Popular for its beaches, the island city of Rawai is a friendly town famous for its breathtaking sunsets. The city is equipped with all the modern amenities and is home to a large number of expatriates. Some of the popular adventure sports here include island-hopping, Thai kickboxing, and horseback riding. Despite the city’s active nightlife and uber-cool vibe, it has managed to preserve its culture and is home to a large number of temples and museums. With such a diversified array of attractions, visitors have a lot to explore in the city of Rawai.
Main Attractions
Phromthep Cape offers a picturesque view of Phuket and the Andaman Sea. It is one of Phuket’s most photographed locations. Visitors have often seen dining at the Promthep Cape Restaurant and enjoying the beautiful view of Ya Nui and Nai Harn beaches.
Rawai Park is one of the most popular amusement parks in Phuket. The park is home to an indoor playground, a waterpark, and an air-conditioned kids club. The club area also has a labyrinth, trampoline, mini-houses, bicycles, and a lot of colorful toys. It serves as an excellent picnic spot and also has a cozy restaurant serving delicious Thai-European fusion dishes. Some of the popular hotels near Rawai park are OYO 453 Thai Boutique Resort, OYO 398 Le' Da Hotel, and OYO 344 De Blue,
Phuket Seashell Museum is home to some of the most valuable seashells in the world. The museum boasts of 4 exhibitions that provide information in both English and Thai. Some of the popular collections at the museum include the world's largest golden pearl (140 karats), a shell weighing 250 kg, and large sections of sedimentary rocks and shell fossils representing the earth's earliest lifeforms.
Tesco Lotus Rawai is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Rawai. The market is spread over an area of 1000 sq m and is home to a large number of bookstores, cafes, departmental stores, salons, eating joints, and boutiques.
Recommended Dishes
Rawai is famous for its soups, seafood, salad, soups, noodles, steaks, and desserts. Kuey Toew, noodles Soup, Khao Pad, fried Rice, Moo Ping, grilled pork, Kanom Jeeb, dumplings, fried noodles, ice cream sandwich, and meatballs and sausages are some of the most popular dishes.
Green Tamarind Kitchen, The Mangosteen Restaurant, Kook Restaurant, The Savoury, A Spoonful of Sugar, Rawai View Cafe, and Bar, and The Islander are some of the best restaurants offering authentic cuisine at best prices.
How to Reach Rawai?
The nearest airport to Rawai is the Phuket International Airport at a distance of 27 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 buses, trains, cars, and tricycles.
Best times to visit Rawai
The months between December and March are the best months to visit Rawai. The weather during these months is pleasant making it ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
To provide you the best hospitality during your stay at Rawai, OYO Hotels have more than 78 established properties in the city. OYO Hotels Thailand provides all the basic amenities for the most enjoyable stay. Some of the basic facilities include king/queen-sized beds, free wifi, parking facility, first-aid, in house restaurants, free toiletries, ensuite bathrooms, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some of the select hotels are pet-friendly and also provide conference rooms and banquet hall facilities.