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Kamala vs Rawai
Choose Kamala for a shorter airport transfer; Rawai has nothing it clearly does better.
Kamala
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Choose Kamala for a shorter airport transfer.
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- To the airport: 27 km · 35–55 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- 9 resorts on Phuketsama, from about $150 a night
Rawai
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- To the airport: 47 km · 60–90 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Kamala and Rawai are about 20 km apart.
Ratings
- Beaches: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Poor (1/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Poor (1/5)
- Surfing: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Sunsets: Kamala Very good (4/5), Rawai Very good (4/5)
- Nightlife: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Remote work: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Kamala Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
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