Villa Papaya @ Kamala Beach

Villa Papaya @ Kamala Beach Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Villa Papaya @ Kamala Beach – the name sounds a bit quirky, you know? But this four-star spot actually turned out to be one of those pleasant surprises that makes you want to keep it secret from the crowds. It’s tucked away in Kamala, which is perfect if you’re tired of the chaos that Patong has become but still want to be close enough to the action when the mood strikes.

The thing about Kamala Beach is that it still feels like what Phuket used to be – there’s this laid-back vibe where you can actually hear the waves instead of constant motorbike engines. Villa Papaya gets this completely. The property itself has this tropical garden feel that doesn’t try too hard, if that makes sense. I mean, sure, there are papaya trees (obviously), but it’s not like they’ve gone overboard with the theme. The rooms are spacious and clean, with these nice touches like local artwork that feels authentic rather than resort-generic. What I really appreciated was the attention to details that matter – good water pressure, reliable air conditioning, and blackout curtains that actually work when you need to sleep off that jet lag.

The location is honestly perfect for exploring this part of the island. You’re a five-minute walk from Kamala Beach, which gets gorgeous in the late afternoon when the light hits just right and most of the day-trippers have headed back to their hotels. There’s this little beachfront restaurant called Red Chair that serves incredible massaman curry – the hotel staff will point you toward it if you ask. The staff, by the way, actually seem to know the area well and give genuine recommendations rather than just pushing the expensive tour packages. I stayed here during shoulder season in May, and while there were occasional afternoon showers, the place never felt crowded or rushed. You know what really sold me though? The pool area stays quiet even when it’s busy – somehow they’ve designed it so conversations don’t echo everywhere. It’s those little things that make you realize someone put real thought into this place rather than just throwing together another beach hotel.

Villa Papaya @ Kamala Beach Accommodations

Reviews of Villa Papaya @ Kamala Beach

• Raphael from France (9/10)

  Design, confort, furnitures…

• Crumbs from Malaysia (4/10)

  Check in was easy and the host was very nice. It was easy to get grab food delivered to the villa.

• Sonia from Italy (9/10)

  La villa è bellissima, curata nello stile e nell’arredamento, si vede che è stata disegnata da un architetto che sapeva il fatto suo ed arredata da un altro altrettanto bravo. Nel salone al piano terra, con angolo cottura, un ampio divano, un tavolo grande da 8 persone e una bella TV.
  Sullo stesso piano, un piccolo locale lavanderia e un bagno. Dal salone, finestre a tutta altezza si affacciano sulla piccola ma suggestiva piscina, immersa nella natura.
  Al primo piano, una bella camera da letto padronale con il suo grande bagno e uno studio e al piano superiore ancora due belle camere con letto matrimoniale, ognuna con il suo bagno.
  Gli spazi sono abbondanti, tutto è pulito ed organizzato, accogliente.
  Gli asciugamani profumano di pulito, ce ne sono anche 6 dedicati all’uso in piscina; nei bagni ci sono anche shampoo, bagnoschiuma ed un gradito kit di cortesia con cuffia, spazzolini, cotton fioc.
  In tutte le camere aria condizionata.
  
  Per le zanzare, abbiamo utilizzato zampironi per l’esterno e piastrine per le camere (procurate da noi) ma non ce ne erano tantissime nonostante la villa si affacci su un piccolo “lago” di acqua ferma.
  
  Lo staff è assolutamente pronto e disponibile.
  Insomma davvero un bel posto in cui soggiornare, a 10 minuti in macchina dalla spiaggia di Kamala e abbastanza comodo per raggiungere anche le altre spiagge di Phuket.

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