Where is Iguana Beach on Phuket?
• North of Patong Beach and Kalim Beach on the West coast of Phuket Island.
What are the GPS coordinates of Iguana Beach?
• GPS Data: 7° 55’ 22” N, 98° 16’ 45” E
How far is Iguana Beach from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
• 5 kilometers is the distance from Iguana Beach to Patong
• 16 kilometers is the distance from Iguana Beach to Phuket Town
• 31 kilometers is the distance from Iguana Beach to the airport
Are taxis available at Iguana Beach?
• Yes, and there is a shuttle from Zenmaya Oceanfront hotel if you stay there.
What beaches are surrounding Iguana Beach?
Kalim Beach is South; Thavorn Beach is to the North.
Which direction does Iguana Beach face?
Southwest
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Iguana Beach?
32 meters (35 yd.)
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Iguana Beach?
4 meters (4 yd.)
What is the estimated beach area of Iguana Beach?
128 square meter (153 square yd.)
How is the quality of the beach at Iguana Beach?
Not wide enough, not long enough, and only a small space to walk around.
What is the nature of the ocean floor at Iguana Beach?
Shallow and filled with rocks. Not good for swimming, wading, or anything.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Iguana Beach?
Restrooms, no showers.
What features/amenities are available at Iguana Beach?
Man-made sand area for tanning or relaxing under an umbrella. Restaurant. Very rocky beach, not good for swimming.
Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Iguana Beach?
No
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Iguana Beach?
Inflatable air chairs are found here.
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Iguana Beach?
Tes
Is Iguana Beach a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
The beach where the water meets the sand is public, but unless you plan on eating or drinking at the restaurant, you cannot just pull a boat up here and throw your mat down on the sand. It’s all private property.
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Iguana Beach?
Good
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Iguana Beach?
No, too rocky.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Iguana Beach?
N/A
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Iguana Beach?
No
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Iguana Beach?
No/no
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Iguana Beach?
Unknown
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Iguana Beach?
3-5m
Is there a convenience shop available at Iguana Beach?
Yes, there is a supermarket close by. Go about 120 meters South of Zenmaya hotel.
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Iguana Beach?
Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Iguana Beach?
Eating and drinking; tanning; dancing when the DJ is here.
FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Iguana Beach?
Not permitted, but if empty?
Are massages offered at Iguana Beach?
No
Is it possible to picnic at Iguana Beach?
No
Is it possible to surf at Iguana Beach?
No, too rocky for surfing.
Is smoking allowed at Iguana Beach?
Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Iguana Beach?
Many rocks with sharp barnacles. Stay out of the water.
Is there waste runoff into the sea at Iguana Beach?
Not that we could find.