Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa is a great choice for golfers who want the convenience of staying directly beside the course while enjoying a quieter side of Phuket. Set on the north-east coast of the island, close to the Andaman Sea and only around 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the resort works particularly well for the first or final few nights of a Thailand golf holiday.

The accommodation overlooks the surrounding golf course, gardens and swimming pool, with spacious rooms designed to make the most of the tropical setting. Deluxe Rooms are available with garden, golf course or pool views, while some ground-floor rooms provide direct access towards the pool. Private balconies, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities and plenty of natural light make the rooms comfortable for relaxing after a day on the fairways.

The biggest reason to stay here is having Mission Hills Phuket Golf Course directly on the doorstep. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the 18-hole, par-72 course is one of Phuket's most distinctive layouts, with several holes running close to the Andaman Sea. Mangroves, water hazards, white-sand bunkers and coastal breezes all form part of the challenge, while the sea views give the course a character that is very different from the more inland layouts elsewhere on the island.

For us, staying on site makes the whole golf experience considerably easier. You can enjoy breakfast, head to the clubhouse and be ready for your tee time without sitting in Phuket traffic. There is also a driving range and putting green for warming up before your round, alongside a Pro Shop and spacious changing facilities.

Away from golf, the large outdoor swimming pool is the natural place to spend a few hours cooling down in the Thai sunshine. There is also a fitness centre, while the peaceful surroundings make Mission Hills particularly appealing if you prefer a quieter resort atmosphere to the busy beaches and nightlife of Patong.

Dining is available throughout the resort, including international and Thai options at the Patio Café, while Nibbler's Bar provides somewhere relaxed for a drink after golf. If you want a livelier evening, Phuket's beaches, restaurants and attractions can easily be incorporated into a longer island stay.

We think Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa is particularly useful for golfers who want easy airport access and golf right outside their room. Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can include Mission Hills within a tailor-made Phuket golf holiday, combining your accommodation with rounds at the island's other leading courses.