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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Patong (45% of total searches to Phuket Island). The next most popular destinations are Phuket City (35%) and Karon (14%). Searches for hotels in Kamala (5%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Phuket Island for as cheap as $10 (Patong) in the last 3 days. The average price is $139.