Phuket's exclusive northeast cape, home to the Ao Po Grand Marina, yacht lifestyle and ultra-private hillside estates with panoramic views over Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone karsts.
Ao Po (also spelled Ao Por) is Phuket's least-known luxury enclave, occupying the northeast cape of the island with views across Phang Nga Bay toward the iconic limestone karst formations of James Bond Island and beyond. This is the antithesis of the west coast party scene — a tranquil, yacht-oriented community that offers a completely different vision of Phuket living.
The Ao Po Grand Marina is the area's centrepiece — a full-service marina with berths for vessels up to 80 metres, a hardstand yard, marine services and a waterfront restaurant. The marina hosts several charter companies offering day trips and multi-day cruises through Phang Nga Bay, the Similan Islands and beyond to the Andaman coast of Myanmar. The annual Phuket International Boat Show was held here. For yacht owners and sailing enthusiasts, Ao Po provides direct, sheltered access to some of the world's most spectacular cruising waters.
The east coast of Phuket offers dramatically different scenery from the west. Instead of open ocean sunsets, Ao Po provides sunrise panoramas over Phang Nga Bay's karst islands — a landscape of surreal beauty that inspired the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun." The coastline is characterised by mangrove forests, tidal flats and small islands, creating a rich marine ecosystem. Sea eagle sightings are common. The area is noticeably cooler and less humid than the west coast due to prevailing breezes from the mainland.
Ao Po listings include luxury villas, branded residences, land plots, boutique condos. Price, availability, ownership terms, project stage and permitted use differ by unit and may change. Compare the dated offer and documents for the exact property, including fees, handover obligations and any rental-management terms, before paying a reservation.
Beyond yachting, Ao Po offers kayaking through mangrove channels, cycling on quiet roads, and visits to the nearby Mission Hills golf course. The Ao Po seafood restaurants along the pier serve fresh catches at reasonable prices. COMO Point Yamu's restaurants (La Sirena Italian, Nahmyaa Thai) are destination dining venues. The area is also the closest point to Naka Island, accessible by a 10-minute longtail boat ride, with its pearl farm and unspoiled beaches.
Ao Po is 15 km from the airport via Route 402 and the Ao Po road (20-30 minutes). The area is quieter and less developed than the west coast, with limited local shops but improving infrastructure. A Lotus's Express and several convenience stores serve daily needs. The drive to Phuket Town or the west coast beaches takes 25-40 minutes. The relatively undeveloped surroundings contribute to the sense of exclusivity.
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