Top 5 Spots to Watch the Sunset in Phuket

Perched in the hills between Kata Beach and Nai Harn Beach, The Sundeck is a stunning and trendy new bar and restaurant, overlooking the idyllic Kata Noi beach and Andaman Sea. The Sundeck is open daily, and is the perfect spot to watch the sunset in Phuket while enjoying some food from their impressive food menu or a perfectly crafted cocktail from one of The Sundeck’s expert mixologists. Visiting The Sundeck really is a must if you are in search of a captivating sunset location which offers a range of fantastic food such as pizzas, pastas and BBQ cuisines; delicious beverages and a great atmosphere.

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Enjoy one of Phuket’s longest beaches for sunset - the beautiful and popular Bang Tao Beach. With it’s stretch of white-sand and calm waters, Bang Tao beach is a captivating place to watch the sunset in Phuket. You can choose to perch yourself at one of the many relaxing, reggae-styled beach restaurants dotted along the beach, order yourself a coconut and take in the scenery. If you’d prefer to chase the sunset and are feeling adventurous, you can also opt to rent yourself a paddleboard from one of the many beachfront rentals and enjoy the sunset from the sea itself.

Situated on the 18th floor of Phuket Town’s Phokeethra Novotel, Estrela Sky Lounge is arguably one of Phuket’s best viewpoint locations to watch the sunset and was the first rooftop bar to open in Phuket Town. The sky lounge is open from 3pm to 10pm, 7 days a week. Here you can enjoy both signature and classic cocktails, perfectly crafted by the lounge’s expert mixologists. Enjoy a happy hour promotion, from 5-7pm daily, where you can enjoy a Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer on cocktails and a selection of beer. Estrela Sky Lounge offers a truly relaxing and classy atmosphere to enjoy a stunning sunset - the perfect location for groups or couples.

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Phuket’s most Southern point - Promthep Cape, is a renowned spot to watch the sunset in Phuket. This viewpoint is often one of much attention, with many tourists and Thai’s visiting each day. With vast views of the Andaman Sea and situated overlooking a cluster of small islands, Promthep Cape truly is a picture-perfect sunset location in Phuket. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous (and brave), and want to capture the best sunset shot, you can even make your way down to the edge of the Cape to take in its true beauty.

If you prefer to watch the sunset at stylish and luxurious locations, then the award-winning Baba’s Nest, is the perfect spot to watch the sunset in Phuket. Baba’s nest is an exclusive rooftop bar, located in the Sri Panwa Luxury Resort. It is open daily from 5-10pm. Here you can choose to enjoy Baba’s exclusive selection of high-end cocktails, fine wines & champagne, along with 360 panoramic views. If you choose to visit Baba’s Nest, you are sure to experience one of the most stunning sunsets of all-time. Although Baba’s Nest is on the more pricey side as a sunset location and requires some extra effort to visit as advance booking is a requirement, you will soon understand why with the outstanding view on offer - from limestone cliffs and crystal blue waters to the small islands, this will be an experience that will not leave you feeling disappointed.

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