Top 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Phuket: the list at a glance
Finding a place to stay with your dog or cat often shapes a Phuket trip as much as the beaches do. This list of the top 10 pet-friendly hotels in Phuket for 2026 covers resorts and hotels in which pets are allowed according to each property's own listing, spread from Layan and Panwa to Rawai, Phuket Town, Kata and Patong.
The hotels range from large resort brands to smaller boutique addresses and apartment-style stays. Each entry suits a different style of trip: a pool villa in the south, a beachfront resort on Panwa, a design-led stay near the airport side, or a town base with easy access to Phuket's cafes and shops. Because these properties welcome animals, it is worth reading their individual pet policies before booking.
The ranking is straightforward. Every hotel here allows pets per its listing, and the order runs by star rating, then by guest rating, with properties that have very few reviews ranked lower. That is why a well-reviewed mid-range hotel can sit near a five-star resort. Use the list to shortlist, then contact the hotel directly about your pet.
1. Anantara Layan Phuket Resort; 2. The Slate Phuket; 3. Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel; 4. Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort; 5. Cassia Phuket part of Banyan Group; 6. Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket; 7. Homa Phuket Town; 8. CC's Hideaway Kata SHA Plus; 9. Ibis Phuket Kata; 10. Mercure Phuket Patong Journeyhub.
1. Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
5-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.8/5 from 795 reviews | Pets allowed, Outdoor pool, Kids pool, Massage.
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is a five-star hotel in Phuket where pets are welcome. The stay suits families and guests who want to keep their pets close, with family rooms and a babysitting service alongside the pet policy. An outdoor pool and a kids pool anchor the grounds, and a fitness center, massage, and bars round out the facilities. Breakfast is served, and free car parking and parking are available, with a beach nearby. It draws a guest rating of 4.8 from 795 reviews.
2. The Slate Phuket
5-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.7/5 from 1,868 reviews | Pets allowed, Outdoor pool, Kids pool, Massage.
The Slate Phuket is a five-star hotel in Phuket that welcomes pets, making it a fit for guests traveling with animals. The grounds include an outdoor pool, a kids pool, and a jacuzzi, along with a fitness center, massage, restaurant(s), bars, and a pool bar. Breakfast is available, and free car parking and parking are provided. The setting suits pet owners who want a full spread of on-site facilities during their stay.
3. Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel
5-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.7/5 from 796 reviews | Pets allowed, Outdoor pool, Massage, Jacuzzi.
Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel is a five-star hotel in Phuket where pets are allowed, suiting guests who want a luxury pool villa stay with their animals. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, massage, a fitness center, restaurant(s), bars, and a pool bar. Breakfast and room service are offered, and free car parking and parking are available. The combination fits pet owners who value extensive on-site amenities and service. It holds a guest rating of 4.7 from 796 reviews.
4. Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort
5-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.6/5 from 3,752 reviews | Pets allowed, Outdoor pool, Kids pool, Massage.
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is a five-star hotel in Phuket that allows pets and offers family rooms, suiting guests traveling with animals and children. An outdoor pool and kids pool sit alongside a jacuzzi, massage, fitness center, and gymnasium, with bars and breakfast available. Free car parking and parking are provided. The spread of facilities fits pet owners who want a resort-style stay with plenty to do on site.
5. Cassia Phuket part of Banyan Group
5-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.6/5 from 2,350 reviews | Pets allowed, Outdoor pool, Kids pool, Fitness Center.
Cassia Phuket part of Banyan Group is a five-star hotel in Phuket that welcomes pets, fitting guests who want an apartment-style resort stay with their animals. An outdoor pool and kids pool are on site, along with a fitness center, restaurant(s), bars, and a pool bar. Breakfast and room service are offered, and free car parking, parking, and shuttle service are available. The mix suits pet owners who want dining and leisure options close at hand. It has a guest rating of 4.6 from 2350 reviews.
6. Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket
5-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.5/5 from 730 reviews | Pets allowed, Outdoor pool, Kids pool, Fitness Center.
Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket is a five-star hotel in Phuket where pets are allowed, suiting guests who want a relaxed resort stay with their animals. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a kids pool, a fitness center, and a gymnasium, plus restaurant(s), bars, and a pool bar. Breakfast and room service are available, and free car parking and parking are provided. The range of amenities fits pet owners who want dining, swimming, and fitness all on site.
7. Homa Phuket Town
4-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.6/5 from 656 reviews | Pets allowed, Swimming pool, Outdoor pool, Kids pool.
Homa Phuket Town is a four-star hotel in Phuket that welcomes pets, fitting guests who want a town-based stay with their animals. A swimming pool and outdoor pool are joined by a kids pool, a fitness center, and a gymnasium, along with restaurant(s), bars, and a pool bar. Breakfast and room service are offered, and free car parking is available. The facilities suit pet owners who want swimming, dining, and fitness within the hotel. It holds a guest rating of 4.6 from 656 reviews.
8. CC's Hideaway Kata SHA Plus
4-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.6/5 from 421 reviews | Pets allowed, Outdoor pool, Spa, Sauna.
CC's Hideaway Kata SHA Plus is a four-star hotel in Phuket where pets are allowed, suiting guests who want a wellness-focused stay with their animals. An outdoor pool is complemented by a spa, sauna, and massage, with restaurant(s), bars, and breakfast available. Room service is offered, and free car parking, parking, and shuttle service are provided. The combination fits pet owners who want relaxation and dining on site alongside easy transport options.
9. Ibis Phuket Kata
4-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.4/5 from 1,624 reviews | Pets allowed, Swimming pool, Outdoor pool, Kids pool.
Ibis Phuket Kata is a four-star hotel in Phuket that allows pets, with family rooms and a beach nearby, making it a fit for guests traveling with animals and children. A swimming pool, outdoor pool, and kids pool anchor the leisure facilities, alongside restaurant(s), bars, and a pool bar. Free car parking, parking, and shuttle service are available. The setup suits pet owners who want a straightforward beachside-area stay with family-friendly amenities. It has a guest rating of 4.4 from 1624 reviews.
10. Mercure Phuket Patong Journeyhub
4-star hotel | Phuket | guest rating 4.2/5 from 1,941 reviews | Pets allowed, Swimming pool, Outdoor pool, Kids pool.
Mercure Phuket Patong Journeyhub is a four-star hotel in Phuket where pets are allowed, suiting guests who want a Patong base with their animals. A swimming pool, outdoor pool, and kids pool are on site, together with a fitness center and gymnasium, restaurant(s), bars, and a pool bar. Room service is offered, and free car parking and parking are provided. The facilities fit pet owners who want swimming, dining, and fitness options at the hotel.
How we picked these pet-friendly hotels
We started with hotels in Phuket whose own listings state that pets are allowed, then ranked them. Star rating comes first, so higher-star properties sit above lower-star ones. Within the same star level, guest rating decides the order. Where a hotel had ratings from very few reviews, we placed it lower than similarly rated hotels with more feedback, since a small sample is less reliable. No other factors changed the order. The result is a mix of resorts, boutique hotels and apartment-style stays, each checked against its listing for pet permission and otherwise judged on star rating and guest rating.
Tips for pet-friendly stays in Phuket
Confirm the pet policy directly with the hotel before you book. Even where pets are allowed, rules on size, number of animals and which room types accept pets can vary, so ask what applies to your booking.
Bring your pet's own bed, bowls and familiar toy. A stay is easier for animals when their routine items travel with them, and it reduces reliance on whatever the hotel provides.
Ask about outdoor space and walking routes when you check in. Phuket heat is strong, so plan walks for early morning and late afternoon, and carry water for your pet.
Keep pets on a lead in shared areas such as lobbies, poolsides and gardens, and check whether any parts of the property are off-limits to animals.
For beach days, ask the hotel which nearby areas are suitable for pets, and avoid leaving your animal alone in the room while you go out.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Which Phuket hotels allow pets?
According to their own listings, pets are allowed at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, The Slate Phuket, Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel, Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort, Cassia Phuket part of Banyan Group, Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket, Homa Phuket Town, CC's Hideaway Kata SHA Plus, Ibis Phuket Kata and Mercure Phuket Patong Journeyhub.
Which pet-friendly hotel in Phuket is ranked first?
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort tops the list. The ranking runs by star rating first, then by guest rating, with hotels rated from very few reviews placed lower. Anantara Layan Phuket Resort sits at the top of that order among the pet-friendly hotels included here.
Are there pet-friendly hotels in Phuket Town?
Yes. Homa Phuket Town is on this list and allows pets according to its listing. It is a town-based option, useful if you want to stay in Phuket Town rather than at a beach resort, and it is ranked within the list by star rating and then guest rating.
Which pet-friendly hotels are in Kata?
Two hotels on the list are in Kata: CC's Hideaway Kata SHA Plus and Ibis Phuket Kata. Both allow pets according to their own listings. They appear in the ranking according to star rating and guest rating, with the same review-count rule applied across the list.
Is there a pet-friendly hotel in Patong?
Mercure Phuket Patong Journeyhub is included and allows pets per its listing. Patong is the busiest beach area on the list, so it suits travellers who want shops, dining and nightlife close by. Ask the hotel about its pet rules before booking.
Are there pet-friendly pool villa hotels in Phuket?
Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel is on the list and allows pets according to its listing. It is a pool villa property in the south of the island. Because villa stays can have specific rules for animals, confirm the details with the hotel when you book.
Which pet-friendly Phuket hotels are near Rawai?
Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket is in Rawai and allows pets per its listing. Rawai is in the south of the island and is a base for boat trips and southern beaches. The hotel is ranked on the list by star rating, then guest rating.
How was this pet-friendly Phuket list ranked?
Every hotel was checked against its own listing for pets being allowed. The hotels were then ordered by star rating, then by guest rating, with ratings from very few reviews ranked lower.
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