Your stay, beyond the estate
Explore Kamala & Phuket
A walk into the village, lunch by the beach, or a day exploring the island. Kamala Beach Estate gives you a quiet seaside base, with plenty to discover when you feel like heading out.
Everyday Kamala
On your doorstep
The estate sits on the headland at the southern end of Kamala Bay. The beach, village shops and restaurants are within reach on foot or with a short tuk-tuk ride.
Kamala Beach
Spend time on the sand, walk along the bay or settle in for sunset. Swimming conditions change with the weather; check the flags before entering the water.
Village life
Explore the small streets behind the beach road, browse the local shops and visit the market for fruit, snacks and everyday Thai cooking.
Food & cafés
Choose between simple Thai restaurants, beachfront dining and a quiet café stop. Ask the team for current local recommendations.
Wat Baan Kamala
The village temple offers a different side of Kamala. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, and respect worshippers during your visit.
Groceries & shopping
Shopping in Kamala & Phuket
For everyday groceries, Kamala has convenient supermarkets. For larger shopping centres and specialist stores, explore further around Phuket.
Shopping in Kamala
Three supermarkets for groceries, household essentials and familiar products during your stay. Open the location in Google Maps.
Shopping in Phuket
Shopping centres, supermarkets and specialist stores beyond Kamala, with more information in our guides.
Around the island
Explore Phuket
Choose an outing to suit your day: old streets and cafés, a local market, another stretch of coastline or a sunset viewpoint.
History & cafés
Phuket Old Town
Walk among the shophouses, street art and cafés. Include the historic On On Hotel as part of your wander through town.
Plan a half-day outing, with time for lunch. Travel by car or taxi from Kamala.
Explore Old Town →
Food & local life
Phuket's markets
Browse fresh produce, try street food and see a different rhythm of island life. Choose a market around the area you are visiting.
Markets run on different days and at different times. Check the schedule before travelling.
Find a market →
A seafood outing
Rawai Seafood Market
Choose seafood from the market stalls and have it cooked at a nearby restaurant. Combine your visit with an outing around southern Phuket.
Go by car or taxi. Agree the seafood and cooking prices before ordering.
Read the Rawai guide →
Sand & sea
Find your next beach
Use our beach map to explore beyond Kamala, from neighbouring bays to Kata, Karon and Nai Harn. Pick a beach that fits your route and the day's conditions.
Allow time to enjoy the beach. Follow local flags and lifeguard instructions.
Open the beach map →
Coast & sunset
Promthep Cape
Take in the coastal views from Phuket's southern tip. Make it the final stop on a day around the south of the island.
Travel by car or taxi. Leave time to reach the viewpoint before sunset.
Explore Promthep Cape →
A visit to plan ahead
Big Buddha
The hilltop landmark features in our Phuket guide. Before planning a visit, check the current access arrangements with the team.
Confirm access before travelling. Dress respectfully when visiting religious sites.
Read about Big Buddha →Beyond Phuket
Further afield
For a change of scenery, look beyond the island to limestone bays, viewpoints and rainforest. Give these trips room in your plans.
A full-day boat outing
Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Explore limestone formations, sea caves and lagoons by boat. James Bond Island can be one stop on a wider journey through the bay.
Allow a full day from Kamala. Compare routes, group sizes, transfers and weather arrangements when choosing a trip.
Views & photography
Samet Nangshe
See the bay's limestone landscape from above. For sunrise, plan your departure and access arrangements before the day of your visit.
A road trip beyond Phuket. Arrange transport and check viewpoint access in advance.
Explore Samet Nangshe →
A longer excursion
Khao Sok National Park
Rainforest, limestone scenery and Cheow Lan Lake offer a different setting from the coast. Consider an overnight stay to leave more time for exploring.
Plan this separately from a casual island outing, including road transfers, activities and accommodation.
Read the Khao Sok guide →Before you head out
Plan your outing
Getting around
For longer outings, choose a car, taxi or private driver. Agree the route and return arrangements, and allow extra time for traffic.
Weather & the sea
Choose beach and boat outings around the current forecast. Follow beach flags, lifeguard advice and your boat operator's instructions.
Phuket weather guide →Keep it manageable
Choose one main outing and add nearby stops. Check opening days and access before leaving, especially for markets and religious sites.
Ask us before you go. Tell the team what you enjoy and how much time you have. We can suggest places to explore and share current local recommendations. Contact the team →
Make Kamala your base
Spacious one- and two-bedroom holiday apartments in a quiet tropical seaside estate, with room to relax between your outings.