Lifeguards on the beach
Lifeguards are stationed on Kamala Beach; swim near them.
Kamala Beach
Камала · западное побережье
A long, wide bay north of Patong with soft sand, tree shade and calm, shallow water from December to April, lined with casual beach restaurants and two beach clubs.
Также пишут: Hat Kamala, Kamala Bay, Kamala Beach Phuket, Ao Kamala · หาดกมลา · Пляж Камала
Kamala Beach на фотографиях
- Песок
- Soft, pale golden sand
- Вход в воду
- Shallow, clear water in high season
- Тень
- Casuarina and palm shade
- Еда
- Restaurants and bamboo bars on the sand
- Дети
- Lifeguards, playground, theme parks
- Закат
- Beach clubs facing the sunset
О месте: Kamala Beach
Kamala is a long, wide bay on Phuket's west coast, one bay north of Patong over the hill, with soft pale sand, casuarina and coconut trees along the back and headlands at each end. In the high season the sea is very shallow and clear, and the pace is much slower than in Patong or Kata, which makes it a favourite with families and couples.
The village grew out of a Muslim fishing community, and fishermen still work the bay. Behind the beach a narrow lane runs parallel to the shore with small restaurants, bars, massage shops and tailors, and a larger road behind it carries supermarkets and everyday shops. On the sand, a strip of casual restaurants and tiny bamboo bars serves breakfast, grilled chicken and sunset cocktails.
The north end is the smartest part, with the InterContinental's Pine Beach Bar and Café del Mar, one of Phuket's best-known beach clubs. The south end has parked fishing boats and streams that sometimes run brown into the sea, so most people swim in the north and centre. In the evening, Phuket FantaSea and Carnival Magic, two large theme parks, sit just inland.
Kamala Beach: с севера на юг
The north end: beach clubs
The widest, best patch of sand, below the InterContinental and Novotel, with Pine Beach Bar, Café del Mar and a small playground; calm and shallow in the high season.
Хорошо
- The best sand and water on the beach.
- Beach clubs for a day bed or a sunset drink.
- A playground for children.
Хуже
- Beach-club prices; busy at sunset and on Saturday nights.
Families in the daytime, couples and friends at sunset.
The centre: restaurants on the sand
A strip of casual beachfront restaurants and bamboo bars, with the Kamala Beach Resort, a lane of shops and massage parlours just behind, and loungers on part of the sand.
Хорошо
- Cheap, relaxed meals by the sea.
- Bamboo bars with low-priced sunset cocktails.
- Everything within walking distance.
Хуже
- Busier with tables and vendors than the north end.
Anyone who wants lunch and a swim in one place.
The south end: fishing boats
The local end of the bay, with fishing boats pulled up on the sand, a row of cheap guesthouses and streams that sometimes run brown into the sea.
Хорошо
- The most local atmosphere.
- Cheap places to stay close to the sand.
Хуже
- Less attractive water, with streams and boats.
Budget travellers and those who like village life; swim further north.
Чем заняться: Kamala Beach
A beach restaurant on the sand. Palms, a beach umbrella and the water. The rocky end of the beach.
Купание · высокий сезон
Swim in shallow, clear water
From December to April the sea is very shallow and clear, best at the north and centre of the bay.
Еда и напитки
Classic Kamala beach lunch
Grilled chicken, sticky rice and som tam at Smile Bar, a simple restaurant a few steps from the sand.
Еда и напитки
Breakfast on the sand
Lillo Island, in the row of restaurants on the central beach, is a favourite for a slow breakfast by the sea.
Ночная жизнь
Café del Mar
Pool, beach beds, wood-fired pizzas and DJs from 11:00 until late; loungers and beds work on a minimum spend.
На песке
An afternoon at Pine Beach Bar
The InterContinental's beach bar puts loungers on the widest part of the sand, facing the sunset head-on.
Ночная жизнь
Bamboo bar sundowners
Tiny bamboo bars in the middle of the beach serve good cocktails at low prices, the cheapest sunset seats on the bay.
Еда и напитки
Modern Thai at Jaras
The InterContinental's fine-dining Thai restaurant near the beach, listed in the Michelin Guide.
Семья
Phuket FantaSea
A cultural theme park with a shopping village, a buffet hall and a huge stage show of Thai legends, acrobatics and pyrotechnics; evenings only.
Семья
Carnival Magic
A night-time carnival park with millions of lights, a river parade and a funfair zone; Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Сёрфинг · низкий сезон
Low-season surf
When the monsoon swell arrives, Kamala has waves for surfers; stay within sight of the lifeguards.
Еда и напитки
Rooftop tapas at Casa Boho
A Latin American rooftop at the Hyatt Regency above Rayee Beach, just south, with daybeds by an infinity pool for sunset.
День на месте: Kamala Beach
Walk the bay in the cool of the morning to the south end, where fishermen still work from their boats.
In the high season the water at the north end is shallow, calm and clear; swim near the lifeguards.
Half a grilled chicken with sticky rice and som tam at Smile Bar is the classic Kamala beach lunch. Smile Bar & Restaurant
Pine Beach Bar at the InterContinental has loungers and easy music, and no dress code; beds fill first in high season. Pine Beach Bar
Café del Mar fills up fast at sunset with DJs and cocktails; book a bed at weekends. Café del Mar Phuket
Phuket FantaSea's stage show, or Carnival Magic's river parade and lights on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Phuket FantaSea
Наша оценка: Kamala Beach
4.4из 5
A relaxed family beach holiday with lunch on the sand and a sunset beach club nearby.
A long, wide bay of soft sand with casuarina and palm shade, shallow clear water in the high season, lifeguards and one of Phuket's best rows of casual beachfront restaurants. The south end is let down by streams of brown water and parked fishing boats, and the sea is rough in the low season.
Характер пляжа
Профиль, а не оценка: Kamala Beach на четырёх шкалах и то, чем пляж известен.
- Оживлённость
- Для детей
- Сёрфинг
- Снорклинг
Спасатели дежурят · Soft pale golden sand
Чем хорош Kamala Beach
Made for families
Shallow, calm water from December to April, shade along the beach, lifeguards on duty and a small playground near the north end.
Lunch with your feet in the sand
A strip of casual restaurants along the central beach serves breakfast, grilled chicken with sticky rice and seafood, a rare luxury in Phuket.
Café del Mar
The Ibiza brand's beach club at the north end has a pool, day beds and DJs, busiest at sunset and on Saturday nights.
Sunset bars for every budget
From the InterContinental's Pine Beach Bar to tiny bamboo bars with cheap cocktails, the whole bay faces the sunset.
Calmer than Patong
Patong's nightlife is 10 km away over the hill; Kamala's evenings stay slow and quiet.
Перед купанием: Kamala Beach
Swim when the flags allow
Check the flags before you go in, especially from June to November, when the sea is often rough.
Calmest from December to April
From December to April the sea is shallow, calm and clear; from June to November the waves are bigger and suit surfers.
Swim in the north or centre
Streams sometimes run into the sea at the south end; the water is clearest in the north and centre.
Fishing boats in the south
Fishing boats are often parked at the south end; swim away from them.
Пляжные клубы, бары и рестораны: Kamala Beach
4 заведения работают на песке (сентябрь 2026 г.), с юга на север, затем дорога за пляжем и места в нескольких минутах от него. Уровень цен — обычные траты одного человека за визит.
The north end: beach clubs
Café del Mar Phuket
Бич-клуб · на песке · 11:00–02:00; on Wednesdays to 00:00
The Phuket club of the Ibiza-born Café del Mar brand, at the quiet north end of Kamala Beach.
Pine Beach Bar
Бич-клуб · на песке · opens 08:00; on Wednesdays closes at 23:00
The InterContinental Phuket's beach bar on the sand at the north end of Kamala Beach.
Jaras
Ресторан · на дороге за пляжем · daily 12:00–21:30
The Thai restaurant of the InterContinental Phuket Resort on Kamala Beach, listed in the MICHELIN Guide.
The centre: restaurants on the sand
Smile Bar & Restaurant
Ресторан · на песке · Usually open 13:00–22:00, Monday to Friday (approximate).
A beach bar and grill on the sand at Kamala, which began in 2000 as a drinks kiosk on the beach.
Lillo Island Restaurant & Bar
Ресторан · на песке · daily 08:00–23:00
A restaurant and bar on the sand in the central part of Kamala Beach, open from breakfast to sunset dinners.
В нескольких минутах от берега
Phuket FantaSea
Развлечения · недалеко на машине · Fridays and Saturdays only, from 17:30; the show at 20:30
An evening cultural theme park in Kamala built around a large stage show, with a buffet restaurant and funfairs.
Carnival Magic
Развлечения · недалеко на машине · Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only, 17:30–23:30; the main show at 21:00
A night-time theme park on Kamala Beach next to Phuket FantaSea, opened in 2022, built around lights, parades and Thai carnival themes.
Casa Boho
Ресторан · недалеко на машине · Usually open 12:00–22:00, Monday to Friday (approximate).
A Latin American restaurant on the pool deck of the Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, on the hillside above Kamala Bay.
A&B Café Coffee and more
Кафе · daily 08:00–18:00
A small, homely café in Kamala on a quiet pedestrian lane a couple of minutes from the beach.
Bangkok Phuket Clinic Kamala
Здоровье · daily 09:00–20:00
A walk-in clinic of Bangkok Hospital Phuket in Kamala.
Bella Vista Kamala
Ресторан · Usually open 08:00–22:00 at weekends (approximate).
An Italian restaurant on Kamala's beachfront strip, between the beach road and the sand, beside Smile Bar.
Big C Market Kamala
Магазины · Usually open 08:00–22:00 at weekends (approximate).
A Big C Market, the chain's supermarket format, in Kamala.
Casa del Tacos
Ресторан · 16:00–01:00 Sunday to Thursday; 15:00–02:00 Friday and Saturday
A halal French-tacos restaurant in Kamala, two minutes' walk from Kamala Beach, with a terrace and takeaway.
CityCare Clinic
Здоровье · Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00
A private medical clinic in Kamala offering general and family medicine.
Hom
Ресторан
A fine-dining restaurant at the back of the InterContinental Phuket Resort in Kamala, reached through a garden walkway, where a Portuguese chef cooks around fermentation; listed in the MICHELIN Guide.
Kamala Beach Viewpoint
Смотровая площадка
A roadside lookout on the coast road just north of Kamala, over the whole of Kamala Beach.
Kamala Gym
Спортзал · daily 07:00–20:00
An open-air gym in Kamala with a recovery focus: a pool, a sauna and an ice bath alongside the weights.
Kamala Horse Riding Club
Спорт · Usually open 09:00–18:00, Monday to Friday (approximate).
A stable for beach rides on Kamala, also trading as Imron Farm.
Kamala Market
Рынок · Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 14:00–21:00
A small market in a palm grove in the north of Kamala, shady and cool.
Kamala Village Market
Рынок · Wednesdays and Saturdays, late afternoon to about 19:00 (or Mondays and Fridays 15:30–19:00)
A small local market on the main road about 100 metres from the southern entrance of Kamala, for locals rather than tourists.
LAB Pharmacy Villa Market Kamala
Здоровье
A branch of LAB Pharmacy, a Thai pharmacy chain of more than 45 branches; its site says it sells over 8,000 medicines, medical supplies and health products and gives advice on them.
Merlin Divers Phuket
Водный спорт · Usually open 08:00–19:00, Monday to Friday (approximate).
An SSI dive centre on Kamala Beach, about 20 metres from the sand, rebuilt after the 2004 tsunami.
Mizu Teppanyaki
Ресторан · lunch à la carte 12:00–15:00; dinner set menu 18:00–20:00, daily
A teppanyaki restaurant by the pool of Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort in Kamala, where the chefs cook at the table.
Morya Pharmacy Kamala Beach
Здоровье
A branch of Morya Pharmacy, a pharmacy chain that began on Koh Samui, where its site lists its first branches in Maenam and Lamai.
Munchy Burgers
Ресторан · Usually open 17:00–02:00 at weekends (approximate).
A casual burger and pizza place in Kamala Square on Soi Pachak, in the middle of Kamala.
Nanork Seafood
Ресторан · opens 08:00
A long-established local Thai restaurant right on Kamala Beach, facing the sea.
Oasis Spa Turquoise Cove (Kamala)
Велнес · daily 10:00–24:00
The Kamala branch of the Oasis Spa chain, called Turquoise Cove Spa, inland near the Phuket FantaSea park.
Phuket Garage
Транспорт · 08:00–20:00 every day, by appointment only
A rental of touring, adventure and enduro motorcycles run by riders from an office in Kamala; the office takes visitors by appointment only.
Pure Drug Store Kamala
Здоровье
A Pure Drug Store pharmacy, linked to Big C.
Sainamyen International Clinic Kamala
Здоровье · daily 09:00–20:00
A walk-in international clinic of the Sainamyen group in Kamala.
A small Buddhist monastery (samnak song) in Kamala.
Sati Spa
Велнес · daily 10:00–22:00
The spa of the InterContinental Phuket Resort in Kamala, in a building inspired by a Thai temple, with Asian-inspired massage, body and facial treatments and wellness programmes.
A small English-intensive preschool and kindergarten in Kamala, open since 2008 for children of about two to seven from Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao and Patong.
SILK Restaurant & Bar
Ресторан · Usually open 07:00–22:00 at weekends (approximate).
The restaurant and bar of the five-star Andara Resort on Layi Naka Lay Road, Kamala, set by the pool.
Talung Thai
Ресторан · daily 12:00–23:00
The Thai restaurant of Paresa Resort, on a clifftop above the sea at Kamala, with a sunset terrace; listed in the MICHELIN Guide.
Tengoku
Ресторан · Monday and Thursday–Sunday 18:00–22:00
A Japanese dinner restaurant in the InterContinental Phuket Resort at Kamala, in a traditional Japanese style.
The Memory Cafe at Kamala
Кафе · Tuesday–Sunday 07:30–16:00
A home-like coffee shop in Kamala run by its owner and barista, Sin, who tends its cactus garden.
Tops Kamala
Магазины · Usually open 08:00–00:00 at weekends (approximate).
A Tops supermarket in Kamala.
Villa Market Kamala
Магазины · Usually open 08:00–22:00 at weekends (approximate).
A Villa Market supermarket of imported and local goods in Kamala on the west coast.
Wat Baan Kamala
Храм
The local temple of Kamala, small and well kept, where people from the area make merit and hold ceremonies.
- The zone
- The waterline
- Chosen step: The zone
- A place, as the list numbers it
Жильё в аренду рядом: Kamala Beach
6 months or more
Kamala covers every budget: cheap guesthouses in a row along the southern part of the beach, beachfront hotels such as the Kamala Beach Resort, Novotel and InterContinental, and luxury resorts and private villas on the hillsides, including the road south to Rayee known as Millionaire's Row.
Рядом с Kamala Beach пока нет опубликованных объектов.
Вокруг: Kamala Beach
Все места в зоне пляжа по категориям: выберите категорию, чтобы увидеть её места — ближайшие к воде первыми, каждое с номером его метки на карте.
- Bella Vista Kamala40 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Nanork Seafood40 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- SILK Restaurant & Bar230 m от песка · 3 мин пешком
- Hom230 m от песка · 3 мин пешком
- Tengoku260 m от песка · 3 мин пешком
- Munchy Burgers340 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Casa del Tacos470 m от песка · 6 мин пешком
- Mizu Teppanyaki690 m от песка · 9 мин пешком
- Talung Thai2.4 km от песка · 30 мин пешком
- A&B Café Coffee and more390 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- The Memory Cafe at Kamala990 m от песка · 12 мин пешком
- Big C Market Kamala320 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Villa Market Kamala350 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Tops Kamala400 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- Kamala Market410 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- Kamala Village Market760 m от песка · 9 мин пешком
- Pure Drug Store Kamala320 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- LAB Pharmacy Villa Market Kamala330 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Bangkok Phuket Clinic Kamala350 m от песка · 4 мин пешком
- Morya Pharmacy Kamala Beach360 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- Sainamyen International Clinic Kamala480 m от песка · 6 мин пешком
- CityCare Clinic740 m от песка · 9 мин пешком
- Phuket Garage1370 m от песка · 17 мин пешком
- Shining Stars Preschool & Kindergarten Kamala830 m от песка · 10 мин пешком
- Kamala Gym860 m от песка · 11 мин пешком
- Merlin Divers Phuket70 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Sati Spa360 m от песка · 5 мин пешком
- Oasis Spa Turquoise Cove (Kamala)740 m от песка · 9 мин пешком
- Carnival Magic460 m от песка · 6 мин пешком
- Phuket FantaSea500 m от песка · 6 мин пешком
- Samnak Song Charoen Tham (Kamala)90 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
- Wat Baan Kamala90 m от песка · 1 мин пешком
Kamala Beach по месяцам
Высокий сезон · с ноября по апрель
Спокойное море, прозрачная вода
December to April: very shallow, calm, clear water, perfect for families. Café del Mar runs its big beach parties from November to April.
Низкий сезон · с мая по октябрь
Волны, прогулки и красные флаги
June to November: bigger waves and surf for experienced surfers; swim only when the flags allow. The beach clubs stay open with shorter hours, and the evenings are very quiet.
| Месяц | Море |
|---|---|
| янв | Спокойное |
| фев | Спокойное |
| мар | Спокойное |
| апр | Спокойное |
| май | Переменчивое |
| июн | Неспокойное |
| июл | Неспокойное |
| авг | Неспокойное |
| сен | Неспокойное |
| окт | Неспокойное |
| ноя | Переменчивое |
| дек | Спокойное |
Спокойно: можно плавать в любой день Переменчиво: смотрите на флаги Неспокойно: муссонная волна, во многие дни красные флаги
Kamala Beach с детьми
Kamala is one of Phuket's best family beaches. From December to April the water is shallow and calm, trees give shade all day, lifeguards are on duty, and the tourist strip is compact enough to walk everywhere. Two evening theme parks are just inland.
- Very shallow, calm water in the high season, best at the north end.
- Lifeguards on the beach; swim near them.
- A small playground near the north end.
- Phuket FantaSea and Carnival Magic for a big family evening.
- Avoid swimming at the south end, where streams run into the sea.
Как добраться: Kamala Beach, парковка
- Из аэропорта, на машине
- 35–45 мин
- Из Патонга, с учётом пробок
- 15–20 мин
- Из Пхукет-тауна
- 35–45 мин
Kamala sits on the west-coast road, over the hill from Patong to the south and on the way to Surin to the north. The beach lanes run parallel to the sand just behind it.
- На машине. About 10 km and 15 to 20 minutes from Patong over the hill road; around 45 minutes from the airport.
- На скутере. Traffic is lighter than in Patong, and a scooter is the easiest way to reach Surin and the viewpoints.
- Grab и такси. Grab and taxis are easy; pre-book for late-night rides.
Парковка. There is no known public car park. For Café del Mar and the north end, use the drop-off at the InterContinental; check parking locally elsewhere.
Кому понравится Kamala Beach, а кому нет
Понравится
- Families with small children: shallow, calm water in the high season, lifeguards and a playground.
- Couples who want a quiet beach by day and a sunset beach club by evening.
- Long-stay visitors: a real village with markets, shops and cheap beachfront meals.
- Surfers in the low season, when the monsoon swell rolls into the bay.
Не понравится
- Night owls wanting clubs every night: beyond Café del Mar the evenings are quiet, and Patong is over the hill.
- Swimmers from June to November, when the sea is often too rough to swim.
Советы: Kamala Beach
Swim north, not south
The north and centre have the best water; streams and fishing boats make the south end less appealing.
Claim a bed early at Pine
Pine Beach Bar's day beds go first in high season; arrive early in the afternoon.
Minimum spend, not rent
At Café del Mar you do not pay for the bed; you commit to spending a minimum on food and drink. For a quick beer, use the free sofas and bar seats.
Check Carnival Magic's days
Carnival Magic runs only on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings; plan around it.
Walk the back lane
The narrow lane one block behind the beach is pleasant in the evening, with small restaurants, bars and massage shops.
Chairs on part of the beach
Loungers are allowed on only a small part of the sand; bring a mat if you prefer the free, chair-free stretches.
Snorkel at Rayee
For real snorkelling, go to the house reef at Rayee Beach just south, a few metres from the sand.