Bang Tao Beach Hotels
Bang Tao is one of Phuket’s better beach areas if you want a bit of space, a good beach and a slower pace than Patong. It has everything from simple guesthouses and small family hotels through to big beachfront resorts and the Laguna hotels at the northern end of the bay.
This page focuses on Bang Tao Beach accommodation, with a special eye on hotels and guesthouses that are handy for Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. Some places are an easy walk to us, while others are better if you have transport or do not mind a longer walk along the beach. As always in Phuket, check the map before booking.
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I have listed a useful mix of Bang Tao accommodation below, especially places close to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. If you want to see more hotels, current prices and availability, use the Agoda search box below.
Aree Guesthouse4
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Aree Guesthouse4 is one of the simpler budget-style options around Bang Tao. It is not the sort of place you book if you want polished resort extras, but it can suit travellers who mainly need a basic room, a local area and easy access to the beach. Being within walking distance of Saltwater Dreaming Surf School makes it handy if you are coming to surf, take lessons or rent a board during Phuket’s surf season.
This is the lower end of the Bang Tao price range, so check the latest photos and recent guest comments before booking. For some travellers that is exactly what they need; for others, a few more baht spent nearby may be money well saved.
Location: Bang Tao, Phuket
Baan Armeen Cottage
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Baan Armeen Cottage is a small, relaxed option in the Bang Tao area and is close enough to be useful if you are joining surf lessons or want to spend time around the southern end of Bang Tao Beach. It has more of a simple cottage feel than a large resort, which can be a good thing if you prefer a quieter base and do not need a breakfast buffet big enough to get lost in.
This is a good one to check if you want something above basic guesthouse level but still within the more affordable range for Bang Tao. The local area has restaurants, shops and beach access within reach, so it can work well for a casual surf-season stay.
Location: Bang Tao, Phuket
Bangtao Varee Beach Resort
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Bangtao Varee Beach Resort is a useful mid-budget choice for travellers who want to stay close to the southern Bang Tao area without paying full beachfront resort prices. It is within walking distance of Saltwater Dreaming Surf School, so it can work well if surfing, lessons or board rental are part of the trip.
This end of Bang Tao has a more local feel than the Laguna area, with smaller hotels, restaurants, beach bars and shops mixed in. It is a good area if you want to be near the beach and surf school, but still keep the accommodation fairly simple and practical.
Location: Bang Tao, Phuket
Baan Norkna Bangtao
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Baan Norkna Bangtao is another smaller, budget-friendly place in the southern Bang Tao area. It is worth checking if you want to stay close to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School and prefer spending your money on food, surf lessons and a few cold drinks instead of a giant hotel lobby.
This type of accommodation is best for independent travellers who are happy with something simple and local. Check the current photos, room details and map on Agoda before booking, especially if you are arriving with family or expect resort-style facilities. The location is the main reason to keep it on the list.
Location: Bang Tao, Phuket
Ron Tour and Bungalow
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Ron Tour and Bungalow is a simple Bang Tao stay that may suit travellers looking for a lower-priced room close to the beach area and Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It is not pretending to be a flash resort, which is probably just as well, but it can be a practical base if location and budget matter most.
Places like this are best checked carefully before booking, as room standards can vary and older small properties do not always photograph like a five-star hotel. If you are mainly coming for surfing, beach time and local food, it may still be worth a look because the location is useful.
Location: Bang Tao, Phuket
Ma Maison Hotel Phuket
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Ma Maison Hotel Phuket is a small hotel close to the Bang Tao beach area and within walking distance of Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It is a good one to check if you want something with more character than a basic guesthouse, but still prefer a smaller property over a large resort.
This part of Bang Tao is handy for surfing in season, beach restaurants and local shops. It can suit couples or solo travellers who want to be near the action without staying in Patong. Check current details on Agoda, as small hotels can change their room setup and facilities over time.
Location: Bang Tao, Phuket
Baan Rosa
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Baan Rosa is a small Bang Tao hotel in a handy location for the beach and Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It sits in that useful middle ground between budget guesthouse and larger resort, which can be a good fit if you want something comfortable but still close to the local Bang Tao area.
It is worth checking for surfers, families or couples who want to walk to the beach and keep things fairly easy. Bang Tao has a long beach, so location matters more than people realise. Staying at this southern end of the beach keeps you closer to surf lessons, board rental and the local restaurant strip.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Bangtao Village Resort
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Bangtao Village Resort is one of the long-running smaller resort-style places around Bang Tao Beach. It is close enough to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School to be useful if surfing is part of your holiday, and it gives you a more local Bang Tao stay rather than being tucked away inside the Laguna complex.
This is a good mid-range option to check if you want gardens, a quieter feel and a location near beach restaurants and shops. It is still a small Thai-style resort rather than a shiny international hotel, so have a look at recent photos and room options before booking.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Andaman Seaside Resort
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Andaman Seaside Resort is a handy mid-range Bang Tao option close to the beach and within walking distance of Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It has been around for years and suits travellers who want to stay near the local southern Bang Tao beach area rather than inside a big resort complex.
This area works well during surf season because you are close to lessons, board rental and the section of beach we use most often. It can also suit non-surfers who want restaurants, massage shops and beach bars nearby without needing transport every time they leave the hotel.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Andaman Bangtao Bay Resort
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Andaman Bangtao Bay Resort is one of the better-located choices if you want to be near the beach and close to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It is a good one to check if your holiday is mainly about beach time, easy meals nearby and not having to travel far for surf lessons.
This is the sort of Bang Tao location that makes life easier, especially in surf season when you may be coming and going from the beach more than once a day. It sits in the more local part of Bang Tao rather than the Laguna end, so expect a different feel from the large resort hotels.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa is one of the easiest larger resorts to recommend for people who want to stay close to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It is right in the beach area we use for lessons, so it is very convenient if you are coming to learn to surf, especially with kids or a family group.
This is a more comfortable beachfront-style option, so it sits higher in the price range than the small guesthouses but gives you the resort facilities to go with it. If you want a proper hotel, beach access and the shortest fuss getting to lessons, this is one of the main ones to check.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort is a larger family-style resort in the southern Bang Tao beach area, close enough to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School to be practical for surf lessons. It is a good option to check if you want more facilities than a small hotel, but still want to stay in the part of Bang Tao that is handy for the beach and local restaurants.
This style of resort can suit families because it gives you pools, room options and enough space to keep everyone occupied when the beach is not enough. During surf season, the location is also useful because you are not travelling across the island just to get to the lesson beach.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Amora Beach Resort
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Amora Beach Resort is a larger resort option on Bang Tao Beach and is still within walking distance of Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It can suit travellers who want a proper resort setting without being too far away from the surf school and the local southern end of the beach.
Bang Tao is a long beach, so being on the same beach does not always mean you are close to everything. Amora sits in a useful middle ground for people who want more resort comfort but still want to stay connected to the beach area we use for surf lessons and board rental.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Sunwing Resort & Spa
(walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Sunwing Resort & Spa is a family-friendly resort choice around Bang Tao Beach and is within walking distance of Saltwater Dreaming Surf School. It is worth checking if you are coming with kids and want a hotel with more family facilities, while still being close to the beach and lesson area.
For families taking surf lessons, location makes a big difference. Being able to walk to the lesson beach is much easier than organising taxis, wet swimmers, boards and tired kids. This is one of the stronger options if you want a family resort feel without being too far from us.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Laguna Beach Resort
(20 minute walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Laguna Beach Resort is one of the bigger resort choices around the Laguna end of Bang Tao. It is still possible to walk to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School, but allow around twenty minutes depending on where your room is and how enthusiastic you feel about walking in Phuket heat.
The Laguna area is cleaner, more polished and more resort-focused than the southern local beach strip. It can suit families and travellers who want a larger hotel setting, pools and resort facilities, while still being on Bang Tao Beach. If surf lessons are a main part of the trip, just remember it is not quite as close as the hotels nearer our end.
Location: Laguna / Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
SAii Laguna Phuket
(20 minute walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
SAii Laguna Phuket is a good one to check if you want the Laguna area and prefer suite-style rooms or a resort setup that works for families. It is around a twenty-minute walk to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School, so it is close enough for some guests, but not as convenient as staying near the southern beach strip.
The Laguna area has a more organised resort feel, with shuttle services, restaurants and a quieter atmosphere. It can be a good choice if you want comfort and do not mind a slightly longer walk or quick transport to the surf school. For daily lessons with kids, closer may still be easier.
Location: Laguna / Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
(20 minute walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is one of the better-known higher-end resorts on Bang Tao Beach. It sits in the Laguna area, so it gives you a more polished resort holiday with beachfront access, gardens and the usual facilities you expect from a long-running five-star name.
From the surf school side of things, it is not right next door, but it is still within the broader Bang Tao Beach area and around a twenty-minute walk depending on the route and the weather. It is a good choice if you want a proper resort first, with surf lessons as part of the holiday rather than the only reason you are here.
Location: Laguna / Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Movenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket
(20 minute walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
Movenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket is a higher-end beachfront option, usually better suited to travellers who want more space, comfort and a quieter resort stay. It sits toward the Laguna side of Bang Tao, so it is not the closest choice for Saltwater Dreaming Surf School, but it is still in the broader Bang Tao Beach area.
This can suit families or couples who want a more upmarket beach holiday and are happy to walk, take a short ride or organise transport for lessons. If staying as close as possible to the surf school matters most, choose one of the southern Bang Tao hotels above. If comfort matters more, this one is worth a look.
Location: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
The Residence Resort & Spa Retreat
(20 minute walking distance to Saltwater Dreaming Surf School)
The Residence Resort & Spa Retreat is more of a private villa and resort-style stay than a simple beach hotel. It can work well for couples, families or groups who want extra space and a quieter base, while still being within reach of Bang Tao Beach and Saltwater Dreaming Surf School.
Allow around twenty minutes walking to the surf school area, depending on the route and how much Phuket sun you feel like collecting. This is not the cheapest style of accommodation, but it gives you a different type of stay from the smaller hotels and guesthouses closer to the beach road.
Location: Bang Tao, Phuket
This is not every hotel in Bang Tao, just a useful range from cheaper guesthouses through to the larger beachfront resorts. If you are coming mainly for surf lessons, the walking-distance places near the southern end of Bang Tao are usually the easiest. If you want more of a resort holiday, Laguna and the higher-end beach resorts may suit better, but you may have a longer walk or need transport to reach us.