If we talk about the beaches of Thailand that are best adapted for tourists, Kamala Beach will undoubtedly be included in this list. There is a calm sea, pleasant, soft sand, and the necessary infrastructure for a comfortable stay. What is remarkable about the beach, and why do tourists from Europe like to relax here?
General information about Kamala Beach in Thailand
Kamala is located slightly north of Patong, but in a southerly direction from Surin Beach. Laem Sing is easily accessible from Kamala via the waterway, while Kalim-the coast between Kamala Beach and Patong – is not suitable for recreation and swimming.
On the map of Phuket, Kamala Beach looks like an elongated two-kilometer coastal strip. The coast is divided into several zones:
- the southern part is not suitable for swimming, there is a shallow sea, fishing boats are moored, and a river with an unpleasant smell flows nearby;
- central area – the necessary infrastructure is provided here, the coast is clean and well-maintained, there is a small pleasure boat near the shore;
- if you move north from the central part, you will find yourself in the wild part, where a small river flows;
- northern part – here is the beach club, Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach hotel in Thailand.
Kamala was a small Muslim village until 2000, and today hotels and condominiums are actively being built here. The contingent on the beach is different, there are many foreign tourists and families with small children-a mother walking along the seashore with a child is a familiar picture.
Interesting fact! Kamala Beach is a favorite place for newlyweds, who come here for a photo shoot.
Sand, water, vegetation
The sand feels like down – so fine and soft, with a grayish tinge, in some places there are small admixtures of small stones. The finest sand near the hotel “Novotel”. The bottom is clean, there are no rocks and shells, the entrance to the sea is smooth, to get to a depth of about 1.5 meters, you need to walk about 30-40 meters. Waves on Kamala Beach are rare, but sometimes there is a slight biting sensation in the sea, but this is a feature of all beaches in Phuket in Thailand. The sea on Kamala is subject to ebbs and flows, but in the center, even at low tide, there is sufficient depth for swimming. From morning to noon, trees growing along the shore – palm trees, cassowaries – create shade.
Useful to know! The strongest waves on Kamala beach in summer, autumn, spring (in the off-season) the sea is restless, but the waves are pleasant, in the winter months – complete calm.
Purity
The cleanest parts of the beach, where the coast and sea are regularly cleaned, are near hotels, in the northern and central parts. Thai coniferous trees – cassowaries-grow on the shore – they have a lot of needles, but no one cleans the shore. In the wild part of Kamala Beach, there is quite a lot of garbage.
Sun beds and umbrellas
Some time ago, Phuket and Thailand banned sun beds and deckchairs. For vacationers, this creates certain inconveniences, but enterprising Thais have found a way out – they offer mattresses for recreation, you can install an umbrella between them.
Photo: Kamala Beach
Now the situation has changed a little – some beaches are allowed to use sun beds again, but they have introduced certain restrictions – they can not occupy more than 10% of the shore. Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented on Kamala Beach.
Interesting fact! When choosing which tree to stay under, make sure that it is not a coconut tree. On most trees, coconuts are cut, but there are trees with fruits.
On the beach in Thailand, toilets and showers are installed, there are not many of them:
- in the north, near the river;
- close to the wild part of the beach;
- in the center, close to cafes and makashnits.
Kamala Beach infrastructure in Thailand
On the shore there are several cafes, schedule: from 10-00 to late in the evening. In the center of the beach there are bars and makashnitsy. The pricing policy does not differ from the prices in ordinary Thai establishments, if there is a difference, it is insignificant. Dishes are presented for every taste and budget-from simple pancakes and corn, which are constantly carried along the shore, to good restaurants. You can also have a snack in establishments on the highway leading to the shore, as well as in hotels.
As for entertainment, Kamala Beach features:
- jet skis;
- skydiving;
- bananas, cheesecakes;
- rent SUP boards and kayaks.
In the center, where the largest concentration of tourists, there are massage tents.
If you go north, you can visit the rather popular club and restaurant CaféDelMar, brunch is held here every Sunday, and parties are organized in the evening.
Useful to know! There are quite a lot of merchants on the beach, they can be annoying, but if you say “no”, the person leaves. They sell mainly various souvenirs.
The main road leading to the beach is 350 meters from the shore. There is a large supermarket, several “7 Eleven”, Familymart.
There are several markets near the beach in Thailand:
- every Wednesday and Saturday, sales are organized in front of Big C;
- every Monday and Friday – in front of the park.
What to visit near Kamala Beach
If you suddenly get bored of lying on the beach, take a walk to the south of the beach, here is the Buddhist temple Wat Baan Kamala, on its territory you can visit the bell tower, cells, school classrooms. If you are going to the temple, be sure to cover your shoulders, and do not forget to take off your shoes before entering.
In the evening, a show is held in the local Fantasia Park, in a stone palace decorated with elephants. Guests can dine at Kinari Castle. Adults will enjoy Siam Niramit Park more.
Walking along the streets, you can take photos in bright national clothes, visit the terrarium, admire rare tigers, and see how local artisans work.
If you are planning a trip to Kamala in Thailand in the off-season or summer, you will probably be able to surf, and it is easy to rent surf equipment on the beach. There is also an instructor on the beach. Fans of Thai boxing need to take a walk to the south of Kamala, near the pass to Patong is based camp, here you can take a few lessons. In the center, directly on the embankment, a park has been built, a training ground has been equipped.
There is no great variety of night clubs and discos on Kamala Beach. The resort is more focused on tourists who prefer peace and quiet. There are several bars and clubs on the beach, where calm melodies are played during the day, discos and parties are held in the evenings.
Kamala Beach hotels in Thailand
In the center, the first strip of Kamala Beach is occupied by hotels located right up to the road. There are fewer hotels in the north. As for prices, the further away from the sea, the lower the room rate. Accordingly, the price range is huge-from 200 baht for a hostel to 15 thousand baht per night in a 5-star hotel. Also, the cost of staying in hotels on Kamala Beach in Phuket depends on the appearance and design of the hotel. Kamala Beach has modern buildings made of snow-white stone, glass and authentic hotels with wooden houses, swimming pools, decorated in the style of a small cove.
We selected several hotels that were highly rated by Booking service users.
1. Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach. One of the best hotels in Phuket and Thailand, located directly on Kamala Beach, the road to Fantasia Park takes only three minutes. On-site facilities include a spa center, swimming pool, and fitness center. All rooms are air-conditioned. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. The on-site restaurant serves Thai, Western and Indian dishes.
Useful to know! One night in the hotel will cost from 125 euros.
2. Villa Tantawan Resort & Spa-a hotel where guests can enjoy villas with a swimming pool, hydro massage. The villas are built on a hill with excellent views of Kamala and Surin beaches. The buildings are decorated in a tropical style and feature air conditioning and verandas. The advantage of the hotel is its location-the villas are built on the sunny side. Guided tours can be purchased at the hotel.
Useful to know! Hotel accommodation costs from 233 euros per night.
3. Keemala Resort is built amidst lush hilltop vegetation. There is a spa center and a restaurant on site. Kamala Beach is 2 km away. The stylish rooms feature a swimming pool, terrace, mini-bar and multimedia system. The hotel’s restaurant is open all day and offers a diet menu.
Useful to know! The hotel costs a minimum of EUR 510 per night.
How to get
Here are some ways to get to Kamala Beach in Phuket, Thailand.
- Public transport – you will have to transfer first from the airport to Phuket (ticket about 100 baht), and then to Kamala Beach (ticket 40 baht). Transport from the airport arrives at the bus station, from here there are also buses to the resort. The road is long – more than 3 hours, but this route is the most budget-friendly.
- The most comfortable way to get to the beach is to rent a taxi, the cost of the trip is 750 baht, and the road will take about 40 minutes.
- Another fast and convenient method, but quite expensive – 1000 baht.
- Car rental costs 1200 baht.
Useful tips
- If you are traveling around Phuket in Thailand by bike, it is convenient to park it at the fence installed near the wild part of the beach.
- Be sure to try banana pancakes on Kamala – a delicious treat for just 40 baht, but near the main road, a similar treat costs no more than 30 baht.
- Long-tailed boats are moored in the south of the beach, if you are interested in traveling to other beaches in Phuket, contact the boatmen, they provide such services.
- Snorkelers on Kamala Beach have nothing to do, of course, fish and other marine life are found near the shore, but real professionals will not be impressed. If you want to fully enjoy diving, it is better to take a trip to other islands of Thailand.
- Next to the Novotel, there is a trail that leads up to the top of the hill and offers views of the beach. Take comfortable shoes on a hike, as there are no pedestrian droshkies.
- Fun-loving partygoers on Kamala Beach in Phuket may get bored, in which case go to Patong, namely Bangla Street. There are numerous bars, some serving delicious drinks, others showing sex shows, and there are bars where you can just dance.
- The easiest way to get from Kamala Beach in Phuket to Bangla Street or Jangseylon Shopping center is to order a transfer at the hotel, but please check whether the hotel provides such a service. You can also take a taxi or rent a tuk-tuk. The journey takes a quarter of an hour.
- Kamala Beach in Thailand is a pleasant place to relax, but during the rainy season, dangerous undercurrents appear in the sea that pose a threat to life. If you are planning a holiday in Phuket during the rainy season, pay close attention to the warnings of local rescuers.
- Please note that there are no buses from Phuket to Kamala Beach during the evening and night hours.
- If you are traveling by private transport, you will need to follow the road signs and signs that indicate the route from Phuket to Kamala Beach.
Conclusions
Kamala Beach in Thailand is a great place for a relaxing and measured holiday. Here you can swim in plenty of water, which can sometimes be cloudy, but always clean. The coastline is spacious and wide, so there is enough space for everyone. Along the beach there are palm trees, Thai Christmas trees, cafes, makashnitsy. There aren’t many water activities, but there are plenty to choose from. Romantic couples can enjoy dinner on the beach and watch the sunset. Kontigent Kamala Beach – middle-aged and older people, many families with children, so there are no conflicts and problem situations. Kamala Beach offers a peaceful atmosphere, warm calm sea and beautiful sunsets.
