Discover a Nearby Alternative to Patong Beach

Many visitors to Phuket are attracted to the wide variety of shopping, dining choices, and nightlife available in Patong Beach. However, staying in Patong Beach also has its downsides. There’s more noise and traffic, and you have to travel out of town to enjoy the natural beauty of the island.

By comparing Patong Beach to Kamala Beach, its nearby neighbor, we’ll look at the two west coast towns in detail and explain why Kamala Beach is quickly becoming the favored destination for experienced visitors to Phuket.

Not Too Close and Not Too Far

Kamala Beach and Patong Beach are only a short drive from each other along the west coast of Phuket. However, there is a world of difference between the two towns.

Patong Beach is the second-largest town in Phuket and the most popular tourist destination on the island. It’s become the island’s retail hub, with modern shopping malls offering world-famous brands.

The town’s long, picturesque beach offers every watersport under the sun, and it has the largest number of quality restaurants serving a wide variety of international and local cuisines on the island. Patong Beach is also world-famous for the high-voltage, colorful nightlife it offers. However, all these attractions come at a price. The traffic and noise of Patong Beach can be considerable at certain times of the day and night, and the beach can be crowded from morning until after sunset.

Many frequent visitors to the island have discovered that Kamala Beach offers a better vacation experience. It's the perfect alternative to Patong Beach. It's not too close to Patong Beach, so visitors can enjoy a quiet walk on an unspoiled beach, but not too far, so they can also enjoy the shopping, dining, and nightlife experiences.

Differences Between Kamala Beach and Patong Beach

It’s only a short drive away, but there’s a world of difference between Kamala Beach and Patong Beach. Kamala Beach is just over the hill from its sister town of Patong Beach. However, it has a completely different and more peaceful vibe from Patong Beach, which has always been considered the mecca of tourism in Phuket.

Although the two towns are similar in total area and have comparable-sized beaches, Kamala Beach is more laid-back and quieter. While there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and bars in Kamala Beach, it’s more of a local community.

Thavorn Beach Village: Easy Access to Both Worlds

A resort on a private beach midway between Kamala Beach and Patong Beach is perfectly situated to provide vacationers with all the benefits of each town. Located on the exclusive, private Nakalay Beach in Patong Bay, our resort is a perfect getaway for singles, couples or families who want to experience all Phuket offers.

Guests at Thavorn Beach Village can enjoy the best of both sides of Phuket. You can take a walk along a deserted beach and enjoy the natural beauty of the island life in Phuket, have lunch at a restaurant along a quiet beach with the sound of the waves as the only distraction, or indulge in some world-class shopping, dining and nightlife in Patong Beach.

Thavorn Beach Village resort is surrounded by a tropical jungle that offers privacy and natural beauty. We offer hillside rooms and suites, poolside rooms, and luxury beachfront villas that look out over Patong Bay.

Enjoy a swim in our Lagoon Swimming pool, one of the largest freeform pools on the island. Indulge in a Thai massage at our Chann Wellness Spa or spend the day exploring the many activities offered, like a Thai cooking class, water sports, or Muay Thai.

Explore Our Unique Dining Choices

We also have four dining outlets to explore and indulge in, each offering a completely different dining experience for you to enjoy.

Marisa Terrace Restaurant

Marisa Terrace Restaurant is our all-day restaurant with a poolside location. It's the ideal place to start your day in paradise. Enjoy a relaxing breakfast, lunch, or dinner with friends or family on exclusive Nakalay Beach. 

Thai Sala Café

Need an afternoon pick-me-up? A fresh-roasted coffee or aromatic cup of tea accompanied by delicious baked cakes and pastries in an air-conditioned setting overlooking the pool can be the ideal afternoon treat.

Crocodile Bar & Grill

Our Crocodile Bar & Grill will likely become your favorite hang-out spot during your stay. Located right by our Lagoon swimming pool, it serves a variety of tropical drinks and snacks. We also occasionally have live entertainment, such as fire shows or music.

AMOR

Reserve a table at AMOR and experience a romantic, candle-lit gourmet dinner under the stars. It's the ideal way to end any day of your exclusive stay at Thavorn Beach Village Resort.

Discover Thavorn Beach Village Resort

Discover our exemplary private beach resort near Patong. Thavorn Beach Village Resort provides the ideal location, amenities and island experience in Phuket. Book your accommodations today!