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Keemala harnesses the history of fictitious ancient Phuket settlers and incorporates the story of four different clans within the resort. Keemala’s style blends the indigenous stories of the clans with the decadence of an upscale resort.The architecture is a stark contrast to most hotel accommodation. Keemala’s fantastic cottages, tree houses and pool villas are designed around the unique topographical conditions. Set into the hillside and making use of slopes offering sea views, streams, waterfalls and indigenous trees.
A significant part of the Keemala ethos is to celebrate and cultivate Thai culture. This is strongly perceived in the spa. Treatments and wellness programs are being meticulously designed to utilize bygone techniques, natural herbs used as medicinal remedies in conjunction with old-fashioned pampering. The eight treatment rooms will offer a haven of renewal and the spa will also offer a Thai massage pavilion, steam and sauna rooms along with a fitness room with views of the sea and lush topography, yoga and meditation spaces making Keemala an ideal destination for retreats.
As an extension of the wholesome spirit of Keemala, cuisine offered will also be organic and locally sourced and grown where possible. The menus will incorporate healthy, nutritious and above all delicious meals. Keemala will offer three outlets for dining, the main restaurant, a pool bar, a smaller wine cellar ideal for small parties and meetings and destination dining will be offered to those guests who would like to enjoy the ambience of somewhere distinct, perhaps beside the waterfall, in a separate sala in the grounds or in the comfort of the villa or cottage.
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Keemala hotel is celebrated for its luxurious rooms with unique designs, private pools, and sweeping views, creating an atmosphere that many guests find exquisitely relaxing and in harmony with nature. While some guests consider the pricing steep, others believe the unparalleled service and amenities justify the cost.
The staff's attention to detail and personalized care receive high marks, as does the overall cleanliness of the property. Nestled atop a hill, Keemala offers a tranquil, Bali-like retreat, albeit with limited accessibility for those on foot.
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We stayed in a Tree Pool House (No. 308) for 5 days in January 2024 - wonderful, in line with our advance request, with a view of the jungle. A beautiful resort for those seeking peace and quiet! It was love at first sight. We were also able to sleep well, very quiet air conditioning - although background noise was actually noticeable and a sensitive person might want to use earplugs (they are provided). The accommodation leaves nothing to be desired in terms of design and various details. Clean private pool, perfect multiple daily cleaning, fresh fruit every day and snacks lovingly wrapped in banana leaves. Coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, delicious fruit juices in the minibar included. The accommodations further up are a bit more private, the climb up is quite steep. Buggies are available at any time, and driving them is an experience due to the steepness. There is also an activity program. We took part in a stretching course and a yoga course (included in the price). Very, very great! The fitness room was also of high quality - but we didn't use it. The food: a treat for the palate and a feast for the eyes. For breakfast, you can order separate delicacies from a menu in addition to the lovingly prepared buffet. The huge selection of smoothies, fruit bowls, egg dishes - we miss them. Thanks to the exquisite cuisine. It was also very nice to watch the hustle and bustle of the nicely dressed cooks through a window. Due to the remote location of the hotel, we almost always had dinner here, different themed areas, theoretically something for every taste. Also worth mentioning are the delicious drinks from the bar. All of the employees were extremely attentive and friendly - Mai, Ing, Daniel, ... . Special thanks to BIM, who always asked how we were. On the last day, she showed us around the well-kept grounds again and did a private photo session just for us. How incredibly nice - thank you!!! We definitely recommend the resort.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We feel truly blessed to have spent 5 days at this amazing hotel. We stayed in the Bird's Nest room, and it was just perfect. The staff were incredible, and the attention to detail was immaculate. The breakfast was amazing and nothing was too much trouble, just ask. The rooms were kept spotless and if we needed extras they were brought quickly. We also participated in a cocktail making class, yoga class and a guided walk. These were all on the free scheduled activity sheet. We would recommend booking an individual 2 hour cookery course. The staff were knowledge and thoughtful. They took photos so we could relax and enjoy the experience. I couldn't recommend this hotel more if you are looking for a romantic break....you will forget everything and truly relax. I wish we could mention all the staff from security to gardeners, housekeeping to restuarant staff. Their faces teily light up if you smile at them. We have to refer to a few of the staff by name as they stood out to us. Rung in the Mala restuarant was attentive and kind, Aiem the sous chef who did our cooking course with Fit And Pailin and also Nadea, Hakun and Wan. Daniel for his yoga classes and Ing and Bancha feom the Mala Bar
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This place will meet all your expectations. We had a birds nest pool villa. The pool was actually larger than expected, with jacuzzi jets and seating at one end (but it's not heated, just FYI). Plenty of space, beautiful and comfortable bed, pillow menu that you'll receive in advance. I'm allergic to down and feathers and they made sure to put hypoallergenic bed linens in the room before I arrived. You'll have plenty of room in this villa, including a large bathroom. The bathroom is a little too dark for me, even without all the lights on. It's OK until you need to apply makeup at night when there's no sunlight coming through the windows. It's very quiet at night here, a peaceful place to be all around, although the villas aren't quite as secluded as they appear in the official pictures. Security was very good. Service at the bar was friendly and the cocktails are excellent, with a choice of some local liquors. The wine list is good too, including some Thai wines (which were good!). Both the breakfast in the restaurant and the in-room breakfast are wonderful, and the dinner menu at the restaurant is extensive with Indian, Thai and Italian options. There's something for everyone here. We both had the traditional Thai massage at the spa. It's pricey by Thailand standards but we really enjoyed it. The entire hotel campus/grounds is beautiful and well maintained. They are on top of everything here. Our departing flight got changed to an earlier time at the last minute (and then it was delayed once we got to the airport - thanks VietJet) and the staff made sure we got to the airport on time. (The resort is about a 45 minute drive from the airport. We booked the private airport transfer both ways and were happy with it.) We spent our anniversary here and definitely want to return - it's a very romantic choice for a honeymoon or anniversary. Also, it's a Small Luxury Hotel of the World, so if you are an Invited member you'll likely get an upgrade or extra perks. We used a gift card towards our payment and the front desk staff handled this seamlessly. No complaints on anything.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip:This resort would cost quite a bit more in Europe. Or America.
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It’s a rip-off, over priced and before you see a sliver of the ocean you see lots of buildings. In short - most average view.
One small bar-restaurant complex. Dull and small. Barely 5-7 people at different time of the day (that’s when they claim the resort to be full). Food is good. But you will be eating by yourselves all meals in same place
Even after paying over $800 a night, you have to pay for steam and sauna ($50). Ridiculous. No premium property does that
Broke a glass in the room. Not a champagne flute, they charged about $15. That water glass wouldn’t cost more than 1$. Reflects their attitude of ripping off guests
Also the place is so secluded and uphill, you are at their mercy once there. All meals and massages have to be there so be ready for paying crazy prices
The view from the room is green but in most cases you can see the rooms on either side. So not much privacy. The villa pools are not temperature controlled so it was cold after the rain. At $800 expect that small luxury of temperature control
Moved to the Le meridian phuket. Beautiful, lovely and superb location. Private beach and fair price
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:If you want to live in a secluded tree house and won a lottery, this place is for you
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This hotel is the best I've ever stayed in the service alone is worth the price...as soon we arrived we were greeted with the biggest smiles and as we were checking in we were offered coke towels and green tea. It was a lovely touch and did not feel rushed at all. We arrived early and our room was not ready yet so they allowed us to lay by the pool whilst sorting out the rooms. As soon as they were done we went up the the villa and it was perfect. The villa was clean and very modern the minibar was filled with drinks and snacks that's were complimentary and a nice little card saying enjoy your honey moon from the staff with personal names and details on it which felt like they went the extra mile. The bath was run with rose petals in it and there was fresh fruit available.
The staff brought a snack for us every night and we couldn't wait to see what the snack of the day was when we got back from being out. The towels and bits in the bathroom were changed daily.
The food was amazing and I looked forward to eating here everyday breakfast was lovely and dinner was amazing, including the service. I can't wait to come back
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Date of stay: November 2023
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We had very high expectations of this hotel, but all those were more than exceeded. If you are looking for something unique with first-class service then this is the right place. It started with the comfortable check-in with the most iconic view including a refreshing drink and a brownie wrapped in a banana leaf, because the environment is very important here. We continued to our villa which was carried out by the competent employee called Lift. OKAY wow, this style, the view, the private pool, the incredibly large king-size bed - simply speechless. Lift gave us his number so we could contact him at any time - really at any time, which was an incredibly great service. He coordinated everything for us. Mr. Lift does a great job! When we were out of the house, Housceeping carried out either the night or morning service for us. Really a great concept behind it. From a gastronomic point of view, we also highly recommend dining at the hotel. The hotel area is maintained around the clock. All in all, I will recommend this hotel to everyone. If we're in the area again, we'll definitely come back.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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My wife and I had a three-day stay at Keemala in late November 2024. We booked a standard room (Clay Cottage) with two Hilton free night certificates and points for the third night. Although we were hoping for a complementary upgrade as Hilton Diamond members we were told none was available due to it being season. The Hilton app confirmed the lack of availability.
Regardless, the Clay Cottages rooms are absolutely beautiful. The bed is large and super comfortable. The bath room is very well put together. I’m a stickler about rain showers and the Clay Cottages have two rain showers, one indoors and the other outdoors with good, consistent pressure. The plunge pool for even the standard rooms is big enough to actually swim in.
As Hilton Diamond members, we had free breakfast included for our stay. It’s a hike to get to restaurant from some parts of the property; however, the hotel’s buggy service is efficient and the staff are super friendly (more on that later). The breakfast includes both “Western” and traditional Thai offerings. My wife thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with the Thai offerings. I’m a bit more pedestrian in my palate and ate mostly the Western offerings ordered from the menu and I found the quality of the food to be very good.
There’s a shuttle to the beach which we never used. However, by accident we did go to the beachfront, which we found to be a little drab. Patong Beach is nicer. We did not use the hotels spa during our stay.
A final word about the staff. We found that during our stay in Thailand at both this property and the Park Hyatt Bangkok that the staff were extremely nice, professional and courteous. Nevertheless, I would like to give special praise to the staff at the restaurant who we found to be extremely hospitable throughout our stay. A young lady by the name of Chiina and another whose name I recall as ChaCha in particular deserve special recognition. They greeted us warmly each morning and even remembered our preferences. I sincerely hope management reads this review and acknowledges their hospitality. I was also so impressed with the entire staff. I have always heard that the hospitality in Asia far surpasses what we regularly receive in the West, but I must confess even with this in mind I was blown away by the service we received during my stay. We will definitely be back on our next adventure to Phuket.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:All of the non-alcoholic drinks in the mini-bar are complementary.
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My total experience has been wonderful from start to finish.
I had a late flight that arrived 2250pm Fang my personal concierge had gone home for the night. Mr. March was there to greet, sign me in then escort me to my room. He then gave me brief details on which numbers to call if I needed any assistance including the features of my entire villa. Even though the messenger app Line is big in Thailand, Mr. Fang " My Concierge" and I kept in contact via Whatsapp until the end of my trip. There was even a time when he was on his off day and still was able to assist me with my questions "I genually felt bad, not knowing he was off that day. The Food was plenty. There were some day's that I skipped lunch and dinner because breakfast was so hearty I was full all day lol.
My villa was the Clay Pool Cottage and the entire expierence was so cozy and spacious that I wanted to stay more than my entire seven nights lol. On site they do have tour scheduling and assistance if one desires to book a day tours at resonable prices to the outter islands, they also have a private car or van transportation to the airport. I can confirm the villias pool is salt water, and I think that is a good thing for those who don't care much for chlorine pools, and it is also good for guest who might be sensative to chlorine. I had no concerns with swimming in privacy, and even though it seems to be not enough trees covering the area, I can assure you that no one can't see you swiming from the ground where occupants arrive to the villas high above. It does rain a lot espcially in the monsoon season so ear plugs are provided if needed " The rain was so soothing."
As for the facilities and being a young person, I could've easily picked the typical night life, or adults only type of hotel, but I wanted something more secluded and tuned into nature, and searching through AMEX travels Keemala popped up. Booking my entire package though the portal went seamless. All in all, if you're a newlywed and desire something different than the typical accomidations, then this is the place for you. There is a call to prayer every morning around 5am, but that didn't bother me at all. It isn't loud like the calls in Marrakech or Cairo early morning calls. Food wise, there are so many options to choose from, they do ask guest if they should be concerned about allergies, so that's a good thing for those who do have certain allergies. All in all, I do planing returning to Phucket for another visit in the near future,and this facility is on the top of my list.
Once again, Thank You Mr. Fang and Mr. March, the nice cleaning ladies who cleaned my room everyday, and to all the cart drivers, chefs and aditional staff that took my requests over the phone for making my stay as comfortable as possible. I hope to meet you all again....
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Date of stay: August 2024
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My boyfriend proposed to me at Keemala, and the experience was absolutely magical! March, who took care of us throughout the evening, went above and beyond. Despite his shift ending at 8 PM, he stayed until 9 PM to ensure everything was perfect. Sunma, the staff member who attended to us during our engagement dinner, provided exceptional service, always attentive and warm.
The yoga instructor was also incredibly professional, adding a relaxing and grounding element to our stay. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and dedicated to making our experience unforgettable.
Keemala is the perfect destination for a romantic and special occasion. I can’t recommend it enough!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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We stayed for 5 nights as the last part of a 4 location trip and we definitely saved the best to last!!
The place is quirky and offers something different but the main USP here is the entire team at Keemala who are fantastic, so warm and professional and go above and beyond to look after their guests. We have so loved our time and honestly don’t want to leave.
We had a tree pool house and couldn’t get over all the little extras in the accommodation to make you feel at home.
Our Host ‘Lift’ was incredibly thoughtful, including going to a pharmacy to get me some medication for my knee I had hurt earlier on in our trip. He was always on hand to help but equally gave us space when we wanted to chill.
The housekeeping staff were top notch and thorough and visited twice a day, leaving little treats and surprises in our room each day.
The drivers of the golf carts, always prompt and cheerful - thank you. Especially to a couple that would make sure you got into your accommodation at night before driving off.
The team in the Restaurant - from the extremely talented chef, who made it her business to ensure you were happy with your meal. To the fabulous bar staff and their cocktail skills and our amazing waiting staff
Mieow and her “Doppelgänger” the lovely Pia - you always looked after us so well and Selma, cool and calm at all times.
You are all part of an amazing team and a real credit to Keemala and we really will miss you.
Thank you 🙏
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Valued Guest,
thank you for the question, and you are correct, those are our two bedroom villas 109, 110. The location is surrounding by lush landscape and will make you experience real authenticity of Thailands famous tropics.
Hope this helps
Enchanting Regards
Jason Allen Villarino
Dear Valued guest,
at Keemala we serve a semi buffet style breakfast with fresh juices, artisan bakery items in a home style kind of setting. Further we have en extensive a la carte offerings where all hot items freshly prepared in the kitchen...ranging from traditional Thai breakfast to assorted Indian specialties, healthy items, gluten free range such buckwheat waffles etc. and the traditional eggs Benedict. The breakfast for guest booking our villas at Keemala is included, and for guest visiting it is 1200TB including service charge and taxes.
Hope this helps
Enchanting Regards
Jason Allen Villarino
General Manager
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AU$830 - AU$1,473 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
ThailandPhuketKathuKamala
NUMBER OF ROOMS
38
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