SHA Plus Hotels for Scuba Diving Phuket

You are traveling to Phuket for your scuba diving and you would like to know which SHA Plus Hotels are close to the pier and have free transfers.

Travel time vary greatly in Phuket depending on where you are staying. Some of the resort situated in the north of the island are almost 50km from the pier and are in excess of an hour travel from teh pier. This blog will explain more: Travel Times Around Phuket.

Currently transfers are free from Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai and Nai Harn. All other areas have a surcharge and that depends on the distance you are from Phuket.

Here is a small list for you.

High End Resorts and Hotels

The Nai Harn (Nai Harn)

The Nai Harn Aussie Divers

A beautiful resort with views of Nai Harn Beach. About 15 minutes from the pier. Nai Harn is also an expat hub for the local Phuket scuba diving industry.

Book The Nai Harn Here

Duangjitt Rawai

Duangvitt Rawai Phuket Aussie Divers

Only 10 minutes from Chalong Pier and Aussie Divers Phuket and a classic style Phuket resort. Has great views of Chalong Bay and you can watch the scuba diving boat come and leave from their day trips.

Book The Duangjitt Resort here

KataThani Kata

Katathani Kata Beach Aussie Divers

Situated at the south end of Kata. The Katathani is another well established hotel only 15 or so minutes from Chalong Pier. Has a private beach front.

Book the Kata Thani Here
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Mid Range Resorts and Hotels

SIS Kata Resort Aussie Divers

A relatively new hotel situated in Kata. About 12 minutes from Chalong Pier.

Book the SIS Kata Resort here.

The Andamantra Patong

Andamantra Patong Phuket Aussie Divers

A well established hotel in Patong and has a had a reputation over the COVID period of offering some great discounts. About 25 minutes from Chalong Pier.

Book the Andamantra Resort Patong here.
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Budget Resorts and Hotels

Phuket Marine Poshtel (Chalong)

Phuket Marine Poshtel Aussie Divers

The Phuket Marine Poshtel is situated directly across the road from the Aussie Divers shop in Chalong. It is also situated less than 100 metres from Chalong Pier.

Book the Phuket Marine Poshtel Here

The Bloc Hotel Patong

The Bloc Phuket Patong Aussie Divers.jpg

A budget beach front hotel based in the middle of Patong. About 25 minutes from Chalong Pier.

Book The Bloc Patong here.

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SHA Plus Hotels for Scuba Diving Phuket