PROJECT

Completed

Andaman Hills

in Patong, Phuket

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HOUSES & VILLAS

1993

COMPLETION

Andaman Hills

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Andaman Hills is a completed villa and house development set into the hillside above Patong, Phuket's best-known and busiest west-coast beach resort town. The project sits within easy reach of the roughly 3 km Patong Beach and the Bangla Road entertainment strip, giving owners a rare combination in this location: a private, elevated residential setting a short drive from the island's densest concentration of restaurants, bars, dive shops, and the Jungceylon shopping mall. Andaman Hills is built for buyers who want a lock-up-and-leave holiday home or a short-let rental base in the middle of Phuket's most tourist-heavy district, rather than a quiet suburban address.

The product and who it suits

The development comprises detached villas and houses on individual land plots, typically arranged over one or two levels with private pools, gardens, and covered parking, taking advantage of the hillside topography for sea or valley views over the bay. This layout suits buyers who want more space, privacy, and outdoor living area than a condominium offers, while still being close enough to walk or take a short tuk-tuk ride down to the beach and nightlife strip. It is a natural fit for holiday-home owners, investors targeting Patong's short-let holiday-rental market, and multi-generational families who want separate indoor and outdoor space during extended stays. Because Patong's economy runs on year-round tourist footfall, villas here are usually bought with a rental-income model in mind alongside personal use, rather than as a permanent quiet residence.

Location, access and ownership

Andaman Hills sits on the hill above central Patong, close enough to the beach for a short daily trip and within about 10-15 minutes over the hill to Kathu and Phuket Town, and roughly 45 minutes north to Phuket International Airport. Because the villas and their land are built on standard Thai freehold land rather than a condominium title, foreign buyers cannot hold the land directly; the established routes are a registered 30-year leasehold (renewable per the underlying land contract) or purchase through a Thai limited company structure, both standard mechanisms used across Phuket's villa market and worth confirming with a Thai property lawyer before signing. This differs from condominiums in Patong, which foreigners can hold under freehold title within the standard 49% foreign-ownership quota per building.

Lifestyle and everyday practicality

Living at Andaman Hills means Patong's full resort infrastructure is on your doorstep: beach clubs, a long dining and nightlife strip, dive operators, spas, and Jungceylon mall for daily shopping, all within a short drive of the hillside. For golfers and those wanting quieter breaks from the beach scene, Phuket's inland courses and Phuket Town's old-quarter cafes and markets are both a manageable hop over the hill. The hillside setting also gives a degree of separation from Patong's street-level bustle while keeping the town's amenities close, which is the core appeal of this kind of villa product in this specific zone.

For buyers comparing options, current villas for sale in Patong show how Andaman Hills' hillside villa product sits alongside Patong's condominium stock. Overall, Andaman Hills suits buyers who want a completed, private villa in Phuket's busiest and most tourist-facing resort town, with ownership handled through the standard Thai leasehold or company structure used for villa land island-wide.

COMPLEX FEATURES

Communal PoolCommunal GymCar Parking24H SecurityCCTV (Video Surveillance)

FEES & TAXES

Standard transaction fees in Thailand for a completed condominium under the ownership types listed below.

Freehold

  • Transfer fee — 2%
  • Specific Business Tax — 3.3%
  • Withholding tax — 1%
  • Stamp duty — 0.5%

Freehold (foreign quota): one-time transfer fee + tax obligations at closing. Annual common-area maintenance (CAM) separately.

Leasehold

  • Transfer fee — 1%
  • Stamp duty — 0.1%

Leasehold (30-year): registration fee 1% + 0.1% stamp duty on the lease value. No annual property tax for the lessee.

Buyer and seller usually split the transfer fee 50/50.

BUILDING FACTS

Operating costs and on-site infrastructure as published by the developer.

Management

  • PetsNot Allowed

LOCATION

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NEARBY PLACES

Sports & Events Venues

  • Patong Boxing Stadium Sainamyen454 m
  • Sports Complex PSU Phuket5.5 km

Beaches

  • JB Sunset Beach702 m
  • Freedom Beach4.4 km

Museums

  • 9 Art Gallery976 m
  • Arts Corner Phuket4.3 km

Malls & Souks

  • Jungceylon1.4 km
  • Malin Plaza Market2.6 km

Parks

  • Tonsai Elephant Sanctuary Park Patong1.5 km
  • Phuket Wake Park4.0 km
  • Thetsaban Tambon Kathu Park5.5 km

Zoos & Aquariums

  • Tiger Kingdom - Phuket3.1 km

DISTRICT

Patong

Phuket's coastline divides into fifteen distinct tourist zones, each with its own buyer profile, price band and rental cycle. The luxury west coast — Bang Tao, Layan, Surin, Kamala — runs Aman-tier resorts, golf, beach clubs and the highest absolute prices on the island. Drop south through Patong (the tourist…

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Andaman Hills — buyer FAQ

Can foreigners own a villa at Andaman Hills in Patong freehold?

No. Villas and houses at Andaman Hills sit on standard Thai land, which foreigners cannot hold as freehold owners directly. Buyers typically use a registered 30-year leasehold agreement on the land or purchase through a Thai limited company structure, the two standard routes used for villa ownership across Phuket. A Thai property lawyer should confirm the specific structure before purchase.

How far is Andaman Hills from Patong Beach?

Andaman Hills sits on the hillside above central Patong, a short drive from the roughly 3 km Patong Beach and the Bangla Road nightlife strip. The elevated position gives sea or valley views and some separation from street-level activity while keeping the beach, restaurants, and Jungceylon mall within easy reach by car or short tuk-tuk ride.

Is Andaman Hills a completed project?

Yes. Andaman Hills is a completed hillside villa and house development in Patong, meaning units are built and ready for occupancy rather than under construction. Buyers looking at this project should check current availability and title status directly, since a completed status does not guarantee active stock at any given time.

Who is the developer of Andaman Hills?

Public developer information for Andaman Hills is not confirmed at this time. Buyers should request the project's title documents, land office records, and any available sales history from a licensed agent or Thai property lawyer to verify the developer and legal structure before proceeding with a purchase.

Who is Andaman Hills in Patong best suited to?

Andaman Hills suits buyers wanting a lock-up-and-leave holiday villa or a short-let rental base in Phuket's busiest beach resort town, rather than a quiet residential suburb. It fits holiday-home owners, investors targeting Patong's tourist-driven rental demand, and families wanting private pool and garden space close to the beach and nightlife.

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