Kamala Beach Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Kamala

Just north of the lights and noise of Patong lies Kamala Beach, a quieter stretch of sand with more relaxed feel. This well-enclosed bay and fishing village surrounded by forested hills is one of the most beautiful places in Phuket.

With its quieter pace, over the last few years, Kamala has become a favoured spot for retirees and other longer-term visitors staying in small hotels, villas and apartment rentals nestled around the village. On the headland to the south, are a number of luxury villa developments, with great views of Kamala Bay and beyond along its winding road.

Whilst Kamala doesn't attract tourists in the same numbers as other places it has a certain niche, those who do come say 'we like it just the way it is, don't tell anyone as they'll all come and spoil it'.

Where to Stay in Kamala Beach (Editor's Choice)

The accommodation in Kamala is mainly small to medium size hotels in close proximity to the beach. e-concierge lets you know what to expect from Kamala and has picked some of the best hotels for you to consider. Alternatively, see the complete list of Kamala Beach Hotels or see our current best deal below.

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Alphabetical List of all the Hotels in Kamala

Here's the full list of Kamala hotels in alphabetical order. If you need some help deciding on an area or need to know where to start you could try our e-concierge guide to Kamala hotels. Alternatively you can find hotels by price, hotels by location or hotels on a map. See also our Last Minute Hotels in Kamala Beach.

The Beach (our guide for beach lovers)

Kamala Beach is a beautiful long stretch of beach that's pretty deserted, even in high season. The main reason it's deserted is there aren't the same high numbers of tourists in Kamala as some other places so there's plenty of space. A day spent on the beach is truly a lazy day, not too many distractions......perfect. May to October the waves at the north end of the beach attract surfers.

Kamala Beach Restaurants, Food & Dining

Dining options are beginning to expand as more local restaurants open their doors. Seafood features highly on menus throughout Kamala as does Thai food. Several good restaurants that offer steaks and other international dishes are located close to the main nightlife area. Some excellent food can be found from the hawkers that setup their stalls at various places around Kamala.

Shopping in Kamala

Tourist items such as various silks, wood carvings, beachwear, batik items, jewellery and tailors shops can be found all around Kamala. Mini marts offer bread, milk, eggs etc but there's no supermarket of note. Twice a week there's an interesting fresh food market where you can find meat (very fresh) and all the fruit and vegetables you'd expect and many you probably haven't seen before. (Read more...)

Kamala Beach Nightlife

Kamala is the kind of place to relax with friends in a small restaurant or local bar, so nightlife tends to be low-key however there is an area where it's focused. The main evening attraction is the celebrated Phuket FantaSea entertainment complex, which attracts visitors from all over the island.