Palmyrah Surin

The apartment covers 35 m² and has a queen bed for up to two guests, with air conditioning and a private entrance. A full kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator and a stove sits alongside a TV with cable channels, a coffee or tea maker, a hair dryer and an iron.

The apartment has one bathroom, and toiletries and linens are provided. It is a self-contained base for a couple or a solo traveller, with Surin Beach 450 m away.

Free parking is available, and the property has a lift and a gym. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, dishes and dining utensils, and kitchen basics such as cookware, oils and condiments.

Internet access is available, and the apartment has a TV with cable channels, a coffee or tea maker, air conditioning, linens, toiletries, a hair dryer and an iron. The apartment also has its own private entrance, and the property has a balcony or terrace.

Surin is a quiet stretch of Phuket's coast, with a sandy beach and a calmer feel than the island's busiest resort areas. It appeals to travellers who want a relaxed base with the sea close at hand and the rest of the island easy to get to. Days here move at an easy pace, with the beach as the natural starting point, and evenings are quieter than on the resort strip in Patong.

Surin Beach is the nearest beach, 450 m away, and Phuket International Airport is 14.9 km off, so the trip from the airport is simple. For the island's bigger sights you will need to travel: Patong, the main resort town, is 8.2 km away, and the Big Buddha on its hilltop is 17.2 km off. Phuket FantaSea, a cultural theme park and show venue, is in nearby Kamala.

A good day could start with a swim at Surin Beach, then move on to the Big Buddha and the temples around Chalong. In the evening, the night markets of Bang Tao and Kamala are close by, with street food stalls and local shopping. The apartment's full kitchen makes an evening in easy to plan, and a short trip out is always possible when you want more.