Coral and rocks at the water's edge
Visitors report corals and rocks right where you walk in. Wear water shoes and do not stand on coral.
Paradise Beach
Patong · west coast
Two small bays of soft sand and clear water 4 km south of Patong, run as a beach club: a 200 THB entry with a drink, chairs and shuttle, and Full Moon parties at night.
Also written Paradise Beach Phuket, Paradise Beach Patong, Paradise Beach Club Phuket · หาดพาราไดซ์ · Парадайз-бич
Paradise Beach in photographs
The beach club entrance on the road. Sunbeds and umbrellas under the palms. Sunset through the palms.
- Sand
- Soft white sand under coconut trees
- Facilities
- Chairs, toilets, bars and restaurants
- Water
- Calm, clear water
- Snorkelling
- Reef about 100 m offshore
- Nightlife
- Full Moon and Half Moon parties
- Access
- 200 THB entry with a drink
About Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach is two small bays of soft sand on the peninsula south of Patong, past Tri Trang, with clear blue water, coconut trees and granite rocks at both ends. It was a remote cove reached by a dirt track until a concrete road opened it up, and it is now run as a beach club with an entrance fee.
The main bay has changed a lot: restaurants, bars, shops, stages and dance floors now ring the sand, so it feels more like a small village than a hidden cove. For quiet, walk about 100 m to the left over a small hill and down a flight of stairs to the second, much calmer cove. A coral reef lies about 100 m offshore, and jet skis are kept away from the beach.
Entry is 200 THB, which includes a drink; a free shuttle runs from the car park to the sand, and the beach is open from 09:00 to 19:00. On some nights it hosts Phuket's Full Moon and Half Moon parties, with free shuttles from Patong.
Things to do at Paradise Beach
The beach club entrance on the road. Sunbeds and umbrellas under the palms. Sunset through the palms.
Swimming · dry season
Swim in a calm bay
Clear, calm water with jet skis kept away from the beach; go at high tide to clear the rocks.
Snorkelling and diving · dry season
Snorkel near the rocks
Rocks at both ends and a coral reef about 100 m offshore; bring a mask and water shoes.
On the sand
A chair included
The entry covers a beach chair and toilets, so you can settle in for the day.
Nature
Walk to the second cove
About 100 m to the left, over a small hill and down the stairs, a quiet sandy cove most visitors skip.
Food and drink
Eat and drink on the beach
Restaurants and bars ring the main bay; use the drink voucher from your ticket at a beach bar.
Water sports · dry season
Kayak in the bay
Kayaks are among the activities visitors mention, alongside snorkelling.
Nightlife
Full Moon Party
Party Pass 1,200 THB (entry from 19:00, a bucket or 2 beers, shuttle); Premium Pass 1,800 THB (2 buckets or 4 beers, a tank top, shuttle). Half Moon parties also run.
A day at Paradise Beach
The beach opens at 09:00. Weekday mornings, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, are the calmest; park and take the free shuttle down. Paradise Beach car park and shuttle
Time your swim for high tide to clear the rocks, and snorkel around the rocks or out towards the reef. Paradise Beach
Use your drink voucher at one of the beach bars and eat at the restaurants around the sand. Paradise Beach
Walk left past the restaurants, over the small hill and down the stairs to the second cove for a quieter afternoon.
The beach closes at 19:00; stop at Sunshine View on the hillside road above Tri Trang for a sunset dinner over the bay. Sunshine View Restaurant
Our Paradise Beach score
4.1out of 5
A managed beach day near Patong with everything on hand, or a Full Moon Party.
Two small bays of soft sand with clear, calm water, coconut trees and a reef offshore, just 4 km from Patong, with chairs, toilets and restaurants included in the setting. It is run as a paid beach club, with a commercial, sometimes loud atmosphere, and corals and rocks at the water's edge make getting in awkward at low tide.
The character of the beach
A profile, not a mark: where Paradise Beach sits on four scales, and what it is known for.
- Lively
- For children
- Surf
- Snorkelling
No lifeguards · Soft white sand under coconut trees
What is good about Paradise Beach
Everything on hand
Beach chairs, toilets, restaurants, bars and shops, with a free shuttle from the car park to the sand.
Calm water
The bay has clear water and very few waves in the dry season, and jet skis are not allowed close to the beach.
A reef offshore
A coral reef lies about 100 m out, and there is snorkelling near the rocks at the ends of the bay.
A quiet second cove
Walk 100 m to the left over a small hill and down the stairs to a much quieter sandy cove most visitors never see.
Full Moon parties
Phuket's version of the Full Moon Party, with DJs on the beach and free shuttles from Patong.
Before you swim at Paradise Beach
Come at high tide
Getting into the water is much easier at high tide; check the tide table before you go.
No lifeguards reported
No source mentions lifeguards. Swim close to shore, especially after a drink.
Party boats and day-trippers
Boats bring day-trippers and parties later in the day; look out when swimming near the ends of the bay.
Rougher from May to October
Like the rest of the west coast, the sea can be rough in the monsoon; stay out on wavy days.
Party nights
On Full Moon nights, use the free shuttles to and from Patong rather than riding a scooter after drinking.
Beach clubs, bars and restaurants on Paradise Beach
1 place open on the sand in September 2026, walked south to north, then the road behind the beach and a few minutes inland. A price level is what one visit typically costs a person.
A few minutes inland
Paradise Beach
Beach club · on the sand · daily 09:00–19:00; later on party nights
A privately run beach 4 km south of Patong, past Tri Trang: two small sandy bays with bars, restaurants and loungers behind an entry fee.
Paradise Beach car park and shuttle
Transport · the road behind
The large car park at the top of the road to Paradise Beach, for more than twenty cars and many bikes, with a free shuttle down to the sand.
Sunshine View Restaurant
Restaurant · a short drive · 11:00–22:00 on Wednesday (Google Maps shows one day; the other days to check)
A restaurant on the hillside road from Patong to Paradise Beach, above Tri Trang, with a large wooden deck over the bay.
- The zone
- The waterline
- Chosen step: The zone
- A place, as the list numbers it
Homes for rent near Paradise Beach
6 months or more
- homes for rent nearby
- 0
- within a 13-minute walk of the sand
- 0
- the nearest home to the sand
- 0 m
There are no hotels on the beach. The nearest places to stay are around Tri Trang, such as the Rosewood, the Marriott Merlin Beach, The Crest and Avista Hideaway, with Patong 4 km away.
Homes by type
Rent a month
0 homes in the beach zone
No homes in the beach zone match; widen the step, the types or the rent.
Around Paradise Beach
Every place inside the beach zone, by category: choose one to see its places, nearest the water first, each numbered as its mark on the map.
Paradise Beach by month
The season · November to April
Calm sea, clear water
November to April: calm, clear water and the best snorkelling. Weekends bring crowds from Patong; weekday mornings are calmest.
The monsoon · May to October
Waves, walks and red flags
May to October: the west-coast swell can reach the bay. Check the weather before paying the entry fee.
| Month | The sea |
|---|---|
| Jan | Calm |
| Feb | Calm |
| Mar | Calm |
| Apr | Calm |
| May | Changing |
| Jun | Rough |
| Jul | Rough |
| Aug | Rough |
| Sep | Rough |
| Oct | Changing |
| Nov | Calm |
| Dec | Calm |
Calm: swim any day Changing: check the flags Rough: monsoon swell, red flags on many days
Paradise Beach with children
Paradise Beach is manageable with older children in calm, high-tide conditions, thanks to chairs, toilets and food on site. It is less suited to small children: corals and rocks line the water's edge, music can be loud, and there are no lifeguards.
- Swim at high tide, in water shoes.
- Chairs, toilets and food included or on site.
- No lifeguards reported.
- Avoid Full Moon nights and busy weekends with children.
Getting to Paradise Beach and parking
- From the airport, by car
- 55–75 min
- From Patong, with the traffic
- 10–15 min
- From Phuket Town
- 35–50 min
From Patong, drive south towards the Amari Phuket, turn left after the bridge, pass the Marriott Merlin Beach and Tri Trang, and follow the signs for another 2 to 3 km. A car park at the top holds more than twenty cars, and a free shuttle takes you down to the beach.
- By car. About 4 km from Patong on a narrow but paved road; park at the top and take the free shuttle down.
- By scooter. Same road as by car; bikes park at the same car park.
- Grab and taxis. A taxi or ride-hailing car from Patong can drop you at the car park; arrange the ride back before 19:00.
Parking. A large car park at the top of the hill for more than twenty cars and many bikes, with a free shuttle to the beach.
Who will love Paradise Beach, and who will not
Will love it
- Party-goers on Full Moon and Half Moon nights.
- Groups of friends who want chairs, food and drinks sorted for a day near Patong.
- Snorkellers on calm, high-tide days, around the rocks and the offshore reef.
Will not
- Anyone looking for a secret cove: the main bay is commercial, with shops and music.
- Budget travellers: there is an entry fee and prices on site are above average.
Tips for Paradise Beach
Keep your drink voucher
The 200 THB entry includes a drink; do not buy one before you go in, and use the voucher at a beach bar.
Head for the second cove
Walk left over the small hill and down the stairs for a much quieter bay.
Go on a weekday morning
Weekends bring crowds from Patong; Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are the calmest.
Bring cash
Cards are not accepted everywhere, and the nearest ATM is back in Patong.
Check the tide
Come around high tide so you can get into the water over the rocks more easily.
Arrive early for Full Moon
The free shuttles from Patong start around sunset, and the beach fills fast on party nights.
Questions about Paradise Beach
How much is the entrance fee to Paradise Beach Phuket?
200 THB per person, which includes a drink. Visitors also report that the ticket covers a beach chair, toilets and the shuttle between the car park and the beach. Prices can change.
What are Paradise Beach's opening hours?
From 09:00 to 19:00 on normal days. On Full Moon and Half Moon party nights the beach opens in the evening for ticket holders.
How do I get to Paradise Beach from Patong?
Drive south towards the Amari Phuket, turn left after the bridge, pass the Marriott Merlin Beach and Tri Trang, and follow the signs for 2 to 3 km. Park at the top and take the free shuttle down.
How much is the Paradise Beach Full Moon Party?
The Party Pass is 1,200 THB (entry from 19:00, a bucket or 2 beers, shuttle); the Premium Pass is 1,800 THB (2 buckets or 4 beers, a tank top, shuttle).
Is Paradise Beach good for swimming?
Yes, in calm conditions: the water is clear and jet skis are kept away. Corals and rocks line the water's edge, so go at high tide and wear water shoes. No lifeguards are reported.
Can you snorkel at Paradise Beach?
Yes, around the rocks at the ends of the bay and towards the coral reef about 100 m offshore.
Is there a quieter part of Paradise Beach?
Yes. Walk about 100 m to the left over a small hill and down a flight of stairs to a second, much quieter cove.
Is Paradise Beach worth the fee?
If you want a managed beach day with chairs, a drink, toilets and food close to Patong, most visitors think so. If you want a quiet, natural cove, Freedom Beach or Tri Trang suit better.