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Karon Beach

Phuket, Thailand
Ranked #45 of 145 attractions in Phuket
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveler Description: Karon Beach is the largest beach on the west side of Phuket (where all the white sand beaches are located). Not only is it long (about 4 km), but... more »
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bangkok
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Between April and September the southwest monsoon arrives in Phuket and whilst the weather can be beautiful (it was for us in may 12) the sea here is exceptionally rough with some serious Y dangerous rip currents and 2m high waves which come out of nowhere. Whilst we were here we watch a man who had drowned here be pulled... More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Great place during the day, plenty of shopping and bars and cafes. Not that busy though compared to Patong. Not really a place you would want to be if you and your partner just want a relaxing stroll after about 11pm as the dodgy buggers come out then. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This is the best place if you want a view that overlooks the 3 beaches. Was recommended here by Mr Gino ginohkt@gmail.com More

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Nedansjö, Västernorrlands Län, Sweden
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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This is the best beach in Phuket. Clean and very long, its only aloud to have 2 rows with sunchairs and thats very good because the beach will never feel crowded. Over 3 km long, perfekt for walking between youre swimming. More

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Grimsby, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

spent a day on this beach and it was lovely golden sand the water was great it was the nicest beach ive been on it wasnt crowded and we didnt get hassled with people trying to sell us everything ,there were plenty of sunbeds and little places to have a nice cold drink or icecream the water was a little... More

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Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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Sensational place to stay for families, you have everything you can want here. We stay at The Moevenpick each year and have nothing but fun !!! Great restaurants locally, excellent markets and clean beaches. More

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Modbury, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We had a fun filled 9 days at Karon Beach which offered so much to see and do. Locals were always friendly and the price of food often left us wondering if we were undercharged. The Access Resort was beautiful.... featuring narrow swimming pools just outside our front door. We will return again. More

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Phuket
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Not my favourite Phuket beach, it feels a little bare without the trees to provide shade that Kata beach has. Watch out for rip tides in front of the Hilton Arcadia hotel More

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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Beautiful Spot, which is away from the hustle and bustle of Patong, lovely place to visit. More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Karon has a very clean beach and some excellent seafood restaurants. Massage parlors are all over the area. As for the community life, we have mostly seen older couples, divers, and Russian tourists during our stay. However, if you are looking for a night out in a club, a taxi to Patong will cost you 400 baht one way. More

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