Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa

Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa is a 5-star resort in Kamala, Phuket, where all 43 rooms and villas face the Andaman Sea. Set above Kamala Bay on Millionaire's Mile, it offers accommodation from 42 m² rooms to a 350 m² three-bedroom villa. Room choices include balconies, baths and private bathrooms, with selected suites offering kitchenettes, spa baths, private pools or pool access. Two-bedroom suites include family options.

The resort has a restaurant, bar and Ratana Spa, with a sauna and steam room available at no charge. The Cradle serves à la carte breakfast, and the resort offers a different complimentary activity each day, from cooking Kanom Krok to cocktail-making and pickleball. Minibars are restocked daily with water, soft drinks, beer and snacks.

A shuttle runs to Kamala Beach six times daily, starting at 09:00, and airport transfers are available. Free public parking is possible on site without a reservation, and WiFi is free throughout. The hillside setting pairs sea views with a quieter atmosphere away from Phuket's busier beach areas.

Room sizes range from 42 m² to 350 m² across the first eight accommodation types, from ocean-view rooms to two- and three-bedroom suites and villas. Each has a private bathroom, and many include a balcony and a view of the sea or garden. Baths and air conditioning are common features; some rooms add a spa bath, kitchenette or private pool.

The smaller options sleep up to three people, while the two-bedroom family suite accommodates up to five and has pool access. Larger suites provide two bedrooms, and the three-bedroom villa has a private pool, kitchenette and space for up to nine. Bed arrangements vary between room types, with twin-bed alternatives in some rooms and larger double beds in the suites and villas.

Dining spans the on-site restaurant, coffee house, snack bar and bar, with breakfast in the room and a minibar among the food and drink options. Breakfast choices include continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, Asian, American and buffet selections. Special-diet menus and children's meals are available, along with fruit and wine or champagne.

Outdoor facilities include a sun terrace, terrace, garden and BBQ facilities. For exercise and downtime, the resort has a fitness centre, billiards and a spa programme with sauna, steam room, hammam, massage services and spa facilities. Families can use babysitting and child services, as well as board games and puzzles. A concierge, tour desk and 24-hour front desk are available. WiFi is free throughout, and free public parking is possible on site without a reservation.

Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa is set above Kamala Bay on Millionaire's Mile, a hillside stretch rather than a beachfront address. Hua Beach is 500 m away, with Kamala Rock Beach at 850 m and Kamala Rock Bay at 950 m. The hillside setting looks across the sea and cliffs, while the nearest shoreline is reached from the resort rather than directly from the rooms. Kamala's village and its shops and food stalls lie farther along the coast.

Phuket International Airport is 18.3 km away, and airport transfers are available. The resort stands on Layi-Nakalay Road, with free public parking possible on site without a reservation. Its shuttle to Kamala Beach runs six times a day, every two hours from 09:00. Guests have noted that the direct path towards the coast can be closed for repairs, so the scheduled shuttle is an alternative for reaching the beach.

Baan Kamala Temple is 1.7 km away, while Kamala seafood&fruit market is 1.8 km away. Kamala Night Market, 2.8 km from the resort, adds an evening stop for local food and shopping. Phuket FantaSea is 2.9 km away. These Kamala sights pair easily with a visit to the nearby beaches: Hua Beach and Kamala Rock Beach are the closest named shores, and Kamala Bay lies just beyond them. For a day by the water, the resort’s shuttle serves Kamala Beach; for a cultural or evening outing, the temple, market and entertainment attraction are all within a few kilometres.