Novotel Phuket Vintage Park - Family & Business trip hotel - New Year's Eve Celebrations in Phuket Near Novotel Vintage Park

Are you trying to plan an unforgettable New Year’s Eve? Phuket is an amazing place in which to spend the 31st of December. There are all sorts of lively events across the island to celebrate Phuket New Year’s Eve, from black tie celebrations to parties on the beach. If you’re heading to the area for the New Year, find out more about how to make the most of your trip and find the best parties.

Must-Visit Celebration Spots Near Novotel Vintage Park

Novotel Vintage Park is the ideal place to stay if you’re planning on attending a Phuket New Year’s Eve party. This 4-star Hotel near Patong Beach is about a 10-minute walk from one of the city’s most lively and popular New Year events. On Patong Beach, you’ll find organised entertainment, such as fireworks and live music, which is extremely popular with tourists and locals who party together until dawn. Staying close to the festivities means you can avoid the inevitable traffic and simply walk back at the end of the night.

A good way of getting the Patong Beach experience, but a little more refined, is to attend a party at one of the beach clubs. They’ll often have ticketed events with delicious meals, cocktails, and entertainment included. Because they own private areas of the beach, you avoid the worst of the crowds while still getting to join in with the countdown and see the fireworks at midnight.

Around a 15-minute walk away from the Novotel is Bangla Road, another popular spot that hosts many Phuket New Year’s parties. It’s well-known as the main party area of Phuket, and on New Year, they go all out. Many of them have guest DJs, drinks packages, and themed events, which are extremely popular. These events are worth booking in advance if possible.

Experience Phuket’s Unique New Year’s Traditions

When you visit Phuket in Thailand for New Year’s Eve, you can experience their unique New Year traditions first-hand. While Thailand uses a Buddhist calendar, meaning their traditional New Year is in April, the Western New Year is still a massive event across the country.

The New Year countdown is huge and very noisy! You’ll often see open-air entertainment which blends traditional and modern styles. You may see cultural events such as performances of traditional music or dance performed outdoors. There are often lantern releases throughout the evening, and once the countdown gets to zero, many localities have fantastic fireworks displays.

It’s also an important time for Thai Buddhists who visit their local temple to make merit, which means donating money which is used to take care of the monks. Towards midnight, monks will carry out a ceremony to bring in the New Year.

Plan Your Perfect Phuket New Year’s Eve

New Year is an extremely popular time to visit Phuket, and the 31st of December and the 1st of January are public holidays across Thailand. If you’re looking for family accommodation in Phuket, you should book as early as possible, as places in Patong fill up fast.

Location is one of the biggest considerations when booking a hotel for the New Year. Because there’s a surge in both domestic and international tourists, there’s a lot of pressure on public transport and finding taxis is almost impossible. Booking a hotel such as Novotel Vintage Park puts you just a short walk from some of the biggest parties in Phuket, so once you’re done with the party, you can simply walk home and enjoy some much-needed rest.

Everyone should experience the New Year in Thailand at least once in their lifetime. Book now to enjoy the luxury facilities and surroundings of the Novotel Vintage Park close to Patong Beach at New Year.