Phuket Island Thailand-Surin Beach nightlife, restaurants, hotels, shopping

Surin Beach nightlife, restaurants, hotels, shopping

Surin- Surin Beach is home to a serious controversy at the moment. There are some illegal restaurants that are occupying government land (Incidentally HM the King owns all beach land). In Mid 2011 the government moved to have these restaurants and illegal structures knocked down, but were given a reprieve at the last moment by a local politician. This beach is also notorious for being a beach where you do not want to park in what appears to be a public spot, but is in fact claimed by the local parking tuk tuks and private cars. In early 2011, a daughter of a very prominent Bangkok politician parked in what was marked as a public spot, yet she was harassed and threatened. She eventually had to call her father in Bangkok and within 15 minutes police were swarming over Surin beach to have a word with the culprits.

Now onto the beach itself. This is a fantastic swimming beach during high season with incredibly clear water. However during the low season, this is one of the most notorious beaches in that there are very strong rips and the water level gets very deep very quickly.
Surin is 5 minutes drive south of Bang Tao and 20 minutes north of Patong. There are a number of hotels and guesthouses within a comfortable walk or short bike ride away from Surin Beach. Use extreme caution when swimming between May and October due to very strong rip tides.

Places to stay in Surin- Just north of Surin Beach is the Amanpuri resort and what was known as the Chedi until this year, is now called the Surin Phuket. There are also a number of private villas for rent on the hillside that overlook Surin beach as well as there are a number of lower cost alternatives within a km or two of the beach itself. Other places in Surin include Twinpalms Phuket Resort, the Chava Resort,Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Surin Beach, which was formerly known as the Surin Beach Resort, the Surintra Resort, and Manathai Hotel and Resort.

Nightlife in Surin- Surin beach is becoming the place to be seen if that is what you are looking for. Stereo Lab is Surin Beach’s newest place to enjoy a great night out right on the beach. Stereo Lab features DJ's playing the latest and greatest from R&B, hip hop, electro, classic to funky house. If you want to relax, head upstairs where you will find private lounges. Liquid Lounge, has great drinks along with Thai and international food being served here. Catch Beach Club features international music artist's performing their own compositions and visiting DJ’s. Once in a while a world renowned DJ will make an appearance here with last minute details being given to the public.

Shopping in Surin- There is nothing really special here in the way of shopping, so your options are to go north to Laguna and Canal Village, or South to Patong.

Mai Khao- Stunning km long beach

Nai Yang- By the airport

Nai Thon- Lots of private villas

Layan- Upscale in the North of Phuket

Laguna/Bangtao- Huge Phuket resort

Laem Singh- Small stunning beach

Kamala- Relatively quiet,Muslim community

Nakalay- Rocky small beach

Kalim- Next to Patong, good surfing beach during high tide

Patong- Dirty water, great nightlife

Paradise Beach/Tri Trang-Hidden gem of a beach, close to Patong

Relax Bay/Le Meredien-Beautiful bay in front of Le Meredien

Karon- Squeaky clean beach

Kata- A mini Patong without the ugly buildings

Kata Noi-Kata Thani dominates this beach

Nui- Do't go here, locals charge you for access

Nai Harn- Great beach, lots of yachts in high season

Ya Nui- Super small, good snorkeling

Rawai- Not a nice beach, but lots of good seafood restaurants

Chalong- On the bay, don't swim here, but great food and vistas!

Cape Panwa- Isolated and quiet

Phuket Town- Terrible beach, but popular with locals at Sapan Hin

Ao Por/Cape Yamu- Best left unless you have a yacht at the marina

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