Tours to the Kamala Beach Resort. Kamala Beach, Phuket: hotels, photos, reviews
These photos were taken from a small platform, which you can find if you follow from Kamala beach towards Surin (well, or vice versa, from Surin to Kamala), not far from Kamala, not reaching Laem Sing beach, there will be a small natural platform from which this magnificent view of the entire Kamala beach.
Kamala Beach is an amazing beach in every way!
For us, Kamala Beach has become a source of harmony, natural beauty and a relaxing atmosphere.
First of all, it is very beautiful, it immediately catches your eye as soon as you approach the beach. Here, tall palm trees, lined up along the perimeter of the beach strip, are so harmoniously combined with sea water delicate blue-turquoise color and soft white sand, which, in the rays of the sun, shimmers and plays with different shades, from snow-white to light beige and even gray-yellow.
And here are the happy newlyweds
Secondly, Kamala beach is not crowded and calm. In addition, the roadway does not pass right behind the beach, which gives additional silence. All this contributes to a calm, measured and relaxed holiday.
Length coastline Kamala beach is almost 2 kilometers, which is not a little, and the beach is about 20-30 meters wide, not much, but these meters are enough for relaxation. In addition, due to the fact that the beach smoothly passes into the embankment, visually, the beach strip seems to be much wider.
The sea water is clean. The beach is also quite clean and well maintained. There is natural garbage from palm trees and carried out by the sea wave, but we did not notice household garbage on the beach, it is clear that the beach is regularly cleaned.
For a quieter holiday and sunbathing, the north side of the beach is more suitable. It is quieter here than in the central part of the beach. Here, at the farthest, northern point of the beach, there is a 4-star Hotel Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach. The public part of the beach adjoins the hotel. Good coolness is provided by casuarina trees, which also act as a source of a pleasant smell.
The central part of the beach has all the necessary beach infrastructure. There is a toilet and shower, as well as some beach and water activities - banana and jet ski riding, parasailing over the sea surface. You can rent a boat or kayak. And for even more relaxation, order a massage and relax under the gentle and skillful hands of Thai girls.
In search of coolness, you can take advantage of the natural shade emanating from the palm trees growing along the perimeter of the beach strip, or rent a sun lounger and a sun umbrella, there are a lot of those in the central part of the beach. Price - 200 baht per day for two sun loungers and a sun umbrella.
The southernmost part of the beach is not suitable for beach holiday, this is a more “wild” place, the coastal zone is dirty and boats are crowded.
Well, thirdly. If you have already forgotten, then, under these points, we list the advantages of Kamala Beach)). Thirdly, Kamala does not end on one beach, Kamala can rightfully be called a fully developed provincial town of the same name. The promenade runs along the length of the beach, and in the center of Kamala there are several streets with an abundance of cafes and restaurants, bars and massage parlors, small shops and outlets, as well as exchange offices, hotels and guest houses.
A narrow promenade runs along the beach, one part of which is occupied by hotels, so it is calmer and more conducive to walking.
In the central part of the beach there are cafes and restaurants, some of which are located directly on the beach strip.
Near the embankment, in the central part of Kamala, there is a small green park, which houses a cafe, a playground and a historical monument - Tsunami Memorial Park.
Monument to the victims of the 2004 Tsunami
Moving from the park above, to the center of Kamala, you will certainly come to the busy Rim Hat Rd street, along which there are numerous retail outlets, shops, massage parlors, exchange offices, cafes and restaurants, as well as hotels and guest houses.
Cons of Kamala Beach
For us personally, the minus of the beach can be called, perhaps, the rivers flowing into the sea. There are several on the beach. These rivers are far from ideal, dirty, but not smelly. However, swimming in the sea, you completely forget about it. In addition, the flow of "stinky rivers" into the sea on the beach strip is inherent in most Phuket beaches.
Entertainment and attractions of Kamala
One of the main and outstanding entertainments of Kamala is the colorful and large-scale show "Phuket Fantasy". Phuket FantaSea is a whole theme park with beautiful scenery, many actors and trained animals.
On Fridays, an evening (in Phuket it is called a night) outing market is organized in Kamala. At the market, you can buy clothes and souvenirs, as well as enjoy Thai cuisine, the dishes of which will be prepared in front of your eyes.
You can also walk to the Kamala Temple (Wat Kamala). The temple grounds are quiet and comfortable. And the bright buildings with red tiled roofs and the sculpture of Buddha are made in the traditional Buddhist style and are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. The temple is located in the southern part of the beach, near the school.
Where to stay in Kamala
Near Kamala Beach there is a wide variety of accommodation, ranging from the most expensive and respectable 5-star resort hotels to budget hotels and guest houses. All accommodation facilities in Kamala are available.
How to get to Kamala beach
From the airport by taxi, or you can rent a motorbike or car. Well, or, which is the fastest and easiest, you can order an individual transfer in advance. At any time of the day, at the airport, a driver will be waiting for you with a sign where your name and surname will be written. To order a taxi, it is enough to provide your flight details.
On public transport with a change in Phuket Town.
From Phuket Town
By songteo (local buses), following the route "Phuket - Bangtao - Surin - Kamala". Quickly, directly, without transfers. The fare is 40 baht.
From the beaches of Bangtao and Surin
On songteo. Or on foot. From Surin beach, the road is close and takes about 30 minutes, passes over the sea and along the cape. From Bang Tao beach further, but walking distance is quite realistic.
From other beaches and points of the island, also with a change in Phuket Town, rented bike or taxi / tuk-tuk.
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Read the law on the official website of the President of the Russian FederationLike most Siberians, my husband and I love to travel to Thailand, especially in winter, to warm up and take a break from 30-degree Siberian frosts for at least a couple of weeks. There is nothing better than to get on a plane and find yourself out of winter and snowdrifts in a tropical paradise among palm trees, fruits and, of course, the sea. But passive recreation on the same beach is not for us, so we set out to explore the island of Phuket, its sights and beaches. One of the beaches that interested us was Kamala Beach.
How to get where is
The most famous and tourist beaches in Phuket are located along its western coast. Each beach is located in a bay and is usually separated from neighboring ones by small mountains on both sides.
Kamala Beach is comfortably located between and Surin. Kamala is a little-known beach for Russian tourists, 20 km from Phuket Airport, which tour operators have undeservedly bypassed. Majority package tours suggest accommodation on the beaches of Patong, Karon and Kata or on the elite beaches of the northern part of the island. Mostly those who travel on their own or those who, like me, like to learn new things and want to explore the island, come here.
This is exactly what we did when we arrived in Phuket on a package tour and checked into a hotel on Patong Beach. We rented a car and went to explore all the beaches of Phuket, since it is not difficult to do this, there are signs everywhere. 
Unfortunately, we were not given a bike without driving experience. From the beach to Kamala, about 10 kilometers or 10 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bike. The roads on the island are of very good quality, the only negative is that they are winding, so be careful.
During the tourist season, there are boats on the beach that offer $ 40 (about 1500 Thai baht) to take you to Patong and back. Some use them instead of taxis.
In Kamala there is a bus stop (songteo), on which for $ 1.11 (40 baht) you can get to Phuket Town and back, but buses do not run often, every 20-30 minutes. Unfortunately, there is no direct connection between the beaches on the island using such buses, but if you do not want to spend money on a taxi, you can get through Phuket Town. For example, from Patong Beach you get to the final one (Phuket Town, Ranong Market), and then change to a bus to Kamala Beach. But keep in mind that one such trip will take you 40-60 minutes. Also keep in mind that buses only run until 6pm. 
A taxi to Phuket Town can be reached for $ 17 (600 baht), to Patong - for $ 11 (400 baht).
For the route Kamala - airport you will be charged $ 17 (600 baht). 
Description of the beach
When we were going to Kamala Beach, we did not read reviews about it, because. wanted to form their own opinion. And this is how it turned out: the beach is very clean, the sand is finer and cleaner than on the famous Patong Beach, lighter, more pleasant for the feet. 
The entrance to the sea is quite gentle, the bottom is clean, there are no stones, shells and debris, the shallow depth stretches for a long time, which is comfortable enough for families with children, as well as for those who are afraid big waves or does not like depth.
During the waves, the water becomes cloudy from the sand, but in itself it is clear. You can watch our video review of Kamala Beach below.
The beach strip is quite long, about 2 km long and at the same time not too narrow (up to 30 meters), so you will be spacious. Palm trees grow along the beach. Everything on the beach is quite clean and not crowded, unlike the most popular Kata and even more so Patong.
Of the tourists, mostly foreigners rest here, we practically did not see Russians, although it was the peak of the tourist season in Thailand. So for some, this factor will be key when choosing a beach for relaxation.
Ebb and flow
The tide is high every day before noon, and the tide is low in the afternoon. In the evening, the water rises again. Keep this in mind when planning your swim at Kamala Beach.
Infrastructure of Kamala Beach in Phuket, our reviews
If you come to Kamala Beach on a bike or in a rented car, parking is equipped here, so you will have somewhere to leave your vehicle.
When we were here in the winter at the beginning of 2014, sunbeds were still allowed, then by the end of the year, after the military coup in Thailand, sun loungers on the beaches were banned and everything was forced to be removed. The military, who came to power, was guided by the fact that public land should belong to the public, and not to private entrepreneurs, and tourists should not pay $ 3 (100 baht) for a sunbed. And because of the large accumulation of sunbeds on the beaches, the sea is not visible at all, the authorities wanted tourists to enjoy the pristine beauty.
After some time, in response to complaints from tourists, it was allowed to rent umbrellas that protect from the sun. But enterprising Thais took advantage of this relief and came up with a little trick with sunbeds. Now they are raking up small heaps of sand, laying mattresses on them, thereby imitating deck chairs. And it is convenient for tourists, and the way of earning money has returned, and in fact the law has not been violated, because. these are not sun loungers. 
If you do not want to pay for impromptu sun loungers, you can sit on your beach towel brought from the hotel for free.
On the beach there are tents with Thai massage.
Other attractions include a banana and a water scooter. The price of riding a scooter is $42 (1500 baht) for 30 minutes.
Behind Kamala Beach of Phuket Island there is a small park where mostly local Thais relax, go jogging, outdoor exercises are carried out here, exercise machines are installed, and a small playground is equipped for children, so you can warm up if you wish, and for those who intensively goes in for sports in his homeland - this is a great opportunity not to fall out of the training regimen.
In the park, in 2006, a memorial was erected to the victims of the flood that occurred on December 26, 2004. 
In front of the beach there are small stalls with fruits, drinks, boiled corn and Thai pancakes, the prices here, of course, are still touristy and higher than in neighboring Patong. For example, boiled corn, which costs $0.6-0.85 (20-30 Thai baht), costs $1.4 (50 baht) here, mango, which cost $2.5 (90 baht) / kg on Karon Beach, costs $ 2.5 (90 baht) / kg here 3.1$(110 baht). Coconut costs $1.7 (60 baht), and pancakes instead of the usual $0.85 (30 baht) are already $1.1 (40 baht).
Numerous souvenirs and other tourist attributes are also sold here. There are also massage parlors in Kamala, usually located on the first floors of residential buildings on the streets of the district.
There is even a post office in Kamala where you can send a postcard or parcel to your family and friends. You can find the mail by the red sign: Kamala Counter Service Post. There are no queues here, so sending a postcard to my homeland did not take me much time.
You can find exchangers on Kamala Beach, not as many as on more popular beaches (so it’s better to change there), but you still have the opportunity to exchange money.
Kamala is a quiet area where he lives mainly local population.
If, for example, on the beaches of Patong and Karon, all housing is mainly rented to visitors, and Thais go to these areas only to work, then on the contrary, mostly locals live here. There are also Muslims among them. There are not as many of them as in the neighboring Surin district, but nevertheless, on the streets of Kamala you can easily meet a woman in a hijab, and do not be surprised if she is on a motorbike.
By the way, you can walk to neighboring Surin from Kamala Beach. True, this is quite dangerous, because. You need to walk along the route in the complete absence of sidewalks. But we were by car, so we didn’t take risks on foot.
Also, Kamala Beach is very close to Phuket's famous show - Phuket Fantasea. This is a bright costumed national performance about Prince Kamal, accompanied by acrobatic stunts, illusionists and elephant performances. 
Accommodation on Kamala Beach
There are only about 70 hotels on Kamala Beach, which is why it is not overloaded with vacationers.
There are no hotels in the northern part of the beach, as well as no travel, you can only get here on foot.
Compared to the beaches in the north, Phuket's Kamala beach hotels and apartments (you can even find up to $280 equivalent to 10,000 baht per month) in Kamala are relatively inexpensive.
The average hotels on Kamala Beach are resorts located on the hills surrounding the beach, or at a sufficient distance from the beach line. Such hotels suggest a calm family holidays, and the average prices for living in them are kept at the level of $ 100 per day and above.
Here you will not find hotels with their own beach. All beaches in Phuket are public. And the hotel, from which you can more or less quickly get to the sea, leaving the room immediately in a bathing suit - Kamala Beach Resort, he is the only one here, the cost of living starts from $ 200 per day.
One of the most popular hotels is Kamala Resort & SPA 4*. It is located by the road on the very outskirts of Kamala Beach of Phuket Island from Patong Beach, 15 minutes walk to the sea, but it is believed that it has a fairly good location in relation to shops and the market, as well as excellent rooms with a kitchen. The hotel consists of 4 buildings, it is located quite conveniently, there is free parking for cars and bikes. There are restaurants, a massage parlor, a gym. The cost of the room, for example, in the high season in February - $ 75 (2700 baht) per day.
From 3 * quite well-known hotel Sungthong Kamala Beach 3 *.
At the end of the beach on a hill, there is the famous Novotel 4 * hotel, the cost of a night's stay starts from $ 85 (3000 baht). The section of the beach belonging to this hotel is considered the calmest, there are almost never waves here. It is often chosen by families with children, because. it's pretty small here. 
Not far from the Fantasy show there are quite good hotels, for example, Moom - Tuk, Dengs Kamala Beach Resort
One of the budget hotels is The Mareeya Place 2*.
Alternatively, you can rent an apartment in a condominium 600-800 meters from the beach, for example, in Kamala Regent
In such houses there is a common gym, swimming pool and recreation areas. Prices from $ 55 (1950 baht / day.
Of those recommended in the most accessible proximity to the sea, we can distinguish: Kamala Beachfront Apartment, Grace resort, Coconut Garden. You can book on booking -, but you can check if there are better prices somewhere.
Where to eat, prices
In addition to the aforementioned stalls or macaroons, from which you can buy tangerines, mangoes, pineapples, small bananas, mangosteens, dragon fruit, coconuts, and many, many other fruits and cocktails, you can eat well in local restaurants. We stopped at one of these establishments at the entrance to the beach - this is an open cafe where tables are set under a canopy, there are many locals here. The food was prepared pretty quickly and we loved it! Tom yum soup costs $4.2 (150 baht). 
A cafe can also be found at the end of Kamala Beach, if you go towards Surin, where the sandy strip becomes already quite narrow.
If you like to go to local shops and buy products to cook on your own, then a small Big C supermarket will be a great find for you on Kamala Beach. This is the only full-fledged supermarket in the beach area of Phuket, all other super- and hypermarkets are located in Phuket- town. And on the rest of the beaches, tourists are content only with standard 7/11 minimarkets (there is one on Kamala) and Famaly Mart. At Big C, you'll find fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and a host of non-food items. Another mini market on Kamala Beach is Tesco Lotus.
You can also buy local food at the market. You can find it if you go down behind the Kamala Resort & SPA hotel. 
The market is focused more on the locals, unlike the markets on Katya or Karon, where everything is only for tourists. Here you will not find a single English inscription, you will have to choose only by eye. But you can be sure that if the locals buy food here, then you can be calm about its freshness and quality.
Prices on the market are good, for example, longan costs $ 0.85-1.1 (30-40 baht) per kilogram, for 3 peeled small pineapples they ask $ 1.1 (40 baht), petahaya (dragon fruit) - 2.2 $ (80 baht) per kilogram, cherry tomatoes - $ 2.8 (100 baht) / kg.
Also on the market there are clothes and cosmetics targeted no longer by locals. This market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Area Kamala beach we really liked it. It is quiet, calm, everything you need for a comfortable stay. But this beach is definitely not suitable for those who are looking for active rest, night parties - for all this you need to go to neighboring Patong. Everything here is for relaxation. It is also believed that this beach has some of the most beautiful sunsets in Phuket. Be sure to check it yourself;) In order not to be disappointed, plan to visit Kamala Phuket Beach in December-February - during the highest and calmest season in terms of waves and study the reviews.
Kamala beach Phuket (Kamala Beach) is a very ambiguous beach for me, for more than a year I can’t decide whether I like it or not 🙂 There are beaches that you fall in love with the first time - for me these are the best beaches in Phuket at first glance they evoke horror - for me it's Kata and Patong, but there are such average beaches that sometimes make me very happy, and sometimes upset me. In this article, a detailed description of Kamala beach Phuket, sea, infrastructure, hotels on Kamala beach, photos, reviews.
Kamala Beach in Phuket is so different depending on the season, time of day, weather and my mood 🙂
Description of Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach is a long beach in a bay in the west of Phuket, located north of the popular Patong and south of the beloved. Between Patong and Kamala there is still an inaccessible Kalim beach, and between Kamala and Surin, the passage to which is currently closed by land, you can only get there by sea. Kamala beach on
As I already wrote, Kamala beach is quite long, the length of the beach strip is about two kilometers. Conventionally, Kamala Beach can be divided into four parts (map below):
- The southern part is an inaccessible part of the beach, a shallow sea, boats, a stink river flows nearby (number 1)
- The central equipped part of the beach with all the necessary beach infrastructure and a small walking path near the sea (number 2)
- The wild part of Kamala beach, which ends with a river (number 3)
- The northernmost part of Kamala Beach, which houses the Café Del Mar Phuket beach club and the Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach hotel (number 4)
The schematic map shows sections of Kamala Beach All these parts of the beach differ from each other in the quality of the sand, and the entry into the sea, and the number of people, and cleanliness.
The entire two-kilometer bay of Kamala Beach. View from the lookout 
Kamala beach, view from the lookout 
The northernmost part of the beach 
View of the central part of the beach 
The southernmost part of Kamala beach is inaccessible, there is shallow, dirty sea and many boats 
Mini embankment along the southern part of Kamala 
Southern part of the beach near the river 
Central part of the beach 
Central part of the beach 
"Wild" part of the beach 
"Wild" part of the beach 
Northern part of the beach near Café Del Mar Phuket and Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach hotel Vegetation, shade, sand, sea
Along the entire beach strip grow chic palm trees and sprawling casuarina (such Thai "coniferous" trees with soft "needles"), which create a good shade in the morning.
The beach has lush vegetation, a lot of casuarina 
There are also enough palm trees on Kamala 🙂 The beach strip at high tide is not very wide, so it’s convenient to sunbathe in the shade under a tree, and then run for a short time on hot sand to cool off in the sea 🙂
The sand on Kamala Beach is grayish, fine, in some places with an admixture of small stones. In the northern part near Novotel, the sand is finer.
Sand on the beach 
Sand on the beach 
The sand in the northern part of the beach near the Novotel hotel is finer and whiter The entry into the sea is very smooth, in the southern part of the beach the sea is very shallow, swimming is problematic, in the central part the sea is deeper, but at low tide it also becomes shallow. The entrance to the water is without large stones and corals, but in some places small pebbles are found in the water.
Southern part of the beach at low tide. Very fine 
Low tide on the beach 
Despite the fact that the sea goes far at low tide, swimming in the sea in the central part of the beach is still comfortable The color of the water in the sea is very dependent on the time of day and the presence of the sun. In the morning, in sunny weather, the sea is bright turquoise, but in the evening it is gray ... The water in the sea is not as pleasant and gentle as on Surin or Kata Noi, and because of the gray sand at the bottom it seems not very clean, although in fact it is not this way. In general, the sea on Kamala is similar to the sea on Koh Samui or, i.e. not perfectly clear!
The sea on Kamala can be this color! Morning on a sunny day 
Or like this. Afternoon, dim sun shines from the sea 
The water on this beach does not seem to be perfectly clear. In the summer on Kamala Beach, as on most beaches in Phuket, there are strong waves, in the off-season (autumn and spring) the waves are small and very pleasant, in winter Kamala is usually calm.
Small waves in Kamala in October 
Complete calm in winter Purity
Unfortunately, the beach strip of Kamala Beach does not shine with cleanliness. The beach sections are well cleaned only opposite the hotels, namely the northernmost part of the beach near the Novotel and the central one opposite the Kamala Beach Resort (A Sunprime Resort) hotel.
Due to the fact that a lot of casuarinas grow on the beach, “needles” from them remain on the sand, there are a lot of leaves on the sand that no one removes. There is a lot of garbage in the wild part of Kamala Beach, several times they even saw how foreigners came with large garbage bags and cleaned up a small section of the beach.
The beach cannot boast of perfect cleanliness, quite a lot of natural debris 
On the sand "needles" from trees Kamala beach infrastructure
Now, sunbeds have been returned to some beaches in Phuket, which, by law, should occupy no more than 10% of the beach strip: not all beaches have them, but Kamala Beach has sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, the cost for two sunbeds and an umbrella is 200 baht per day.
Sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach - 200 baht per set 
Beds are waiting for tourists 🙂 Also on the beach there are paid toilets and showers that I saw in those places (I will mark on the map at the bottom of the article):
- In the northern part of the beach near the river
- In the Nanork Seafood cafe, which is located on the path between the equipped and wild part of the beach, where everyone parks vehicles (only the shower here is a hose and a barrel of fresh water 🙂)
- In the central part of the beach, where a row of cafes along the sea ends and a row of macaroons begins (the shower is normal, there is even shower gel 🙂)
Toilet 10 baht, shower 20 baht. You can also try to rinse in the shower for free at the Sunprime Resort.
Shower and toilet in the northern part of the beach near the bridge 
Here in this Nanork Seafood cafe there is a shower and toilet for 20 baht 
Normal shower and toilet in the central part of the beach On the shore, you can get a massage, both on mattresses on the sand, and in a massage parlor next to the shore. Prices for Kamala massage in the photo below:
Prices for massage 
Massage can be done right on the beach 
Or in a lounge with a sea view Along almost the entire coastline there is a concrete footpath, in some places covered with sand. In the central part of the beach, on one side of it there are cafes and even several hotels on the first line, and on the other, the beach itself and the sea. It is very pleasant to sit in a cafe almost on the seashore: unfortunately, there are few cafes that are located right next to the beach strip in Phuket. In the "wild" no-man's-land part of the beach, there is a concrete fence on one side of the path, and on the other, the beach itself: it's convenient to ride a bike and park right next to the place where you lie 🙂
Prices for Kamale in cafes along the beach are standard, the average cost of dinner is 400 - 500 baht for two.
Walking path along the sea in the central part of Kamala Beach 
On one side of the path is the sea, and on the other side there is a cafe 
In the "wild" part of the beach, there is a fence on one side of the path, and a beach on the other. Easy to drive right on the bike 
Tents with beach accessories 
Food stalls next to the beach 
Pancakes and fruit shakes 
Thai pancake prices 
Prices for food in macaques near the beach At the northern end of Kamala Beach is the popular beach club and restaurant Café Del Mar, which hosts brunches on Sundays and parties in the evenings.
Contingent and number of people on the beach
A year ago, Kamala Beach, especially its wild part, was almost empty. In the same season, there is simply an invasion of tourists throughout Phuket (they say that such a full house of tourists in Thailand was last in the 2012-2013 season, just when we wintered for the first time)!
There are a lot of foreign pensioners, Germans, Scandinavians. But there are also enough Russian speakers on Kamala Beach. This beach is often chosen for holidays with children, a lot of families with strollers walk along the path along the sea or along the surf line at low tide.
Local newlyweds love to come to Kamala for a wedding photo shoot, we have repeatedly observed photo shoots on the beach 🙂
This season in Kamala, and in general in Phuket, there are a lot of people 
A crowd of foreign pensioners like to walk along the sea 
Photo shoots on the beach 
Infrastructure of the Kamala district
The infrastructure of the Kamala district is very well developed. The main road runs about 350 m from the beach. There is a large Big C supermarket, many 7 elevens, Family mart, other shops, banks, cafes, restaurants, at certain times there are macaroons along the road.
Approaching Kamala from Patong 
The wide Patong-Surin road along Kamala Beach runs 300-400 m from the beach strip 
There are a lot of shops, banks, cafes, etc. along the road. and so on. 
Supermarket Big C on the road in the southern part of Kamala In addition to the walking path with cafes along the sea in Kamala, there are several small tourist streets with cafes, restaurants, massage parlors, which you can walk along in the evening. These streets reminded me of the main street on Koh Samui.
Streets with hotels and tourist infrastructure inside the area 
Coffee houses, cafes, shops 
Hotels, ATMs, rental offices - it's all there in Kamala In the central part near the embankment there is a small park with a playground and a monument to the victims of the tsunami.
Several times a week, some kind of walking street or, simply speaking, Night Market night markets are held in Kamala, where they sell Thai food, some clothes, and some souvenirs. Despite the fact that the markets are called night markets, they are open from lunch until about 19:00 - 20:00.
Markets on Kamala Beach:
- The Wednesday and Saturday market is across the street from Big C. Coordinates: 7.946059, 98.279853
- The market on Mondays and Fridays is here: 7.953813, 98.286008, across the street from the park with the Fantasy show.
Entertainment and attractions
On the Kamala beach itself, you can rent a jet ski, ride the sea on a "banana" or "cheesecake", rent a SUP board, in the northern part near the Novotel hotel rent kayaks.
On Kamala, in the southernmost part, there is a Buddhist temple Wat Kamala, and a mosque in the center.
There is a large theme park and Fantasy show (Phuket FantaSea).
Buy discounted tickets for the Fantasy show
You can rent a jet ski in Kamala 
Ride on the "cheesecake" and "banana" 
Rent a SUP or kayak 
Kamala hosts the famous Fantasy Show Hotels on Kamala Beach
Speaking about hotels on Kamala beach, I want to note that cheers, there are cheap hotels on the first line! But for lovers of good comfortable hotels in Kamala, there is a choice 🙂
This resort region occupies a special place. The former Muslim fishing village has suddenly become very popular with tourists. And all because on a crowded island, it was Kamala Beach (Phuket) that turned out to be the most suitable for a relaxed holiday, like somewhere on Koh Samui or Koh Phangan. It especially attracts travelers who come not for the sake of nightlife and dubious pleasures a la Pattaya. It is located in the western part of the island, north of noisy Patong. There are not so many chic hotels here, mostly "threes" and "fours". But let's talk about everything in order.
How to get to Kamala
Arriving in Phuket by international plane or you transfer to a taxi or mini-bus. The latter will cost half as much - about four hundred baht. It is even more budgetary to get to the capital of the island by bus, and from there by another flight to Kamala beach. Phuket Town is a good transport hub connected to almost every corner of the island. The only problem is that buses run quite rarely, about once an hour. They are blue in color and travel through Kamala and Surin to Bang Tao. The distance to the airport and to Phuket Town is approximately the same - about twenty kilometers.
Why go to the beach "Kamala"
Phuket is so popular with tourists that finding a cozy place where the locals are not too spoiled by vacationers, and the prices are not too high, is quite difficult. But it is here that all these bonuses are combined, and there is practically not a single minus. Therefore, people tend to come here who stop for a long vacation - three to four weeks at least. And if during the season the south of this resort can be filled with people - due to the influx of people from Patong - then its northern part still remains a reserved area. Although the infrastructure of the resort is not very developed, most hotels have everything you need. It is also a paradise for divers. After all, the beach "Kamala" (Phuket) boasts beautiful coral reefs, located not very far from the coast.
Marine vacation
Kamala is good for swimming and sunbathing. The beach is quite long - it stretches for one and a half to two kilometers along a very picturesque bay overgrown with palm trees, so there is enough space for everyone. and petty. The descent into the water is gentle, but the waves are not very strong. Sunbeds and sun loungers are expensive. They are mainly concentrated in the south and in the center of the resort. There they cost about two hundred baht a day. There is a developed tourist infrastructure, many water activities and massage parlors right on the beach. A little further you can go to any beach bar, order something - and lie on their inventory as much as you want. But in the very north you will have to make do with your own or hotel beach towels. But there are almost no people here, and the water is very clean and transparent. This is because in the north of Kamala beach there are almost no different skis, bananas and scooters. But do not forget that it is dangerous to swim here during the rainy season, because very strong undercurrents begin.
What else to do here
Firstly, this resort is famous for the whole Phuket theme park Fantasea, where people come from all over the island. Grandiose performances are played there, where not only hundreds of people, but also animals participate. There is also a wonderful restaurant "Golden Kinnaria". His amazing buffet is legendary. To get there, you need to buy an entrance ticket to the park and pay extra for visiting. Secondly, one of the fashionable entertainments in Kamala is a parachute flight to view the resort from above. And if you do not dare to do this, you can climb to the top of the Khao Phonthurat hill. There is an excellent observation deck from where you can see the entire Kamala beach, which you can do from there, it turns out amazing. After all, the resort is covered with tropical forests, climbing the rocks.
Where to eat
Even if there are no such grand shopping centers with food courts as in Patong, their absence is more than compensated by various kiosks with delicious and fresh Thai food. In addition, the main street of the resort is replete with restaurants and cafes where you can eat both for big money and not so much. And the beach itself is full of macaques and other peddlers. French and Italian cuisine is very popular in Kamala, so if you have the funds and want to eat with a real chef, visit places like La Carbonara, Basilico and White Orchid. Delicious seafood, especially, is cooked in Rockfish, Sweet Dreams and Ponds establishments.
What and where to buy
As already mentioned, there are no large shopping centers here, but small shops are everywhere. Tourists buy here everything they need for relaxation - mattresses, towels, mats, flip flops, swimwear and more. Souvenirs, simple clothes and shoes are also sold at affordable prices. Since Kamala Beach (Phuket) - reviews confirm this - is the Muslim part of Thailand, the main market here is open on Fridays. Come and you won't regret it. So many goodies, including dried exotic fruits, as well as branded items at ridiculous prices, you will not find anywhere else.
What to see
In the south of the resort there is a rather interesting Buddhist temple with beautiful modern paintings illustrating the life of Gautama. Nearby is a cozy park with a memorial to the victims of the 2004 tsunami. It is known that the village of Kamala was wiped off the face of the earth by this terrible catastrophe, and then completely rebuilt. In addition to Fantasea Park, where a theatrical and circus performance about the ancient prince of Kamala unfolds with dancing, various special effects and a demonstration of ancient Thai magic, you can visit other shows that take place in the Elephant Palace. And on Fridays, the most famous bar in the area - "Skyla" - organizes a disco with professional DJs.
Resort hotels
Hotels on Kamala Beach (Phuket) are mainly located along Beach Road. Unlike most resorts on the island, there is no road between the local hotels and the sea, so here you can find hotels on the first line from the sea. Of the luxurious five-star palaces, the most popular are Aiyara Resort, Cape Sienna Hotel and Villas and Naka Phuket. Ayara Kamala is located on a hill, quite far from the beach, but its rooms offer great views, and a free shuttle takes you to the sea.
But "Cape Sienna", on the contrary, is located on the ocean. Therefore, all its rooms and villas (some have not only their own kitchens and private pools, but even wine cellars) have sea views.
"Fours" are usually located across the street from the beach. The best of them are Aquamarine and Swissotel. The latter is interesting in that it is located not too far from the Phuket shopping center "Jangseylon", and besides, it has its own mini-water park.
Hotels on the beach "Kamala" (Phuket, 1 line) are also three-star. There are few of them, they are unpretentious, but very functional. An example is the Kamala Beach Inn. There are many cheap guesthouses and apartments in the resort, such as Tara Hotel, Baan Hostel and so on.
Thailand, beach "Kamala" (Phuket): reviews
This corner of the island is very popular with couples, lovers and young people seeking solitude. The beach is more loved by the French, Germans and other Europeans, there are not very many Russians here. But those who have visited this land call Kamala the best place in Phuket. There are few tourists, clear water, white clean sand, and everything you need is there. Plenty of shade from the palm trees that grow everywhere. There are even semi-wild beaches where you will hardly meet people. Besides, you won't get bored here. People rest mostly decent. Reviews about hotels in Phuket (Kamala Beach) are very positive. Staying in five-star hotels is called an elite vacation, complete relaxation and luxury pastime. But there are also excellent reviews about cheaper hotels, especially about the ratio of price, quality and services. Some hotels have a good view of the sea, others have all the conditions for a romantic vacation or a holiday with children. Come!