About Cape Yamu
Cape Yamu is a quiet peninsula on Phuket's east coast, looking out over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay. It is in Pa Khlok, in Thalang district, and it is a private, low-key residential corner of the island rather than a tourist strip. COMO Point Yamu is its best-known address, and the Yamu pier, around 5 mins away, is the starting point for boat trips into the bay.
The seclusion comes with distance, so plan on driving. There is no school on the cape, we could not confirm any shop, pharmacy or clinic there, and we found no public swimming beach on the cape: the nearest are on the west coast, around 20-35 mins away. The road out joins Route 4027 at Pa Khlok. Royal Phuket Marina and Boat Lagoon are around 20 mins away, BISP and Finnway around 20 mins, and most other international schools around 25-40 mins. The four main hospitals in Phuket Town are around 20-35 mins away, and the airport is around 30-40 mins away depending on traffic.
What's in Cape Yamu
Beaches & nature
- Phang Nga Bay Limestone karsts, islands and sea caves, seen from the cape and reached by boat trips from the Yamu pier
- Rang Yai Island About 15 mins by longtail boat, according to COMO Point Yamu
- Bang Tao Beach and Surin Beach The nearest public swimming beaches, on the west coast, around 20-30 mins. We found no public swimming beach on the cape itself
- Layan Beach and Kamala Beach West coast, around 25-35 mins
- Nai Yang Beach West coast, around 30-40 mins
Healthcare
- Mission Hospital Phuket Private, non-profit, 24-hour emergency, around 20-30 mins
- Bangkok Hospital Phuket Private, 24-hour emergency and trauma, around 25-35 mins. The Bangkok-Phuket Cancer Institute opened there in September 2026
- Vachira Phuket Hospital Public, 24-hour emergency, around 25-35 mins
- Bangkok Hospital Siriroj Private, 24-hour emergency, around 25-35 mins
- Dibuk Hospital and Chalong Hospital Dibuk is around 30-40 mins; Chalong Hospital (public) is around 35-45 mins
- Clinics and emergencies We could not confirm a clinic, dentist or pharmacy on the cape. Ambulance: 1669
Schools & nurseries
- Finnway International School Finnish-based, ages 2 to 12, in Koh Kaew, around 20 mins
- British International School Phuket (BISP) British, ages 2 to 18, boarding available, in Koh Kaew, around 20 mins. Early Years from age 2, with waiting lists reported
- UWC Thailand and Glenalmond Phuket IB and English National Curriculum, both in Thalang beside Thanyapura, around 25-35 mins. Glenalmond opened in August 2026
- QSI International School of Phuket American curriculum, in Kathu, around 25-35 mins
- HeadStart International School British, Chaofah City campus in Wichit, around 25-35 mins. The Cherngtalay campus (Foundation to Year 9) is around 20-30 mins away, estimated from the Cherngtalay centre
- Kajonkiet International School British and Cambridge, in Kathu, around 30-40 mins
- Southern campuses BCIS in Chalong is around 35-45 mins and Lighthouse International School in Rawai around 40-50 mins. Check ages and curricula with each school
- Nurseries BISP and Finnway take children from age 2 and Glenalmond from Kindergarten 1 (age 2). We found no stand-alone nursery on the east coast
Shopping & daily needs
- On the cape We could not confirm any shop on the cape, so plan to shop elsewhere
- Robinson Lifestyle Thalang Mall with chain cafes, around 15 mins
- Thai Watsadu Thalang Hardware and building supplies, around 15 mins
- Villa Market, Boat Lagoon Premium supermarket, around 20 mins
- Lotus Thalang and Makro Thalang Hypermarket and wholesale, around 20 mins
- Phuket Premium Outlet Outlet mall, around 20-30 mins
- Big C Ratsada and Lotus Samkong, Phuket Town Hypermarkets, around 25-35 mins
- Central Phuket Floresta and Festival The main mall, around 25-35 mins
- Co-working Regus co-working space at Royal Phuket Marina, around 20 mins
Restaurants & beach clubs
- La Sirena at COMO Point Yamu Pool-side Italian. Whether non-guests can book is not stated, so check with the resort
- Nahmyaa at COMO Point Yamu Southern Thai, served at dinner. Check non-guest access with the resort
- COMO Shambhala Kitchen Health-focused Thai and Italian dishes with fresh local catch, open-air with bay views, at COMO Point Yamu
- Royal Phuket Marina restaurants LUME (Mediterranean-inspired Italian seafood), BLUU Asian Kitchen and Bar, Madame Saigon, Pasta Basta and Sea Breeze, around 20 mins
- Peang Prai Thai restaurant at Bang Pae Waterfall, casual prices, on the Michelin 2026 list, around 20 mins
- Tasak Seafood and Krua Praya Small seafood place by the mangroves and a southern Thai garden restaurant (closed Tuesday), both in Pa Khlok, casual prices
- Kruvit Seafood Raft and Laem Hin Seafood Seafood on the Laem Hin pier with a free shuttle boat, around 20-30 mins
- Beach clubs None on the east coast. The nearest are on the west coast, around 25-35 mins
Coffee & cafes
- Monkeypod Coffeehouse Freshly ground coffee, Thai and Western food and pizza in Pa Khlok, around 10 mins
- Solavita Cafe Wellness cafe at Royal Phuket Marina with bowls, salads, tartines, smoothies and coffee, around 20 mins
- BAKE and Les Anges Coffee and pastries at Royal Phuket Marina, around 20 mins
- Chain cafes Cafe Amazon, Inthanin and Starbucks at Robinson Lifestyle Thalang, around 15 mins
- Specialty roasters None on the east coast. Dou Brew, Baboon and Campus Coffee Roasters are in Phuket Town, about 21 km away
Sports & wellness
- COMO Shambhala Fitness room, spa treatments and yoga at COMO Point Yamu. Access for non-guests is not stated
- Gyms and Muay Thai No public gym on the cape. Sumalee Boxing Gym in Thalang (around 15 mins, check it is running), Revolution Gym in Bang Tao (around 20-30 mins) and the Royal Phuket Marina gym (around 20 mins)
- Padel & pickleball None on the cape. Padel Phuket @ Blue Tree (6 courts) and Destination Padel Club (6 courts) are around 20 mins; PTP Club Phuket (6 courts) is around 20-30 mins. WAREHAUS.club and The Peak Racquet Park (pickleball) are also in the area
- Tennis Royal Tennis Club at Royal Phuket Marina, around 20 mins
- Golf Mission Hills Phuket (18 holes, Jack Nicklaus design), around 20-30 mins; Laguna Golf around 25-35 mins; Red Mountain around 25-35 mins; Blue Canyon and Phuket Country Club around 30-40 mins
- Thanyapura Sports and health club in Thalang with 50 m and 25 m pools, tennis courts, a gym and classes. Day passes are sold. Padel is not listed on its official site. Around 25-35 mins.
- Horse riding Niran Equestrian Centre (closed Mondays), around 20 mins. Beach rides at Phuket International Horse Club along Bang Tao and Layan (check the pick-up point when booking)
- Rebel Rock Climbing Indoor climbing gym, around 20 mins
- Boat Lagoon pool Non-residents can use the pool on a monthly basis, around 20 mins
Marinas
- Yamu pier Departure point for Phang Nga Bay boat trips, around 5 mins
- Royal Phuket Marina Marina with restaurants, cafes, a gym and tennis courts, around 20 mins
- Phuket Boat Lagoon Beside Royal Phuket Marina, around 20 mins
- Ao Po Grand Marina 230 berths for vessels up to 499 tons, 24-hour access and haul-out to 100 ft, around 25-35 mins
Attractions
- Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Observation only, no riding, in Pa Khlok, around 15 mins
New & coming soon in Cape Yamu
New
- NewGlenalmond Phuket (Thalang) English National Curriculum school at Thanyapura, opened August 2026, around 25-35 mins away.
- NewBangkok-Phuket Cancer Institute Opened at Bangkok Hospital Phuket in September 2026, around 25-35 mins away.
- NewSunseeker showroom, Royal Phuket Marina Opened in early 2026, around 20 mins away.
Coming soon
- Coming soonPhuket Expressway Phase 2, Muang Mai to Koh Kaew to Kathu Planned. Government timetable gives Cabinet approval in September 2027, construction from October 2028 and opening around October 2031 (reported September 2026). The route runs through the Koh Kaew corridor that traffic from the cape uses.
- Coming soonKathu to Patong expressway and tunnel (Phase 1) Planned. Government timetable gives Cabinet approval in December 2026, construction from October 2027 and opening around October 2031 (reported September 2026). It would shorten the Kathu to Patong section only.
- Coming soonPhuket Airport expansion Planned. An international terminal extension and extra gates, taking capacity to at least 18 million passengers a year. Completion is given as between 2029 and 2031, depending on the source.
- Coming soonBumrungrad International Hospital Phuket Planned in Mai Khao, near the airport. Opening is reported between the third quarter and the end of 2027, depending on the source.
- Coming soonSongklanagarind (PSU) Hospital Phuket Planned. A new university hospital, reported to open between 2029 and 2030, depending on the source. The site is reported as Kathu in some sources.
- Coming soonICONPHUKET (Siam Piwat) Announced 5 October 2026. A retail and attractions project on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang, planned to open in 2029 as part of the wider Synthesis Ark Phuket development.
- Coming soonCentral Phuket expansion Announced. Central Pattana says the expansion will be completed in 2028.
- Coming soonPhuket light rail Proposed. Airport to Chalong, about 42 km. Construction is reported between 2028 and 2029 and opening between late 2031 and 2032, after earlier dates were missed. The line runs along Thepkrasattri Road, so it would not reach the cape.
Getting around from Cape Yamu
- Yamu pieraround 1 km, 5 mins
- Boat Lagoon & Royal Phuket Marinaaround 12 km, 20 mins
- BISParound 13 km, 20 mins
- Ao Po Grand Marinaaround 16 km, 25-35 mins
- Boat Avenuearound 16 km, 20-30 mins
- Bang Tao Beacharound 17 km, 20-30 mins
- Phuket Townaround 21 km, 25-35 mins
- Phuket Airportaround 26 km, 30-40 mins
- Patong Beacharound 28 km, 35-45 mins
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cape Yamu like to live in?
A private, quiet peninsula on the east coast with views over Phang Nga Bay. It is low-key and residential rather than touristy, and you will drive for most things: schools, shops and hospitals are all around 15-40 mins away.
How far is Cape Yamu from the airport?
Around 26 km, roughly 30-40 mins depending on traffic. COMO Point Yamu describes it as an easy 25-minute drive.
Are there international schools near Cape Yamu?
Not on the cape. Finnway International School (ages 2 to 12) and BISP (ages 2 to 18) in Koh Kaew are the closest, around 20 mins. QSI, UWC Thailand, Glenalmond, HeadStart and Kajonkiet are around 25-40 mins, and the southern campuses around 35-50 mins.
Where is the nearest hospital to Cape Yamu?
The main hospitals are in Phuket Town, all with 24-hour emergency: Mission Hospital Phuket around 20-30 mins, and Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Vachira and Bangkok Hospital Siriroj around 25-35 mins. The ambulance number is 1669.
Is there a beach at Cape Yamu?
We found no public swimming beach on the cape. The nearest are on the west coast: Bang Tao and Surin around 20-30 mins, and Layan and Kamala around 25-35 mins. Boat trips into Phang Nga Bay leave from the Yamu pier.
How close are the marinas to Cape Yamu?
Royal Phuket Marina and Phuket Boat Lagoon are around 12 km and 20 mins away. Ao Po Grand Marina is around 16 km and 25-35 mins away.