Thailand as crazy or tame as you like for a best place to stay on my list , is Kamala ! A very safe and peaceful place and has a relaxed attitude that works for a family Just 15 min away Patong were the night life is wild fun for the Adults so maybe a long flight but worth it... More

This beach is ok, clean and restaurants on the beach, many people love it, but... The beach is a little bit narrow, been there about 10 times and my overall feeling about Kamala is that its impersonal. More

After reading the great reviews about Kamala, my friend and I decided to head out there on our last day in Phuket. Our ride from Patong cost 300b on the tuk-tuk. We were lucky to have gorgeous weather the whole day, although the weekend had been rainy. Kamala's much, much quieter than Patong where we were staying, so we appreciated... More

Real people live and work here. It is not just a tourist creation. Go to the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday markets and the majority of the people are Thai people, living their lives, and with a tolerance and even a welcome for all the foreigners and tourists, too. This is a predominantly Muslim town, yet they accept our (Western) sometimes... More

The beach was really awesome and the ocean was so calm and hot - you could almost believe to be swimming in the bath tub^^ More

Kamala is a great place to stay on Phuket. You still get a feel of a local community and after spending even just a short time here you will not want to leave. The beach is beautiful with lovely calm water along with some nice snorkelling in shallow waters. Or you can go one step further as there's an excellent... More

Relaxing beach, apart from jet ski nothing much to be done he, but if you are lookingat a kid friendly quiet place this is the beach you want to be. They have locals managing the beach area and is very clean...I enjoyed tenplace More

Liked Kamala beach (march 2012), its small not a lot of shopping, lots of eateries, drinking bars, massage. But alot of people between 45-70 sun baking. Not really a place of younger people. Just for relaxing. Fantasies Show is in Kamala ( didn't go as I don't like looking at animal entertainment as its cruel) Alittle bit of shopping but... More

Beach is rather big - not so much waves, no rip currents. Will be ideal for family stay. More