Destination guide

The tranquil city of Rawai awaits you

The beaches and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambiance to your vacation home in Rawai. This relaxing and romantic city is known for its seafood restaurants, boating and fishing. Patong Beach and Promthep Cape are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home—many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.

Activities

Activities and attractions in Rawai

Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in the area? Travelers enjoy fun activities like boating and swimming. Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Rawai a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

  • Phuket Aquarium (6 mi / 9.6 km)
  • Phuket Fantasea (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
  • Kok Chang Safari Elephant Trekking (1.6 mi / 2.7 km)
  • Dino Park Mini Golf (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)
  • Dolphins Bay Phuket (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
  • Phuket Zoo (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
Weather

Seasonal weather in Rawai

Travelers enjoy Rawai for its boating. If warm-weather activities are high on your list, March, February, April and January are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 92°F.

Natural features

Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Rawai

Whether you're an active traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Rawai is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

  • Patong Beach (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
  • Promthep Cape (2.2 mi / 3.6 km)
  • Rawai Beach (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
  • Laem Ka Beach (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
  • Nai Harn Beach (1.3 mi / 2.2 km)
  • Windmill Viewpoint (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
How to get there

Traveling to and around Rawai

Fly into Phuket (HKT-Phuket Intl.), the closest airport, located 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from the city center.

How many vacation rentals are available around Rawai?

Our 2019 vacation rental listings offer a large selection of 2,572 house rentals around Rawai. From 971 Villas to 281 Houses, find unique vacation rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Rawai is on HomeAway.

What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when travelling to Rawai?

HomeAway offers a large selection of lodging choices near lovely places in Rawai. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

  • Nai Harn Beach: 3,077 home rentals
  • Rawai Beach: 3,082 home rentals
  • Phuket Shooting Range: 3,173 home rentals
  • Yanui Beach: 3,074 home rentals
  • Ko Bon: 3,056 home rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Rawai listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.

Can I rent Villas in Rawai?

Yes, of course. HomeAway has 971 Villas in Rawai. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Rawai include:

  • Houses: 281 lodging choices
  • Bungalows: 16 lodging choices
  • Condos/Apartments: 840 lodging choices

But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation homes including Resorts and more.

Can I find a vacation rental with pool in Rawai?

Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 2,041 vacation homes with pool available in Rawai.