Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 1 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Keemala is for travellers who want the setting to be the point of the trip. The villas sit on a jungle-covered hillside above Kamala, each with its own pool and a terrace looking over the forest towards the Andaman Sea, and their designs, from tree house villas to cage-shaped ones, feel nothing like a standard hotel room. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, the cleanliness and the calm, and the spa with its holistic wellness activities gives the days a gentle rhythm. The same setting brings the trade-offs. Keemala is not on the beach: Kamala Beach is 2 km away and the grounds are hilly, so you depend on the resort's transport and a car for trips to the sea or to Patong. Mosquitoes come with jungle life, and some villa pools sit in shade all day. Couples who want privacy and a spa will find a quiet hideaway; anyone planning a beach holiday should stay closer to the sand.
Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 — the average across the 12 hotels we list on Phuket is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- The resort is set among greenery on the hills above Kamala, with views over the forest to the Andaman Sea. Guests describe a jungle setting with fish, butterflies and birds, and many call the stay peaceful and almost magical.
- Each villa has its own pool and terrace, and guests praise the unusual design: tree house villas, cage-shaped villas and two-level layouts where you step down from the bedroom to a living area with the pool just outside.
Things to Consider
- Keemala is on a hillside and Kamala Beach is 2 km away. The grounds are steep, so guests rely on the resort's transport to get around, which they describe as good, and trips to the beach or Patong need a car.
- The jungle setting brings mosquitoes, insects and small lizards around the villas. Several guests advise packing insect repellent and using it, especially in the evening.
Should you book it?
Keemala is worth booking for couples who want privacy and a pool of their own — but pick somewhere else if you want to step straight out onto the beach.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want privacy and a pool of their own
- Travellers who come for the spa and wellness programme
Pick somewhere else if
- You want to step straight out onto the beach
- Insects and steep paths would spoil your stay
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Keemala?
On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 692 guest reviews.
How many stars does Keemala have?
Keemala is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Keemala offer?
Keemala offers private Pool, outdoor Pool, spa, sauna, fitness Centre and free Wifi.
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10/88 Moo 6, Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket, 83150 Kamala Beach, Thailand