Intercontinental Phuket Resort Review
The Intercontinental Phuket Resort is a luxurious hotel situated in Kamala Beach, on the west coast of Phuket Island, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The resort is surrounded by green hills on one side and the bay of Kamala on the other. The resort’s architecture and interiors are inspired by Phuket’s rich cultural heritage, and the rooms, suites and pool villas are designed to offer maximum comfort and privacy.
The resort features several dining options, including a beachfront restaurant, a beach bar, and Jaras, an award-winning restaurant that offers contemporary Thai cuisine. Guests can indulge in a variety of activities, such as yoga, and fitness, or simply relax at the resort’s spa, which offers a range of traditional Thai treatments.
InterContinental Phuket Resort Fast Facts
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| Location | Kamala Beach |
| The Beach | Direct access to the northern end of Kamala Beach, which is usually the nicest part, wide with soft sand, and shallow waters during the high season. |
| The Hotel | 5-star hotel, luxurious and exclusive, 221 rooms, including amazing pool villas and suites, some right on the beach. |
| The Facilities | 4 restaurants including a beach front terrace and Pine Bar, located right on the beach. 4 smimming pools. |
| What's Around? | Several good local restaurants on the beach at walking distance, and Cafe Del Mar just next to the hotel. |
| Who is it for? | Travellers wanting luxury and beach access, not too isolated but peaceful and are not here to party. |
| Worth Noticing | There are 2 wings, one facing the beach and an immense and beautiful wing on the other side of the road, accessible via an underground walkway. Note that the view from the beach wing rooms is partially obstructed by tall trees. |
| Price | Rather high |
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The hotel
Intercontinental Phuket Resort is divided into two distinct wings, one on each side of Kamala’s main road and each with a very different character. The beachfront wing is smaller with a modern look, with a swimming pool, a beach club and a beach restaurant. The design is very contemporary, with multi-storey buildings facing the beach.
The back wing is surprisingly the most visually attractive, with a vast reception and a central alley leading to a magnificent white Thai building in the back that catches everyone’s eyes as soon as they step into the hotel.
The second wing consists of ten large pool-access villas and two multi-storeys buildings on each side of the property. The back wing has two immense pools, a spa, fitness, tennis and a large restaurant where guests mostly enjoy buffet breakfast.
Kamala Beach
Kamala is an immense and beautiful beach on the west coast of Phuket island. Intercontinental Phuket Resort is at the beach’s north end, which is the best part, with soft sand and clear water.
Beyond the restaurants and beach bar of the Intercontinental Kamala, the hotel’s guests can enjoy a good choice of beach restaurants, bars, street food and shopping, and even the famous Cafe Del Mar beach club.
Classic pool access room
The pool-access villas are elegant, sumptuous, and immense, with high ceilings and a contemporary Thai design, and an immense bathroom with an oversized bathtub.
1 Bedroom Villa Club Lounge Access
Sati Spa
Restaurants and Bars
Pine Beach Bar
Pine Beach Bar is a sophisticated and chic beach bar and lounge located right on the beach of Kamala. It is the perfect place to relax and socialize with friends or family, with a menu of excellent Thai and International treats available throughout the day. In the evening, the bar transforms into a vibrant nightspot with live music and DJs.
Jaras Restaurant
Jaras is an exclusive restaurant serving superbly presented modern Thai Cuisine near the beach at The Intercontinental Phuket in Kamala Beach. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide, and our dining experience confirmed that the listing is fully justified. The food is delicious, well balanced and beautifully presented. The wine list is extensive, and the sommelier’s recommendation for each wine is clear and spot on.
333 Beach Restaurant
The Club Lounge
Information
Intercontinental Phuket Resort Info
Location: Kamala Beach
Address: 333, 333/3, Moo 3, Kamala Sub-district, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Phone: 076 629 999
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Factsheet
| ⛱️ Main beach nearby: | Kamala Beach |
| ⛱️ Distance to the closest beach: | on the beach! |
| ⛱️ Beach condition: | good |
| ⭐ Range | 5-star resort |
| Rooms | 221 |
| 🏊♀️ Swimming pools: | 4 |
| 🍴 Restaurants and bars: | 2 and 1 beach club |
| 🛍️ Facilities: | Spa, Fitness, Kid's club, VIP lounge, Tennis |
| 🚙 Distance to city centre: | 1.4 km |
| 🚙 Distance to Patong Beach: | 9 km |
| 🚙 Distance to Phuket Town: | 22 km |
| ✈️ Distance from Phuket International Airport: | 24 km |
Intercontinental Phuket Resort Map
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