What to Pack for Phuket and What to Buy Once You Arrive
What to pack before a trip to Phuket and what is easier to buy or use once you arrive — given that Phuket Real 24 apartments already come with a kitchen and a washing machine.
Must-haves: documents, any medication you rely on, sunscreen and light clothing for a tropical climate. You can skip planning ahead for cooking, laundry or cleaning supplies — Phuket Real 24 apartments already come with a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, so there’s no need to pack pots, detergent or a dryer.
What to pack no matter what
- Your passport and copies of your documents, kept separate from the originals.
- Any medication from your personal kit — a specific brand isn’t always easy to find locally.
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent — useful from day one.
- Light clothing, swimwear, and beach footwear.
- Cards for payment and some cash — the ways to pay in Phuket are covered in how to pay in Phuket: baht, rubles, tenge, USDT.
- A plug adapter, if your devices use a different plug standard.
What you don’t need to bring: the kitchen and washing machine are already there
Every Phuket Real 24 apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine. There’s no need to pack pots, a kettle, travel-size detergent or a drying rack — it’s either already there or can be bought locally in small amounts. For the full list of kitchen equipment, see apartments with a kitchen and washing machine in Phuket.
How much clothing you actually need
Since the apartment has a washing machine, there’s no need to pack for the entire length of the trip. For a week, clothes for 3-4 days are enough; for a month or longer, even more so — without a washing machine you’d need a whole extra suitcase, but with one a small rotating set is enough.
What to buy once you’re there
Groceries for cooking, water, basic cleaning supplies, and small items like flip-flops or a pool float for a child are easier to buy near check-in than to carry through security and fit into a suitcase. That matters even more for longer stays — what else is worth planning for a stay like that is covered in wintering in Phuket: how to choose apartments for a month or longer.
What to keep in your carry-on for the first day
Check-in starts at 14:30, so if your flight lands in the morning, it’s worth spending the hours before check-in travelling light. Keep a spare t-shirt, swimwear and sunscreen in your carry-on so you can walk to Surin Beach (≈750 m, 12–15 minutes on foot) or relax by the complex pool without waiting to unpack. For the full first-day plan, see your first day in Phuket: what to do after checking into your apartment.
Which apartments to choose
A light suitcase works for any category — from Deluxe Pool View 40 m² for one or two guests to Grande Luxury 2 Bedroom 69 m² for a family. The full catalogue is on the apartments page in the Mida Grande Resort complex.
Message us on Telegram @MidaGrandePhuket24 — we’ll tell you what’s already available in your specific apartment category.
Updated: 2026-10-13