Updated June 20, 2025
The 10 kilometer-long Natai Beach is not known to everyone, or at least to many visitors in Phuket. In fact, it is not even in Phuket at all. It is actually found in the neighboring Phang Nga province north of the island. Hidden by one of Thailand’s remaining untouched forests, it is home to only a few high-end establishments, including restaurants, resorts, and a handful of Phuket’s finest private vacation rentals.
How to Reach Natai Beach
If you are driving from Phuket, take road No. 402 and drive over the Sarasin bridge to the Phang Nga province. After you reach the Khok Kloi village, drive along the road No. 3006 and you will reach the quiet shores of the Natai beach in less than ten minutes. Not only the beach but also the road that leads to it offers a scenic rendezvous with nature as you drive through beautiful lagoons, pineapple, and coconut groves.
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What’s Worth Seeing in Natai
When you arrive at Natai, it will look like a painting of your imagination with no shady bars, buzzing jet skis or big hotels. All you can see is an unending stretch of pristine sand and azure water lapping up on the shores. This is where you would want to relax for hours, listen to the waves, feel the wind and sand under your feet.
With the presence of the Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park, strict government laws keep mass tourism at bay, so you will not find a lot of tourists in Natai. The beachfront land is mostly dedicated to forest and conservation property. As a result, there are few hotels and the majority of accommodations available are privately owned villas for travelers who enjoy living the high life.
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The sea in Natai is usually calm and clear from November to May. During this time, this vast stretch of sand lets you take a long walk along the shores. There are a few snorkeling sites where you can see good coral reefs, especially in the afternoon when the tide is low. A drive across Phang Nga province will also let you see the various land attractions such as national parks and Buddhist temples.
Natai also gives a chance to discover some fascinating wildlife. Its sands are a nesting haven for sea turtles who come every year to its shores to lay their eggs. A local festival is even held every March to celebrate the hatching of the eggs and the return of the baby turtles to the sea.’
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Dining and Nightlife in Natai
Natai Beach is home to Baba Beach Club, which has posh cabanas and a hip poolside bar as well as a Sino-Portuguese-style dining room that serves innovative fusion cuisine. At night, guests can enjoy a wide array of entertainment such as live music and sets from world-class DJs for dancing on the beach.
Other dining options available in and near Natai include the posh beach-fronting EDGE at the Aleenta resort, and the Michelin-starred British restaurant Aulis at Iniala Beach House in Takua Thung.
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Where to Stay in Natai
Natai’s luxury villas are among the most elegant private vacation properties in Phuket, with amazing views and elegant amenities. Among these fine properties is Villa Boonta, which sits on the beachfront in Natai. The 6-bedroom villa boasts of wonderful sea views from the bedroom terraces. The villa also has wellness-oriented features such as a steam room, a separate sauna, and a fully-equipped gym, as well as two swimming pools on the upper and lower levels.
The living, dining, and kitchen areas offer comfortable seating, which makes them perfect for downtime moments with your loved ones at sunset. Adding to the outstanding amenities of the villa is the professional staff, including a talented private chef that can dream up delicious meals.
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Visit Natai Beach for An Exquisite Experience
Even if Natai Beach is far from the rest of the scene on Phuket island, more visitors are now discovering the wonders of this hidden gem. From its fine-sand beaches and clear waters to its laid-back social scene, Natai Beach has a lot to offer to guests at its villas and resorts. Book a villa at Natai Beach now and see for yourself why guests are embracing this once-secluded beach as their own hideaway.
Featured image: Baba Beach Club
