First-line apartments on Layan beach with the Kora hotel component, ~50 m to the sea
Sunshine Beach — apart-hotel, Layan: entry from ~$158,147, from $5,453 per sqm. Beach: Layan, ~50 m. Both freehold and leasehold available. A managed rental program runs here — the yield is calculated per unit. Phase 1 delivered Jan 2025.
Sunshine Beach is a first-line apartment complex on Layan beach, one of the most sought-after stretches of northwest Phuket, with its own Kora hotel component on site. The developer is T.H. Group Phuket, a name catalog readers already know from the neighbouring AYANA Heights Seaview Residence and AYANA Luxury Villas projects between Layan and Bang Tao. Phase 1 of the complex has been move-in ready since January 2025: 4–5 storey buildings sit alongside the Kora hotel section, which provides reception and full hotel service for unit owners.
Location is the project’s main argument: about 50 metres to the waterline, genuinely first line rather than the “near the beach” language common in marketing. The shared recreation area with pools spans over 2,500 square metres — noticeably larger than the district average, which is uncommon for a first-line complex on Layan. On-site amenities include reception for the Kora hotel component, a restaurant, a spa, a gym, a kids’ room and a shared garden, parking, and 24-hour security with CCTV.
Entry economics start from ~$158,147 for a compact studio of around 29 sqm, with one-bedroom apartments (~46 sqm) and larger 2–3 bedroom formats available on request. Buyers pay a premium for first line and sea view compared to projects set back from the water — worth factoring in when comparing price per sqm with neighbouring complexes without direct beach access.
The rental model offers a choice of two programs: a guaranteed 7% annual income for the first five years — a predictable fixed figure for buyers who want contractual clarity — or participation in a 70/30 rental pool in the owner’s favour under the Kora hotel operator’s management, where the final yield depends on actual occupancy. What happens to returns after the five-year guarantee expires is worth clarifying at reservation stage.
Because the complex is delivered in stages, some buildings may still be under construction at the time a specific unit is purchased, even though Phase 1 is already occupied. Before reserving a lot, confirm the actual status of the specific building where the unit of interest sits, rather than relying on the project’s overall status.
Who it fits: a buyer for whom genuine first-line positioning on Layan and full on-site hotel service matter more than just beach proximity. Buyers wanting a more spacious format for personal use without participating in the rental program should look at multi-bedroom units or compare with villa projects on the same coast.
Our job as an agency is to confirm the current status of the specific building and unit, compare the guaranteed program against the rental pool for your budget, verify the ownership structure (freehold or leasehold) for the chosen listing, and support the deal from reservation to title registration. The developer pays the commission — the buyer’s price doesn’t change.
Prices and availability change; data is accurate as of the page update date. Request a fresh price list — we send it the same day. Updated: July 2026.
Our catalog currently tracks 25 projects in Layan; new-build entry level here: from ~$116,384. Sunshine Beach’s entry price is about 77% below the district median — one of the most affordable starts in the area.
The median is calculated from the “from” prices of all catalog projects in the district and refreshes with every update.
Neighbours are picked by the same property type and the closest entry price in the same area — the projects our buyers actually shortlist against each other. Figures recalculate with every catalogue update.
| Sunshine BeachThis project | Wyndham La Vita | Cassia Residences Phuket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | from ~$158,147 | from ~$153,743 | from ~$172,300 |
| $/sqm | $5,453 | $5,301 | — |
| Beach | Layan, ~50 m | Rawai, ~450–550 m | Bang Tao, ~650 m |
| Completion | Phase 1 delivered Jan 2025 | Phase 1 delivered — late 2022 | completed in 2019 |
| Ownership | freehold / leasehold | foreign freehold (49% building quota) or leasehold — per unit | freehold / leasehold |
| Rental program | yes | yes | yes |
| Guest rating | — | — | 8.3 / 10 · Booking.com |
The developer information in this listing states: freehold / leasehold. This is the project-level starting point, not a legal opinion on a particular unit. The contract, title, foreign quota and seller authority must be verified before reservation.
A foreign-quota condominium is registered in the buyer’s name. Purchase funds must enter Thailand with the correct purpose so the receiving bank can issue the foreign-exchange evidence used at the Land Office.
Leasehold is registered as a long-term lease. The review covers the term, renewals, assignment, inheritance, early termination and the landowner’s obligation to register the transaction.
Verify the receiving legal entity, construction milestone, payment trigger, delay remedies and the documents the seller must deliver for registration.
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Indicative estimate: yield and the rental model depend on the project, unit and management program. Request an exact projection for a specific unit.
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Availability changes weekly and isn’t published here. We’ll send the list of free units, an honest read on the negotiating room, and a net-yield calculation for your unit with every cost included.
From ~$158,147. Price depends on unit type — from a compact studio to multi-bedroom apartments — and sea view.
T.H. Group Phuket — a developer also known for the neighbouring AYANA Heights Seaview Residence and AYANA Luxury Villas projects between Layan and Bang Tao.
Phase 1 has been move-in ready since January 2025. Check the status of other buildings separately before reservation.
Both ownership forms are available — freehold and leasehold, confirmed per specific unit.
Two models: a guaranteed 7%/year income for the first 5 years, or a 70/30 rental pool in the owner’s favour under the Kora hotel operator’s management.
About 50 metres — genuinely first line, not just “within walking distance.”
Sunshine Beach’s key differentiator is its own Kora hotel component with full hotel service on site, rather than just a management company. For a price-per-sqm comparison on first-line units, look at neighbouring projects on the same stretch of coast.
Funds arrive from abroad in foreign currency and the Thai bank issues an FET form. Without it the Land Department will not register freehold to a foreigner, so we agree the amount and payment reference in advance.
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