Cape Panwa Hotel

Phuket, Thailand

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The hotel

Nothing less than idyllic, Cape Panwa offers a quiet retreat in the southeast corner of this popular island. Excellent service, stylish rooms and world-class amenities can all be enjoyed as well as a secluded beach for hotel guests only. All suites and villas boast plenty of space and light with airy décor. There’s a variety to choose from, ideal for couples, families or groups of friends. Activities at the Cape Panwa abound – although if you want to do nothing more than laze by one of the 2 pools, that’s absolutely fine! For moments when you’re feeling more active, there are water sports galore, including canoes and stand-up paddle boards. As well as sporting activities, there are cultural activities and a spa in which to feel truly pampered. Children are welcomed with open arms and there’s plenty for them to do too, allowing parents time out to soak up the sun. Dining is plentiful at the Panwa, there are several superb restaurants, serving dishes from around the globe. There are also four bars to unwind in at the end of the day, sipping on a handcrafted cocktail perhaps whilst listening to a live band at The Light House or the swell of the sea at Bamboo Bar.

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Built into the hillside and overlooking a gorgeous stretch of white sand. Although everything is within walking distance, there’s a quirky little train to transport you between the hotel, the beach and gardens! Transfer time from Phuket Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

205 rooms, suites and villas. All are air-conditioned with private balcony or terrace, widescreen TV with cable,  telephone, WiFi access, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe and hairdryer. Superior Rooms with partial views of the ocean have 1 king-size bed, or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child (aged 2-11 years).

Junior Suites have extra living space and large balcony with most offering partial views over Panwa Bay with 1 king-size bed, or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (aged 2-11 years).

Cape Suite with partial sea views (limited by vegetation), master en-suite bedroom and separate lounge with sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (aged 2-11 years).

Family Suites are comprised of a Cape Suite with connecting Superior Room, with master en-suite bedroom and separate lounge with sofa bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults and 4 adults and 2 children (aged 2-11 years).

Two Bedroom Pool Villa with private swimming pool and master en-suite bedroom, sleeping maximum 5 adults and 4 adults and 2 children (aged 2-11 years).

5 restaurants including: Café Andaman (International cuisine), Panwa House (Thai delicacies), Top of the Reef, Uncle Nan’s Italian Restaurant, Laem Panwa Restaurant (outdoor seafood restaurant). 4 bars including: The Light House, Otter’s Bar, Bamboo Bar, Dolphin Bar. Café Kantary. 

2 swimming pools. Cape Spa*. Thai massage on the beach*. Fitness centre* with sauna. Water sports* including canoes, catamaran and stand-up paddle boards. Badminton* and table tennis on the beach. Beauty salon*. Weekly cultural activities* including Thai cooking classes, Batik painting and fruit and vegetable carving, games room, playground and menus.

Babysitting available* (on request). Complimentary WiFi in public areas and guest rooms. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour reception.

5 nights between 27 Dec-5 Jan.

*Denotes local charge.

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Jul 30, 2025 KritsanaP_13 Rayong, Thailand

The Cape Panwa Hotel is situated on Cape Panwa Beach, located in the southern part of Phuket. It is quite a distance from other popular attractions, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway. The hotel is expansive, offering a wide variety of room types. My seaview room was excellent: spacious, clean, comfortable, and complete with a balcony. There… Read more
The Cape Panwa Hotel is situated on Cape Panwa Beach, located in the southern part of Phuket. It is quite a distance from other popular attractions, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway. The hotel is expansive, offering a wide variety of room types. My seaview room was excellent: spacious, clean, comfortable, and complete with a balcony. There are numerous restaurants within the hotel. The Panwa House, a Thai restaurant, is a must-try. Breakfast offers a good variety of food, though nothing particularly stands out. The hotel also provides a gym, spa, two swimming pools, and a kids' room. Overall, this hotel is highly recommended for a relaxing stay. Read less
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Jul 27, 2025 Don B

Great place to stay,beautiful beach, room was very comfortable clean and very spacious, the staff here are on the next level(special thanks to Hazel & Aon-Aon who made us feel so welcome) the resort is massive with so much to take in with extended ocean views and beautiful gardens. Then you have the food which is amazing, you have a choice of 3… Read more
Great place to stay,beautiful beach, room was very comfortable clean and very spacious, the staff here are on the next level(special thanks to Hazel & Aon-Aon who made us feel so welcome) the resort is massive with so much to take in with extended ocean views and beautiful gardens. Then you have the food which is amazing, you have a choice of 3 restaurants to choose for diner plus there is the Bamboo Cafe by the beach, the best breakfast,s buffet you could ever wish forThank you Cape Panwa we can’t wait to return. Read less
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Jul 23, 2025 Cruiser51144061335

What an amazing resort………we are having a fantastic stay. The food at all of the restaurants is wonderful. We upgraded to an ocean view room and it was well worth it. Sitting on our deck in the late afternoon is so relaxing. The staff are exceptional especially our room attendant. Nothing is too much trouble. The massages we had at the Cape Spa… Read more
What an amazing resort………we are having a fantastic stay. The food at all of the restaurants is wonderful. We upgraded to an ocean view room and it was well worth it. Sitting on our deck in the late afternoon is so relaxing. The staff are exceptional especially our room attendant. Nothing is too much trouble. The massages we had at the Cape Spa were the best ever. The staff there are so professional. I would like to make a special “thank you” to the General Manager, Voytek Klasicki, for the lovely card and cake that was delivered to our room on my birthday. What a lovely gesture! We still have a few days left here before our departure. We will definitely enjoy every last minute and we hope to return next year. Thank you very much to all of the staff at the Cape Panwa Hotel. Read less
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Jul 22, 2025 Shazza_030711 Basildon, United Kingdom

We last stayed at the Cape Panwa Hotel in May 2025, so apologies that this review is a little bit late. Hopefully someone will find it useful..... We frequently stay at the Cape Panwa Hotel, and it really holds a place in our hearts. This is the ideal place for some peace and quiet, which was exactly what my husband needed while recovering from… Read more
We last stayed at the Cape Panwa Hotel in May 2025, so apologies that this review is a little bit late. Hopefully someone will find it useful..... We frequently stay at the Cape Panwa Hotel, and it really holds a place in our hearts. This is the ideal place for some peace and quiet, which was exactly what my husband needed while recovering from an illness. Our airport transfer, arranged directly with the hotel, worked perfectly, and we arrived at the hotel in the middle of breakfast service. When we arrived at the hotel, we were met by Maggie (the guest relations manager), who quickly checked us in and showed us to our room. We had the same room that we've had for every stay at Cape Panwa. We love it's position with views over the beach and out to sea. The bed had been decorated with a huge 'Welcome Back' message from our maid, and there was also a fruit bowl and a bottle of wine on the table. We booked two afternoon teas in advance of our stay, one to be a Thai afternoon tea, and one to be a Traditional afternoon tea. The Thai afternoon tea is a new offering from the hotel, and we can thoroughly recommend it! We find this to be a wonderfully relaxing way to spend the afternoon. The food served is plentiful and also of excellent quality and variety. Chef Woody, you did yourself proud - Thank you! On the day that we had our traditional afternoon tea, there was torrential rain, so this was moved to Top of the Reef for us. It was lovely - We had the restaurant to ourselves and really enjoyed the air conditioning during the afternoon heat. We also dined several times at Top of the Reef - Our favourite evening dining experience. The food again was excellent quality and variety. On this trip, we only ate from the set menu, as there is so much choice. I can highly recommend the sea bass - far better than I can get from restaurants at home. Service here is always low key, but attentive and the staff are so polite and look after you really well. Thanks to Supatra for making all our visits to Top of the Reef so special, both for afternoon tea and dinner. Maggie is doing a great job across reception and guest relations. She's always available and always has a smile. Jakob excels in the role of the Assistant Manager. He's very passionate about his job, is very 'hands-on' and always makes himself available. Both will always go out of their way to ensure that guests are having a great time. It is always good to see our old favourites - Mhai, Pong, Jhar, Ivy, Sandy, Surasak and Kasim. These members of staff always go the extra mile to ensure that you have the best time possible while you're on holiday. Also deserving of a mention are Ice (with her beautiful voice and talent at the piano) in Otters Bar, and the resident band who we consider to be amazing in Cafe Andaman. It is now July 2025, and we are only 11 weeks away from returning to Cape Panwa and we can hardly wait. Aside from this, we already have another booking at the Cape Panwa for July 2026 too! A big 'Thank You' to Khun Voytek, for all the things you did for us before and during our stay, it was very much appreciated, and is one of the reasons why we keep returning. See you all soon. Sharon & Jason. Read less
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Jul 21, 2025 James S

Every thing was just perfect the food fantastic and what a choice of menu for each meal. The staff were somthing else, words can not express the service we were given from the house maids to the CEO. A special mention to Lezel, James and Hazel these three deserve much more in the work place and life, nothing was too much trouble always there to… Read more
Every thing was just perfect the food fantastic and what a choice of menu for each meal. The staff were somthing else, words can not express the service we were given from the house maids to the CEO. A special mention to Lezel, James and Hazel these three deserve much more in the work place and life, nothing was too much trouble always there to serve. Keep up the service Cape Panwa we hope to be back some day. Jim & Diane Swaisland Tumut Australia Read less