Keemala

Chad Quesenberry

Keemala was an anomaly for me. I can't really point to anything that wasn't perfect. It's honestly an excellent luxury resort. The location is the only imperfection and it's not a bad spot, just nothing special. The very kind and down to earth staff make the place special. But, there's also a very strange vibe here that's hard to explain. They concentrate very hard on being so proper that it hurts your experience. They don't want you to walk around the property but want you to ask for a ride on a golf cart. Even if you want to walk around then properly the path is only as wide as a golf cart so you have to jump out of the way constantly as they come barrelling around turns. I have tons of great things to say about the food, service and the room. But, that's what you expected for $2,000 per night and I just felt the value wasn't there for that price and wear on the place. But you do get some free snacks in the room.

n m

A year later, I still have unpleasant memories about my stay here… for some reason the yoga teacher must’ve thought he was teaching at an ashram or it was his role to lecture his students about being Zen enough. I think he didn’t realize he was teaching at a hotel where people were on holiday and he should just care about people being happy. If you take the yoga class, make sure to not be late because he will make sure to make you pay for it in someway… the sad thing is I actually liked the yoga class until he decided to verbally tear me down. I could’ve come away with such great memories instead, I just got lectured about his inaccurate presumptions about what my yoga practice is because of how I behaved in that one class while I was on too much coffee, needing to stretch after 36 hours on a plane. It was an unfortunate experience, It's clear that the yoga teacher let his ego get the best of him and ruined what could have been a wonderful experience. His behavior was completely inappropriate and unprofessional. It's important to remember that yoga is not a competition, and a good teacher should focus on helping students achieve their own personal goals and benefits, rather than trying to impose their own beliefs or expectations. It's also important for teachers to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their level of experience or flexibility. Everyone’s deserves to have a positive and uplifting experience. Namaste! 🧘‍♀️

Marom Yvgi

We stayed in the Birds Nest Villa, it was absolutely perfect. From the design, service, staff, restaurant, and room everything was 10/10. Bim, our villa host made sure we were in a golden condition 24/7. Daniel gave us a wonderful Yoga class. All the rest of the team are amazing people who made our stay one of a kind. This is a must-see hotel and we will Definitely come back here.

Tristan Swoffer

Myself and my partner visited Keemela for 6 nights in March and had an incredible experience. The hotel itself is beautiful, with every room, swimming pool, garden & facility beautifully designed. Our room was spacious, clean and high-quality. Waking up to the pool at the end of our beds and the sound of the waterfall by the entrance is something we miss greatly! The design & aesthetic of the hotel is not it's only 10/10 trait. The hospitality and service of every single staff member, from our room cleaners, security, pool staff, restaurant waiters & our own host was exceptional. We truly felt at home and everyone was eager to make our stay the best possible. Special shout out to our host - Lift - who made us feel incredibly welcome and was always on hand to answer any queries. Lift shared his whataspp with us and responded even when he wasn't at work, such is the high level of service this hotel provides. The entire waiting staff also made our trip very enjoyable. Lek in particular went above and beyond - we hope the DragonFly mojito makes it to the cocktail menu next time we visit!

Amanda Ekstein

Booked through the Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts program. The late checkout benefit (4 PM) took a wonderful experience and made it a phenomenal one. They are currently undergoing renovation/reconstruction of the Bird Nest and Tree House villa exteriors, estimated to continue until May 2024. The noise was minimal to mild, and I think that once the improvements are complete, the resort will more closely match the images seen on Instagram. While the resort is currently mid-spruce, the interiors are stunning, from the rooms to the lobby to the restaurant. It was like living within a painting. This is a resort that knows its strong suit is its rooms; while the main pool and bar exist, with every option having a private pool or plunge pool, this is the resort to book if all you want to do is live in your room for a week. This is the place to pursue either a Solo "Eat, Pray, Love" type of trip or a Couple's "last two people on earth" sort of trip. If you are looking to explore Phuket and go out most days, many other suitable options exist. The bathtub was comfortable for a 6ft tall individual, the outdoor shower was spacious and well-designed, and the double sinks were convenient. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the mosquito net did its job, and the view of the jungle was peaceful. A surprising oversight was a lack of options for our luggage--we checked for luggage trays or benches, but ended up using the floor As such we kept the doors closed to discourage bugs. The pool on the lower floor was 1.3 meters deep and pleasant for relaxing in. The pools are not heated but do offer jacuzzi jets. As such, we didn't do much nighttime swimming due to the temperature at night. Enjoyed using the JBL Bluetooth speaker for mood music while we swam. Everything single bite of food we ate was fantastic. Between two people, we ate 8 dishes at dinner on the first night, and then ate our way through the best breakfast bar I have ever come across. We also tried out the in-villa dining, which took about 40 minutes from phone call to plates arriving. Unique presentation and complex flavors made it impossible to pick a favorite. The only downside is that the Indian food menu is available only between Wednesday and Sunday so we didn't get to experience it. With the menu being so extensive, you could eat for a week without having the same thing twice. I know that prices are hard to find for the food so we spent about $200 USD for dinner and $100 USD for in-room dining for two people. You can certainly splurge on other items (up to 4,800baht) or stick to a single main course for around $25 USD. For those wondering if you want to stay here, I would recommend 2-3 days at either the beginning or end of your trip in Thailand; the beginning if you want to recover from jet lag and the end if you want to slow down after an action-packed itinerary.