Phu NaNa is a useful starting point if you prefer a smaller hotel in Rawai. Its room selection includes Superior, Deluxe and Deluxe Pool View options, alongside Family and Connecting Deluxe rooms. That gives couples and families several layouts to compare without moving to a large resort.

Before you book: Compare the hotel rooms with the separately listed apartments carefully so you book the accommodation you intend.

Ya-Nui Resort is a smaller southern Rawai base with a saltwater pool and apartment-style accommodation arranged in two-storey bungalows. It is worth comparing for a longer, relaxed stay when you prefer a quieter setting and plan to visit nearby Yanui Beach. The official site places the beach around a ten-minute walk away.

Before you book: Choose your floor and apartment layout carefully. The hotel offers ground-floor options, but confirm the full access route for your needs.

Rawai Palm Beach Resort combines Thai-inspired architecture with a substantial pool area. Room categories include pool-view, pool-access and family options. Its position near the Rawai waterfront makes it worth considering if you want a resort base with places to explore after a day at sea.

Before you book: Pool access is a specific room category. Check your chosen room description if stepping straight into the water is part of the appeal.

Navatara brings a more intimate resort feel, with Thai-style rooms, handcrafted teak furnishings and terraces or balconies. The hotel lists a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, Tara Café, fitness facilities and a shuttle service. It is an appealing option for travellers who want time by the pool between exploring southern Phuket and beach outings.

Before you book: Check the hotel’s current shuttle destinations and timetable. A beach shuttle and a transfer to your dive meeting point are different arrangements.

The Vijitt offers a villa setting on landscaped grounds overlooking Chalong Bay. Its accommodation ranges from Deluxe Villas to private-pool and two-bedroom options, with restaurants, a spa and children’s facilities on site. Consider it when the resort itself will be a substantial part of your holiday, as well as a base for sightseeing.

Before you book: The shoreline is tidal and the grounds are hilly. Check villa access and buggy arrangements if travelling with a pushchair or limited mobility; plan outings for sea swimming.

Wyndham La Vita is the larger, activity-focused option in this selection. Lagoon pools, the Splash Station, a kids’ club and a wide range of rooms and suites give families plenty to compare. It can suit a holiday with plenty of time spent enjoying the resort.

Before you book: Match the exact suite layout to your group. Kitchenettes, pool access and separate bedrooms vary by room category.

Mangosteen is an adults-only hillside resort with private villas, tropical gardens and a saltwater pool. Its focus is wellness, yoga and Ayurveda programmes, which gives it a different character from the family resorts in this guide. It is worth exploring if a peaceful resort stay is central to your plans.

Before you book: Ask the resort which stay or programme fits your dates and which meals and activities are included.

STAY is an inland resort for travellers who want modern suites, swimming pools and substantial fitness facilities as part of their holiday. Suites and larger private-pool villas serve different group sizes. Guest feedback is particularly encouraging about the rooms, cleanliness and fitness facilities; the setting suits a resort routine with planned trips out to the coast.

Before you book: Check which fitness classes and spa facilities your rate includes. This is an inland Rawai base, so allow for transport to beaches and waterfront restaurants.