Rawai Whale Resort

Rawai Whale Resort is a resort in Rawai, Phuket, with a King Studio that pairs a private kitchen with a balcony overlooking the garden. Rawai Beach is 100 m away, while the resort stands on Wiset Road among Rawai’s shops and restaurants.

The 20 m² studio has a large king-size bed, a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Its kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle; the bathroom has a bidet, hairdryer, free toiletries and a bath or shower. A garden, sun terrace, outdoor dining area and coffee house on site add shared spaces beyond the room.

The resort also has an indoor play area and offers room service, concierge service, shuttle service and daily housekeeping. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and there is no parking on site. Rawai fish market is 200 m away and Rawai Pier is 450 m from the property; guests note that swimming beaches require a short drive and that nearby bars and traffic can be noisy late at night.

The King Studio measures 20 m² and has one large bed (king size), with a maximum occupancy of two people. Its private kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle; a dining table and dining area are also provided. A balcony opens towards the garden, and the studio has air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

The private bathroom includes a bidet, hairdryer, free toiletries and a bath or shower. Towels are provided, while towels or sheets incur an extra fee. Other room features include a tumble dryer, seating area, desk, dressing room, clothes rack and a socket near the bed. The arrangement brings cooking, dining and sleeping together in one compact studio, while the garden-view balcony adds an outdoor outlook.

Outdoor spaces are a prominent part of the resort: there is a garden, a sun terrace, a terrace, balconies, outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area. The property also has a coffee house on site, and room service is available. Free WiFi can be used in public areas, while parking is not available at the resort.

For time outdoors, the facilities include badminton equipment, snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing. Inside, you will find an indoor play area, child safety socket covers, lockers and a safety deposit box. Private check-in and check-out, concierge service and daily housekeeping are available, alongside dry cleaning, fax and photocopying. A shuttle service is offered, and the resort has air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms with soundproofing and private entrances.

Rawai is a residential coastal neighbourhood at Phuket’s southern end, and Rawai Whale Resort sits on Wiset Road close to the seafront. Rawai Beach is 100 m away; Rawai fish market is 200 m away, and Rawai Pier is 450 m from the resort. Wat Sawang Arom is also 450 m away. Guest feedback says the fish market, pier, shops and many restaurants are within walking distance. Rawai has a more residential character than Patong, although guests have reported late-night music from nearby bars and traffic noise around the resort.

Phuket International Airport is 36.3 km away, while Phuket Bus Terminal is 14.2 km away. Both connections involve a road journey into Rawai at the south of Phuket. The resort offers a shuttle service but has no on-site parking, so drivers need to arrange a separate place to leave their vehicle. Wiset Road provides the final approach to the resort, and Rawai Pier serves as a ferry terminal for local boat connections.

Rawai fish market is a place to browse local seafood, and Rawai Pier provides access to ferry services. At the southern end, Promthep Cape is 2.9 km away, while Windmill Viewpoint is 2.4 km away and Nai Harn Beach is 2.2 km away. Phuket Seashell Museum is 800 m from the resort, with exhibits devoted to shells and marine life. Guests say swimming spots require a short drive despite the nearby Rawai Beach; Nai Harn and the southern coves offer alternatives along the coast. The headland and viewpoint are stops for coastal views.