Nai Harn beach Phuket
Tucked away in a narrow protected bay on the south of Phuket is the lovely undeveloped Nai Harn Beach. This relatively small beach is quite isolated from the rest and is best visited on day trips to escape the crowds. It is rimmed by hills but can be reached from Kata beach in about 20 minutes on a motorbike.
There is only one hotel developed at Nai Harn beach, the Le Meridien, and the rest of the beachfront land is owned by the Samnak Song Nai Harn temple, which has saved the beach from commercialisation. A narrow valley runs inland and is distinguished by a series of reservoirs which empty out to sea at eastern end of the beach. When seen from the hillside coming down from the lookout point at Promthep Cape, Nai Harn is a gorgeous sight.
Nai Harn beach sometimes has a pretty good swell but it typically breaks right on the beach and is no good for surfing. There can also be dangerous rip tides between May and October and you should pay attention to the red flags indicating dangerous swimming. The beach itself is a pleasant on kilometre stretch and loungers are rented out to the public at the Western end. There are also a few mobile vendors and some simple Thai restaurants located near the car park above the beach.
Not much natural shade is provided on Nai Harn beach, but the loungers come with umbrellas. It’s much more natural and quiet in character than other Phuket beaches and worth spending a day here, but facilities such as convenience stores and shopping are absent.
From Nai Harn beach it’s a 15 minute drive to Promthep Cape or Rawai beach.
