literally imbued with the atmosphere of Ireland (there are a lot of national photos on the walls), it is very cheerful and friendly, and they also broadcast football and other sports games. The service here is polite...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Phuket Art Village

It was opened by a man named Niran Chanhom along with two other artists 13 years ago, but the place is still gaining popularity. The village consists of several artists’ houses, united by a common area and includes several galleries and workshops, as well as a small burger joint and...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Nibbana Space

Nibbana Space is a cozy chamber place for those who appreciate themselves and their bodies. In addition to the cafe, there are yoga classes, body practices, a bathhouse with a pool and a font and many other things for the soul, mind and body. The cafe itself is vegan, and...
Rating: 4.7
Rawai

Ocean Pie Phuket

Ocean Pie Phuket is a hotel in Rawai, 300 meters from Yanui Beach. From this hotel, it is a 30-minute walk to the city center. Guests are recommended to visit Elephant Farm, which is about 2 km away. Phuket Big Buddha is less than 7 km from the hotel. The...
Rating: 4.7
Rawai

Art Jupoo&Mai

Phuket is not just sandy beaches and cafes with gastronomic masterpieces; it is also a repository of Thai culture. Visit the small but vibrant art gallery Art Jupoo&Mai, where you will immerse yourself in a world of art and beauty. Operating since 2012, it showcases works by Thai artists in...
Rating: 4.8
Rawai

Rawai View

Rawai View is a beautiful cafe-bar overlooking Rawai Beach. It offers beautiful sea views and the restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, which is harmonized by the sound of the surf and live music. There is a hammock on the first floor to lounge in. The menu consists of classic Thai...
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

Crepes Factory Phuket

One of the few places in Phuket where everything is thoughtfully designed for kids – starting from feeding tables and a changing table, ending with two playgrounds. One with toys and books and the second with slides and swings. The interior of the cafe is very bright, spacious and laconic....
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

The Green Man Pub

A lovely atmospheric pub in a beautiful mansion with a garden. The owner is an Englishman who likes to regale his guests with fascinating life stories. The food here is great and traditionally English – roast beef with vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and much more. Be sure to come here if...
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

Coral Beach

A true paradise island just 20 minutes from Phuket. A fine white flour-like sand and crystal-clear azure water. A perfect place for relaxation and snorkeling. During the low season, the beach has significantly fewer waves than Phuket does. The area is beautifully maintained, with many spots for photos. There are...
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

Selina

Selina offers a combination of modern comfort and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. The hotel is located in the quiet area of Rawai Beach and provides amenities suited for solo travelers, couples, and families alike. Accommodation options are diverse, ranging from stylish private rooms...
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

Prime Burger Rawai

A burger joint in a stylish spot in Rawai! Guests can choose to sit indoors or relax on the veranda under sprawling trees in tropical shade. Can you feel the vibe already? The menu concept is quite original: burgers are named after famous world capitals. Each option reflects the character...
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

Fazenda

Russian cuisine cafe with a great variety of dishes on the menu and very tasty cuisine, located near the Rawai embankment. Here they really cook with a soul, it feels like you came to visit your mom, who cooked you all the best 🙂 Portions here are large, all the...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Rawai Massage

A lovely place, looked after by the cutest dog Brownie, payments are taken by him as well 🙂 The atmosphere here is very warm and kind, and the staff and hostess are as friendly as possible with all guests. After the session you will be treated with delicious tea. Massage...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Kan Eang at Pier

A great restaurant for lunch or dinner with a great view of the shore and water and the opportunity to enjoy local seafood. The establishment is very large – there are tables both by the water in the open air and covered pavilions. There is an artificial pond with live...
Rating: 4.4
Rawai

Wilsonʼs Café

A tropical-style cafe 🏝 featuring coworking spaces and a kids’ corner. It’s a great spot for breakfast! Highly recommended are the honey toast, protein pancakes, and fruit smoothies. They also offer vegetarian dishes 🍃 The café frequently runs special promotions: on Mondays, pasta is only ฿200 🍝, and on Fridays,...
Rating: 4.4
Rawai

Rustic and Blue - By The Sea

Rustic and Blue – By The Sea is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy fine dining by the sea. The concept of the restaurant is a relaxing vacation with loved ones in nature. Here you can enjoy fresh seafood, fish and meat dishes cooked according to the...
Rating: 4.4
Rawai

Mirage Cafe Bar & Restaurant

The cafe is located on the 1st and 6th floor. The space on the 6th floor opens from 16:00 (take the elevator up to the 5th floor, further up the stairs to the 6th floor). This is a place with very tasty Russian cuisine! They cook here as for themselves,...
Rating: 4.4
Rawai

Nora Thai Massage

A nice massage parlor with friendly staff and quality massages. The massage rooms are dimly lit, clean, with lulling music playing in the background. There are rooms for two massage tables only. In the salon it is customary to keep silence, so complete relaxation is definitely provided for you. After...
Rating: 4.4
Rawai

Pinzeria Italian Restaurant

A newly opened Italian restaurant that overlooks a beautiful sunset. The food here is very tasty, especially the pizza – it’s just excellent! Visitors also note pumpkin cream soup with shrimps. The institution is not just called Italian, and all the staff and the chef are really from Italy –...
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

Evergreen spa

A great wellness center with many other options besides massage – sauna, ice barrel, pool, bar. You can order food from the opposite cafe. The place has a very pleasant atmosphere – dimmed lights, calm music in the background, delicious aroma in the air and cool temperature. The staff is...
Rating: 4.5
Rawai

Breakers Hotel Rawai

An affordable cafe with free coworking. The most budget-friendly option for working in Phuket. Order dishes and drinks from the menu and enjoy the space’s services all day. Guests appreciate the well-brewed coffee that provides energy and alertness. Visitors have access to comfortable workstations with power outlets and fast internet....
Rating: 4.4
Rawai

KO FUN

A new rope park offering a variety of rope courses designed for different levels of fitness, from simple routes for the youngest to challenging trials for experienced visitors. The park is designed for children from 4 to 12 years old. Attentive instructors help to pass the trails and develop useful...
Rating: 4.6
Rawai

Rawai

Rawai is officially Phuket’s very first beach, but it is not a perfect place for swimming due to the frequent high tides. However, it doesn’t stop people from coming here for the freshest seafood which you can order at many cafes where you can eat while enjoying a beautiful view....
Rating: 4.3
Rawai

Rawai Park

A new park with child safe slides, kids club, outdoor play areas and family restaurant. A mini zoo, green gardens and a carp pond are also here. Rawai Park is where the kids come to absolutely love it! There are foam parties at the pool, and the park often hosts...
Rating: 4.3
Rawai

Club ZHU

A new nightclub, bar and restaurant in Asian style. The design is Asian-inspired with elements borrowed from the great palaces of ancient China and the Forbidden City of the Ming Emperors. An authentic venue steeped in Chinese culture. The capacity of the club is 400 people. There are 12 uniquely...
Rating: 4.2
Rawai

HOWM beach Club Rawai

HOWM Beach Club Rawai is a beach club on Rawai with a restaurant, hostel, co-working space, swimming pool and beach. Here reigns the atmosphere of really nice music and good mood. This beach club is a part of the Selina project, which includes 122 establishments. The interior of the restaurant...
Rating: 4.2
Rawai
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