Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
Phuket
Located just a short walk from Patong Beach while slightly set back from the busiest streets, Grand Mercure Phuket Patong offers a more refined resort-style stay within easy reach of the action. It strikes a strong balance between relaxation and convenience, making it one of the more premium options in central Patong.
The hotel features modern rooms and suites with a contemporary Thai design, including pool access rooms and private villa-style accommodation. The layout centres around a large lagoon-style swimming pool, giving the resort a more spacious and tranquil feel compared to typical city hotels.
Facilities are a standout, including a full-service spa, fitness centre, multiple dining options and well-designed communal areas. It’s a hotel where you can comfortably spend time on-site, whether that’s relaxing by the pool or enjoying the restaurant and bar spaces.
From a golf perspective, it works very well as a base. You’re within driving distance of top Phuket courses such as Red Mountain, Blue Canyon, Loch Palm and Aquella, while still being close to Patong’s nightlife, shopping and restaurants.
Overall, Grand Mercure sits firmly in the premium resort category, offering a step up in quality and atmosphere while still maintaining the convenience of a central location.
Phuket Airport
40km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+7
Currency:
฿ (Thai Baht)
Temperature:
24°C - 34°C
Cost of a Beer:
£2.30
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£25
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About The Area
Phuket combines tropical island scenery with championship-calibre golf, offering one of Southeast Asia’s most visually striking and well-established golf escapes. Set in the Andaman Sea, the island blends dramatic limestone hills, palm-fringed beaches and luxury resorts with a strong collection of well-designed courses.
The standout venue is Red Mountain Golf Club, widely regarded as Thailand’s most spectacular layout. Built on a former tin mine site, it features dramatic elevation changes, bold rock formations and challenging carries that demand strategic play. The conditioning is consistently excellent, and the routing delivers a memorable mix of risk-and-reward holes. Nearby, Blue Canyon Country Club offers two championship courses, including the Canyon Course, which has hosted multiple international tournaments. Its tree-lined fairways, water hazards and fast greens provide a sterner, tournament-style test. Laguna Golf Phuket adds a more resort-friendly option, with flatter terrain and generous landing areas ideal for mixed-ability groups.
Golf in Phuket is lush, tropical and immaculately presented, with attentive caddie service and strong clubhouse facilities standard across most venues. The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April, when humidity is lower and conditions are most comfortable.
Off the course, Phuket offers some of Thailand’s finest beaches, including Patong, Kata and Bang Tao. Sunset dining along the Andaman coastline is a highlight, while boat excursions to Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay provide unforgettable rest-day experiences. Old Phuket Town adds colourful architecture and cultural contrast to the beach scene.
For golfers seeking dramatic scenery, tournament-quality courses and tropical island atmosphere, Phuket delivers one of Thailand’s most complete and visually impressive golf escapes.
