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Merlin Beach is located on the Andaman Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 15th place out of 70 beaches in the Phuket region 12.5 km away from its center, the city of Phuket. It is one of the beaches of Pa Tong settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Merlin Beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, beach restaurant, toilets, sea pool. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Karon Beach, which has a rating of 9.2.
Merlin Beach is located in Phuket within Pa Tong, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Phuket island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Pa Tong 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ban Karon 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ban Kata 1.2 km
Ban Kata 4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pa Tong 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Pa Tong 3.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Pa Tong 3.6 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Pa Tong 3.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Ban Karon 2.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Pa Tong 4.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Ban Bang Thao 4.9 km
What to do in Merlin Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Merlin Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Merlin Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Merlin Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Merlin Beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Merlin Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Merlin Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Merlin Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Merlin Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.RAGGAE HOUSE is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
There are 6398 places to stay in the Merlin Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Merlin Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Merlin Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 3 attractions near Merlin Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Laem Lam Chiak located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Merlin Beach is April. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 29°C and water 30°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pattaya 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand
Baan Chaweng 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Baan Mae Nam 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ban Rawai 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Ban Ao Nang 1.2 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty
Railay 6.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ban Khuk Khak 4.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Wichit 7.8 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Choeng Thale 2.2 km
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