West Key Kamala Villa

West Key Kamala Villa Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to West Key Kamala Villa, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this four-star property. The name had me thinking it might be one of those cookie-cutter places, but man, was I wrong. This place actually feels like someone’s thoughtfully designed private retreat that just happens to welcome guests.

What struck me right away was how quiet everything felt, even though you’re still close enough to Kamala Beach that you can easily walk down for sunset. The villa-style setup means you’re not dealing with crowded elevators or hallway noise – honestly, some evenings the only sounds were distant waves and maybe a gecko chirping somewhere. The rooms themselves have this lived-in elegance that’s hard to fake. I mean, sure, everything’s polished and well-maintained, but there are these little touches like locally-sourced wood accents and bathrooms with enough space that you’re not bumping into everything. The air conditioning actually works properly too, which – let’s be real – isn’t always a given in this part of Thailand.

You know what really won me over though? The staff genuinely seemed to know the area. When I asked about good local spots for pad thai (because the touristy beach places can be hit or miss), they didn’t just point me toward the nearest restaurant strip. Instead, I got specific directions to this family-run place about ten minutes away where locals actually eat. That kind of insider knowledge makes all the difference when you’re trying to experience a place authentically. The 9.6 rating this place has earned makes total sense once you’ve been there – it’s not trying to be the flashiest option in Kamala, but everything just works the way it should. Pool’s the perfect size for a morning swim without feeling like you’re in someone’s backyard, there’s decent wifi if you need to check in with work, and the whole vibe is relaxed without being sleepy. I actually ended up extending my stay an extra night because, well, why rush back to reality when you’ve found something this comfortable?

West Key Kamala Villa Accommodations

Reviews of West Key Kamala Villa

• Claire from Australia (10/10)

  The host was warm and welcoming— she will get you a taxi, or even cook you dinner if you bring her ingredients. The Villa was clean and in the old Thai style. The pool was clean and a welcome break from the humidity. The weed cafe across the street is a major bonus with yummy home style food, good tunes and the owners are great people. Wonderful experience.

• Witold from Poland (10/10)

  Spacious, very private property, very nice pool and common area.
  Fabulous Thai restaurant opposite the house.
  Very close to supermarkets, massage spots and fruit stalls. Close to everything you need in Thailand, though very secluded and private

• Megan from Australia (10/10)

  The layout and set up was good.
  Aircon worked well.
  Location was great – lots of eateries and massage places within 2 minute walk. Defibrillator recommend the coffee and oreo shakes from the vendor across the road. 15-20 minute walk to Kamala Beach and the main retail area.
  Photos on the website are accurate representations of the villa.

• Alexandr from Russia (10/10)

  Exceptional villa, stylish design, very green garden! Excellent location with Kamala beach 10min walk and shops/cafes really next door. Great personnel, perfectly clean.

• Amber from United States (10/10)

  This place was amazing!!!! 3 seperate rooms. One room with 2 twin beds and 2 rooms with a queen sized bed. The were all seperated like a traditional Thai house. The eating area is open air and there is a wonderful sitting spot surrounding by a Wonderful air con and tubs in the rooms with a single bed. The onside pool was great and shaded during the day at times which was helpful to help us prevent a sunbun. You will have to walk about 10-15 min to the beach and about 10-15 min to the town/lively area. There is a 7-11 and a mini C really close to the place as well as ATMs. The house keeper was amazing and helped with laundry and making coffee and keeping things tidy. She was amazing and kind. Would def recommend this place. It was just right for us and wonderful. There is a key card to swipe to get into the place and each room had a key. If you have small children the pool might be an issue for you as there is no child safety with the pool in place. Just something to keep in mind.

• Liz from Australia (9/10)

  West Key Kamala Villa is a lovely private sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the street outside. It contains 3 separate villas behind a locked gate which is accessed via a keypad. We stayed as a family with older teenage children who had their own rooms, so it was perfect for us. Having our own pool and kitchen facilities was great to be able to cook our own breakfast, make coffees etc. We were very grateful for Nam the Manager who waited for us to check-in as our plane was delayed. The cleaner Thida is a lovely young lady who comes daily and keeps the rooms and gardens clean, she is very sweet and very helpful if required. There is a pool guy who comes for about an hour a day to clean the pool and tidy the gardens a bit, he was friendly and did his thing then left. The rooms are large, with excellent bathrooms and air conditioning, the kitchen has every electrical product you could ever need, there is an air conditioned lounge room which can be utilised also and it really is a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. The 7/11 is across the road and a Mini Big C supermarket nearby for bread, milk etc and numerous restaurants in the street for meals so location is great. We were very pleased with our stay and highly recommend West Key Kamala Villa.

• Zaharin from Malaysia (10/10)

  Superb Clean n Cozy..will come again with bigger family @ 8 pax

• Mahmood from Oman (9/10)

  Nice and spacious villa for family. Private swimming pool. Not very safe for kids not swimming. We have to watch them all the time. No locker from inside with a key.

• Sylvia from Australia (9/10)

  we had our family stay and we booked the 3 villas which are separate from each other. The rooms were cleaned and large and everything was beautifully presented.
  Pool was very clean and staff very helpful

• Sophie from United Kingdom (9/10)

  This villa is so beautiful with a swimming pool in the middle which surrounded with lovely plants and trees; the staff Dow is so sweet and helpful; cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacy store are only steps away, super convenient; Kamala Beach is within walking distance (around 10 mins walk); there is also a small night market around the corner, highly recommended!

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