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Kamala vs Patong
Choose Patong for nightlife and surfing; Kamala has nothing it clearly does better.
Kamala
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- To the airport: 27 km · 35–55 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- 1 resort on Phuketsama
Patong
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Choose Patong for nightlife, surfing.
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- To the airport: 36 km · 45–70 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Kamala and Patong are about 7 km apart.
Ratings
- Beaches: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Surfing: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Good (3/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Sunsets: Kamala Very good (4/5), Patong Very good (4/5)
- Nightlife: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Excellent (5/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong None (0/5)
- Remote work: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Kamala Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
Our ratings, from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compare Phuket's areas with each other.