The dry season
November to April: dry, sunny days and the main season for tours and charters to Phang Nga Bay and the islands; the marina is at its liveliest.
Royal Phuket Marina
Marina · Ko Kaeo
A polished yacht basin north of Phuket Town: motor yachts below Thai-roofed condos, a boardwalk of restaurants, and tours out to Phang Nga Bay.
Royal Phuket Marina in photographs
Royal Phuket Marina. Royal Phuket Marina.
- Facilities
- A five Gold Anchor marina
- Food
- Restaurants on the boardwalk
- Access
- Yacht tours to Phang Nga Bay
- Walking
- A boardwalk round the basin
- Parking
- Free parking
About Royal Phuket Marina
Royal Phuket Marina lies in Ko Kaeo on Phuket's east coast, about 10 minutes north of Phuket Town, right beside Boat Lagoon and sharing its approach channel. Opened in the mid-2000s, it is the newer and more polished of the two: a basin of motor yachts and sailing boats, ringed by low-rise condos with Thai-style roofs, waterfront villas with their own berths and a boardwalk of restaurants.
The marina holds five Gold Anchors, the top grade of an international marina rating, and has 100 wet berths, covered dry stack for 60 boats and hard standing for 26. After its inner channel was dredged in 2022, boats of up to 35 m can come and go at any hour, with about 2 m of water at the lowest tide.
Ashore, the boardwalk holds Italian, Asian, Vietnamese and Thai restaurants, cafés and bars, and the complex has a tennis club, a gym, a co-working office, yacht brokers, tour companies and Russia's Consulate General in Phuket. Late afternoon, when the light falls across the yachts, is the best time to walk round.
What is good about Royal Phuket Marina
Berths and boat storage
100 wet berths, covered dry stack for 60 boats of up to about 12 m, and hard standing for 26; yacht brokers, boat managers and charter companies have offices on site.
Open at any tide
Since the inner channel was dredged in 2022, boats of up to 35 m can enter and leave around the clock, with about 2 m of water at the lowest tide.
A boardwalk of restaurants
LUME Bistro's Mediterranean seafood, BLUU's coastal Asian plates, Solavita's wellness café and a Vietnamese, a pasta bar and cocktail bars face the yachts.
Tennis, gym and desks
The Royal Tennis Club has courts and a lounge, and the business park holds a gym and a co-working office.
Russia's consulate
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket is in the marina complex; it serves eleven southern provinces.
The best light
Late afternoon, when the low sun falls across the moored yachts and the Thai-style roofs, is the time for a walk round the basin.
Things to do at Royal Phuket Marina
Royal Phuket Marina. Royal Phuket Marina. Royal Phuket Marina.
Boat trips · dry season
Tours to Phang Nga Bay and the islands
Premium speedboat tours and private yacht or speedboat charters leave the marina for Phang Nga Bay, the Phi Phi Islands and the Similans.
Nature
Walk the boardwalk
A loop round the basin past motor yachts and sailing boats, best in the late afternoon light.
Food and drink
LUME Bistro
Mediterranean-inspired Italian seafood by the water, from oysters and pasta to caviar profiteroles; daily 09:00 to 22:00.
Food and drink
BLUU Asian Kitchen & Bar
Coastal Asian sharing plates and cocktails, daily 12:00 to 22:00.
Food and drink
Solavita Cafe
Bowls, salads, sourdough, pizza, smoothies and coffee for a healthy breakfast or lunch, 08:00 to 18:00.
Food and drink
More on the boardwalk
Madame Saigon's Vietnamese food, Pasta Basta, Sea Breeze's Thai and international menu, pastries at Les Anges, and cocktails at The Dock Bar and The Speakeasy.
Sport
Tennis at the marina
The Royal Tennis Club has courts and a lounge inside the complex; the business park also has a gym.
Boat trips
Boat Lagoon next door
Phuket's first marina, with its boatyard, waterfront cafés and more charter boats, is a few hundred metres away.
Shopping
Villa Market
Imported groceries and wine at the Boat Lagoon mall, about 400 m away, daily 09:00 to 21:00.
A day at Royal Phuket Marina
Bowls, sourdough and coffee by the yachts as the café opens.
A speedboat tour or charter from the marina to the bay's limestone islands. Royal Phuket Marina
Seafood and pasta on the waterfront, open from 09:00.
A game at the Royal Tennis Club, or a stroll over to Boat Lagoon's cafés and boatyard. Phuket Boat Lagoon
Late afternoon light across the yachts and the Thai-style roofs.
BLUU's sharing plates until 22:00, or a drink at one of the marina's cocktail bars.
Places in Royal Phuket Marina
Our picks
Royal Phuket Marina
Marina · Royal Phuket MarinaA yacht marina in Koh Kaew on the east coast, about 10 minutes north of Phuket Town, opened around 2006–2007, with a boardwalk of restaurants around the harbour.
Phuket Boat Lagoon
Marina · Boat LagoonPhuket's first marina, in Koh Kaew on the east coast about 10 km north of Phuket Town, next to Royal Phuket Marina: a residential marina with shophouses, waterfront restaurants and a boatyard.
Villa Market Boat Lagoon
GrocerA Villa Market supermarket of imported and local goods at Boat Lagoon on Thep Krasattri Road, on the east coast.
Finnway International School Phuket
A Finnish-style international school on Thepkrasattri Road in Ko Kaeo, for children from about two to Grade 7.
Cafés
LOCK Coffee Bar
Café · Royal Phuket MarinaA modern café at Ko Kaeo with a panoramic view of the marina and its yachts; resident cats.
Work
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Regus Royal Phuket Marina
Serviced office · Royal Phuket MarinaA Regus business centre at Royal Phuket Marina on Thepkasattri Road: private offices, coworking by the day, meeting rooms and virtual offices.
Padel and tennis
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Royal Tennis Club Phuket
Tennis courts · Royal Phuket MarinaA tennis club with new rooftop courts at the Royal Phuket Marina in Ko Kaeo.
- The zone
- A place, as the list numbers it
Homes and places on the map
Café
Grocer
Serviced office
Tennis courts
Marina
Marina
Homes in Royal Phuket Marina
Low-rise condos with Thai-style roofs around the basin, penthouses, and waterfront villas with private berths. In October 2026 two-bedroom condos at the marina were listed at about 58,000 to 115,000 THB a month.
Royal Phuket Marina through the year
The monsoon months
May to October: the east coast is sheltered from the south-west monsoon, so boats keep using the basin, but heavy showers are frequent and trips to the open sea depend on the weather.
Royal Phuket Marina with children
Royal Phuket Marina is more for adults than for children: there is no beach and the restaurants are on the smart side, but a fountain plaza, Boat Lagoon's play areas next door and Finnway International School about 500 m away make it workable for families who live here.
- There is no beach; the nearest swimming is at a pool or on the west coast.
- Boat Lagoon's mall next door has children's learning centres and play areas.
- Finnway International School is about 500 m from the marina.
- Keep small children close on the boardwalk: the basin's edges are open water.
Getting to Royal Phuket Marina and parking
- From the airport, by car
- 25–40 min
- From Patong, with the traffic
- 25–35 min
- From Phuket Town
- 10–20 min
The marina is signposted on Thepkasattri Road, the main road between Phuket Town and the airport, about 10 minutes north of town and 25 to 30 minutes from Patong. Most people come by car or scooter; the orange airport bus stops at Ko Kaeo.
- By car. Turn off Thepkasattri Road at the signposted entrance; Phuket Town is about 10 minutes south.
- The local bus. The orange airport bus stops at Ko Kaeo between the airport and Phuket Town, about hourly; fares are 30 to 100 THB by distance (2026).
- Grab and taxis. Taxis and ride apps reach the marina; Patong is 25 to 30 minutes away.
- By scooter. Handy for the short hop to Boat Lagoon and Ko Kaeo, but the main road carries heavy, fast traffic.
- By boat. Boats of up to 35 m can enter at any tide along the dredged channel shared with Boat Lagoon (2022).
Parking. Parking at the marina is free.
Who will love Royal Phuket Marina, and who will not
Will love it
- Yacht owners and buyers of waterfront homes with their own berths.
- Couples who like a long seafood lunch or a cocktail by the yachts.
- Guests on premium tours and charters to Phang Nga Bay and the islands.
- Remote workers who want a co-working desk and a gym by the water.
Will not
- Beach lovers: there is no beach here.
- Travellers on a tight budget: restaurants and homes are at the island's upper end.
- Night owls: the boardwalk is quiet after dinner.
Tips for Royal Phuket Marina
Parking is free
Drive in and park without charge; the entrance is signposted on Thepkasattri Road.
Come in the late afternoon
The light over the yachts is at its best then, and the heat has eased.
Check each restaurant's hours
The marina is open all day and night, but each venue keeps its own hours: Solavita closes at 18:00, LUME and BLUU at 22:00.
Groceries next door
Villa Market in the Boat Lagoon mall, about 400 m away, stocks imported food and wine.
No waiting for the tide
Since the 2022 dredging, boats of up to 35 m can use the inner channel at any tide; check the latest depths with the marina.
Consular business
Russia's Consulate General is in the complex; check its own channels for opening hours before you go.
Recently changed
- January 2026
DCH Marine, the Asia-Pacific dealer for Sunseeker and other yacht brands, opened its Thailand office and showroom at the marina on 14 January 2026.
Questions about Royal Phuket Marina
Is there a beach at Royal Phuket Marina?
No. The marina is a yacht basin on a mangrove coast; the nearest beaches are on the west coast, about 25 to 30 minutes' drive, or a boat ride to the islands.
Is Royal Phuket Marina the same as Boat Lagoon?
No. Boat Lagoon, opened in 1994, is next door and shares the approach channel; Royal Phuket Marina, from the mid-2000s, is the smaller and more polished of the two. Each has its own page.
What does five Gold Anchors mean?
It is the highest grade of the Gold Anchor rating for marinas worldwide. Royal Phuket Marina holds it and describes itself as the only marina in Phuket that does.
Can yachts enter Royal Phuket Marina at low tide?
Yes. After the inner channel was dredged in 2022, boats of up to 35 m can enter and leave at any hour, with about 2 m of water at the lowest tide. Check the latest depths with the marina.
Can I visit without a boat?
Yes. Parking is free, and anyone can walk the boardwalk and eat at the restaurants and cafés.
Where is the Russian consulate in Phuket?
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation is in the Royal Phuket Marina complex on Thepkasattri Road, Ko Kaeo; it serves eleven southern provinces.
How do I get to Royal Phuket Marina?
It is signposted on Thepkasattri Road, about 10 minutes north of Phuket Town: by car, taxi or ride app, or on the orange airport bus, which stops at Ko Kaeo, for 30 to 100 THB (2026).
How much is a condo at Royal Phuket Marina?
Two-bedroom condos at the marina were listed at about 58,000 to 115,000 THB a month in October 2026, and a three-bedroom penthouse at about 200,000 THB.