Keemala Phuket Thailand

The authentic and the avant-garde combine at Keemala Resort, Villas & Spa – Phuket, Thailand luxurious rainforest retreat. Stay in a Clay Cottage, inspired by the ‘Pa-ta-pea’ clan, or a Tent Pool Villa with spectacular views. For something truly individual, pick one of the seven Tree Houses that seem suspended from the canopy itself. Or, for the ultimate indulgence, book a Bird’s Nest Pool Villa. With streams and waterfalls running through it, this luxury resort is seamlessly woven into its surroundings.

An air of serenity hangs over Keemala. Indulge the body and invigorate the mind with massage or meditation beneath the trees. Learn the art of Thai cooking using herbs picked from the hotel’s own garden. Or relax and listen to the rhythms of the rainforest from the sumptuous surroundings of your tribal-inspired suite.

Keemala is beautifully located, near to the sights and sounds of Phuket but far enough away for total tranquillity. The tropical forest is quite literally on the doorstep, with jungle walkways to stroll and exotic flora and fauna to spot. And the west coast waters of Phuket – from quiet Kamala to lively Patong beach – are moments away.

ACCOMMODATION

Villas draw upon tribal designs and the natural surroundings, with a splash of modern style. Each one features outdoor bathtubs and rainfall showers, with contemporary touches like iPod docks and fluffy bathrobes inside. Cottages are inspired by clay and straw design, but filled with exquisite fabrics and distinctive furniture. Tent villas offer a lavish twist on life under canvas. While the Tree Houses and vast Bird’s Nest Pool Villas promise a truly exclusive outlook on the forest.

Villas

Shaded by an enchanted canopy of rainforest and connected together by a network of jungle walkways, all the villas have a private pool and are designed for guests wishing to experience a rustic, yet lavish, escape.

The designs of the villas have been inspired by the stories, cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of four groups of fictitious ancient Phuket settlers. Their characteristics are reflected in all elements of the villas and cottages, including the architecture, furnishings, decorative pieces, and even textiles.

Keemala’s 38 pool villas are available as one-bedroom, two-bedroom, single-storey, as well as duplex styles. Details of villa types and features available below.

DINING

The gastronomy team believes in offering a ‘Feast for the Senses’ using sincere and wholesome cooking techniques.

You can choose between two dining destinations to enjoy cuisine outside of the villa. The main restaurant, ‘Mala Restaurant’, for all day dining, at ‘Cha-La‘ pool side for refreshments in the sun.

The cozy lounge area inside one of the main pods is perfect for afternoon tea, while the wine cellar is ideal for intimate dinners.

At any of Keemala’s dining locations, guests can choose the Healthy Living Cuisine version of the menu where dishes are prepared with living – raw, macrobiotic, and slow cooked – foods. Healthy Living Cuisine is available vegetarian and pescetarian, and incorporates various super foods. It can be prepared gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, or sugar-free. A variety of herbs, vegetables, and fruits are sourced from trusted suppliers.

WELLNESS & SPA

Many guests come to Keemala to pause and unwind from the stresses of modern day living. Mala Spa embraces traditional healing approaches to the body, mind and soul, and integrates these with the best of modern pampering and beautifying regimes.

Whether you seek inner alignment and balance through massage and healing bodywork, a customised holistic program to deeply renew and refresh a sluggish mind and tired body, or just a rejuvenating, anti-ageing skin treatment, Mala Spa is the perfect sanctuary for your mind, body and soul.

For those guests who wish to truly immerse themselves then the Holistic Living Retreats are designed for you. There are four exceptional retreats for guests who wish to purify, energise, unwind, or rejuvenate. All packages are available as a three-day and a six-day retreat, and are personalised to guests’ individual needs and desires.

PHUKET, THAILAND

The island of Phuket has long been misunderstood. Firstly, the ‘h’ is silent. And secondly, Phuket doesn’t feel like an island at all. It’s so huge (49km long, the biggest in Thailand) that you rarely feel surrounded by water, which is probably why Ko (‘island’) was dropped from its name. Branded the ‘pearl of the Andaman’, this is Thailand’s original flavour of tailor-made fun in the sun.

Phuket’s sin city of Patong is the biggest town and busiest beach. It’s the ultimate gong show where beachaholics sizzle off their hangovers and go-go girls play ping pong…without paddles. But there’s space for all kinds here. Phuket Town has morphed into an artsy, culturally rich capital, while Rawai on the island’s southern tip remains blissfully laid-back, despite development. The twin west-coast beaches of Kata and Karon reel in holidaymakers who like their trips easy. An upmarket twist awaits along Hat Surin and Ao Bang Thao, while, further north, things quieten down as you thread through Sirinat National Park and Khao Phra Thaew reserve.

Ultimately, the island’s affinity for luxury far outshines its other stereotypes. Jet-setters swing through in droves, getting pummelled during swanky spa sessions and sipping sundowners at fashion-forward nightspots or on rented yachts. And you don’t have to be an heiress to tap into Phuket’s style-packed to-do list. With deep-sea diving, high-end dining, luxury shopping, fabulous white beaches and some of Thailand’s swankiest hotels at your fingertips, you might forget to leave.