It’s no coincidence that Phuket is the most visited place in Thailand. This busy tourist destination has thousands of hotels yet still boasts beautiful beaches and areas of tranquility. Phuket has something for all tastes, whether they be kayaking, snorkelling, chilling by the beach, street food, or fine dining. Phuket has wonderful body surfing beaches in the south and is a good stopping point on the way to the sleepy islands of Koh Phi Phi. It can even be a great place to take a Thai cookery course and learn how to make some iconic dishes such as chicken satay, Thai green curry, and mango sticky rice. Phuket offers a range of other activities, such as a visit to Phuket town where you can see the 19th century shopfronts, go shopping for trinkets or dine in a wide range of places from simple family-run restaurants to elegant high-end dining establishments. Visitors can also take a trip to see the Big Buddha, a seated statue that stands over 45 metres high, visit stunning temples, or peruse the numerous local markets selling foods and crafts. And in Phuket you never have to look very far to find the perfect location to watch a stunning sunset.
Phuket is also an ideal place for a family holiday as it offers an almost unparalleled range of villas to rent. These can be perfect for a holiday that’s shared with another family or multiple families, as they are often large residences with private pools, games rooms and ample space for kids to run around. BusyKidd has selected 12 of our favourite villas, with six in the luxury range (above US$150 per person per night) and six in the ‘budget’ range (under US$150 per person per night).
Luxury Villas
Villa La Prana
Situated in Kamala, on the west coast of Phuket, Villa La Prana is perfect for getaways with another family or multiple families as it can sleep up to 14 people. As well as a sizeable swimming pool with sun loungers, this private villa offers al fresco dining areas, a grassy area for games, and a terrace with breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea. Indoors you can find a gym with steam room, games room with a pool table, and a comfortable and spacious living room. Additionally, the villa’s private chef and butler will ensure you are never short of delicious food or drinks.
Key Features:
- Sea views
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Infinity pool
- Gym with steam room
- Games room with pool table
- Smart TV with Netflix
- Private chef
- Butlers
- Security guards
- Sleeps 14
- From US2,474 per night
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Ocean’s 11
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Ocean’s 11 looks like the sort of villa that could have been bought by someone who beat the casino, just like in the film it was surely named after. Located in Cape Yamu, on Phuket’s eastern coast, this villa is part of a larger luxury estate and offers access to some shared facilities such as a tennis court. However, you certainly wouldn’t need to venture far as the villa comes equipped with a gym, cinema room, and a huge 25-metre infinity pool. The villa’s internal spaces include a high-ceilinged living room and dining room, both with stunning views of the sea. However, perhaps the stand-out feature of this villa is its access to a private beach.
Key Features:
- Sea views
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- 25-metre infinity pool
- Private beach
- Gym, spa and massage room
- Cinema room
- Tennis court (estate)
- Private chef
- Butler
- Sleeps 10
- From US$1,706 per night
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Villa Aye
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Villa Aye is located on Phuket’s east coast, in the resort of Kamala, and is one of the largest private villas you will find on the island, accommodating up to 18 people across 8 bedrooms. It features plenty of indoor entertainment, including a well-equipped gym, yoga room, games room with billiard table, and a dedicated entertainment room with a huge projector screen for showing movies. Outside it is equally well equipped, with a large infinity pool, al fresco dining areas, and a lawn beside the pool. The villa’s private chef is also on hand to prepare delicious Thai dishes.
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Infinity pool
- Gym
- Yoga room
- Entertainment room
- Games room with billiard table
- Satellite TV and DVD player
- Private chef
- Butler
- Security guards
- Sleeps 16-18
- From US$3,140 per night
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Villa Amara Pura
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Set in Cape Yamu, on the east coast of the island, Villa Amara Pura has 7 bedrooms and can accommodate as many as 16 guests at one time. This villa is also big on entertainment – as well as a large infinity pool with ample loungers, it has two private jacuzzis, a basketball court, as well as sweeping lawns that would make an ideal play area for kids. There is also plenty of entertainment available inside the villa, including a fully-equipped gym, games room with pool table, and even a cinema room that doubles as a golf simulator.
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Private infinity pool
- 2 private jacuzzis
- Cinema room
- Golf simulation game
- Gym
- Games room with pool table
- Basketball court
- Satellite TV
- Private chef
- Butler
- Security guards
- Sleeps 14-16
- From US$3,400 per night
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Baan Banyan Phuket
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Situated in the resort of Kamala, known as ‘Millionaire’s Mile’, Baan Banyan Phuket is located within the prestigious Waterfall Cove Estate, but feels private due to its lush tropical jungle setting. It boasts an 18-metre infinity pool, which offers stunning views of the ocean, as well as private jacuzzis in each of the four master bedrooms. Guests can take advantage of the extensive gym equipment, games room with table tennis table, massage room, and media room with satellite TV.
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Infinity pool
- 4 private jacuzzis
- Media room with satellite TV
- Gym
- Games room with table tennis
- Private chef
- Butler
- Security guards
- Sleeps 12
- From US$1,900 per night
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Purissara
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Also set in Kamala, Purissara is ideal for larger groups as it can sleep up to 14 guests. Although it’s neighboured by other villas, it still feels private, especially as it has access to a secluded beach from where guests can kayak using the villa’s own boats. Purissara also boasts a 19-metre pool with enough loungers for virtually every guest, a spa room, games room with billiard table, a large indoor dining room, and outdoor dining for 14 people on a terrace with stunning views. Thanks to the private chef these dining areas are likely to see a lot of activity!
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Private pool
- Spa room
- Billiard table
- Kayaks
- Satellite TV
- Private chef
- Butler
- Security guards
- Sleeps 12-14
- From US$2,300 per night
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‘Budget’ Villas
Villa Viva Panwa
Found in Panwa Bay, on Puket’s southern coast, Villa Viva Panwa is a private villa set within the grounds of the prestigious Cape Panwa Hotel. What it lacks in terms of privacy it gains in terms of access to the hotel’s unique features, such as its large private beach, swimming pools, tennis courts, six restaurants, fitness facilities, spa, and famous rooftop bar. Villa Viva Panwa has its own private infinity pool and jacuzzi.
Key Features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Private infinity pool
- Gym (resort)
- Spa (resort)
- Tennis court (resort)
- Satellite TV
- Nespresso machine
- Security guards
- Sleeps 8-10
- From US$1,000 per night
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Villa Leelawadee
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Villa Leelawadee is located in the north-eastern coastal resort of Pla Kok, and its high vantage point offers stunning views of Phang Nga Bay. The villa’s modern architecture blends perfectly into the lush hillside forest within which it is found. Indeed, Villa Leelawadee is committed to sustainability and has its own rainwater catchment system. As well as an infinity pool, the villa comes with a games room equipped with a table tennis table as well as a basketball court. It offers both indoor and al fresco dining options.
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Infinity pool
- Games room with table tennis table
- Basketball court
- Satellite TV
- Private chef
- Butlers
- Security guards
- Sleeps 10-14
- From US$880 per night
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Baan Mandala Paradise
Situated in the resort of Bangtao, on Phuket’s west coast, Baan Mandala Paradise can accommodate 6 guests across 3 bedrooms and so is ideal for a family vacation. The villa features a private pool although Bangtao beach is only a 300-metre walk away. Outdoor dining is easy thanks to the gas BBQ, and indoor entertainment is provided by the satellite TV.
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Private pool
- Satellite TV
- BBQ
- Sleeps 6
- From US$750 per night
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Villa Paradiso
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Villa Paradiso is located on the island’s north-western coast in the resort of Naithon. Its hillside setting within the luxurious Malaiwana villa complex provides stunning sea views, including from its large infinity pool. The villa is well equipped, with key features including a games room, gym, and massage room. It also comes with a private chef and butler to ensure that the experience is one of luxury.
Key Features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Infinity pool
- Games room
- Gym
- Massage room
- Satellite TV
- Private chef
- Butler
- Security guards
- Sleeps 10
- From US$1,177 per night
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Villa Enjoy
Although Villa Enjoy is located in Patong, in the heart of one of Phuket’s busiest tourist areas, it offers tranquility and privacy. Set on the west coast of the island, Villa Enjoy boasts a large infinity pool surrounded by verdant lawns. Its 5 bedrooms can sleep up to 12 people and it is equipped with plenty of features to entertain guests during the day, including a gym, games room with billiard table, and a wide selection of board games. Despite its budget rental fee, Villa Enjoy provides a private chef and butlers.
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Infinity pool
- Gym
- Games room with billiard table
- Smart TV with Netflix
- Board games
- Private chef
- Butlers
- Security guards
- Sleeps 12
- From US$1,300 per night
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Villa Chang Grajang
Villa Chang Grajang is situated in Surin, on Phuket’s west coast. As well as a private chef and butler it offers a staggering variety of entertain options that include two swimming pools, a jacuzzi, cinema room, gym, games room with billiard table, putting green, and media room that features satellite and Apple TV. It also offers both indoor and outdoor dining options and stunning views from virtually all rooms.
Key features:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Two swimming pools
- Jacuzzi
- Cinema room
- Gym
- Putting green
- Games room with pool table
- Satellite TV and Apple TV
- Private chef
- Butler
- Security guards
- Sleeps 12-14
- From US$1,400 per night
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With so many options available across the ever-popular island of Phuket, a family villa holiday offers everyone the opportunity to live like a movie star for the duration of the vacation. Even those on a moderate budget can benefit from luxuries such as an infinity pool, private chef, and butler. So, don’t delay, start planning your Phuket villa holiday today!
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