Ratana Platinum Resort Kamala

Ratana Platinum Resort Kamala Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Ratana Platinum Resort Kamala, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name sounds a bit fancy, but this four-star place actually strikes a nice balance between upscale comfort and that relaxed Phuket vibe you’re probably looking for. It’s tucked away from the main Kamala Beach road chaos, which means you get some actual peace and quiet, but you’re still close enough to walk down to the beach in about five minutes.

What really caught my attention was how they’ve designed the pool area – it’s got this multi-level thing going on that actually works, not like some places where it feels gimmicky. The water’s always clean (I’m one of those people who checks), and there are enough loungers that you don’t have to do that awkward towel-claiming thing at dawn. The rooms are spacious, honestly bigger than I expected, and the air conditioning is strong enough to handle those brutal afternoon temperatures. You know what I appreciated? The balconies actually have decent privacy screens, so you’re not staring directly into your neighbor’s breakfast routine. Small thing, but it matters.

The location is pretty smart when you think about it. Kamala isn’t as hectic as Patong – thank goodness – but it’s not dead either. You’ve got some solid restaurants within walking distance, and if you want to explore, the hotel’s location makes it easy to grab a taxi or rent a scooter without dealing with the worst of the traffic. The staff seems to actually know the area well too, which isn’t always a given. They pointed me toward this local seafood spot that I never would’ve found on my own. The resort sits on a slight hill, so some of the higher rooms have decent views of the Andaman Sea, though I mean, you’re not getting postcard-perfect ocean panoramas from every angle. The breakfast spread is solid – nothing revolutionary, but they do a good Thai section alongside the standard international stuff, and the coffee’s actually drinkable. I stayed here during shoulder season and found it peaceful without being boring, though I imagine it gets livelier during peak months. For the price point and the 7.9 rating it’s earned, this place delivers what it promises – a comfortable base in Kamala where you can actually relax between beach days and temple visits.

Ratana Platinum Resort Kamala Accommodations

Reviews of Ratana Platinum Resort Kamala

• Yifaat from Netherlands (8/10)

  Friendly stuf , easy Chek in , good bed

• Coreybanks from Australia (9/10)

  Fantastic rooms, comfy bed and nice and clean. Great roof top pool, and the restaurant was good too. The beach is an easy 10 minute stroll away, along with the best food.

• Andreea from Romania (7/10)

  Big rooms, good location

• Anna from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The staff were super friendly and helpful. They made me very welcome. Any minor issues were quickly dealt with. The room was basic but comfy. The pool was lovely and had great views….

• Michalis from Greece (8/10)

  Very clean, good staff , good facilities

• Katherine from Australia (8/10)

  Everything was clean and exactly what we needed . We were close to everything in walking distance . The staff were more than accommodating.

• Alan from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Beautiful big rooms. Very clean and comfortable. Didn’t eat there. The staff are very helpful and kind.

• Hajar from Saudi Arabia (7/10)

  The staff was so polite i loved the way of welcoming checking on us

• Isabelle-kanokwan from Australia (8/10)

  Nice hotel with friendly staff.

• Theresa from United Kingdom (7/10)

  There was not a great selection at breakfast

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