Ya Nui beach is another great Phuket beach which is not well known with most tourists and travelers. If you thing that all beaches on Phuket are like Patong beach and Karon beach then you are definitely in for a surprise when you visit Ya Nui beach. This beautiful Phuket beach is located in a small picturesque cove and is visited mostly by local Phuket residents and expats.

If you searching for quiet and peaceful Phuket beaches to spend the day then you should definitely put the Phuket Ya Nui beach on your list of Phuket beaches to visit. The Phuket guide would like to recommend for anyone staying in the Nai Harn Beach or Kata Beach or Karon beach areas to visit this lovely Ya Nui beach.

Ya Nui Beach Location

Ya Nui beach is located in the Southern Phuket area and is located very near to Nai Harn beach. Ya Nui beach is located just down the hill from the ever so popular Phrom Thep view point where many tourists go to enjoy the best sunset of Phuket. You can reach this area of Phuket by taking the Western coastal road all the way South or you could simply take the road from Rawai beach which will take you down to Phrom Thep.

Ya Nui Beach Activities

As Ya Nui beach is rather undeveloped, you will not find a great deal of activities at Ya Nui beach. If you enjoy snorkeling and swimming then you will definitely enjoy Ya Nui beach. You can rent snorkeling gear at Ya Nui beach as well as sun loungers. Many visitors also rent a kayak for a few hours as you can paddle across to nearby Koh Keyao Noi Island which is known as a snorkeling paradise. You can also enjoy body boarding at Ya Nui beach if you enjoy doing that. Alternatively you can also enjoy a nice Phuket beach massage at Ya Nui beach. If you need to use the bathroom then you can use the ones at one of the Ya Nui beach bungalow resorts.

Ya Nui Beach Hotels and Resorts

There are two resorts at Ya Nui beach and both are bungalow resorts offering basic style bungalows at rather affordable rates. The Ya Nui beach bungalow resorts in question are the Ya Nui Bungalow Resort and the Nai Ya Bungalow Resort. If you would like to stay in a proper Phuket hotel or resort then the Phuket guide would suggest you check out some of the outstanding nearby Phuket hotels and resorts: The Phuket Mangosteen Resort and Spa, The Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club and the Phuket Evason Resort and Spa.

Ya Nui Beach Restaurants

There are two restaurants located directly at Ya Nui beach however they are not always open during the Phuket tourist low season. There are often also food vendors selling Thai food, ice cream, cold drinks and fresh food at Ya Nui beach. In case the Ya Nui beach restaurants are closed for whatever reason then you can simply drive the short distance to Rawai beach as there are many excellent restaurants located in Rawai...