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SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

4.7(2,119 reviews)

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SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort brings Sino-Portuguese style to Phuket's quietest stretch of coast — eleven kilometers of near-empty Mai Khao sand in the island's far northwest, fifteen minutes from the airport yet further from the crowds than anywhere else on Phuket. Most of its villas have private pools tucked behind shuttered courtyards; the beachfront pool bar and rooftop sunset deck handle the evenings. It's the practical-secluded combination that makes Mai Khao work: first or last nights near the airport without sacrificing the feeling of a proper beach resort, with turtles still nesting on the beach each winter.

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SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort: Frequently Asked Questions

Is SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort worth visiting?

SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort holds a 4.7★ rating from 2,119 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Phuket.

What are the opening hours of SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort?

SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort is typically open 00:00-23:59 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort?

The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas).

Where is SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort located?

SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort is at 333, Tambon Mai Khao, Amphoe Thalang, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).

Location Info

333, Tambon Mai Khao, Amphoe Thalang

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076 338 888 www.salahospitality.com/phuket/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=GoogleMyBusiness&utm_campaign=Web_Link

Opening Hours

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Sunday00:00-23:59

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – April

Avoid: June – September (rough seas)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)

Crowds

Very High

Peak: December – January

Getting there

Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.

Getting around

•Grab (widely available)
•Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
•Motorbike rental
•Airport bus to Phuket Town
•Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands

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