Not a swimming beach
The water is shallow and crowded with longtail boats; swim at Nai Harn, 2 km away, instead.
Rawai Beach
Раваи · южное побережье
The working harbour at Phuket's southern tip: longtails to the islands and a seafood market where restaurants cook what you buy. Not a beach for swimming.
Также пишут: Hat Rawai, Rawai Bay, Rawai Pier, Rawai Seafood Beach · หาดราไวย์ · Пляж Раваи
Rawai Beach на фотографиях
A longtail boat leaving for the islands.
- Песок
- Narrow, rocky shore with gravel and shells
- Еда
- Seafood market: buy it, they cook it
- Доступ
- Longtails to the southern islands
- Прогулки
- 1 km beachfront road
- Дно
- Shallow, rocky, muddy at low tide
- Купание
- Not a swimming beach
О месте: Rawai Beach
Rawai is the working harbour at the southern tip of Phuket, facing east towards Coral Island and Koh Lone. Dozens of longtail boats wait on the shore for trips to Koh Bon, Coral Island and the Racha islands, and a beachfront road of about a kilometre runs along the bay under casuarina trees.
Next to Rawai Pier, the Rawai Seafood Market is one of Phuket's favourite dining experiences: you buy fish, prawns, lobster and crab from the stalls and have them cooked at the restaurants across the road. Further along the beachfront, Thai families eat at tables on the sidewalk by the water, with lanterns in the trees and the islands going dark in front of them.
The shore is rocky and shallow, and at low tide the water retreats far out over a muddy bottom, so Rawai is not a place to swim or sunbathe; a small sandy stretch at the east end is used by local children. The Chao Ley sea gypsy community lives near the pier. For a swim, Nai Harn is 2 km away.
Rawai Beach: с запада на восток
The western beachfront
The quieter end of the beachfront road, with casuarinas, local restaurants and Nikita's hidden under large trees by the sea.
Хорошо
- Relaxed dinners on the sidewalk by the water.
- Shade under the trees.
Хуже
- No swimming.
An evening meal away from the market bustle.
Rawai Pier
The long concrete pier, with longtails and dive boats, Mook Manee restaurant and the start of the seafood market.
Хорошо
- Longtail trips to the islands.
- The market and its restaurants.
Хуже
- Busy with boats and traffic.
Island trips and seafood.
The market and the east end
The strip of seafood stalls and restaurants along Wiset Road, the Chao Ley community nearby, and a small sandy stretch where local kids swim.
Хорошо
- Buy-and-cook seafood.
- A small sandy spot to cool off.
Хуже
- Not a proper beach.
Seafood lovers.
Чем заняться: Rawai Beach
The beach with boats moored offshore. The shore, the grass and the boats. The sand and the bay under a tree.
Еда и напитки
Rawai Seafood Market
Buy seafood from the stalls, then pay a cooking fee of about 50 to 150 THB a dish at a restaurant across the road.
Еда и напитки
Mook Manee
The biggest and busiest market restaurant, between the pier and the market, and the only one listed in the Michelin Guide.
Еда и напитки
Salaloy Seafood
Honest southern Thai seafood on the Rawai beachfront, about 250 to 350 THB a person.
Еда и напитки
Nikita's
Thai food and seafood under large trees by the sea at the end of the beach, for over 20 years.
Морские прогулки · высокий сезон
Longtail to the islands
Hire a longtail at the pier for Koh Bon, Coral Island, Koh Lone or Racha; prices are negotiated with the drivers.
Культура
The Chao Ley community
One of Phuket's few remaining sea gypsy villages, near the pier; visit respectfully.
Спорт
Muay Thai gyms
The road from Rawai towards Promthep Cape passes several well-known boxing gyms.
Природа
Promthep Cape
Phuket's famous sunset viewpoint, a short drive from the beachfront.
Природа
Windmill Viewpoint
On the road south towards Promthep Cape, with views over Ya Nui and Nai Harn.
День на месте: Rawai Beach
The kilometre-long road along the bay is quiet in the morning, with longtails setting out.
Negotiate a longtail at the pier for Koh Bon, Coral Island or Koh Lone. Rawai Pier
Choose seafood at the market stalls and pay the vendor, then have a restaurant across the road cook it for a fee. Rawai Seafood Market
Nai Harn Beach is a 2 km drive for a proper swim.
Rawai faces east; for the sunset, drive to Promthep Cape. Promthep Cape
Nikita's, hidden by the sea under large trees at the end of the beach, has served Thai food and seafood for over 20 years. Nikita's Beach Restaurant
Наша оценка: Rawai Beach
4.0из 5
A seafood lunch or dinner by the sea and a longtail trip to the islands.
Rawai is a working harbour, not a swimming beach: the water is shallow, full of longtail boats and retreats far at low tide. It earns its place for Phuket's most famous seafood market, a casuarina-lined beachfront of local restaurants and the longtails to the southern islands, with Nai Harn's sand 2 km away.
Характер пляжа
Профиль, а не оценка: Rawai Beach на четырёх шкалах и то, чем пляж известен.
- Оживлённость
- Для детей
- Сёрфинг
- Снорклинг
Спасателей нет · Narrow rocky shore with gravel and shells
Чем хорош Rawai Beach
The seafood market
Buy fish, prawns, lobster and crab from the stalls by the pier and have a restaurant across the road cook them for a small fee.
Islands by longtail
Negotiate directly with the longtail drivers for Koh Bon, Coral Island, Koh Lone or the Racha islands, a local alternative to Chalong's organised tours.
A beachfront stroll
The road along the bay is about a kilometre long and easy to walk, lined with casuarinas, longtails and restaurants.
Dinner by the water
Local restaurants set tables on the sidewalk by the sea, lit by lanterns strung through the trees.
Islands on the horizon
The bay looks east over Coral Island and Koh Lone, a calm view for an evening meal.
Перед купанием: Rawai Beach
Longtails everywhere
Boats come and go constantly from the shore and the pier; keep out of their way on the water's edge.
Mud at low tide
At low tide the sea retreats 50 to 100 m, exposing a muddy bottom with seaweed and rocks; watch your step.
No lifeguards
No lifeguards are reported on Rawai; children swimming at the east end should be supervised.
Пляжные клубы, бары и рестораны: Rawai Beach
2 заведения работают на песке (сентябрь 2026 г.), с юга на север, затем дорога за пляжем и места в нескольких минутах от него. Уровень цен — обычные траты одного человека за визит.
The western beachfront
Salaloy Seafood Restaurant
Ресторан · на дороге за пляжем · Usually open 11:30–21:00, Monday to Friday (approximate).
A large, busy local seafood restaurant on the seafront at Rawai; the staff carry the trays across the road from the kitchen.
Nikita's Beach Restaurant
Ресторан · на песке · daily 10:00–23:00, the kitchen open through the afternoon
A seafront restaurant at the southern end of Rawai Beach, under old shade trees.
Rawai Pier
Mook Manee
Ресторан · на дороге за пляжем · daily 11:30–22:00
A large beachfront seafood restaurant on Wiset Road in Rawai, beside the seafood market, listed in the MICHELIN Guide.
Rawai Pier
Марина · на песке
A long concrete pier at Phuket's southern tip, where longtail boats leave for the southern islands and dive boats tie up.
The market and the east end
Rawai Seafood Market
Рынок · на дороге за пляжем · daily 11:00–21:00
A strip of about a hundred metres along Wiset Road beside Rawai Pier: seafood stalls on one side, restaurants that cook what you buy on the other.
В нескольких минутах от берега
Promthep Cape
Смотровая площадка · недалеко на машине · open 24 hours
The southern tip of Phuket island, a headland that is the island's most popular place to watch the sunset.
Windmill Viewpoint
Смотровая площадка · недалеко на машине
A hilltop lookout beside a large wind turbine between Nai Harn and Ya Nui, looking down on Ya Nui Beach and the islet Koh Man.
Arisara Massage
Велнес · daily 10:00–22:00
A small, welcoming massage salon in Rawai focused on authentic Thai massage with proper technique and noticeable results; compact but clean and tidy, with fresh linen and a calm, unhurried setting.
Baan Rimlay
Ресторан · daily 10:00–22:00
A local Thai seafood kitchen at Rawai whose dining room is built out over the water, with the islands off Rawai in front.
Bon Island Restaurant
Ресторан · 10:00–17:00, closed in bad weather
A beach restaurant on Ko Bon, a small island just south of Rawai reached by long-tail boat, on the island's second beach (the first was the landing of the closed Evason resort): thatched roofs and wooden salas by a small white-sand beach.
Caffeine x Gasoline Café
Кафе · daily 07:00–16:00
A coffee shop in Rawai that doubles as a tattoo studio: breakfast and laptop work downstairs, tattoo sessions upstairs.
CUP Cafe Rawai
Кафе · Monday, Tuesday and Thursday–Sunday 09:00–17:00, Wednesday 09:00–19:00
A two-storey café in Rawai with a terrace and home cooking from three cuisines — Russian, European and Thai.
eXta Plus Rawai Beach
Здоровье
A branch of eXta Plus, CP ALL's pharmacy business; its site says its pharmacists give advice, and that its shops are either a pharmacy partitioned off inside a 7-Eleven or a stand-alone shop.
eXta Plus Rawai Beach 9
Здоровье
A branch of eXta Plus, CP ALL's pharmacy business; its site says its pharmacists give advice, and that its shops are either a pharmacy partitioned off inside a 7-Eleven or a stand-alone shop.
Food For Foreigners (Rawai)
Магазины · Usually open 08:00–20:00 at weekends (approximate).
A supermarket of imported foods, pantry staples and hard-to-find Western products for expats, with a branch in Rawai.
Grind Time Coworking Space (Rawai Beach)
Работа · daily 09:00–18:00 (members have 24-hour access)
Grind Time's Rawai centre near Rawai Beach: a coworking space with a quiet space, a fun space with games, a meeting room and phone booths.
I'am Fine Massage
Велнес · Mon–Tue and Thu–Sun 10:00–22:00, Wed 10:00–17:00
A small, simple and welcoming massage studio in Rawai without spa gloss, focused on real results; spotlessly clean, with linen changed after each session.
JJ Massage
Велнес · Usually open 10:00–23:00 at weekends (approximate).
A small massage spot in Rawai right across from the beach: modest outside, fresh, tidy and quietly homey inside, with friendly resident dogs.
KB Muaythai Phuket
Муай-тай · Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00; Sat 08:00–17:00
A small traditional Muay Thai gym in Rawai.
Kim's Massage
Велнес · daily 11:00–21:00
A massage studio on Wiset Road in Rawai best known for strong, results-focused work; kept tidy, though some of the interior could use an update and the ground floor is not always quiet.
L'Épicerie du Siam
Магазины · Tuesday–Saturday 09:30–18:00; closed Sunday and Monday
A French gourmet grocery in the south of the island.
Let's Work
Работа · Mon–Fri 08:00–24:00; Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00 (Mondays members only)
A coworking space on the beachfront road in Rawai, with a sea view and its own coffee shop and food service.
Locanda Del Pescatore
Ресторан · daily 12:00–22:00 (last orders 21:45)
A beachfront Italian restaurant on Rawai Beach, near the seafood market, with tables on the sand line.
M&M's Pizzeria & Spaghetteria
Ресторан · Usually open 18:00–23:00 at weekends (approximate).
An Italian pizzeria on Wiset Road near Nai Harn Beach, open for nearly two decades; the name stands for Maggie and Mario, its Italian owners.
Mermaid Massage 2
Велнес · daily 10:00–23:00
A massage salon in Rawai on the way to Rawai Beach, exceptionally clean and calm, with fresh air, effective air conditioning and gentle oil aromas; welcoming for families too.
Mixxmall Rawayana
Магазины · daily 08:00–22:00
A small shopping centre in Rawai, near the beach.
Nam Phueng Massage
Велнес · daily 10:00–00:00
A clean, large massage shop near Nai Harn Beach in Rawai, mixing authentic Thai and traditional Chinese massage skills.
Nora Thai Massage
Велнес · Mon–Thu and Sat–Sun 10:00–23:00, Fri 10:00–18:00
A calm, welcoming massage salon on Wiset Road in Rawai, slightly away from the main road behind greenery; spotlessly clean and air-conditioned, with soft lighting, relaxing music and a quiet, temple-like décor.
Nueng Nuad Thai Original Thai Massage
Велнес · Wed and Fri 09:30–22:30; Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun 09:30–22:00
A Thai massage salon in Nai Harn where the owner herself gives traditional massage sessions; she costs more to book than the other therapists.
Oasis Massage
Велнес · daily 09:00–22:00
A massage salon in the Nai Harn area whose therapists, both men and women, work on problem areas and relieve body tension.
Opol Rose Massage
Велнес · daily 09:00–23:00
A simple-looking but excellent massage salon in Rawai with a laconic interior like many traditional Thai parlours; very clean and tidy, with kind, welcoming staff.
PakponRelax Sauna Massage Bar
Велнес · daily 10:00–22:00
A small, quiet Thai-style steam sauna and massage place in Rawai, near Nai Harn, around a traditional house and a green courtyard.
Palm Pharmacy - Nai Harn
Здоровье · daily 10:00 to midnight
A branch of Palm Pharmacy, a Phuket chain whose pharmacists give free advice without a purchase or booking.
Palm Pharmacy - Rawai - Mixxmall
Здоровье · daily 10:00 to midnight
A branch of Palm Pharmacy, a Phuket chain whose pharmacists give free advice without a purchase or booking.
Phuket Muay Thai
Муай-тай
A Muay Thai training camp in an open-air gym in Rawai.
Phuket Scoot
Транспорт
A scooter rental company in Rawai near Nai Harn, renting with its own insurance cover and without a deposit.
PhuketFit
Спортзал
A fitness and weight-loss retreat in Rawai with personal programmes: daily training, meals from its own restaurant, and workshops on nutrition and fitness.
Pinky's Massage & Spa
Велнес · daily 10:00–22:00
A modest, no-frills massage salon in Rawai with a calm, homey mood, easy to drop into after a workout; clean and hygienic, with friendly, respectful staff and no "extra" offers.
Rawai Massage
Велнес · daily 10:00–21:00
A small, no-nonsense massage salon in Rawai with a practical approach and a friendly vibe; cool with air conditioning, clean and well maintained, with massage tables and calm music.
Rawai Padel
Падел и теннис · Mon–Sun 08:00–22:00
A padel club in Rawai with three covered courts.
Rawai Park Kids Club
Для детей · daily 09:00–20:00
A family play park near Rawai Beach with indoor and outdoor play areas and a splash pool for small children.
A small learning centre in Rawai that calls itself a language school and runs a full-year programme in English along Cambridge lines, with Singapore maths and Russian lessons for Russian-speaking children.
Rawai View Cafe
Ресторан · Usually open 10:00–22:00 at weekends (approximate).
A small seaside restaurant and bar with a wooden terrace over the bay of Rawai Beach, tucked away down Soi Laem Promthep 1.
Sabai Massage
Велнес · daily 10:00–22:30
A clean, modern massage salon at Rawai Beach with traditional Thai treatments and beauty services; tidy and welcoming, with air conditioning, calm music and free Wi-Fi.
So Sabai Spa & Private Onsen
Велнес · daily 10:00–22:00
A calm, renovated day spa near Rawai Beach with private treatment rooms and a private onsen.
Southside MMA Thailand
Спортзал · Mon–Fri 08:00–19:30; Sat 08:00–12:00
A modern martial-arts training complex in Rawai.
Srichan Muay Thai
Муай-тай · Mon–Sun 07:00–20:00
A small Muay Thai academy in Rawai focused on personal programmes.
Sunflowers Massage & Beauty Salon 9788
Велнес · Usually open 24 hours at weekends (approximate).
A no-fuss massage salon in Rawai, simple and lively inside, that stays open late and tries to fit late arrivals into the next free slot.
The Yoga Shala Rawai
Йога · Mon–Fri 09:30–18:30; Sat 09:30–10:30
A yoga studio and café in Rawai, set back from Wiset Road in a garden.
Ton Mai Spa & Massage
Велнес · daily 09:00–23:00
A garden spa near Rawai Beach whose thermotherapy zone leads: a lemongrass herbal steam room, a dry sauna, a cold bath and an outdoor pool with loungers, with massage and a restaurant beside.
Tops Rawayana
Магазины · Usually open 24 hours at weekends (approximate).
A Tops supermarket in Mixxmall Rawayana in Rawai.
Vida Nova
Ресторан · 08:00–00:00
An all-day restaurant on the land side of Rawai's beach road, facing the boat beach, with a kids' menu and a playroom.
Wat Sawang Arom
Храм
A Mahanikaya temple in Rawai founded in 1942 by Phra Bunrod Thammakamo, on about 9,600 square metres.
Yoga by Niti
Йога · daily 09:00–21:00
A yoga studio and healing centre near Nai Harn Beach, on Sai Yuan Road, with yoga classes and crystal-bowl sound meditation.
ZIMA Spa & Wellness
Велнес · Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–23:00 (entries); closed on Monday
A wood-fired Russian banya and spa complex in Rawai: a banya first, with a hammam, a Japanese onsen, an ice plunge and a pool.
- The zone
- The waterline
- Chosen step: The zone
- A place, as the list numbers it
Жильё в аренду рядом: Rawai Beach
6 months or more
Rawai is a well-developed residential area, popular with expats and long stays, with hotels, villas and condos spread along the roads behind the beachfront and towards Nai Harn.
Рядом с Rawai Beach пока нет опубликованных объектов.
Вокруг: Rawai Beach
Все места в зоне пляжа по категориям: выберите категорию, чтобы увидеть её места — ближайшие к воде первыми, каждое с номером его метки на карте.
- Locanda Del Pescatore10 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Rawai View Cafe20 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Vida Nova40 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Baan Rimlay410 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- Bon Island Restaurant790 m от песка · 10 мин пешком
- M&M's Pizzeria & Spaghetteria1310 m от песка · 16 мин пешком
- Caffeine x Gasoline Café370 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- CUP Cafe Rawai1180 m от песка · 15 мин пешком
- Mixxmall Rawayana170 m от песка · 2 мин пешком
- Tops Rawayana180 m от песка · 2 мин пешком
- Food For Foreigners (Rawai)360 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- L'Épicerie du Siam740 m от песка · 9 мин пешком
- eXta Plus Rawai Beach50 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- eXta Plus Rawai Beach 970 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Palm Pharmacy - Rawai - Mixxmall170 m от песка · 2 мин пешком
- Palm Pharmacy - Nai Harn1300 m от песка · 16 мин пешком
- Phuket Scoot530 m от песка · 7 мин пешком
- Let's Work50 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Grind Time Coworking Space (Rawai Beach)790 m от песка · 10 мин пешком
- Rawai Park Language School290 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Rawai Park Kids Club330 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Phuket Muay Thai70 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- KB Muaythai Phuket630 m от песка · 8 мин пешком
- Srichan Muay Thai1060 m от песка · 13 мин пешком
- Southside MMA Thailand30 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- PhuketFit280 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- The Yoga Shala Rawai330 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Yoga by Niti680 m от песка · 8 мин пешком
- Rawai Padel790 m от песка · 10 мин пешком
- Kim's Massage30 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Sabai Massage30 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Nora Thai Massage60 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Opol Rose Massage80 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Sunflowers Massage & Beauty Salon 9788170 m от песка · 2 мин пешком
- JJ Massage320 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- So Sabai Spa & Private Onsen390 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- I'am Fine Massage660 m от песка · 8 мин пешком
- Rawai Massage860 m от песка · 11 мин пешком
- Arisara Massage890 m от песка · 11 мин пешком
- Ton Mai Spa & Massage940 m от песка · 12 мин пешком
- Mermaid Massage 2970 m от песка · 12 мин пешком
- ZIMA Spa & Wellness1060 m от песка · 13 мин пешком
- Pinky's Massage & Spa1120 m от песка · 14 мин пешком
- Oasis Massage1150 m от песка · 14 мин пешком
- Nam Phueng Massage1210 m от песка · 15 мин пешком
- PakponRelax Sauna Massage Bar1380 m от песка · 17 мин пешком
- Nueng Nuad Thai Original Thai Massage1400 m от песка · 17 мин пешком
- Rawai Pier790 m от песка · 10 мин пешком
- Wat Sawang Arom820 m от песка · 10 мин пешком
Rawai Beach по месяцам
Высокий сезон · с ноября по апрель
Спокойное море, прозрачная вода
November to April: calm seas for longtail trips to the islands, and the best time for a day on Coral Island or Koh Bon.
Низкий сезон · с мая по октябрь
Волны, прогулки и красные флаги
May to October: island trips depend on the weather; the market and restaurants run all year.
| Месяц | Море |
|---|---|
| янв | Спокойное |
| фев | Спокойное |
| мар | Спокойное |
| апр | Спокойное |
| май | Переменчивое |
| июн | Переменчивое |
| июл | Переменчивое |
| авг | Переменчивое |
| сен | Переменчивое |
| окт | Переменчивое |
| ноя | Спокойное |
| дек | Спокойное |
Спокойно: можно плавать в любой день Переменчиво: смотрите на флаги Неспокойно: муссонная волна, во многие дни красные флаги
Rawai Beach с детьми
Rawai is not a beach for children to swim, but families enjoy the seafood market, the boats and a longtail trip to an island. Nai Harn, 2 km away, is the place for a family swim.
- No swimming beach: shallow water and boats.
- The market and boats are fun to watch.
- Easy longtail trips to island beaches.
- Nai Harn Beach 2 km away for swimming.
Как добраться: Rawai Beach, парковка
- Из аэропорта, на машине
- 50–70 мин
- Из Патонга, с учётом пробок
- 35–50 мин
- Из Пхукет-тауна
- 25–35 мин
Rawai is at the southern tip of Phuket, about 10 minutes south of Chalong Circle. The seafood market is on Wiset Road, just to the left of Rawai Pier.
- На машине. From Chalong Circle, drive about 10 minutes south to the Rawai beachfront on Wiset Road.
- На скутере. The easiest way to combine Rawai with Nai Harn, Promthep Cape and Ya Nui.
- Grab и такси. Taxis and ride-hailing apps reach the beachfront road.
- Пешком. The beachfront road is about 1 km long and easy to walk.
Парковка. There is no known car park; the beachfront road runs the length of the bay.
Кому понравится Rawai Beach, а кому нет
Понравится
- Expats and long-stay visitors: Rawai is a popular, quiet residential area with many cafes and restaurants.
- Couples after a seafood dinner by the water under the lanterns.
- Day-trippers heading to the islands by longtail, or combining seafood with Nai Harn and Promthep.
- Budget travellers: the market is one of the most affordable ways to eat good seafood in Phuket.
Не понравится
- Swimmers and sunbathers: the water is shallow and full of boats.
- Families wanting a beach day with small children; go to Nai Harn instead.
Советы: Rawai Beach
Go for fresh seafood before 14:00
The freshest choice at the market is from about 10:00 to 14:00.
Pay the vendor, then the cook
You pay the stall for the raw seafood and the restaurant separately for cooking it.
Walk further for local tables
Beyond the market, local restaurants set tables on the sidewalk by the water under lanterns.
Agree the longtail price first
Longtail prices are negotiated with the drivers; settle the price and return time before you leave.
Swim at Nai Harn
Rawai is not for swimming; Nai Harn, 2 km away, is one of the best swimming beaches in the south.
Respect the Chao Ley village
It is a living community, not a show; ask before taking photos of people.