Phuket · Andaman Coast, Thailand
Merlin Beach
A crescent of sand in a private-feeling bay, framed by jungle hills and Tri Trang's headland — quiet, green and unhurried.
Distance from Twin Sands
About a 12-minute drive from Twin Sands, on the far side of the southern headland
From the airport
About 50 minutes from Phuket International Airport (HKT), roughly 43 km
Heritage
A little history.
Merlin — Tri Trang's southern half — was opened up in the 1990s when a single hotel took the hillside behind the bay and cut the road in. The beach itself is public, as all Thai beaches are, but the approach through the trees keeps it feeling like somewhere you have been let into. The jungle behind is still forest reserve, and hornbills and macaques come down the slope in the early morning.
Places Of Interest
What you’ll find here.
- Sheltered crescent bay with soft, pale sand
- Jungle hillside walks behind the beach
- Beachfront dining with the bay to yourself
- Kayaks and paddleboards on flat water
- Five minutes from Tri Trang along the shore road
Two Of You
Made for romantic escapes.
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