Keemala
Resort hotel · Kamala Beach ·
All-pool villa wonderland with unique tribal-inspired units
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10 88 Nakasud Rd Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand Get directions
All-pool villa wonderland with unique tribal-inspired units
10 88 Nakasud Rd Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand Get directions
"Highly photogenic and often seen on Instagram, this rainforest retreat in the Kamala hills on Phuket’s west coast offers imaginative hillside accommodations ranging from glamorous safari tents to two-story tree houses, all with private pools and adjoining sundecks, with the Bird’s Nest Pool Villas as the pick for extra space. Interiors blend safari chic with jungle-dwelling touches—teakwood walls, stone-carved bathtubs, and fabrics in earthy tones—creating cocoon-like hideaways that can be hard to leave. Although the nearest beach is a 10-minute drive away, the on-site Mala Spa and health-focused Mala Restaurant, where the southern Thai specialties are the smart choice, provide ample opportunities to boost the feel-good factor without ever leaving the property." - Chris Schalkx, Hannah Summers
"Tucked into a forested hillside overlooking the Andaman Sea, this rainforest-surrounded retreat offers 38 villas—split between clay cottages, true tree houses, and tent pool villas—that harmonize with the landscape. The resort centers on wellness with yoga classes, a full-service spa, and healthy dining, and couples can reserve private romantic dinners in the property’s most scenic corners." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Keemala is a Three Key hotel set in treehouse accommodations amidst the jungle of Phuket. It is known for its impeccable service and luxurious design, making it one of the top-rated hotels in Thailand." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Hotel categories aren’t as rigid as they can seem. Where, after all, is the line between a boutique hotel and a luxury resort? Better to follow Keemala’s lead, and call them what they call themselves: an “all pool villa wonderland.” Every villa here, on the edge of Phuket’s coastal rainforest — perched just above the coastal town of Kamala — comes with its own pool. Even the tree houses and bird’s nests." - Mark Fedeli
"Hotel categories aren’t as rigid as they can seem. Where, after all, is the line between a boutique hotel and a luxury resort? Better to follow Keemala’s lead, and call them what they call themselves: an “all pool villa wonderland.” Every villa here, on the edge of Phuket’s coastal rainforest — perched just above the coastal town of Kamala — comes with its own pool. Even the tree houses and bird’s nests." - Mark Fedeli