Saturdays Residence by Brown Starling
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Full kitchen · 58–86 m² · Sleeps 6
from €113 night
Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Rawai
9 stays · 9 aparthotels and 0 serviced apartments · from €26/night
Rawai sits at the southern tip of Phuket, closer to the island's fishing roots than to its resort strips. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Rawai suit visitors who want to live somewhat like a local for a week or a month: a kitchen for the produce from the seafood market, space for families, and a quieter base from which to take boats to nearby islands or drive to the better swimming beaches nearby.
9 stays
Where to stay in Rawai
Rawai pier and seafood market
- local life
- seafood
- island trips
The heart of Rawai is the pier and the seafront road. The seafood market, run by the sea-gypsy fishing community, sells the morning's catch by the kilo, and restaurants opposite cook what you buy. Wikivoyage calls Rawai a jumping-off point for lots of local islands. Phuket 101 notes the water here is shallow and longtail boats fill the shore, so it is a working harbour rather than a swimming beach.
Stays in or near Rawai pier and seafood market
- The Proud Rawai Resort · about 1.1 km away
- Almali Rawai Beach Residence · about 500 m away
- The Title East Wing by Trips Phuket · about 800 m away
- The Title West Wing By Trips Phuket · about 900 m away
Nai Harn
- swimming
- beach
- quiet stays
Nai Harn is a proper swimming beach about 2 km from Rawai according to a local guide. Wikivoyage describes it as probably the best beach in the area and somewhat quieter, and it is close to the Promthep Cape viewpoint.
Stays in or near Nai Harn
- Utopia Loft Aparthotel by Sabai Sands · about 1.1 km away
Chalong Bay
- boat trips
- yachts
- long stays
Chalong Bay to the north-east is home to Phuket's most popular yacht anchorage and the main gateway to the islands off Phuket, according to Wikivoyage. It also hosts almost a dozen Muay Thai gyms, which makes it a base for visitors planning a longer, active stay.
Stays in or near Chalong Bay
- Benjamas Place · about 1.2 km away
Kata Noi
- beach
- families
- west coast
Kata Noi is the quieter of the two Kata beaches and sits on the west coast, north-west of Rawai. Wikivoyage describes Kata as a busy, clean tourist beach with good surf. It suits families who want a swimming beach on the west coast.
Getting around Rawai
Phuket International Airport is in the north of the island, about 46 km from Rawai according to a local guide, and about an hour by car depending on traffic. The Phuket Smart Bus connects the airport with Patong, Karon and Rawai, and the route ends at Rawai. Wikivoyage also lists metered taxis and minibuses as alternatives from the airport.
Within the southern end of Phuket, distances are short but public transport is limited. Wikivoyage describes blue songthaew buses that run to the beaches during daytime hours, and a trip from Kata by ride-hailing app takes around 20 minutes according to Visit Thailand Today. From Phuket Town, Rawai is around 16 km away and about 30 minutes by car.
Living in Rawai for longer
Rawai is a practical base for a longer stay. The seafood market lets you buy ingredients straight from the community of sea-gypsy fishermen and have them cooked across the road and Phuket 101 mentions a shopping centre in Rawai with a supermarket for everyday shopping. A kitchen lets you cook between restaurant meals.
The south of the island is also a natural base for boat trips, as Rawai pier and Chalong Bay are gateways to the islands. For help weighing formats for a long stay, see aparthotels versus hotels and serviced apartments for relocation.
When to visit Rawai
Wikivoyage divides Phuket's year into three seasons. The monsoon runs from May to October, with rain in the evenings and reduced water clarity. The cool season, from November to February, is described as tolerable weather, and the hot season runs from March to early May, when it is hottest.
Wikivoyage adds that Phuket is hot and humid throughout the year, so the cooler months from November to February are the gentler option for exploring the south on foot.
Rawai is a working harbour rather than a classic resort beach, so the best strategy is to pick a base and treat the rest of the south of the island as your neighbourhood. For the busier beach resorts on the west coast, see Karon and Patong Beach.
Long-stay tips for Rawai
Of the 9 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 3 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
5 properties list a full kitchen and 4 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 39 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Rawai
We checked prices for 3 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €26 per night, the median €41 and the highest €113. The cheapest at that time was Benjamas Place. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Other cities in Thailand
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Si Racha, Choeng Thale, Hua Hin, Patong Beach and Karon.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
|---|---|
| €20–€39 | 1 |
| €40–€59 | 1 |
| €100–€119 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rawai good for swimming?
Not really. A local guide describes Rawai as a working harbour with shallow water and longtail boats along the shore. Nai Harn Beach, about 2 km away, is a proper swimming beach.
How far is Rawai from Phuket Airport?
About 46 km according to a local guide, or around an hour by car depending on traffic. The Phuket Smart Bus connects the airport with Rawai.
What is Rawai known for?
The sea-gypsy fishing community, the pier with boats to nearby islands and the seafood market, where you buy fresh catch and have it cooked at restaurants opposite.
What is the best area to stay near Rawai?
Rawai itself suits those who want a local, harbour setting. Nai Harn is quieter and better for swimming, Chalong Bay is the base for boat trips, and Kata Noi gives you west-coast beach life.
When is the rainy season in Phuket?
The monsoon season runs from May to October according to Wikivoyage, with rain mostly in the evenings and reduced water clarity.
How many aparthotels are there in Rawai?
We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Rawai.
How much does an aparthotel in Rawai cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €26 to €113 per night, with a median of €41.
Do aparthotels in Rawai have kitchens?
9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
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