The west coast of Phuket is heavily developed, but offers long sandy beaches and all the nightlife you would want. We recommend areas anywhere north of Kamala, such as Surin Beach which has just a cluster of upmarket hotels and restaurants but is still within easy reach of Patong should you fancy a lively night out. The East Coast of Phuket is fairly untouched and actually very picturesque with views out over Phang Nga Bay. Largely covered by mangrove however, there are very few beaches and the sea has a lagoon-like appearance, so there are few hotels to speak of.