Central Phuket
Phuket's largest shopping and entertainment complex, open daily with hundreds of stores and dining.
Mostly big air-conditioned complexes, with a couple of hypermarkets thrown in for groceries and souvenirs. Central Phuket takes the top spot. Wichit quietly dominates the lower half, from duty-free to a small open-air community mall.
Phuket's largest shopping and entertainment complex, open daily with hundreds of stores and dining.
Phuket's largest shopping mall in Patong, packed with international brands, dining, and family entertainment.
A full-scale hypermarket in Mueang Phuket stocking groceries, clothing, hardware, and daily essentials every day from 7am.
Where to stay
My pick at each price level in Phuket, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
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Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket4.7 (6,964 reviews)
Upscale beachfront resort on Karon Beach with a water park, spa, fine dining, and famously warm staff.
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A sprawling hypermarket in central Phuket stocking groceries, souvenirs, electronics, and more, open daily until 10pm.
Modern air-conditioned mall in the heart of Patong, offering designer brands, local food, and daily shopping until 11pm.
A dedicated home furnishings and décor mall in Phuket's Wichit area, open daily from 9am to 9pm.
Duty-free shopping center in Phuket's Wichit area stocking cosmetics, fashion, electronics, and Thai goods.
A modern shopping mall in Phuket's Thalang district, blending retail stores and dining in one convenient spot.
A relaxed open-air community mall in Chalong with dining, shops, a supermarket, and a pet-friendly vibe.