There’s no place like Thailand to indulge in one’s guilty pleasures, and Phuket is one of the top destinations for hedonistic fun in the country. Home to fabulous beaches, a whole lot of fun activities, Phuket is home to one of Thailand’s liveliest gay scenes and is a top destination for LGBTQ travelers. There are innumerable gay hotels in Phuket all over the island to suit every budget and need, no matter whether one wants to party or lounge around.
Most of Phuket’s gay nightlife is centered around Paradise Complex on the western coast. It’s also where most of the gay friendly hotels in Phuket lie, as does Patong Beach, the most popular gay beach in Phuket. The island goes stir-crazy during LGBTQ-themed events like Phuket Pride and the beach festival of Tropout.
Phuket clearly is one of the most welcoming gay-friendly islands in the world and for good reasons. Adding to the appeal of Phuket is the finger-licking cuisine, the stunning beaches, the raging gay nightlife, and all the good-looking locals. Here is a list of the top 11 gay hotels in Phuket to help get you started on planning your sybaritic beach vacation.
La Flora Resort Patong
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The stunning, gay-friendly La Flora Resort Patong lies right on Patong Beach, which is extremely rare for the region. This five-star beachfront boutique hotel is extremely gay-popular and lies right behind the gayborhood of Paradise Complex. In fact, Phuket’s most famous gay bar Boat Bar is right in the next street. Moreover, La Flora is also the perfect base for this excellent 5-hour tour of Phuket’s highlights, which features pickup from the hotel itself.
Despite its busy location, La Flora boasts of a tranquil, quiet atmosphere with only the sounds of the waves to break your thoughts. The Thai flair is rife throughout the hotel, whether it’s the natural materials like wood and marble or the tropical South Asian rustic-chic designs. Jasmine scents waft throughout the hotel which also features lovely orchid arrangements throughout. Two sinfully amazing lap pools fringed with stylish chaise lounges are the perfect relaxation spot. A small fitness center and a reading corner will keep gym rats and bibliophiles cued to their corners. To top that, the hotel has two restaurants that serve local cuisine specialties with stunning views of the sea. There’s even a delish breakfast spread awaiting guests first thing in the morning.
All rooms at La Flora Resort are stylish and feature beautiful fresh-orchid arrangements and a host of mod-cons. Spectacular bathrooms and furnished private patios make staying here all the more comfortable.
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Aquarius Gay Guesthouse & Sauna
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There’s no better a place to stay for enjoying Phuket’s wild gay nightlife than at the Aquarius Gay Guesthouse & Sauna. Located in the heart of Paradise Complex, this gay-only guesthouse is also home to Phuket’s only gay sauna. With a Jacuzzi and steam room, the sauna is extremely popular and is the perfect place for steamy meet-cutes.
Despite it being a budget accommodation, the Aquarius Guesthouse features well-furnished rooms. All suites feature all modern conveniences as well as ensuite bathrooms. However, it’s the communal amenities at the guesthouse that are really amazing. A well-equipped fitness center is great for working out and makes for some great eye-candy too. The indoor pool is perfect for a mid-day swim. The rooftop terrace, sundeck, and Jacuzzi with great views of Patong are perfect for lounging around and meeting fellow gay travelers. What’s more, the guesthouse serves out a hearty breakfast with Asian, Continental, and American choices.
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CC’s Hideaway
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Budget-conscious LGBTQ travelers looking for great value accommodations in Kata Beach should look no further than the gay-friendly CC’s Hideaway. The snazzy boutique hotel boasts of a hip vibe and lies on the hills overlooking Kata beach. Even though it’s not right on the beach, the shore is a mere 20-minute walk away.
The hotel diverts from the traditional Thai architecture and has funky designs and vibrant hues with Thai tropical florae. Traditional tapestries and fun, modern art pieces dot the interiors, attracting a fun-loving, younger, and liberal traveling set, including the LGBTQ public. The swimming pool with parasols and sun loungers is the hotel’s centerpiece. The rooftop terraces with views to die for make for the ideal sunbathing space. Another wood-decked terrace is ground zero for yoga and meditation classes which channel the serene Thai charm. Finally, the Sanctuary Bar is the perfect setting for a sundowner cocktail with views of mesmerizing Thai sunset.
Rooms at CC’s are elegantly decorated with contemporary artwork, reproductions of vintage Thai ceramic curios, and embellished fabrics. Apart from super-comfy beds and a slew of mod-cons, the rooms also feature furnished patios with views of the pool or those of the sea.
Patong Beach and its gay nightlife are a 20-minute drive. However, CC’s is within walking distance of some great gay bars like Moon Cafe and Mojito with Love at Kata Beach.
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Adonis Guesthouse
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Super budget-conscious LGBTQ travelers looking to revel in Patong Beach’s gay nightlife need look no further than Adonis Guesthouse. One of the highest-rated gay hotels in Phuket’s Paradise Complex, Adonis Guesthouse sits right in the next street from fabulous gay bars like My Way and the Zag Club.
Guests can choose between standard, deluxe, and suite rooms, of which the suites also have kitchenettes. Also, the rooms have ensuite private bathrooms and even in-room safes. In spite of being a budget accommodation, Adonis does have a few amenities. A 24×7 front desk and no curfew mean that outside guests are welcome overnight, which is great for guests looking to enjoy the nightlife. A sun terrace is ideal for curling up with a cuppa or meeting fellow travelers. Plus, the tour desk even helps in arranging transfers as well as tours around Phuket.
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The Pavilions Phuket
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The gay-friendly Pavilions Phuket is an excellent gay-friendly accommodation choice that is as value-for-money as it is luxurious. The hotel is located around 45 minutes north of Patong Beach and overlooks the stunning Bang Tao and Layan beaches. In fact, the hotel makes up for its lack of beach access by providing guests with complimentary shuttles to the aqua-green waters of the sun-kissed Layan beach.
The designer hotel boasts of some of the best outdoors in a Phuket hotel. Bougainvillea-shaded winding paths are great to wander about. Wild orchids bloom just about everywhere, and the Thai culture is evident in the massive stone elephants which stand guard outside the teak courtyards. The resort boasts of two swimming pools, one of which is Phuket’s largest. The lagoon-shaped oasis shimmering with different colored lights makes for quite the psychedelic atmosphere in the evening. The small spa, the sea-view gym, and the floating yoga decks with complimentary classes thrice a week are more than enough to keep guests relaxed and busy. What’s more, the place even serves a lip-smacking breakfast spread right by the pool.
Guests at Pavilions can choose between pool-view entry-level rooms and sea-view villas. For those with deep pockets, the cavernous villas with infinity pools, sensual interiors, massive bathrooms, and incredible sunset views should do the trick.
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trisara
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LGBTQ jet-setters looking for sequestered luxury away from the hustle-bustle of Patong Beach will love the beginning-of-the-world atmosphere at Trisara Hotel. The lavish Trisara is tucked away on a cul-de-sac in northern Choeng Thale, which is about an hour away from Patong Beach. Surrounded by manicured verdure, the resort overlooks a sheltered cove and the brilliant blue-green waters of the Andaman Sea.
Traditional Thai aesthetics like ornate stone carvings, teak wood, and peaked roofs blend beautifully with modish creamy-white hues and pale stone. The fabulous swimming pool along the beachfront is the center of all inaction and laidbackness at Trisara. Water bums can dive headlong into a bevy of activities from beachside yoga to snorkeling. Those who don’t want to miss a single day of fitness can do it the Thai way with Muay Thai boxing at the sea-view gym. Last but not the least, a massage at the heavenly Jara Spa is a must-do, especially the Thai thermal massage which makes all your stress vanish into thin air.
Flower-lined paved paths lead to Trisara’s incredible villas with oodles of privacy and jaw-dropping vistas of the Andaman Sea. Sink into the gorgeous interiors with spa-like bathrooms, lotus flowers in bowls, and Thai artwork everywhere. However, it’s the outdoors that one will fall in love with, whether its the aquamarine infinity pools or the sun loungers on the huge terraces.
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Twinpalms Phuket Resort
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A 20-minute drive north from Paradise Complex and Patong Beach lies the serene, honey-white Surin beach and the fabulous Twinpalms Phuket Resort. The adults-only, gay-friendly hideaway is seductively stylish to boot, whether it’s the tropical charm or the Frangipani-scented manicured lawns.
Guests are greeted with floral garlands and cocktails into a breezy pavilion. The hotel sports a sophisticated and sharp look with tropical gardens and elements of Thai architecture built into the design. The sultry, 24-hour pool sprinkled with sun loungers is the ultimate vision of decadence. The property is peppered with decorative ponds, potted plants, and places to curl up and reflect in contentment. Bibliophiles will appreciate the small library on-site, while exercise addicts can look forward to indulging in some offbeat workout with Muay Thau boxing and yoga. Do indulge in the signature Surin massage at the popular Sun Spa. Moreover, the excellent staff is adept at everything from recommending restaurants to booking tours. Furthermore, guests have free access, with complimentary shuttles, to Twinpalms’ sister concern the Catch Beach Club on the Ao Bang Thao beach.
Rooms at Twinpalms are placed in a well-thought, pool-framing layout which ensures both privacy and views of the garden or the pool. They boast of back-to-basics glamour with floral wall art, tons of natural light, and neutral-hued decor. For those who want to go all out, get the Duplex Pool or Penthouse Suites with private pools and terraces. This is indeed one of the 11 Best Hotels with Private Pool In Phuket.
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The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa
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It wouldn’t be a list of the best gay hotels in Phuket without mentioning the hotel that started it all, the gay-friendly Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa. Paradise Complex is named after this iconic hotel, which is one of the biggest hotels in the Patong area. Apart from being one of the only few tall buildings in Patong, the resort-hotel also offers great views of the sea from most of its rooms.
TheRoyal Paradise Hotel is your typical cookie-cutter, frill-full, full-service hotel, with the added advantage of being in the heart of Patong’s gay scene. Apart from numerous dining options, the rooftop Sky Lounge offers great drinks and sweeping views of the city and the seaside. The three outdoor pools are undoubtedly the epicenter of all action at the resort. Surrounded by greenery, the main pool even has a waterfall and a swim-up bar with submerged bar stools. Plus, the deck is peppered with movable cushions, umbrellas, and chairs, making it the perfect daytime lounging spot. A tropical garden and a shaded outdoor hot tub are great for people-watching. Plus, the spa is a great place to get a massage done.
Guests can choose from a range of rooms at the hotel, which also features suites with kitchenettes for budget-conscious travelers and larger groups. Rooms are all mostly decked out in wooden flooring, silk Thai headboards, and rattan furniture, and feature great mod-cons. Plus, terraces and balconies offer lovely views of the pool r the ocean. or terraces offer sea or pool views.
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Amanpuri
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The opulent Amanpuri is ensconced in a forest in Ban Chai Nam and radiates exclusivity from every facet. The LGBTQ-friendly hotel is one of the original five-star hotels on the island and is easily still one of the best luxurious gay hotels in Phuket. While it’s about half-an-hour away from Paradise Complex and Patong Beach, there’s a small but lively restaurants-and-bars scene within walking distance of Amanpuri.
The beating heart of Amanpuri is the towering Thai pavilion that sits right at the center. Lush foliage and a huge, decadent, black-tiled swimming pool with eye-popping panoramas of the Andaman Sea surround the pavilion. Amanpuri’s secluded feel appeals immensely to laidback and refined gay travelers who specifically want to unwind on the beach, indulge in yoga on the hilltop, or luxuriate in the spa. Guests an Amanpuri have direct access to the white sands of the Pansea Beach via stone stairs leading down from the swimming pool. With the beach accessible only via boats or the hotel itself, Pansea Beach is as good as a private one. The gym boasts of brilliant sea views and makes working out fun. While the resort serves exceptional albeit pricey food, breakfast is a tantalizing treat.
Villas at Amapuri are all different from each other, except for a few which boast of plunge pools. Apart from that, they’re all done up pretty much in the same way with wooden flooring, vaulted ceilings, sliding screen-doors, and lovely white orchid arrangments.
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Keemala
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Discerning LGBTQ travelers, especially couples, looking for chic, ultra-luxurious digs in Phuket will immensely love the opulent retreat of Keemala. Located on the rolling hillside overlooking Kamala beach, the gay-friendly resort is one hell of a romantic getaway in Phuket. No wonder, it’s one of the best hotels in Phuket for a honeymoon.
From the outside, Keemala looks straight out of a Tolkien tale. The resort is weaved as a fantasy village with hanging treehouses, foliage-covered balconies, and dazzling mosaic walls. It’s lit up with tikis at night, lending it an almost ethereal look. Keemala’s amenities are equally grand in nature. Enjoy a dip with your partner in the lagoon-esque swimming pool with a swim-up bar and waterfall. Couples who’re fitness fanatics will love taking the complimentary Tai Chi and yoga classes by the beach. However, it is Keemala’s Mala Spa which deserves an ode of its own. Nestled amidst water and flower gardens, the spa offers everything from traditional Thai body wraps and therapies to a few days-long holistic wellness programs. Indulge in a soothing couples’ romantic massage and revel in the grandeur with your better half.
Guests can choose from four villa categories – cutesy clay pool villas, sexy safari-style tents, dewdrop-shaped treehouses, and the ultimate bird’s nest villas with sea views from grand terraces. However, all villas are done up with netted, comfy beds and lots of cherry woods and charcoals. Couples with particularly love the sensual bathrooms with mosaic floors, outdoor shower, and huge, for-two bathtubs. After all, it’s one of the best hotels in Phuket.
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Connect Guesthouse
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Sitting proudly in the heart of Paradise Complex is the hip n’ happening and gay-friendly Connect Guesthouse. Party monsters looking to delve into’s Patong’s gay nightlife will find the Connect Guesthouse more than perfect. For, the guesthouse is practically surrounded by some of Patong’s best gay bars including Tangmo Club and Kai Patong Boy Bar.
Rooms at this super-budget hotel feature comfy beds and modern ensuite, private bathrooms. It’s perfect for partying the night away and getting a good sleep later on. Plus, the front desk staff is helpful in booking shuttles, car rentals, or even tours for travelers looking to explore Phuket. What’s even better is that the hotel even offers massage sessions for extra charges. For gay travelers looking for ultra-cheap accommodation for enjoying Patong’s nightlife, Connect Guesthouse is perfect.
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Get Some Culture in Phuket:
- Phuket Pride: The adrenaline-pumping Phuket Pride takes place in the Patong area. It features a host of activities including fireworks, cabaret shows, open-air concerts, street parties, art shows, and more. The culminating event, a vibrant parade, is the largest of its kind in Thailand. Post that, there Paradise Complex and Patong Beach neighborhoods become one huge party scene extending late into the night. Gay hotels in Phuket fill up extremely quickly during Pride, so book early.
Best Gay Bars / Clubs in Phuket:
- Boat Bar: This is one of the most favorite gay bars in Patong with both locals and tourists. It hosts cabaret shows and is a great place to enjoy and have fun.
- Zag Club: Did anyone say Topless Tuesdays? The men-only Zag gives a 50% discount on drinks to those who stay topless all night long. It is one of Phuket’s biggest gay nightclubs and also has nightly go-go shows.
- Tangmo Club: This one of the largest gay clubs in the Paradise Complex.
- My Way: This is one of the oldest gay bars in the Paradise Complex. It hosts the most flamboyant of shows and has some extremely cute Go-Go dancers.
- Kai Patong Boy Bar: This exclusive gay bar in the heart of Paradise Complex is perfect for people-watching and guzzling amazing drinks.
Best Gay Saunas in Phuket:
- Aquarius Sauna: It is part of the Aquarius guesthouse and is the only sauna in Phuket. It features a rooftop sun terrace, an indoor plunge pool, a steam bath, a darkroom, and a Swedish sauna.
