About Ya Nui Beach
Ya Nui Beach is a small sandy cove on the southern tip of Phuket Island in Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, between Nai Harn Beach and Promthep Cape. The beach is known for its clear turquoise water, sheltered bay, and views of Koh Kaeo Noi and Koh Kaeo Yai offshore. Popular for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, it offers a compact, scenic setting with beachfront restaurants and easy road access.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, curved sandy beach set in a sheltered cove with calm clear water in dry season and rocky headlands at both ends. The beach is lined with sun loungers, umbrellas and small restaurants behind the sand. Offshore islets are visible and can be reached by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. The area is compact and can be explored on foot, with swimming and snorkeling near rocks, and viewpoints above the bay.
Key highlights
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Small sheltered cove with clear water ideal for swimming and snorkeling
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Views of Koh Kaeo Yai and Koh Kaeo Noi islands offshore
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Kayak and stand-up paddleboard access to nearby islets
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Sunset views toward Promthep Cape area
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Close proximity to Windmill Viewpoint overlooking the bay
Route
| By air | Via Phuket International Airport (HKT), then by road to Rawai/Nai Harn area |
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| By road | Accessible by road via Wiset Road to Soi Ya Nui, approximately 19 km south of Phuket Town and 2 km south of Nai Harn Beach; roadside parking available above the beach |
| By public transport |