Beaches · West coast, Cherngtalay
Bang Tao Beach
A long, open bay, rarely crowded, with the Laguna resort complex towards the south and the village of Cherngtalay to the north.
Access
By road
Entry
Free
Time to allow
A few hours, or a stay
Best time
December to March, for a calm sea
Why go
For room to spread out. Sources give the bay a length of 6 to 8 km, so even with large resorts behind it, it is rarely crowded.
What you will find
A long, open bay facing west, with the Laguna resort complex towards the south and the village of Cherngtalay to the north. Lifeguards are posted. Guides consider the northern end, sheltered by an islet, the most reliable in the monsoon.
Getting there
By road. Grab and Bolt work across the island; songthaews (pick-ups with bench seats) run from Phuket Town to one beach and back, not between beaches.
Before you go
In June 2025 a swimmer drowned here under red flags, with "Beach Closed" signs up. A red flag means swimming is prohibited, whatever the sea looks like from the sand.
At the northern end, the outlet of the lagoon can pull like a current.
Where this place leads
Common questions
Which part of Bang Tao is safest in the monsoon?
Guides point to the northern end, sheltered by an islet, though the lagoon outlet there can pull like a current. No part is safe under a red flag.
How long is Bang Tao Beach?
Sources give 6 to 8 km. It is a long, open bay and rarely crowded.