Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel

Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel? The name makes it sound way more elaborate than it actually is – I mean, “Fantasea” had me expecting some kind of theme park situation, but it’s honestly just a solid three-star place that does the basics really well. I stayed there last spring during the shoulder season, and while it’s not going to blow you away with luxury, there’s something genuinely comfortable about the whole setup.

The thing about this hotel is that it sits in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to all the Kamala action without being right in the thick of it. I actually appreciated that – you can walk to the beach and the main restaurant strip without dealing with the constant buzz of motorbikes and tour groups right outside your window. The rooms are what I’d call “pleasantly predictable” – clean, air-conditioned, and they’ve got that slightly dated but well-maintained vibe that you find in a lot of Thai hotels from this era. The Wi-Fi worked fine (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always a given), and the shower had decent pressure, though the hot water took a minute to kick in during my morning routine.

What really struck me was how the staff seemed to actually remember guests after a day or two – the front desk guy started asking about my snorkeling trips, and the woman who handled breakfast knew I liked my coffee strong without me having to ask twice. It’s those little touches that make a place feel less corporate, you know? The pool area is nothing fancy, but it’s clean and gets good sun in the afternoons, plus there are usually loungers available even during busier times. I spent quite a few evenings there with a Beer Chang, watching the mix of families and backpackers doing their thing. The location puts you maybe a ten-minute walk from Kamala Beach – not beachfront, but close enough that you’re not dealing with taxi hassles every time you want to hit the water. And honestly, for what you pay at a place like this, being slightly inland means you avoid the premium that comes with those ocean-view spots while still getting easy beach access.

Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel

• Mohammad from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Everything works fine and in good condition

• Michaela from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Spacious clesn room
  Comfortable bed
  Good towels

• Inotec from Netherlands (7/10)

  first impression was not in comparison to the fotos, but once settled every thing was fine

• Emma from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Good location for our 1 night stay in Kamala

• Thomas from Germany (7/10)

  I found the location and the staff very nice and friendly. Very happy staff. the room was very cool and I liked the outdoor bathtop and shower. cool design. very quite at night. I loved everything.

• Mirjam from United Kingdom (8/10)

  This is a good budget hotel for 1-2 nights. Fridge and kettle were very handy. It's off the main road so not noisy. It's a 7min walk from the Smart bus stop on the main road, 5 min to the "tourist street" with shops and restaurants and 8-10 min to the beach. The staff is very nice. A good hotel for the price. The area is very safe with private houses around and a couple of restaurants 2 min away.

• Ramon from Germany (8/10)

  Room was clean, roomservice was good. The Apartment was very creative but cozy right on the rooftop.

• Wilfried from Germany (8/10)

  Super friendly staff, especially the woman at reception. She helped me rebook my flight via a Thai hotline. The hotel is located in the middle of Kamala and everything is within walking distance.

• Corrado from Italy (9/10)

  The hotel is good and clean, The Rooms are spacious and right as you can see in the photos. The location is good, not far from the beach. Breakfast is served in the hotel in front, it's good but it could have more variety

• Jennifer from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location and very friendly staff. Breakfast was across the road at the neighbouring hotel- very easy and great selection. It's less than 10 minutes walk to the beach.

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