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The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels

Private-pool villas above the open sea in Kamala, built for couples who want the world to go quiet.

4.7(2,979)
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About The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels

Book this one when the point of the trip is to see almost nobody. The villas at this Kamala property sit above the open sea with their own pools, and guests describe them as small apartments rather than hotel rooms. There's a private beach, an infinity pool, a spa and a bar, plus snorkeling and kayak gear lent out free on a first-come basis. Staff come up again and again in reviews, warm and quick with anything you ask, and the breakfast buffet earns its keep with a wide spread and a long sea view to eat it in front of.

Where opinion splits is dinner. Some guests rate the restaurant among their best meals anywhere, others found lunch and dinner merely average and ended up eating off-site, which is a nuisance given how isolated the place is. Try it once, then decide. It's a member of Design Hotels, so expect the architecture to be as much of the point as the sea.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reviews from Google

« A Truly Private Luxury Experience at The Naka » Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t on our side during our stay—it rained heavily almost every day, and we had very little sunshine. However, staying at The Naka made up for it completely. The service and the staff were like sunshine for us—warm, welcoming, and always with a smile. Our mornings started with a nice and varied breakfast, accompanied by a stunning 180-degree sea view—what a way to begin the day! The pool is large and beautiful, located right next to a peaceful and quiet private beach. The villa concept truly offers privacy and space. Surrounded by lush greenery and shaded trees, it feels relaxing and serene—perfect for unwinding. Even on rainy days, there were activities available like the Kids Club and gym, turning gloomy days into fun and enjoyable ones. Dinner at the hotel was excellent every night whether international or Thai cuisine, everything was good. A special mention goes to the Thai food , delicious. But what stood out the most was the exceptional service from all staff, across every department. Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we were well taken care of at all times. Thank you for turning a rainy holiday into a memorable and wonderful one with The Naka style! Special thanks to Dang, Vix, and Tom (Fitness) for making our stay even more special.

What an amazing stay! Most certainly the best hotel I have ever stayed in. We had room 461 and it not only had an amazing and big swimming pool but the view was simply out of this world. The private beach was also great, service was great and generally I loved our stay. If I HAD to change something then the food for both lunch and dinner was average at best and taking into consideration the location of the hotel it forced us to always have dinner out of the hotel. I really think that such an amazing hotel should have significantly better food to keep people inside whereas like mentioned I was always forced to dine outside. A great example of what I would expect is a restaurant like Jaras in the nearby Intercontinental. Add that and you are the worlds best hotel

The hotel is really nice, the room is like a small apartment with its own pool, the view is right in front of the open sea. Very relaxing and beautiful. It’s a bit far from the center but you can order a grab taxi anytime.

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1/18, 1/20 Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

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Is The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels worth visiting?

The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels holds a 4.7★ rating from 2,979 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Phuket.

When is the best time to visit The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels?

The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).

Where is The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels located?

The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels is at 1/18, 1/20 Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).

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