Karon Beach vs Kamala Beach
Karon Beach and Kamala Beach are two of Phuket’s most popular family-friendly beaches, offering a more relaxed atmosphere than Patong while still providing good facilities, restaurants, and accommodation options.
Kamala Beach
Explore Kamala Beach in Phuket with guides to hotels, beachfront villas, restaurants, family resorts, and activities. Discover this relaxed west coast beach area.
Most popular pages in Kamala
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Keemala
Keemala is a 38-villa luxury resort hidden in the rainforest hills above Kamala Beach. I first visited out of curiosity about those Bird’s Nest villas you see all over Instagram
Lillo Island Restaurant & Bar
Lillo Island is one of those places we enjoy going back for a slow breakfast to on Kamala Beach. It’s right on the sand in the central part of the beach, among a row of restaurants.
6 Best Family Hotels in Kamala Beach 🧸
Kamala Beach is one of Phuket’s quieter family destinations, offering a genuine Thai village atmosphere that’s increasingly rare on the island
Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket
Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket is a family-focused resort about 600 meters from Kamala Beach. The main draw here is space. All 179 rooms are suites, which means you get separate living areas, something most mid-range hotels on Phuket don’t offer.
IRON BOT Cafe & Bar Phuket
Iron Bot Cafe is hard to miss. Two massive robot statues guard the entrance on the coastal road between Patong Beach and Kamala Beach. We stopped here on a late afternoon drive and ended up staying for sunset.
Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket
Baanrai I Talay Cafe in Kamala has panoramic views over Kamala Bay. Thai food, coffee, cakes. Best for sunset. How to get there, what to order, prices.
Phuket Plus Properties
Phuket Plus is a trusted real estate development and construction company based in Phuket, Thailand, with over 18 years of experience in creating exceptional living and investment opportunities across the island. Since 2006, we have been dedicated to delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects that combine modern design, sustainability, and a deep understanding of the Phuket lifestyle.
Marine Biological Center at Hyatt Regency Phuket
The Hyatt Regency Phuket now features a Marine Biological Center where marine biologist Marat Khaidarov leads hands-on activities to help guests learn about sea life and ocean changes.
Private Luxury Villas in Kamala Beach
Luxury Villas in Kamala Beach are some of the most impressive private stays you’ll find in Phuket. Perched high above the sea, many come with jaw-dropping infinity pools and sweeping ocean views—this is why the area is often nicknamed “Millionaire’s Row.”
Mizu Teppanyaki
Awarded the Restaurant Guru 2025 Recommendation and recognized as a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice, Mizu delivers an award-winning dining experience where culinary mastery and flair convene.
Hotels Facing The Beach in Kamala
Hotels facing the beach in Kamala offer something quite special compared to other beaches in Phuket. Unlike Patong or Karon, many hotels here have true direct access to the sand—no road to cross.
Patong Beach vs Kamala Beach
Patong Beach and Kamala Beach are two of Phuket’s better-known beaches, and each has its own unique appeal for travellers to the Thai island.
Kamala Beach Video
This video of Kamala Beach gives you a look at one of Phuket’s more relaxed beaches. Located just north of Patong, Kamala has a quieter atmosphere but still offers plenty of places to eat, drink, and enjoy the beach.
Kamala Beach Directory
Our Kamala Beach Directory is your go-to guide for finding the best places and businesses in the area to make your stay even better.
The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels
The Naka Phuket, a member of the prestigious Design Hotels, is a modern 5-star luxury architectural gem surrounded by lush greenery. Each of its 95 glass-built villas offers uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea.
Kamala Beachfront Apartment
Kamala Beachfront Apartment is a cosy beachfront apartment fully equipped for an exceptional holiday experience right on the beach of Kamala. Facing the ocean, the apartments feature large terraces with views of the pool, beach, sea, and the sunset beyond.
Thai Kamala Beach Front
Thai Kamala Beach Front sits directly on Kamala Beach with just 17 rooms, offering an intimate beachfront setting. The hotel faces the beach with sun loungers and umbrellas just steps away.
Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa
Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa is nestled among tropical greenery along Nakalay Bay, on the southern edge of Kamala Beach. Offering the exclusivity of a private beach, this tropical getaway comprises a wide range of accommodation styles.
Sunprime Kamala Beach
Sunprime Kamala Beach is an adults-only beach resort within walking distance of the beach and Kamala Village’s extensive dining and shopping opportunities. Guestrooms and suites are decked out in modern décor, with convenient in-room comforts like air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a working desk, a fridge, a bathroom, and a private balcony.
Sunwing Kamala Beach
Sunwing Kamala Beach is a great option for families holidaying in Phuket, thanks to its kid-friendly amenities and spacious accommodations. All of its studios, guestrooms, and suites are very spacious and come with a kitchenette an ensuite bathroom, and a balcony. We highly recommend the two-bedroom suites for added comfort and privacy.
Twinpalms Montazure
Twinpalms MontAzure boasts 46 suites and penthouses that are ideal for travellers looking for an indulgent getaway in Kamala Beach. All units come with a spacious living area, a kitchenette, a wine cellar and a bar, as well as a terrace with great views.
Isole Restaurant
Isole is an Italian restaurant serving traditional dishes from islands in the Mediterranean, such as Sardinia and Sicily
Samnaksong Charoentham Kamala
Wat Baan Kamala is a modest temple near the entrance of town. It is quite modest, but the long lines of small golden Buddhas are worth a photo and a glimpse of real Thai life. Remember that this is a religious site so don’t wear too short clothes.
hom Restaurant
A dinner at Hom Restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach is an experience we’ll remember for a long time. The Intercontinental name already promises luxury, and from the moment we stepped into the hotel, we could tell this place was something special.
Oasis Spa Phuket
Thai spa chain with five branches in Phuket. The original is in Kamala, a short walk from the beach. Consistent quality across locations. Mid-range pricing, around 1,500-2,500 Baht for most treatments. Good middle ground between street massage and hotel spa prices.
Merlin Divers Phuket
Merlin Divers Phuket is located on the beautiful Kamala Beach on the west coast of Phuket. The shop has one of the biggest retail section on Phuket for snorkeling and diving equipment and general items for a holiday on the beach.
Bella Vista Kamala
Bella Vista Kamala is an Italian restaurant located right on the beachfront of Kamala Beach, offering stunning sea views to go with your holiday breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Munchy Burgers
Munchy Burgers in Kamala is a vibrant and casual dining spot known for its mouthwatering smashburgers, delicious pizza, and a variety of other tasty offerings.
On The Roof Rooftop at Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
On The Roof is a vast, breezy rooftop at the Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach, with plenty of comfortable seating and views of Kamala Beach.
Vanilla Sky Rooftop Bar at Cape Sienna
Vanilla Sky, located on the top floor of Cape Sienna in Kamala Beach, offers an unforgettable 180-degree view of Kamala Bay. Since Cape Sienna is located halfway between the two beaches, you will see Rayee Beach on your left and the main stretch of Kamala Beach on your right.
Glam Habitat Hotel Kamala Beach
Glam Habitat is a four-star boutique property in Kamala Beach, just a few steps from one of the most pristine and charming places in Phuket. All the 27 suites and 3 villas in the hotel come with a private swimming pool and a kitchen corner.
8 Cheap Hotels in Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach offers quite a few budget hotels with excellent value for money. While only a few are directly on the beach, many affordable options are just a short walk inland. These budget hotels offer clean, comfortable accommodations with essential amenities like Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Kamala Beergarden
Kamala Beergarden is a long-established bar on the main road of Kamala Beach with a cosy old-school atmosphere. The bar, which is also a restaurant, has always been very popular with expats living around and returning travellers who like this part of Phuket.
Nanork Seafood in Kamala Beach
Nanork Seafood is a long-established local Thai restaurant facing the ocean, right on the beach of Kamala. The restaurant has been open for many decades and hasn’t changed much over the years.
Carnival Magic Phuket
Carnival Magic is huge nighttime Thai carnival theme park, known as the Magical Kingdom of Lights. It features numerous record-breaking attractions that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Kamala Beach Nightlife
Post Views: 18,068 What to Do at Night in Kamala Beach? Kamala Beach’s nightlife is modest but the beachfront restaurants, bars and beach clubs make… Read More »Kamala Beach Nightlife
Casa Boho Phuket
Casa Boho Phuket is a casual Latin American restaurant on a superb rooftop perched high above the little-known Rayee Beach, just south of Kamala Beach.
19 Best Restaurants in Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach offers many restaurants for all budgets, from local Thai food to international cuisine. On this page, we share the restaurants we’ve personally visited and recommend in Kamala Beach. You’ll find affordable places right on the beach and high-end options in luxury resorts.
Kata Beach vs Kamala Beach
Two of Phuket’s more popular beaches, Kata Beach and Kamala Beach, are both known for their lovely stretches of soft sand and abundance of hotels, restaurants, and leisure activities.
InterContinental Phuket Resort
Intercontinental Phuket Resort is one of the most exclusive hotels in Phuket, with an enviable location on the beach of Kamala and a unique architecture selfie and Instagram enthusiasts will love.
Jaras Restaurant Phuket
Jaras is an exclusive restaurant serving superbly presented modern Thai Cuisine near the beach at the Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide, and our dining experience confirmed that the listing is fully justified.
11 Best Hotels in Kamala Beach
Kamala has a wide range of hotels, from budget to luxury. You will find a row of guesthouses along the south part of the main beach at excellent prices, but the sea isn’t as attractive around this part of Kamala Beach.
Smile Bar & Restaurant
Smile Bar is a very popular beachfront restaurant and bars with a great location on Kamala Beach, just across the beach and the sea. The place has been renovated and is brighter and more welcoming with a brighter white design and two lines of immense coconut trees in front, the perfect setting for your Instagram photos.
Boat Bar and Restaurant on Kamala Beach
Boat Bar and Restaurant is a long-established venue with a golden location, right by the beautiful beach of Kamala Beach.
Pine Beach Bar
Pine Beach Bar is a beautiful venue on the sand of Kamala Beach and part of the prestigious Intercontinental Phuket Resort. With such a wide strip of soft white sand and a beautiful landscape, the north end of Kamala is an ideal place to spend the afternoon.
Zenmaya Phuket
Zenmaya Phuket is a charming seafront boutique hotel located halfway between Patong and Kamala Beach. This resort is modest in size but quickly became popular because of its attractive infinity swimming pool and the rooms facing the ocean.
Kamala Beach Maps ☀️
Post Views: 14,659 Maps of Kamala Beach Our Kamala Beach maps show some of the places we visited and other popular places that travellers talk… Read More »Kamala Beach Maps ☀️
Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach combines many features for a great holiday if you are searching for reasonable mid-range accommodation in Phuket. The hotel is right on the beach of Kamala, a unique and much sought-after feature on the island. There are nine room types, including affordable pool rooms and a cool rooftop bar! We had to go and check this for ourselves.
SILK Restaurant & Bar
SILK Restaurant & Bar at Andara Resort Phuket is an upscale and much-talked-about Thai restaurant set in a beautiful and elegant design that overlooks Kamala Beach. With polished wood, high ceilings, warm tones and an elegant design, Silk Restaurant is instantly pleasing to the eyes.
Kamala Beach Photos 📷
Our collection of photos of Kamala Beach gives you an idea of what this part of Phuket Island looks like. Kamala is a good busy beach during high season, usually popular with families and repeaters, but it might be a little too quiet in low season.
Cape Sienna Phuket
Cape Sienna Phuket is a beautiful resort with panoramic views of Kamala Bay, designed to take full advantage of the hillside setting. All 146 rooms offer a sea view with a large private terrace; most have a Jacuzzi or a private pool.