Kamala (Phuket) is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Kamala (Phuket) works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Kamala (Phuket), covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Kamala (Phuket), handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Kamala (Phuket) starts at around €49 per night, with a typical rate near €95 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: M Social Hotel Phuket, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 1728 reviews, from €87 per night; Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong by IHG, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2195 reviews, from €79 per night; InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1555 reviews, from €235 per night; Chanalai Hillside Resort, Karon Beach, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 894 reviews, from €20 per night; Mandarava Resort and Spa, Karon Beach, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 2898 reviews, from €88 per night.
Day trips & routes: Bang Tao (Phuket) — about 10 km, 21m drive; Chalong (Phuket) — about 20 km, 37m drive; Karon (Phuket) — about 20 km, 41m drive; Kata Noi (Phuket) — about 19 km, 40m drive; Cape Panwa (Phuket) — about 30 km, 54m drive; Ao Nang (Krabi) — about 165 km, 2h 53m drive. Fastest option is Bang Tao (Phuket): 21m by car.
Kamala (Phuket): what to know
Things to see: "Private James Bond Island Speedboat Adventure Tour w/ Canoeing", rated 5 from 134 reviews, from €1254.99; "Discover Scuba Diving 3 Dives Racha Islands", rated 5 from 95 reviews, from €159.28; "Coral Island Private Boat Tour", rated 5 from 54 reviews, from €583.11; "A beautiful afternoon with our elephants", rated 5 from 47 reviews, from €72.89; "Transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak Hotel", rated 5 from 43 reviews, from €70.57.
Kamala (Phuket) has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Kamala (Phuket) is around €95, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Kamala (Phuket) you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Thailand, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
