Rawai · Phuket · Thailand
BAAN SAYIUAN
Welcome
home
Love, Lucie & Guillaume
Postcard
บ้านไซยวน
Baan means home in Thai. Drop your bags, and enjoy. You're home.
baan Sayiuan · 59/45 Soi Sayiuan 13 · Rawai · Phuket
Before You Land
to do before you get on the plane
Airport · Transfer
Airport Taxi
Your driver will be waiting at arrivals with a sign in your name. 700 THB, straight from Phuket airport to the villa. Just mention it in the guest form and we'll sort it.
Guest form →บังคับ
Transport & Food
Grab
The Uber of Southeast Asia. Taxis, scooters, delivery. Essential in Thailand.
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บังคับ
Immigration
TDAC
Fill the arrival card online before your flight. Takes 2 minutes.
Official site →door to door
Airport · Transfer
Airport Taxi
Your driver will be waiting at arrivals with a sign in your name. Just mention it in the guest form and we'll sort it.
Guest form →Transport & Food
Grab
The Uber of Southeast Asia. Taxis, scooters, delivery. Essential in Thailand.
Download →
Pro tip
Priority
Lane
เงินสดเท่านั้น
At passport control, walk up to the agent and say "priority lane — how much?" They'll quote you 500–1000 baht — cash in baht only. Exchange desk right before if needed. Passports, TDAC forms and cash ready. You're through in 2 minutes. Without it: queue for 30 min to 2 hours.
เงินสดเท่านั้น
Water, shade, nowhere to be.
At The Villa
Access · Villa
WiFi network
Minou_5G
WiFi password
minoumi123!
Door code
5734
1. Full palm on the sensor2. Tap the code3. Full palm on the sensor"door unlocked" ✓
Tip
Important ATM
ATMs here give the cash BEFORE returning your card. Many people forget their card. Don't be that person. (Pierre R., if you leave your card in the ATM, we warned you — and you're buying the next round.) There's an ATM in front of every 7-Eleven.
une institution
7-Eleven
The world's best neighbour
A 2-minute walk. Ice-cold Chang Beer, water, ice cream, SIM cards, forgotten sunscreen, midnight snacks. Open 24/7 — including at 3am when the mood strikes. The ATM out front takes foreign cards.
Soi Sairaan 11, Rawai · Phuket 83130
7-ELEVEN #08412
CASHIER: NUI REG:02
8 85580 08412 6
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Out & About · Rawai
CURATED RAWAI
The Beaches
Beach
Nai Harn
Beach massages and restaurants on the sand. The locals' favourite. Sun loungers for hire.
01
Secret cove
Ya Nui
Our favourite. Snorkeling, kayak and the best mango passion fruit shake in Thailand. Rent a kayak to reach the small island just opposite.
02
Seafront
Rawai
Sunset restaurants, longtail boats and speedboats to the islands. No swimming but lovely atmosphere. Don't miss the fish market just left of the pier.
03
Restaurants
Nikita's
Seafood & cocktails
Les pieds dans l'eau, vue sur la mer, Chang bien froide. L'endroit où on commande "juste un verre" et on finit à dîner au coucher du soleil.
Pure Vegan Heaven
Végétalien · 5 min à pied
Healthy sans être austère. Jardin ombragé très agréable — parfait pour un déjeuner après le yoga. Même les non-vegans en ressortent contents.
Locanda del Pescatore
Italien face à la mer
Notre cantine pour notre date hebdo. Pâtes faites maison, vin correct, service sans chichi. On y revient chaque semaine depuis des années.
Nibe
Italien · gastronomique
Probablement le meilleur restaurant italien de Phuket. Pas donné, mais chaque bouchée le justifie. Réservation recommandée.
Groov Gastrobar
Gastrobar · cocktails
Ambiance bar, musique, DJ certains soirs. Pas vraiment kids-friendly après 20h — mais parfait pour une soirée entre adultes.
Le Celtique
Breton à Rawai
Marié à une Thaï, le patron propose un double menu. Même le menu thaï vaut vraiment le détour. Institution chez les expats français de Rawai depuis 15 ans.
Vida Nova Phuket
Breakfast & coffee shop
Beau cadre, bon café, brunchs soignés. Le genre d'endroit où on arrive pour un café et on reste deux heures.
Elyseum Bathhouse
Breakfast & café
Décor soigné, excellent café de spécialité, idéal pour travailler en remote. Wifi solide, prises partout, personne ne vous regarde de travers si vous restez 4h.
We Café
Breakfast & coffee shop
Sympa, sans prétention. Bon café, smoothies frais, portions généreuses. Le breakfast local pour bien commencer la journée — c'est aussi le point de départ de ma rando quotidienne.
Wine Connection
Cave à vin & bistrot
La meilleure sélection de vins importés du coin, à des prix corrects pour la Thaïlande. On peut boire sur place ou emporter — pratique pour ramener une bonne bouteille à la villa.
Wellness & Activities
Promthep Cape
Panoramic view · Workout
Best view in Phuket — and the best workout. I go on this hike every morning 8–9am after school drop-off. Join me if you want.
Sinbi Muay Thai
Muay Thai · 5 min walk
Closest — factory vibe and big muscles, better for experienced fighters.
Shark Muay Thai
Muay Thai · 10 min walk
More family-friendly, my favourite (Lucie). Class at 10am (others start at 8am). Private lessons also available for under 1,000 baht.
Phuket Muay Thai
Muay Thai · sea view
Sea view, great atmosphere.
Mangosteen Ayurveda
Ayurveda & treatments
Ayurvedic massages, body treatments, herbal steam baths. Perfect recovery after too many Chang Beers.
Jungala
Yoga · Breathwork · Sound healing
The kind of place you arrive stressed and leave feeling like you slept for 12 hours.
Action Point
Hot Yoga
Yoga in a room heated to 38°C. Yes, it's already 33°C outside. Yes, it's still better.
Elite Atoll Fitness
Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates in small groups. The kind of workout that hurts the next day but you're proud of.
Green Sport Massage
Thai massage · Saiuan 10 · 400 THB / h
Traditional Thai massage 5 min walk away. Ask for "soft" if you're a bit of a wimp — they'll understand. If you're looking for something different, it's not complicated. Unless you're blind.
Chivitr
Premium massages
For a proper luxury experience. Spa atmosphere, serious protocols — book ahead.
Shark Bites
Padel · Pool · Bar
Padel courts, pool with diving board and climbing wall — and a bar in the middle. The perfect excuse not to go home.
Pétanque
Secret spot · Ask us
Still hunting for the perfect spot — but we have a lead.
Departing from Rawai
Day Trip by Boat
Departing from Rawai Beach
Islands & Day Trips
Lon, Bon, Coral, Racha, Koh Phi Phi — all reachable from Rawai pier, 5 min walk away. Longtail for nearby islands, speedboat for further adventures.
Traditional boat
Longtail
The local classic. Slow, authentic, cheap. Perfect for Lon, Bon or Coral Island — negotiate directly on the beach.
Booking · Rawai Beach
Boat Service
On site at Rawai Beach or by phone. Prices vary by destination and season — bargaining is expected and normal.
For the brave
Further Away
Koh Phi Phi and James Bond Island are doable as day trips — but you need to leave VERY early (4–5am) to enjoy the spots before the crowds arrive.
Beyond Rawai
Phuket
Culture
Big Buddha
Landmark
45 meters of white marble, panoramic view over the whole island. Catch the sunset — it's something else.
Phuket Town
Old Town · 30 min
Sino-Portuguese architecture, specialty coffee in century-old shophouses and great street food. Saturday night, the walking street market takes over — local, not touristy.
Wat Chalong
Temple · 20 min
The most revered temple in Phuket. Gold, incense and quiet — go in the morning.
Nature & Adventure
Day Sail
Sailing · Ao Po Marina
Charter a sailboat for the day or join a sunset cruise from Ao Po marina. The most beautiful way to see the islands.
Elephant Hills
Ethical sanctuary
See elephants without riding them. Observe, feed and respect them. One of the few genuinely ethical experiences in Thailand.
Red Mountain
Golf · 15 min
Best course in Phuket, reasonable green fees. For serious golfers — and for everyone else, Dino Golf right next door (kitsch mini-golf with giant dinosaurs, a must).
Shopping
Rawai Plaza
Local mall · 2 min walk
The neighbourhood mall, just down the street. Tops Market on the ground floor — best place to find decent wine and imported cheese at reasonable prices. Handy for everyday shopping.
Robinson Lifestyle
Mall · Cinema · 20 min
The family mall in Chalong. MX4D cinema on the top floor, OYO (think Thai Chuck E. Cheese) perfect for kids on a rainy day, plus all the usual shops. The perfect plan B on a monsoon day.
Central Floresta
Luxury mall · 35 min
Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Rolex under one roof — and 18°C air-con that feels amazing after a day in 34°C heat. The basement food court is a genuine hidden gem: cheap, varied, packed with locals (always a good sign). Right next to Central Festival for more accessible brands.
Upgrade Your Day
DAY PASSES
Upgrade Your Day
DAY PASSES
A day pass gets you full access to a 5-star hotel — pool, beach club, food credit — no room booking needed. Most hotels offer them. Our picks below, but we know plenty more — just ask.
5★ Hotel · Nai Harn · 10 min
The Nai Harn
from 2,500 THB
Infinity pool facing the sea, sunbeds, towels, restaurant credit and gym access. Stunning view over Nai Harn bay.
Book →01
5★ Hotel · Bangtao · 30 min
SAii Laguna
from 800 THB
A bit further but perfect with kids — 55m waterslide, adults-only pool, beach access, dining credit. Great excuse to discover the north of the island.
Book →02
5★ Hotel · Cape Panwa · 25 min
Sri Panwa
from 1,888 THB
48m forest pool with panoramic Andaman views, reserved daybed, dining credit at Baba Chino. The most spectacular of the three.
Book →03
Before you arrive
Plan your stay
Welcome cocktails, airport transfer, breakfast preferences, kids' sleeping arrangements — fill in the form and we'll have everything ready before you arrive.