Paradise Beach in Phuket, Thailand

Paradise Beach at a Glance

About Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach sits in a compact, palm-backed cove about 150 metres wide, tucked into the headland south of Patong. Tropical almond trees and big granite boulders frame the pale sand, and a coral reef lies roughly 100 metres offshore, so you can snorkel straight from the shore. Because jet skis and most motorised watersports are barred, the water stays calm and the cove keeps the quiet that Patong lost years ago. The Paradise Beach Club runs the loungers, bars, restaurants and the activities station, and it is the same club that puts on the beach's parties. It is a swim-and-relax cove first, with just enough going on to fill a full day.

Entry, Fees and Opening Hours

There is no entrance fee any more. You can walk down to the sand free of charge. What you can pay for is transport and comfort: a 50-baht round-trip shuttle saves you the steep walk down and back up the access road, and a 200-baht day package bundles that shuttle with a beach chair, a shower and toilet access. Older listings that still quote a 100 to 200 baht entry fee 'including a drink' are out of date; the operator removed the gate charge, so treat those as legacy. The beach is open roughly 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Carry small baht notes for the shuttle and loungers, since card payment is not reliable on the sand.

How to Reach Paradise Beach from Patong

Paradise Beach is about 5 km southwest of Patong, a 10 to 15 minute drive. Follow Patong Beach Road to its southern end near the Amari Phuket, turn and climb the hill past Baan Yin Dee, then carry on past Tri Trang Beach and Merlin Beach toward Emerald Bay. The last stretch down to the cove is narrow and steep, which is exactly why the shuttle exists.

• By taxi, tuk-tuk or Grab: the simplest option from Patong, about 15 minutes. Agree the fare first.
• By scooter: quick and cheap, but the final hill is sharp, so it suits confident riders only. Free parking sits up top.
• By beach-club shuttle: the Paradise Beach Club runs a pickup from Patong, handy on party nights when parking fills up.

Phuket International Airport is about 50 km north, close to an 80-minute drive. If you are island-hopping, the same base pairs well with a Phi Phi day trip, and you can compare the wider Phuket coast on our Phuket places to visit guide.

Things to Do at Paradise Beach

Swimming comes first. The cove is sheltered and shallow near shore, and the reef about 100 metres out is the reason to bring a mask; snorkelling is best around high tide when the water is clearest. The activities station rents kayaks and stand-up paddleboards and arranges snorkelling, bodyboarding and beginner scuba, while the beach club covers loungers, bars, restaurants and a couple of shops. After dark the beach is known for its Full Moon Party, an all-night party held on full-moon dates with its own ticket that usually includes a drink and a shuttle from Patong. Want a quieter patch on a busy day? Walk left past the restaurants, over the small hill and down the steps to the second cove.

Best Time to Visit

The cove faces west and is well sheltered, so it swims calmly for most of the year. The reliable window is November to April, Phuket's dry season, when the water is clear and flat enough for easy snorkelling. The May to October monsoon brings rougher surf and some grey afternoons, but also thinner crowds and lower rates. For the beach itself, weekday mornings, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, are the calmest; weekends and full-moon nights are the busiest. Get there by late morning to claim a lounger, and since the cove faces west, stay for the sunset.

"Take the 50-baht shuttle down rather than driving. The access road is steep and the parking up top fills fast on weekends," says the TravelTriangle Phuket desk.

The entry, shuttle and access facts on this page were checked against the official Paradise Beach operator listing in August 2026.

Plan Your Phuket Trip

Paradise Beach is an easy morning from Patong, and it slots neatly into a longer island itinerary. If you are booking from India, our Phuket and Phi Phi island tour pairs quiet cove mornings with a Phi Phi day trip, and you can browse the full range of Thailand tour packages to build a trip around it. For more of the coast, read our guide to Karon Beach nearby.