Have you read about the Phuket Sandbox (July, 2021) or Thailand’s no-quarantine reopening (November, 2021) for fully vaccinated travellers? If (after reading the caveats and cautions) you know this is the vacation for you, below you’ll find 45 absolutely best-in-class SHA Plus+ hotels.
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Phuket Sandbox (SHA Plus+) Hotels
How to book your Phuket Sandbox? Booking is possible through any ‘normal’ way you’d book a hotel – e.g. Booking.com, or a similar site. You must note in your reservation that it’s a “Phuket Sandbox” booking. You’ll then receive a “SHABA” booking confirmation, which you’ll need to get your Certificate of Entry (COE) – explained step-by-step here.
What’s Phuket Sandbox? The first phase of Thailand’s reopening to fully vaccinated international tourists from low- and medium-risk countries, without quarantine, beginning July 1, 2021. Join my email list to get updates on this and everything else Thailand/COVID .
Subscribe to updatesBelow, find the 45 best SHA Plus+ Phuket Sandbox hotels sorted by their review rating on Booking.com. While there are hundreds of options available, the following are amongst the best-reviewed and offer a good idea of pricing and room options.
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The 45 Best Phuket Sandbox (SHA Plus+) Hotels
- Phuket Sandbox (SHA Plus+) Hotels
- High-End Phuket Sandbox Hotels
- Private Pool Villas
- Boutique Phuket Sandbox Hotels
- Best Phuket Sandbox Hotels for Families
- Best Phuket Sandbox Hotels for Fitness
- Sandbox Hotels with In-Suite Kitchens
- Mid-Range Phuket Sandbox Hotels
- Recommended essentials
- Waterproof Phone Case
- Sand-Free Beach Blanket
- Mini Portable Projector
High-End Phuket Sandbox Hotels
Amanpuri

5 stars
Surin Beach
Rating: 9.4
Room types include:
- Standard Double or Twin Room
- Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- Family Room with Side Sea View
The Surin Phuket

5 stars
Surin Beach
Rating: 9.3
Room types include:
- One-Bedroom Hillside Cottage
- Beach Deluxe Suite
- Two-Bedroom Family Cottages
Twinpalms MontAzure

5 stars
Kamala Beach
Rating: 9.3
Room types include:
- Azure Suite – Double or Twin Room
- Azure Sea View Penthouse & Pool
- Two-Bedroom Azure Sea View Suite
Twinpalms Phuket

5 stars
Surin Beach
Rating: 9.2
Room types include:
- Grand Deluxe Palm Double Room
- Duplex Suite with Pool
- One-Bedroom Palm Suite
Trisara

5 stars
Nai Thon Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Ocean View Pool Junior Suite
- Two-Bedroom Trisara Signature Villa
- Seven-Bedroom Ocean Front Residence
The Nai Harn

5 stars
Nai Harn Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Deluxe Ocean View Room
- Ocean View Suite
- Royal Ocean View Suite
SKYVIEW Resort Phuket

5 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 10
Room types include:
- Studio
- Suite with Mountain View
- Suite with Sea View
Amari Phuket

5 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Superior Double Room with Partial Ocean Facing View
- One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
- Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View with Balcony
Mandarava Resort and Spa

5 stars
Karon Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
- Andaman Private Pool Villa
My Beach Resort

5 stars
Panwa Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Deluxe Room
- Premier Beach Front Room
- Premier Pool Access Room
Private Pool Villas
The Shore At Katathani – Adult Only

5 stars
Kata Beach
Rating: 9.4
Room types include:
- Pool Villa
- Pool Villa with Sea View
- Two-Bedroom Pool Villa
Grand Villa Luxury Time Phuket

5 stars
Bang Tao Beach
Rating: 9.4
Six-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
COMO Point Yamu, Phuket

5 stars
Ban Pa Khlok
Rating: 9.2
Room types include:
- Bay Suite
- One-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
- Four-Bedroom COMO Pool Villa
Island Escape by Burasari

5 stars
Phuket Town
Rating: 9.2
Room types include:
- One-Bedroom Pool Villa with Round-Trip Boat Transfer
- Two-Bedroom Oceanview Pool Villa with Round-Trip Boat Transfer
- Four-Bedroom Oceanview Pool Villa with Round-Trip Boat Transfer
Andara Resort Villas

5 stars
Kamala Beach
Rating: 9.2
Room types include:
- One-Bedroom Suite with Private Pool
- Two-Bedroom Penthouse Pool Suite
- Five-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

5 stars
Layan Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Deluxe Layan Suite
- Two-Bedroom Pool Villa
- Seven-Bedroom Sea View Residence
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

5 stars
Mai Khao Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Pool Villa
- Two-Bedroom Family Pool Villa
- Two-Bedroom Royal Villa by Jim Thompson
Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas

5 stars
Mai Khao Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- One Bedroom Suite
- Two Bedroom Pool Suite
- Two Bedroom Pool Villa
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

5 stars
Mai Khao Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Deluxe Room Garden View
- Pool Villa with Private Plunge Pool
- Pool Villa with Private Plunge Pool – Oceanfront
The Pavilions, Phuket

5 stars
Bang Tao Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Ocean View Pool Villa
- Pool Penthouse with Spa
- Three-Bedroom Pool Villa
The Slate

5 stars
Nai Yang Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- D-Buk Family Suite
- One Bedroom Pool Villa
- Two-Bedroom Family Pool Villa
Rosewood Phuket

5 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Beachfront Pool Pavilion
- Beachfront Pool Villa
- The Beach House (Two-Bedroom)
Kata Rocks

5 stars
Kata Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- One Bedroom Sky Pool Villa
- Two Bedroom Sky Pool Villa
- Four-Bedroom Sky Pool Villa
Keemala

5 stars
Kamala Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Tent Villa with Private Pool
- Tree Villa with Private Pool
- Bird’s Nest Villa with Private Pool
SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

5 stars
Mai Khao Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- One-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
- Two-Bedroom Presidential Pool Villa
Sri Panwa

5 stars
Panwa Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Pool Suite with Ocean View – Adult only
- Two-Bedroom Family Suite Pool Villa with Ocean View
- Five-Bedroom Residence Pool Villa
The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

5 stars
Ko Naka
Rating: 8.8
Room types include:
-  Deluxe King Guest Room
- Tropical Pool Villa
- Two-Bedroom Royal Horizon Pool Villa
Boutique Phuket Sandbox Hotels
Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong

5 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 9.2
Room types include:
- King Room
- King Room with Oasis Pool Access
-  Executive King Suite
LIV Hotel Phuket

4 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access Terrace
- Family Room with Sea View
Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery

5 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 8.7
Room types include:
- Executive King Room
- Deluxe King Pool Access
- Superior Room with King Bed
Best Phuket Sandbox Hotels for Families
OZO Phuket

4 stars
Kata Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Superior King Room
- Deluxe Family Bunk Beds
- Deluxe Family Two Bedroom
The Nature Phuket

5 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 8.6
Room types include:
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Deluxe Pool Access
- Junior Suite Pool Access
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa

5 stars
Karon Beach
Rating: 8.3
Room types include:
- King Deluxe Plus Garden
- King Deluxe Sea View
- Superior Deluxe Sea View Suite
Best Phuket Sandbox Hotels for Fitness
Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort

5 stars
Rawai Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Junior Suite with Garden View
- One-Bedroom Suite Pool Access
- Three-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort

4 stars
Thalang
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Deluxe Twin Room – Pool Wing
- Superior Twin Room – Pool Wing
- Deluxe King Room – Pool Wing
Sandbox Hotels with In-Suite Kitchens
BYD Lofts – Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments

4 stars
Patong Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
- Grand Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite – Pool Access
- Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
X10 Seaview Suites at Panwa Beach

4 stars
Panwa Beach
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Pool Suite with Sea View
- Two-Bedroom Suite with Sea View
Mid-Range Phuket Sandbox Hotels
8IK88 Resort

4 stars
Por Bay
Rating: 9.3
Room types include:
- Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- Junior Suite with Ocean View (4 people)
- Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
Babylon Pool Villas

4 stars
Nai Harn Beach
Rating: 9.2
Room types include:
- Deluxe Studio
- One-Bedroom Apartment
- Two Bedroom Apartment Pool Access
Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket

4 stars
Cape Panwa
Rating: 9.1
Room types include:
- Studio Suite
- One-Bedroom Suite
Kamala Resotel

4 stars
Kamala Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Deluxe Room
- Deluxe King Room
Xinlor House

3 stars
Phuket Town
Rating: 9.2
Room types include:
- Deluxe Twin Room
- Suite with Hot Tub
- Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Blu Monkey Boutique Phuket Town

3 stars
Phuket Town
Rating: 8.6
Room types include:
-
- Deluxe Twin Room
- Deluxe Double Room
At Kamala Hotel

2 stars
Kamala Beach
Rating: 9.0
Room types include:
- Deluxe Double Room
- Grand Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Superior Double Room
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