Central Phuket — Floresta & Festival: Location, Hours, Stores & Nearby Areas

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Last updated 8 July 2026 · Last reviewed 8 July 2026

2 wingsFestival + Floresta

2018Floresta opened (10 Sep)

Central PattanaDeveloper/operator

VichitDistrict

Overview

Central Phuket is a two-wing retail complex in Vichit, on the edge of Phuket Town, developed and operated by Central Pattana (CPN). The Festival wing is the original, longer-established side; the Floresta wing opened on 10 September 2018 and added a heavier concentration of international luxury brands, positioning the combined complex as Phuket's main non-beach shopping destination.

The two wings are linked by covered walkways and together span several retail levels — Floresta's layout runs roughly from a ground-floor supermarket and fashion level, up through international brands and sportswear, to a top-floor cinema, food court and beauty/clinic level.

Anchor stores & dining

Anchor tenants

Tops supermarketUniqloJaspalSFX CinemaLouis VuittonPrada / Gucci / Balenciaga / Celine / Bvlgari / Tiffany & Co (Floresta luxury wing)

Dining

Food court (Floresta top floor) · International and Thai chain restaurants across both wings · Fast-food outlets

Getting there & nearby areas

Central Phuket sits in Vichit, a short drive from central Phuket Town — a genuinely different part of the island from the main west-coast beach strips. Budget 10–15 minutes from Phuket Town itself, and 30–45 minutes from Patong, Kata or Karon depending on traffic. There is no rail transit on Phuket; car, taxi/Grab or the mall's own shuttle services are the practical options.

Phuket Town area guide →Chalong area guide →All Phuket shopping & markets

Hours & practical info

Central Phuket is generally open daily, roughly 10:00–22:00 across both wings, though individual stores, the cinema and restaurants can vary. BAANLYY does not operate or receive payment from Central Phuket — always confirm current hours and any holiday closures directly on centralphuket.com.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Phuket the same as Central Phuket Floresta?Central Phuket is the overall complex, made up of two connected wings: Central Festival (the original mall, opened 2007, expanded over the years) and Central Phuket Floresta (opened 10 September 2018), linked by covered walkways. Together they form one of the largest retail complexes in Phuket.

What time does Central Phuket open?Central Phuket is generally open daily from around 10:00–11:00 to 21:00–22:00, with individual stores, restaurants and the cinema sometimes keeping different hours. Confirm current hours directly on Central Pattana's own site before visiting, especially around public holidays.

Where is Central Phuket located relative to Phuket Town and the west-coast beaches?Central Phuket sits in Vichit, on the eastern edge of Phuket Town, roughly a 10–15 minute drive from central Phuket Town itself and further still (30–45 minutes depending on traffic) from the main west-coast beach areas like Patong, Kata or Karon — it functions as the island's main non-beach retail hub rather than a beachfront mall.

Sources & References

Mall facts are drawn from Central Pattana's own reporting and cross-checked independently. BAANLYY is not affiliated with Central Phuket and takes no paid placement in this content — confirm current hours and store details directly with the mall before visiting.

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