Pearl of Naithon

Pearl of Naithon Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Pearl of Naithon, I wasn’t expecting much from a four-star place tucked away on what’s basically Phuket’s quieter side. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you’re not trying too hard to find them.

The thing about Naithon Beach is that it’s still got that local vibe that most of Phuket lost years ago. I mean, you’re not fighting crowds of tourists for a decent spot on the sand, and the Pearl sits right where you can actually hear the waves without having to crane your neck over someone’s beach umbrella. The staff here – and I’m talking about the folks who’ve been working this stretch of coast for years – they actually remember your name after day two, which honestly doesn’t happen much anymore in Phuket. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid four-star, nothing that’ll blow your mind but everything works the way it should. Air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine, water pressure’s decent, and the beds are actually comfortable (trust me, I’ve stayed in places where that wasn’t a given).

What really got me though was the location itself – Naithon isn’t one of those beaches where you’re dodging jet skis and banana boats every five minutes. It’s got this laid-back rhythm where locals still bring their kids to swim in the afternoons, and you can grab fresh som tam from the lady who sets up her cart near the road around lunchtime. The hotel’s pool area faces west, so if you’re into sunsets (and really, who isn’t?), you’re in for a treat without having to fight for a spot. I spent most evenings there with a beer, watching the sky turn every shade of orange you can imagine. The restaurant food is… well, it’s hotel food, so manage your expectations, but there’s a fantastic little seafood place about a ten-minute walk north along the beach where the fishermen actually bring their catch. Just follow the smell of grilling fish and the sound of clinking beer bottles – you can’t miss it. Parking‘s never been an issue when I’ve visited, and check-in was always smooth, though I’d avoid arriving during the afternoon thunderstorms that roll through between May and October. The Pearl of Naithon isn’t going to change your life or anything, but if you want a base that’s close enough to the action when you want it and quiet enough to actually relax, it does the job really well.

Phuket hotels provide guests with comfortable accommodations on this tropical island, known for its vibrant nightlife, world-class diving spots, and legendary Thai cuisine.

Pearl of Naithon Accommodations

Reviews of Pearl of Naithon

• Stefanie from Switzerland (8/10)

  The location is great just across the street from a beautiful beach. Very spacious apartment. Nice pool and quiet surroundings.

• Shannon from New Zealand (8/10)

  Very large and well equipped apartment

• Lizzie from Australia (9/10)

  Very nice place, large and spacious. Lovely swimming pool with lots of different areas so it always felt private. Excellent location right on the beach with the convenience of shops and restaurants very close by.
  Excellent having a washing machine available to use.

• Valdemar from Slovakia (8/10)

  The location is excellent. So close to the beach and just opposite of the entrance is a family run street food business with some of the best food in the area. They are locals, living there for generations. I think that I have become addicted to their Tom Yum. The beach is beautiful. The pool is nice and there was always a free place to lie during our stay. And btw, there is a small exchange service on the beach which has better rates than at the airport and even better than mastercard, I think. Take some cash with you – $/€/…

• Liane from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

  We stayed in an apartment – it was spacious & the beds were comfy. Just walking distance from the pool & beach.

• Cuixia from Hong Kong (9/10)

  Staffs are friendly and helpful 🙂 The apartment is nice and quiet, same as the picture.
  Many tasty street food nearby, nice restaurants too. Beach just walk across the street, the water is clear. The sunset is gorgeous, I could sit there for hours

• Lukasz from Poland (9/10)

  the pool was pretty deep and there was a shallow part for toddlers.
  
  proximity to beach.
  
  adequate street food
  
  lack of water sports (excl surfing)

• Aharel from Israel (8/10)

  Big clean rooms. Quiet location. Decent light proofing. Excellent fitness room. Pretty good beds.

• Mark from Thailand (9/10)

  Spacious and well appointed apartment near to a beautiful beach with decent snorkeling. There are several restaurants and foodstalls on the same road too.

• Tim from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Everything. Great location. Fantastic pool . Conveniently close to airport but far enough away not to get noise

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