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Kamala vs Karon

Choose Kamala for a shorter airport transfer; Karon has nothing it clearly does better.

Kamala

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Choose Kamala for a shorter airport transfer.

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  • Prices: $$ · Moderate. Placeholder: to be checked.
  • To the airport: 27 km · 35–55 min
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • 1 resort on Phuketsama

Karon

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  • To the airport: 45 km · 55–85 min
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • No resorts listed yet

Kamala and Karon are about 12 km apart.

Ratings

  • Beaches: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Calm-water swimming: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Surfing: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Diving & snorkeling: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Sunsets: Kamala Very good (4/5), Karon Very good (4/5)
  • Nightlife: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Restaurants & cafés: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Culture & temples: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Nature & landscapes: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Yoga & wellness: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Family-friendly: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Peace & quiet: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Remote work: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
  • Walkability: Kamala Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)

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