Keemala in Phuket


It’s nice to be able to get away from the city every now and then and relax at a resort. Of course, a getaway wouldn’t be worth it if it wasn’t out of sight and out of mind.

Keemala Phuket is a resort hidden within a rainforest and next to the beach and nature.

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Hidden rainforest resort near the beach 


KeemalaPhuket landscape
Image credit: The Phuket News

The villas here look like weaved straw huts on the outside, but the inside looks like a modern villa with wooden and stone interiors, depending on the building.

KeemalaPhuket bird's nest
Image credit: @travelsinstyle

The Bird’s Nest Pool Villa, for example, comes with its own pool and sticks out from the side of the hill covered in plants. The resort’s mid-tier villa costs ฿21,521 (~USD683) per night. Their Clay Pool Cottages costs ฿14,411 (~USD457) per night. Time to start saving!

KeemalaPhuket bird's nest interior
Bird’s Nest Pool Villa
Image credit: Keemala

The inside has wash basins and bathtub that looks carved from a big boulder. The bathroom has a wooden finish that resembles a spa but with modern bathroom amenities.

KeemalaPhuket treehouse
The resort’s treehouses
Image credit: @awayweglobe_

From an angle, they look like a hut village out of a Star Wars or Avatar film.

KeemalaPhuket treehouse stairs
Image credit: @leo.cressant

KeemalaPhuket tree pool house
Tree Pool House
Image credit: @andrewdemello

KeemalaPhuket tree pool house interior
Image credit: Keemala


How to get to Keemala Resort


Keemala is for those looking for a getaway with privacy and nearer to nature. The booking price can be hefty but worth the experience for a few nights there.

The resort is 8 minutes from the less-crowded Kamala Beach by car.

Keemala Phuket
Address: 10/88 Nakasud Rd, Kamala, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket
Opening Hours: 24H, Daily
Telephone: +66 7 6358 777
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Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @travelpackindia, @keemalaphuket@keemalaphuket

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