Patong Beach
190 Pangmuengsai Gor Road, Patong, Kathu,
Phuket, Thailand 83150
Tel. : +66 76 360 200
Fax.: +66 76 360 201
Email : info@bestwesternpatongbeach.com
Nearby Attractions
Patong is the main destination for tourists on the island of Phuket and offers a wide range of attractions and activities for visitors. Here we have highlighted some of the popular things to see and do during your stay.
Bangla Road
This famous walking street comes alive at night with girl bars, bright lights and pumping music. Stroll down the main drag and you could come across flamboyant cabaret girls, pole dancers and magicians as well as numerous bars and nightclubs where you can dance into the night.
Phuket Fantasea
Situated only 10 minutes away from Patong, Phuket Fantasea is the island’s original cultural show where visitors can enjoy an evening of dining and theatrical performance based on mythical Thai tale featuring elephants and state of the art special effects.
Muay Thai Boxing
There are several Muay Thai Boxing stadiums in Patong where daily fight nights take place offering visitors the opportunity to see this exciting national sport from the ring side. For those interesting in trying the combat sport can also sign up for training at many of the Muay Thai boxing gyms.
Simon Cabaret
This long running cabaret show in Patong features song and dance performances with a difference. The show includes hilarious impersonations and is a great night for all round entertainment.
Golf Courses
In the Kathu area, just 10 minutes from Patong the lus countryside is home to a choice golf courses; Red Mountain Golf Club Phuket, Loch Palm Golf Club Phuket, Phuket Country Club, all offer unique stunning courses and full equipment rental.
Viewpoints / Beaches
Patong is centrally located on the west coast of Phuket and within easy reach of popular beaches including Surin, Kata and Karon. Promthep Cape and Karon Viewpoint in the south are both stunning locations that have been photographed by thousands and well worth a visit.
Outdoor Activities
There are all kinds of activities available in and around Patong such as ATV, shooting, bungy jumping, go-karting and laser combat that can all be accessed within 10 minutes drive.
Cultural Attractions
Wat Chalong and Big Buddha are two of the most revered temples in Phuket situated within 15 minutes drive from Patong. In addition Phuket Old Town is the historic and cultural centre of the island where the regenerated streets offer visitors a glimpse of life a century ago during the tin mining boom. Explore the colonial mansions and Sino-Portuguese shop houses all just 20 minutes away.
Island Adventures
Take a boat trip to one of the many gorgeous tropical islands surrounding Phuket including Phi Phi Island made famous from the movie ‘The Beach’ and Phang Nga Bay featured in James Bond’s ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. Racha Islands, Similan Islands, Kai Island and many more are waiting to be discovered for a day of sightseeing, swimming and snorkelling.