Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket

8.6

Excellent

978 Guest reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Cleanliness8.8/10

Service8.8/10

Comfort8.6/10

Condition8.6/10

location7.4/10

Neighborhood7.6/10

Amenities9.0/10

Kalimba is the best resort's I have ever stayed at! The staff, the Villa, the service all around was the best i ever had! The small Gestures they would leave in our room every night is a1 service! I will for sure always come to this Hotel

Amazing stay. Beautiful view. The pool was very nice and clean. The restaurants at the resort were great with good price. Worth every penny.

this hotel was amazing!

Staff were amazing

Staff at the Kalima were very kind and motivated to make your experience as good as possible

Best service very quick and responsive front of house very welcoming and helpful

Fiancé & I stayed here for 5 nights. We can fault anything about this place. The service from arrival, during & on departure was just phenomenal. Friendly & always smiling staff members. Location not too far from Patong beach. Cleanliness on point. Breakfast buffet amazing. Views from our room, the pool & dining area just gorgeous, especially at sunset. Rooms spacious & comfortable. Service provided was always accommodating. Gym, had your basic needs which was great. Loved that they had a free shuttle bus to take you to Patong beach & return. We can not fault anything about this place. Definitely recommend this place to family & friends. We would most definitely return here again. Thank you Kamila Spa & Resort.

Great property and close to a lot of activities

Beautiful resort with an amazing views. Breakfast menus includes variety of delicious options as well as halat foods. Very friendly and attentive staffs. I hardly recommend this resort if you're looking for 5 🌟 luxury vacation in Phuket.

Happy with our stay at Kalima, friendly staff and fast service.

The location is fantastic. The views are impeccable. The dining is exquisite.

Great ocean view from pool and room

Front staff are not helpful and they force you to wait for 3pm check in even if your room is ready, so there’s a huge group of people there squeezing in at 3. The rooms do not have good sound isolation at all. The housekeeping Nextdoor or upstairs sounds like something is slamming on the walls. Also the power disconnects in the middle of the night and causes the “smart” tv to turn on and start blasting its welcome music over the night

heaps of activities and hotel was amazing

Seaview room review Im not sure if all seaview rooms are situated at the front of the resort but our rooms were so traffic noise was unavoidable. First room was in block 1 and second was in block 2. We had a terrible broken sleep during our stay. On our first stay in Kalima (2 years ago) we had a room in block 5 which is at the back of the resort and it was peaceful and we had a view overlooking Patong Bay and this also was the view from the bath tub. It was spectacular! We much preferred that stay due to peaceful days and nights and a lovely outlook at night overlooking Patong Bay with the building lights as a back drop.

Beautiful resort. Very accommodating. The spa is awesome and the people are nice. I enjoyed my stay.

Amazing location beautiful hotel so close to town

Excellent property with great amenities and good interiors. Special shoutout to Busaba Spa and Malika Sky Lounge - had a fab time there.

Had an amazing stay, everything was great amd made a very memorable stay ❤️

A lot of bees but everything else was great . Also, bring your own Ranch Dressing they only offer Caesar dressing .

The property is a little dated, but the staff was great. Joe and Oop who worked the front counter were a big help. The elevator was an issue it took a long time to arrive and it was extremely slow once your on it and there are on only 6 floors on the property. Overall, it was a nice location, clean and the staff was accommodating.

Good overall

We enjoyed our five night stay, the room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel was very handy for transportation.The staff were friendly,and the service at the free breakfast was fantastic, I would book this hotel this hotel again without hesitation. Mr Ricardo.

The friendliest staff I’ve ever met on vacation. They were so personable and always remembered me when I came downstairs. Literally everyone was so nice and they made it feel like home. And as a female solo traveler, feeling safe and seen is the very important. I honestly didn’t want to leave them. This place and their staff was the highlight of my trip

Definitely felt like a 5 star resort. Very attentive and friendly staff.

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!! There are far better places to stay in Patong or nearby in Kamala that are better for your money. The check-in is widely unorganized…bags just lying everywhere in the lobby scattered unsecured. The rooms were unimpressive. Look out on the balcony of the ocean but it’s ruined by the trash cluttered from being thrown down from higher rooms. The location is also terrible. It’s located on a hill around a bend, so the walk ability is dangerous and far from anything good. Then the business itself are just flat out liars. No honor to their word. Had an emergency to check out earlier and they agreed to let me pay a cancellation fee. They agreed to me in person and also to Expedia. A week later they went back on their word and charged the entire stay instead. Expedia had to send me an apologetic letter stating the hotel changed their minds. Worst Thailand hospitality ever. Just avoid and stay at a better place.

Great property. Amazing views. Looks so much better in person. Will be back

The Kalima is definitely a 5 star property in every aspect. The hotel itself is beyond beautiful with stunning sky views. We ate at all of their restaurants and was delighted with the food and dining experience. We didn’t have time to explore all the amenities but they had so much to offer for everyone staying, friends , couples and families. The staff were so kind and accommodating. The infinity pools were perfect temperature, beautiful views and open late with a pool bar. Although it is a large hotel we still did not feel as though it was crowded as the rooms are spaced out very well. Location was perfect for us as we got to enjoy the quiet aspect with local shops away from the busy areas such as Bangla road but still visit nightly as it’s a short journey away. It is priced exceptionally well for what you get this is the best value for money hotel I’ve stayed at. Not one single complaint.

Muy bonito, excelente servicio (increíble desayuno).

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We received an excellent services from Abner. He helped us anything and everything possible to make our stay ease. Abner is an exceptional guests service.

Really enjoyed staying at this resort! My husband had already been 10 years ago so it was a must we came for our honeymoon. There were lots of different food options, spa and pool was really relaxing and never super busy. The room was always kept in the best condition and staff were very hospitable, always having a smile on their faces. Food was also halal which was a big plus point for us. Only downside outside the resort on the road there wasn’t a footpath so you would be walking on the main road however there are plenty of transport options to get from one place to another!

Great resort and great staff

Overall is a good experience, Property is clean and well kept. The staff is quite friendly and helpful. The online Application is useful. The check-in and check-out experience was okay. However the pre-booked taxi to airport through online App. was useless. It didn’t come even physically confirmed with the check-out staff. In general, I would highly recommend the property if you like to stay in Patong beach area.

We had a great stay at Kalima Resort. The staff were very helpful and the rooms were comfortable. The pool was also great and had amazing views of the bay.

Best place ever..loved it so much..allowed us to smoke on the balcony..excellent service. Definitely will visit again!

Absolutely stunning property! Stayed here for the last 2 nights and enjoyed every moment of it !! For it being my first time in phucket I’m so glad came across and stayed At Kalima ! I’ll definitely be back !! Thank you !

Fast check in Very polite staff Great Sushi Restaurant

Great Hotel

Fantastic hotel! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

Overall my wife and i really enjoyed our stay in Kalima. But i did not feel that i was treated like an Expedia VIP. They mentioned there are no rooms for upgrade, but we noticed alot of rooms empty. So, that was a disappointment.

4d3n at Kalima Resort & Spa

Pros - Room is very clean and cleaniness is superb. The pool is clean almost every day. Cons - Room is near the main road so it's quite noisy. Additionally, the breakfast spread isn't very good. But overall, my wife and I enjoyed the stay there and it was very relaxing.

I highly recommend

Wish we would have stayed longer!! Everything was wonderful - from the spa to the food to the pool and the amazing views. Can't wait to come back for longer!!

The hotel seems new, very clean and very friendly staff. The dining experience was perfect, though there is a five star restaurant right in front of the hotel that we found it late but the quality was fantastic. Overall we are really happy with the hotel. The only concern was the foot massage in the spa which I think was below the average.

Lovely property perched high overlooking patong beach. Far enough away to avoid the noise and crowds of patong. Plenty of taxi options and hotel has free shuttle to get to the beach BUT it’s not walkable unless you are super fit as it’s a steep road up to the hotel and there are a lot of steps! Only two restaurants within easy walking distance right outside hotel. Both excellent but highly recommend Ab Zab for delicious cheap local food

Amazing

I could live at this property! Incredible views, amazing pool, fantastic breakfast, even saw wildlife. Love that they have a shuttle into the main drag

Incredible property and staff! We will definitely be back!!

When we arrived and was greeted with a fresh coconut drink I knew I needed to extend another night. We loved every minute of our stay. The service and amenities are superb. We absolutely loved hanging out at the rooftop and bar. Shout out to X Man for the magic tricks and entertainment. Definitely recommend this resort. It was close to the patong and the nightlife on Bangla!

Number one customer service!

I loved this property! We got the room with its private pool plus the swim up. It was awesome, clean, and spacious! The cleaning crew that came in brought us cookies every night we were there. They have mini bar, and snacks that are free! The rain fall shower was amazing. Breakfast was included with our room and it was buffet style! It was really good food and a nice variety! I feel Iike they could have had more activities at the resort. However, didn’t take away from our stay. It is a ways from anything and everything. You will have to use a Tuk tuk or taxi or rent a bike. The property was super safe and luxurious. The staff were nice- but they didn’t go above and beyond, no need to either. It was a very pleasant experience and happy that it was our first stop in Thailand!

I’m sorry to say this felt like a very old and tired hotel that was very rough around the edges. The staff did their best best the room, which was ‘an upgrade’ was very dimly lit and was clearly not updated in a decent way for many many years. Cheap and cheerful is how I would describe it.

The staff were wonderful very friendly and willing to help. Any issues I had it was solved without hesitation. The most gorgeous breakfast buffet I’ve seen and I’m a local Thai who travels to this area very often to visit family.

Not what I expected

Everything was as pictured and amazing

Check in room too long. There was only 1 elevator so the wait was long too. Not senior or handicap friendly. Too hard to get a tuk tuk. All the restaurants were a long walk..

Amazing property

Reasonable hotel

The hotel is okay, but not exceptional. The rooms are quite basic and the cleaning is not great. The infinity pool and bar is good, with great views across the bay. The staff are friendly and helpful. Overall it does not feel like a 5* resort, perhaps a 4* is more accurate.

The property itself is super gorgeous! The breakfast buffet was the best I’ve ever had anywhere! And I travel a lot. Only downside to this place is a lot of the staff was unfriendly. This is actually the only place I’ve stayed in Thailand that I had that issue. Other than that everything was great.

I had a rat in my room

It was OK and need a little improvement

It was OK but but I did't like that some building of the hotel is difficult to reach specially with kids and also some parts of the hotel has a lot of insects due to location between the bushes

I liked almost everything about the place, the staff were polite and provided great service, the place was clean, there were many facilities available, the room was clean and had a great view and I really enjoyed the mini golf and archery. However, a few minor setbacks I found was that not every part of the resort was accessible by lifts, while I am okay climbing several flights of stairs, some may not be. Additionally, another aspect I didn't quite enjoy was the breakfast buffet. There was a large range of food but they didn't really match my taste and the bakery items did seem off. Overall, I really enjoyed the place and wished I stayed another night.

Overall, the property was GREAT! I thought there should have been more on-site activities...live music, karaoke, etc. But, other than that...perfect.

This is a great resort. I stayed in the villa

The service from the staff was top class and the location was superb

The hotel is exccelent it a little bit far from the center (Patong Beach) but thay have shatel 3 times a day if thay have another one at about 19:00 it will be the best of the best.

great views and staff

I would happily stay here again. They define what a 5 star hotel should be.

I highly recommend this hotel

I absolutely love this place. Patong beach was very beautiful. Friendly staff at hotel .

This was the second time we have stayed here in the space of a fortnight . We booked 3 nights , but after our stay we booked another two nights for when we returned from our other trip to Cambodia. Excellent staff and a very nice hotel for the price , good pool area , and on our second visit we tried the restaurant , This was exceptional , lovely fresh food , good attention to detail and tasty. Also large portions . We would both recommend . Also a massive bonus is the free shuttle in to the town centre and beach .

Nice pool area. Allowed us to check in 1 hour early. We got an upgrade to the honeymoon suite we are Expedia VIP. Still nice though.

I liked the jacuzzi in our room! All the equipments were nice

The chefs was kindly and awesome to served the customer

Views overlooking the sea were amazing. Best sunset views in Patong!! Wasn’t happy I had to wait hours after 2 long flights for a room and when it was available the wi fi wasn’t working. It took 3 days to install a new wi fi connection in our room. The hotel is located a 15 min drive from main Patong area. I feel they should’ve had more shuttle time’s to and from Patong

Beautiful resort. Very clean & the staff were very accommodating. Definitely stay here if you don’t want to be too close but not too far from Patong! Only complaint is there drinks were a bit watered but that’s to be expected at most beach resorts. Breakfast was amazing every day! Housekeeping was very detailed and was sure to replace all items. Would love to stay again. Again, GREAT staff from the moment you walk in.

Distant location. No beach. Not close to restaurants

Amazing views

Very good. Staff are polite. Would stay again. Views are beautiful

What a fantastic place to stay . Great food . Great staff. Beautiful views

hotel was good nice view from room and breakfast was good

The hotel was excellent, all pictures in the brochure were correct and it was my best stay anywhere for the last 5yrs ( and I travel around the world many times per year to do with my job)

Discrimination from the hotel restaurant manager

There is a Chinese speaker CS at reception, good for those not good at English. Only a bad experience at breakfast restaurant in the last day of stay, I wear a Thai style tube long silk dress, the Manager named AOD, did not allow this type of dressing and asked me to change or cover their dress. His eyes and facial expression are full of discrimination. Maybe he think that I am not able to speak English as there were many Mainland China people, but I am from HK instead. I then went back to my room to change the dress and called for operation to ask if any dress code, the reply is no as long as it is comfortable. How can a Thai place not comfortable with a Thai style dress? After my complaint, that Manager would like to say apology to me but so sorry, I do not feel he is honestly to do so. I must report to the hotel for his impoliteness and discrimination at first.

Beautiful space. Not many guests while we stayed which made it eadier to enjoy the pool area and restaurants. Shuttle to main drag was a plus.

Excellent relaxation

I hade a amazing stay, all the staff where very professional. The pool was great had awesome time at the roof top bar with tee, kickboxing lesson where good, even a cool mini golf course in the back. I was super quit at night very enjoyable. Security at front. I would definitely return to this hotel

The grand room was really nice and good, food was ok, but common areas need some repair

Transportation available from hotel to center and beach of Patong

Average Breakfast and Location

After a bit of research and reading other reviews here and on other websites we've decided to book this hotel as looked really nice and we wanted to be close to Patong Beach, check-in was smooth and staff at the front really nice, the room was really average but clean (really dark) however our view was amazing, really average breakfast (3-star), highlight of this hotel is the swimming pool! Location: you can't walk out of this hotel as it's on the main road so you need to catch a taxi which cost a lot more compared to the rest of Thailand (minimum of 300Baht for 5min drive), the hotel has a complimentary shuttle which operates 3 times per day so if you get the timing right you can get to Patong for free! Personally we wouldn't stay in this hotel again mainly because of the breakfast, if you looking fort comfort & luxury go to Amari which is the other side of Patong Beach (unfortunately in our case it was sold out).

Not bad at all. Just that the aircon got frozen and it doesnt work. Called repairman and response is fast.

Average hotel, bit worth 5 stars and money that they charge. If you have old people with you please never take this hotel as to reach the room we had to take like 30 stairs up and I had my old mom with me which made it more difficult. The hotel staff is just average and cleaning ladies are not at all good. One day we had to request for cleaning the room as they just chose to skip it. Not worth the price and location is also not good as far from all beaches.

Good value for money

My boyfriend and I spent 2 nights here for Christmas and 2nd year anniversary. We booked a Deluxe room and got upgraded to Honeymoon room on 8/F. The car drop off place is small - we walked for few times to lower level to get on cab. Reception is good - the Hong Kong staff, John, gave us a warm welcome. Room - The room was neat and tidy and well equipped with everything we needed - they have flip flops to go to the pool which was very nice. Bed was comfortable. Only thing to improve is the floor - it’s a bit slippery in the sleeping room and bathroom. Facilities - the outdoor pool was very nice, they had a bar in the middle of the pool and happy hour from 3-5pm for but one get one free. We could see sunset there clearly. They had gym, kids club, mini golf and sand pool, too. Food - we had breakfast there which was with a very nice view. The Pad Thai there was awesome. But the table outside was full of ants, my dish of food was full of them when I walked to get a juice. Better sit inside. Musc - John recommended us a spa place other than the one in Patong, which is quite nice that they provide free transfer. Shuttle - we missed one from Patong since we stayed at the different landmark. They said there was a Exchange kiosk we waited there, but it turned out there were two. Overall - given the price, I would recommend staying here to chill. If you want to go to Patong, you need car.

A beautiful view from our room. A very peaceful atmosphere. The service staff were very friendly and helpful. But it may not be so ideal for the handicapped as it is located on a steep slope on the hillside and there are many stairs to climb to get around the hotel.

Beautiful quiet hotel. Very close to Patong. Staff extremely helpful and attentive.

The Staff was very accommodating. John at concierge was an excellent host. Our experience was wonderful. What I didn’t care for was the old bathroom faucets and dirty shower grout.

Awesome views and spectacular resort I loved everything about this property it was amazing!!!!!

We spent one of our best days in Kalima. The staff is very nice, friendly and the service is world class. The food in the international restaurant was very delicious and we couldn’t find better. The location, infinity pool and the view are simply amazing. I can’t recommend it enough.

Great place to stay. Wish we got the plunge pool but they were unable to accommodate us.

Amazing!!!!

Hotel staff were super friendly, the resort is amazing very nice place to stay much better customer service than other places we have stayed

Very friendly and good staff , will definitely be back

The place has incredible architecture & millions of dollar views! Rooms are clean and the staff is truly amazing! We will definitely be back next time!

Unique was the exceptional service of the front desk manager and his staff. I have been in numerous hotels in my lifetime but this kind of service was incomparable. Thank you, Kung & team