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Karon Beach

Phuket, Thailand
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Ranked #39 of 109 attractions in Phuket
Type: Beaches
Traveller Description: Karon Beach is the largest beach on the west side of Phuket (where all the white sand beaches are located). Not only is it long (about 4 km), but... more »
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Love being able to hire a lounger on the beach for 100baht. At this time of year the sea is rough but I just like to dip in anyway

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Phuket, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Unfortunately, this beach has got a type of sand that is very rough - just a bit too much for jogging or walking the 3.5 kilometers several times a day. Just rent a chair with umbrella and enjoy a cool drink from time to time.

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Hi Just wanted to share our experience with a tailor in Karon Beach. I had a photo of a dress I wanted to have made while visiting Phuket and took it to John Collection Co Ltd. We negotiated a price that we were both happy with, left a deposit, he took my measurements and I was to come back in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

Went around noon on a thursday but totally not crowded. Beach is clean & safe for family with children. Life guards around to call/bring back people who actually swam too far out. My children (14 & 11) were pulled back to shore as the guards think the current was too strong & they were only allowed to play at the... More

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Noida, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We went at 4.30 pm from Patong. The taxi charged THB 600, which could have been between 400-500 THB if negotiated as its 10 minutes drive from Patong. Going to the beach was a delight at it was sparkling clean. It was a surprise to see such a beach not very far away, and still very clean. The Sunset was... More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Karon beach has to be the best in Phuket. I have noticed more people over the past year coming to this beach and the one thing i loved about it is the peace and serenity! I guess reviews like this one wont keep people away! Haha. Plenty of sunbeds for only 100BHT. Karon Beach has crystal clear waters! Its a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

Excellent beach. Would spend all day on it. Minimal hassle from seller's. Plenty of places to get a drink or something to eat.

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Nice long beach, clean, nice sand, warm blue sea, Excellent for relaxing. More beautiful as Patong and less crowded.

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Karon Beach was lovely, nice and clean with plenty of sun beds. Warm ocean was such a treat. Not too busy on the beach and you wasn't hassled too much by people selling you things.

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Rosario, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Karon Beach. Length of more than 4 kilometers and so the density of the human body it is less than Kate, but still decent. Sand is also normal and quite gentle slope. Areas with very few trees. In general, the beach at 4 -.

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