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Nai Harn Beach: the Best Beach in the South of the Phuket Island

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Authors: Polina Fedotova, Anton Makhrov
View of Nai Harn Beach from Black Rock
View of Nai Harn Beach from Black Rock Meantiya / Shutterstock

Nai Harn Beach is a popular attraction for tourists visiting Rawai and the southern part of Phuket. It is also a favourite destination for winter visitors and expats living in Chalong due to its proximity.

Next to Nai Harn Beach, there are several hotels, including The Nai Harn, Wyndham Grand, and Sansuri. Additionally, there are popular villages with villas such as Baan Bua and Naya.

Saiyuan Road is the main thoroughfare connecting Nai Harn with the rest of Phuket. It is home to a variety of service businesses, including cafés, restaurants, shops, laundries, massage parlours, and hairdressers.

Residential development begins beyond this street, showcasing typical Thai housing as well as projects originally intended for tourists and investors. Recently, a new hub of contemporary living has arisen around the Saturdays Residence and Saiyuan Med Village.

Property for sale in Nai Harn Beach 8 listings on Tranio
Studio in a new residence Utopia Dream Mini 2 with two swimming pools and a restaurant 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for $111,000 $111,000
Studio in a new residence Utopia Dream Mini 2 with two swimming pools and a restaurant 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Total area 30 m² 1 bathroom

1-bedroom apartment 26 m² on Nai Harn Beach, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand — #2430663 for $119,000 $119,000
1-bedroom apartment 26 m² on Nai Harn Beach, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand — #2430663

Total area 26 m² 1 bathroom

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New apartments 10 minutes walk from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for From $129,000 From $129,000
New apartments 10 minutes walk from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Completion in: 2028.I 285 units in total

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Apartments in a new residential complex with excellent infrastructure on Nai Harn beach, Phuket, Thailand

Completion in: 2026.IV Total of 168 apartments

Luxury apartment in a new residence Utopia with a swimming pool and restaurants, 800 meters from the Nai Harn beach, Phuket, Thailand for $124,000 $124,000
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Total area 40 m² 1 bedroom

Apartment in a new luxury residence Utopia with a swimming pool and restaurants, 800 meters from the Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for $160,000 $160,000
Apartment in a new luxury residence Utopia with a swimming pool and restaurants, 800 meters from the Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Total area 40 m² 1 bedroom

Furnished one-bedroom apartment in a new residence, 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for $120,000 $120,000
Furnished one-bedroom apartment in a new residence, 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Total area 32 m² 1 bedroom

Condominium complexes, where expats reside and winter visitors rent accommodation, are located in close proximity to Nai Harn Beach.

Nai Harn Beach
Nai Harn Beach Aleksandr Kondratov / Shutterstock

Who is Nai Harn Beach For?

Nai Harn is considered one of the best beaches in Phuket. The surrounding area offers various accommodation options, such as villas, apartment complexes, and hotels. Among the latter, the Nai Harn hotel stands out as the most prominent in the area.

In 2025, the environmental responsibility of the hotel industry in Nai Harn reached a new level. Nai Harn Boutique Resort confirmed its status as a leader in sustainable tourism, receiving the Green Hotel Plus certification and the prestigious TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for 2025. These accolades underscore the hotel's commitment to eco-friendly practices and responsible approach to nature.

Places of Interest in Nai Harn Beach

Nai Harn offers many places of interest, including Nai Harn beach, a lakeside park located near the beach, a mountain with wind turbines, Cape Phrom Thep, and Saiyuan Road. For sports enthusiasts, the AKA Thailand and Sinbi Muay Thai sports clubs are worth a visit.

A restaurant located on the terrace of the Nai Harn hotel
A restaurant located on the terrace of the Nai Harn hotel Chere / Shutterstock

Property Prices in Nai Harn Beach

Just 20 years ago, villas were the primary housing option on Nai Harn Beach. Today, a two-bedroom villa costs at least 300,000 US dollars. Since the mid-2010s, the area has seen a flurry of construction of condominiums with small apartments suitable for short-term rentals. During the development phase, a studio or one-bedroom apartment can be purchased for less than 100,000 US dollars. However, closer to the handover date or afterwards, the price increases to around 150,000 US dollars.

Thailand, and Phuket in particular, has a very limited supply due to the terrain. In addition to the fact that Phuket is an island and the amount of land on it is limited, there are over 30 nature reserves and a lot of land devoted to agriculture. There is very little land left on which to build homes. Add to this the restrictions on the height of buildings, and it becomes clear that the amount of housing that can be built in Thailand is limited.

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Apartments for sale in Nai Harn Beach 7 listings on Tranio
Studio in a new residence Utopia Dream Mini 2 with two swimming pools and a restaurant 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for $111,000 $111,000
Studio in a new residence Utopia Dream Mini 2 with two swimming pools and a restaurant 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Total area 30 m² 1 bathroom

1-bedroom apartment 26 m² on Nai Harn Beach, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand — #2430663 for $119,000 $119,000
1-bedroom apartment 26 m² on Nai Harn Beach, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand — #2430663

Total area 26 m² 1 bathroom

New complex of villas with swimming pools, gardens and picturesque views, 2 minutes away from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for From $888,000 From $888,000
New complex of villas with swimming pools, gardens and picturesque views, 2 minutes away from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Completion in: 2026.IV 9 units in total

New apartments 10 minutes walk from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for From $129,000 From $129,000
New apartments 10 minutes walk from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Completion in: 2028.I 285 units in total

Apartments in a new residential complex with excellent infrastructure on Nai Harn beach, Phuket, Thailand for From $130,000 From $130,000
Apartments in a new residential complex with excellent infrastructure on Nai Harn beach, Phuket, Thailand

Completion in: 2026.IV Total of 168 apartments

Luxury apartment in a new residence Utopia with a swimming pool and restaurants, 800 meters from the Nai Harn beach, Phuket, Thailand for $124,000 $124,000
Luxury apartment in a new residence Utopia with a swimming pool and restaurants, 800 meters from the Nai Harn beach, Phuket, Thailand

Total area 40 m² 1 bedroom

Apartment in a new luxury residence Utopia with a swimming pool and restaurants, 800 meters from the Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for $160,000 $160,000
Apartment in a new luxury residence Utopia with a swimming pool and restaurants, 800 meters from the Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Total area 40 m² 1 bedroom

Furnished one-bedroom apartment in a new residence, 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand for $120,000 $120,000
Furnished one-bedroom apartment in a new residence, 800 meters from Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Total area 32 m² 1 bedroom

There is a high demand for housing among foreign buyers due to the limited availability of locations for new projects.

Tranio has a representative office in Phuket. Our managers and lawyers will organise a turnkey transaction without increasing the purchase cost.

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