On The Roof
Rooftop bar at Novotel Kamala Beach offering sunset views, live music, and happy hour cocktails.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 16:00–23:00
Carry Your Passport or a Copy
Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, especially in Bangkok's Thonglor, RCA, and Sukhumvit areas. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.
Details
- Phone
- 076 303 700
Full opening hours
Phuket after dark
Something to book for the evening in Phuket.
Why go, and how to do it well
Perched atop the Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach resort, On The Roof is a rooftop bar that draws visitors for its elevated vantage point over Kamala, a quieter corner of Phuket's west coast. The bar has built a following among those looking for a relaxed sunset spot paired with live music and well-priced cocktails — visitors frequently highlight the happy hour promotion, which offers a buy-one-get-one deal on drinks, alongside solid food options like steamed sea bass.
The atmosphere leans casual and unhurried, making it a comfortable place to settle in for an evening rather than a quick drink. Live music adds to the ambience, and the rooftop setting gives it a distinct character from the resort bars closer to the beach strip. It is worth noting that some visitors have found the sunset view partially obscured depending on where you sit, so arriving early to secure a good position is advisable.
There are no external signs pointing to the bar, so first-time visitors should enter through the Novotel hotel lobby and make their way up from there. Opening hours have not been confirmed publicly, so contacting the hotel directly before visiting is recommended, particularly if planning around the sunset.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of On The Roof, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
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- 2 minInterContinental Phuket Resort by IHGHotels & Resorts · 200 m · 4.8★
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- 3 minCafé del Mar Phuket Beach ClubNightlife & Bars · 250 m · 4.3★
- 4 minSati SpaWellness & Spas · 320 m · 4.7★
- 9 minKamala BeachBeaches · 700 m · 4.4★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After On The Roof, round out your day in Phuket with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
What a great find! I am shocked that it has just a few reviews actually as the sunset view is gorgeous! This is a great bar with lovely views, great live music and inexpensive and tasty cocktails and food. It was however full at sunset, so not many more people would be able to sit actually.
Happy hour promotion(1+1 for drink) Tasty steamed sea bass Good live music Beatiful sunset Came 2 times in a row, can rest without hassle in the hotel!😊
I'm sorry, but no. Is this the level of the Accor group? Most of the reviews summed everything up quite well. - Service was friendly, but so is everyone else in Thailand that works in the service industry. We had to walk up to order ourselves even though we were the only ones there. - Food was slow and at best average. The food took for ages, i had to calm my girlfriend already to not go nuclear. Once we got it, my pizza was eatable but not what i excepted, her shrimps where quite nice. - The location is quite ok, but nothing special and there are better spots in kamala. They have some bar games (pool table, darts, etc) but it is really not well maintained and broken to the point of not being able to use (the kicker table for instance). Sorry to say but I don't think we will come back.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 55 reviews on Google.
Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach 118/16 Moo 3 Kamala Amphur, 118, 16 กมลา อำเภอกะทู้ ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars
Know the Closing Times
Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.
Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously
Island bucket drinks (mixed spirits in a small bucket) are cheap and fun but notoriously strong and inconsistent. Stick to one, stay hydrated, and never leave your drink unattended at beach parties.
Arrange Your Ride Home
Use Grab (ride-hailing app) to get home safely — taxis outside nightlife areas late at night often refuse meters. Set up the app before going out, and keep your phone charged.
On The Roof: Frequently Asked Questions
Is On The Roof worth visiting?
On The Roof holds a 4.3★ rating from 55 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of On The Roof?
On The Roof is typically open 16:00–23:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit On The Roof?
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 On The Roof located?
On The Roof is at Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach 118/16 Moo 3 Kamala Amphur, 118, 16 กมลา อำเภอกะทู้ ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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