Kamala Regent by RESAVA

Kamala Regent by RESAVA Overview

I’ll be honest, Kamala Regent by RESAVA caught me off guard in the best possible way. You know how sometimes you book a three-star place and keep your expectations pretty modest? Well, this spot actually punches way above its weight class, and I mean that in all the ways that matter when you’re trying to unwind in Kamala.

The thing about this place is location, location, location – but not in that cheesy real estate way. I’m talking about being close enough to Kamala Beach that you can actually hear the waves if you open your balcony door (assuming you get one of the ocean-facing rooms, which honestly, just pay the extra bit for it). The walk to the beach takes maybe three minutes if you’re strolling, and here’s something the booking sites don’t tell you – there’s this little shortcut through a small path between two local restaurants that the staff mentioned. Saves you from walking around the main road, which can get pretty busy with scooters during the day.

What really impressed me was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about making things work for you. Check-in was smooth, no weird hidden fees popping up, and they actually gave useful advice about avoiding the tourist traps. The woman at the front desk – I think her name was Nim – told me which longtail boat operators were fair with pricing and which beach clubs were worth the splurge. That kind of local intel is worth its weight in gold when you’re only in town for a few days. The rooms themselves are clean and functional, nothing fancy but everything works properly. Air conditioning is solid (crucial in that humidity), water pressure is decent, and the beds are actually comfortable – not those rock-hard mattresses you sometimes get stuck with. I mean, you’re not getting marble bathrooms or anything, but honestly, who needs that when you’re spending most of your time exploring anyway? The pool area is where this place really shines though. It’s not huge, but it’s never crowded, and there’s this peaceful vibe in the evenings when most people have wandered off to dinner. They keep it open until 10 PM, which I appreciated since I’m one of those people who likes a quick swim after a long day of beach time.

Here’s the thing – at an 8.2 rating, you know you’re not taking a big gamble, and that price point makes it accessible without feeling like you’re roughing it. The neighborhood has character too, with some genuinely good local food spots within walking distance. There’s this little curry place about two blocks away that absolutely nobody talks about online, but the pad thai there was better than some of the fancier resort restaurants I tried. If you’re the type who wants to experience a bit of authentic Phuket without being completely isolated from conveniences, this hits that sweet spot perfectly.

Kamala Regent by RESAVA Accommodations

Reviews of Kamala Regent by RESAVA

• Adam from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Everything was perfect in the property. The agent who assisted our check was available promptly and always polite. Any questions or issues we had were dealt with immediately. The property is well looked after by the owner and it’s great value for money.

• Johann from South Africa (9/10)

  Very spacious comfortable with private pool.
  Good wi-fi and aircon

• Nika from Kazakhstan (7/10)

  Площадь апартаментов
  Большой общий бассейн
  Балконы

• Melanie from France (5/10)

  L’emplacement.
  Le personnel très gentil et il y a un chauffeur de taxi dans la résidence qui est super.

• Delaporte from France (5/10)

  L’emplacement. La machine à laver wifi

• Steve from Finland (5/10)

  la situation de l’établissement

• Rashdan from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

• Ethan from Australia (9/10)

• Giovanni from United Kingdom (4/10)

• Frank from Germany (8/10)

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