Cape Panwa Hotel

Phuket, Thailand

Star rating

Junior Suite, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Main Pool, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Pool Villa, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East,
Café Andaman, cafe, dining, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
The Light House
Café Andaman, Main Restaurant, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Top Of The Reef Restaurant
Panwa House Restaurant
Top of the Reef
Cape Panwa Panwa House
Beach
Cape Suite
Junior Suite, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Main Pool, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Pool Villa, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East,
Café Andaman, cafe, dining, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
The Light House
Café Andaman, Main Restaurant, Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Top Of The Reef Restaurant
Panwa House Restaurant
Top of the Reef
Cape Panwa Panwa House
Beach
Cape Suite

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10/10. Unbelievable!

Aug 19, 2025 Simon K

What an absolutely stunning hotel. Had a 10 night package and it was just amazing. I proposed to my future wife and the staff treated us like royalty. An engagement cake was given to us along with a stunning flower and towel display on our bed. Even the pineapple on the cocktails were shaped as a love heart. The food on the set European and Thai… Read more
What an absolutely stunning hotel. Had a 10 night package and it was just amazing. I proposed to my future wife and the staff treated us like royalty. An engagement cake was given to us along with a stunning flower and towel display on our bed. Even the pineapple on the cocktails were shaped as a love heart. The food on the set European and Thai menus blew us away along with the sensational food at Panwa House and Tip of the Reef restaurants. Staff from cleaners to reception and restaurant staff were amazing. The beach was beautiful to swim and the pool facilities first class. Very, very relaxing and could always find a bungalow around the pool. A 2 minute trip down to Panwa Village on the free shuttle and great value to get a connection into Phuket in a luxurious mini van. Great massage businesses and sunset bars within walking distance and live music every night in the hotel. Breakfast absolutely sensational and a proper 5 star resort vibe. Stayed in a Cape Suite room which was the best room I have ever stayed in around the world and I have travelled a lot. We will be back next year for our honeymoon. The most beautiful, luxurious resort I have stayed in. Don't look any further than this hotel. We are from Adelaide, South Australia. Read less
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Aug 15, 2025 Rizo323

Rather underwhelmed to be honest. 5 day stay family of 5 in 2 rooms with breakfast. Limited vegetarian options at breakfast and no halal options at all. Food signs taken away at 10.15am when breakfast is until 10.30am. Staff is rather miserable. On checkout WiFi automatically removed and have to ask for another code. Seems so petty when you think… Read more
Rather underwhelmed to be honest. 5 day stay family of 5 in 2 rooms with breakfast. Limited vegetarian options at breakfast and no halal options at all. Food signs taken away at 10.15am when breakfast is until 10.30am. Staff is rather miserable. On checkout WiFi automatically removed and have to ask for another code. Seems so petty when you think how much you pay. Beach is lovely and a good shuttle service running between 2 hotels until midnight. Pools are good too. Unfortunately the tram that services hotel and beach was under maintenance the whole week we were here. Rooms were nice and big and housekeeping was good. For the price certainly didn't feel like value for money. Read less
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Aug 14, 2025 craig d London, United Kingdom

Beautiful hotel and surrounds in a quiet part of Phuket We stayed here in 2007 when our children were 9 and 7, now celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary, we decided to go back on our own. The world is a big place but because of the great memories will built before it was a must do . It was like stepping back in time as nothing had changed,… Read more
Beautiful hotel and surrounds in a quiet part of Phuket We stayed here in 2007 when our children were 9 and 7, now celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary, we decided to go back on our own. The world is a big place but because of the great memories will built before it was a must do . It was like stepping back in time as nothing had changed, still amazing as ever, hotel i parts is being updated but our sea view suite was great, with a large balcony where we sat and watched the boats sail past. We stayed bed and breakfast where there was so much choice you couldn't go wrong. we went down to the bay in the evenings eating at Sabai Sabai and evening drinks at Russells sunset bar , which we highly recommend both. The Natural restaurant in Phuket was fantastic with the best beef Mussamum curry i have ever eaten. Patong is lively and god to experience. Download the Bolt app for Taxi's and you wont go wrong. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our best holiday ever in Thailand, twelve different holidays in 25 years.

Aug 11, 2025 james s

Fabulous holiday, could not fault in any way. Staff were brilliant. Food was excellent, looking forward to returning, and the girl cleaning our room was fantastic.
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Aug 8, 2025 lisak1972 County Clare, Ireland

Our travel agent booked this hotel as part of our multi centre holiday to Thailand. I contacted the hotel beforehand and they organised a driver to collect us from Rasada Pier. It was about 30 min drive to the hotel and we went up and down a very steep hill to get to the hotel. The hotel is located in a cul de sac on a hill overlooking the… Read more
Our travel agent booked this hotel as part of our multi centre holiday to Thailand. I contacted the hotel beforehand and they organised a driver to collect us from Rasada Pier. It was about 30 min drive to the hotel and we went up and down a very steep hill to get to the hotel. The hotel is located in a cul de sac on a hill overlooking the bay. There is a little open truck that ferries people up and down the hill all day and night to the sister hotel on a little stretch of promenade with street food vendors. There are also some lovely reasonable restaurants in this area along with a 7/11. We were warmly welcomed at check in with cool drinks and were advised our rooms were in a section up another steep hill 5-6 minutes climb away and if it was raining we would get wet walking between the buildings. We paid for an upgrade to be in the same building as the pool/ reception/ breakfast area. The hotel is lovely, rooms comfortable and spotlessly clean, the staff were just fine, not overly friendly or helpful, however had I know the spread out layout on the hill I might not have booked this hotel. The breakfast every day had a great selection of hot and cold food. Plenty of choices for both western and Asian tastes. There is a beach at the bottom of the hill with a funicular to make access easier. The sand at the edge of the water can be sharp with coral depending on the tides. Bring beach shoes to avoid a painful swim. On our last day we had a late flight and asked was there a changing room to shower and change after being in the pools. We were told to use the gym changing rooms and pointed in that general direction. The shower area in the gym did not have any towels available nor any staff around to hand out towels. After going back up to reception we were told to go and look under the desk at the gym entrance. Not really helpful. Overall we enjoyed our stay and glad we had the room in the reception area. Read less