The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels

The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels is a 5-star resort in Kamala, Phuket, with private-pool villas overlooking the Andaman Sea. Set on a hillside beside the coast, it combines individual villa stays with shared dining, spa and fitness facilities.

Accommodation ranges from a 58 m² suite in the Spa Tower to multi-bedroom villas of up to 526 m². Many villas have a private pool, balcony or terrace, and sea views; room features include air conditioning, a private bathroom and a bath. Larger layouts have kitchens and several bedrooms, making them suitable for families or groups. Some multi-level villas involve stairs.

The resort has two restaurants, a bar and a coffee house, with Thai and international dishes, lighter food and drinks. Breakfast choices include Continental, Vegan, Asian and Buffet styles, as well as breakfast to go. You can spend time at the beach, use the spa and wellness centre or fitness centre, and join activities such as snorkelling and cooking classes. Free WiFi is available throughout, and free public parking is possible on site.

The accommodation is made up of villas and a suite, with layouts ranging from a one-bedroom stay to villas with two or three bedrooms. In the first eight room types, sizes run from 58 m² to 526 m² and maximum occupancy ranges from two to seven people. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a bath, while balconies or terraces appear across the range.

Private pools distinguish most of the villas; the Napa Premier Double Room instead pairs its Spa Tower setting with a spa bath and outdoor terrace. Views vary between partial sea, sea, garden, pool and mountain outlooks. Larger villas include kitchens, and some are arranged over more than one floor. Bed layouts include king-size and super-king-size beds, with sofa beds in selected villas.

The resort has two restaurants, a bar, an on-site coffee house and a snack bar. Breakfast can be served in your room, and the food and drink facilities include fruit, wine and champagne, a minibar and tea and coffee makers. A variety of breakfast styles is available, including Continental, Vegan, Asian and Buffet choices, as well as breakfast to go.

For time away from the dining areas, facilities include a spa and wellness centre, fitness centre, massage treatments, a steam room and yoga and fitness classes. The outdoor spaces include a sun terrace, beach access, balconies and outdoor furniture; cooking classes and snorkelling are among the activities. Rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms, baths or showers, towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers, as well as coffee machines and views. Free public parking is possible on site without a reservation, and WiFi is free throughout the property.

The resort occupies a hillside site beside the sea in Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast. Yae Beach is 200 m away and Nakalay Beach is 300 m away. Kamala has a calmer resort character than Patong, with beaches and local services along the coast. Kamala seafood&fruit market is 2.2 km away, and Kamala Rock Beach is 2.4 km away. The accommodation includes both single-storey rooms and villas arranged over several levels.

Phuket International Airport is 20 km away. Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 14 km from the resort, while Phuket Bus Terminal is 14.7 km away. Phuket Town is about 14 km away. The approach is by road, and free public parking is available on site without a reservation. The resort asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance, which is useful when arranging your transfer.

For time outdoors, Kamala Night Market is 3.7 km away, Baan Kamala Temple is 2.7 km away and Bang Wan Waterfall is 3.1 km away. Phuket FantaSea is 3.9 km from the property. Nearby beaches provide a choice of coastal settings, while the resort offers snorkelling and cooking classes on site. Its spa and fitness facilities give you further activities without leaving the grounds.