Pros
- Stylish and modern rooms with some sea views and private pools
- Two outdoor pools -- one is a rooftop infinity pool with epic views of the Andaman Sea
- European restaurant, Thai restaurant, and a pool bar, plus a breakfast buffet
- Artificial beach with sun loungers overlooks the Andaman Sea
- Asian themed on-site spa has a fitness center
- Free shuttle to Patong runs three times a day
- Free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout
- Mini-golf course
Cons
- Located on a steep hill (lots of stairs), accessed via a dangerous road for walking
- Pools are shallow and need a solid cleaning
- Some bathrooms need maintenance work
- Complaints of cleanliness in the rooms
- Pricey restaurants
Bottom Line
Kalima Resort & Spa is a stylish 190-room option that's more about looks than substance. Yes, the views of Phuket and the Andaman Sea from the infinity edge rooftop pool are almost never ending, but the water's a little murky and the hilltop location means never ending stairs to get there. Past guests report cleanliness and maintenance issues in the otherwise chic rooms; the best ones have sunken living rooms, semi-private pools, and more of those stunning views. There are two restaurants and two bars on the property, though high prices and the out-of-the-way location makes some guests feel marooned. While there isn't a proper beach, there is a sandy area set with sun loungers. Still, prices are relatively low for an upscale property, the spa is luxe, and Wi-Fi is free.
Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
- Spa
Scene
Modern architecture built into a hill
Location
On a hill overlooking the Andaman Sea
The hotel is located off a main north-south beach road that's too busy with dangerous traffic for walking, though some guests do cross the road to get to the ocean; there's little else of interest in the neighborhood. Taxi touts sit outside of the hotel waiting for clients, and past guests have reported unfair prices. There's a thrice-daily free shuttle to Patong, or guests can expect a 10- to 15-minute drive to get there. Parking at the hotel is free.
Rooms
Modern and minimalist with creature comforts and some cleaning problems
Rooms at Kalima Resort & Spa are soothing and mellow with light wood and blue tones. Abstract wooden art hangs on the walls and the beds have cool blue LED lights. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar, flat-screen TV, and coffee making facilities come standard in each. Furnished balconies can have amazing sea views, and though there's an industrial roof between some rooms and the water, it's been covered with artificial grass to make it less of an eyesore. Bathrooms include soaking bathtubs and separate showers with rainfall showerheads. The Double Room has a retro-inspired sunken living room that leads onto a terrace with access to a long, semi-private, infinity-edge pool. There's a wooden deck, too -- but not much room for the tired-looking sun loungers placed on it. Bathrooms could use a solid scrub and the occasional re-grouting, and past guests have complained about lax housekeeping in general.
Features
Two restaurants, two bars, two pools, and a spa
The crown jewel of the Kalima Resort & Spa is the rooftop infinity pool with unbelievable views of the Aegean Sea and islands in the distance. It would be hard to find a better spot for a panoramic photo, or a cute selfie. Still, the pool water could use a good cleaning. There's a second smaller, rectangular pool with more great views, next to the artificial sand beach that's set with sun loungers. A limited breakfast buffet is served every morning (included with some packages) and there are two restaurants and two bars on-site. Malika is an open-air restaurant for a la carte lunch and dinner. Thai-Taste serves, obviously, Thai food all day long. Lima Rock has living room-style seating and cocktails with ocean views, while Trio's Pool Bar serves cocktails by the pool. There isn't any waiter service available at the sun loungers, unfortunately.
The spa is lavishly decorated with Asian elements like Buddhist statues and altars. Treatment rooms are luxe and geared towards couples with double tubs and massage beds. The mini-golf course is an unexpected treat, and with its hillside location, probably pretty challenging. A small fitness center is nothing special but gets the job done with Life Fitness cardio machines and free weights. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
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Scene
Modern architecture built into a hill
Location
On a hill overlooking the Andaman Sea
The hotel is located off a main north-south beach road that's too busy with dangerous traffic for walking, though some guests do cross the road to get to the ocean; there's little else of interest in the neighborhood. Taxi touts sit outside of the hotel waiting for clients, and past guests have reported unfair prices. There's a thrice-daily free shuttle to Patong, or guests can expect a 10- to 15-minute drive to get there. Parking at the hotel is free.
Rooms
Modern and minimalist with creature comforts and some cleaning problems
Rooms at Kalima Resort & Spa are soothing and mellow with light wood and blue tones. Abstract wooden art hangs on the walls and the beds have cool blue LED lights. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar, flat-screen TV, and coffee making facilities come standard in each. Furnished balconies can have amazing sea views, and though there's an industrial roof between some rooms and the water, it's been covered with artificial grass to make it less of an eyesore. Bathrooms include soaking bathtubs and separate showers with rainfall showerheads. The Double Room has a retro-inspired sunken living room that leads onto a terrace with access to a long, semi-private, infinity-edge pool. There's a wooden deck, too -- but not much room for the tired-looking sun loungers placed on it. Bathrooms could use a solid scrub and the occasional re-grouting, and past guests have complained about lax housekeeping in general.
Features
Two restaurants, two bars, two pools, and a spa
The crown jewel of the Kalima Resort & Spa is the rooftop infinity pool with unbelievable views of the Aegean Sea and islands in the distance. It would be hard to find a better spot for a panoramic photo, or a cute selfie. Still, the pool water could use a good cleaning. There's a second smaller, rectangular pool with more great views, next to the artificial sand beach that's set with sun loungers. A limited breakfast buffet is served every morning (included with some packages) and there are two restaurants and two bars on-site. Malika is an open-air restaurant for a la carte lunch and dinner. Thai-Taste serves, obviously, Thai food all day long. Lima Rock has living room-style seating and cocktails with ocean views, while Trio's Pool Bar serves cocktails by the pool. There isn't any waiter service available at the sun loungers, unfortunately.
The spa is lavishly decorated with Asian elements like Buddhist statues and altars. Treatment rooms are luxe and geared towards couples with double tubs and massage beds. The mini-golf course is an unexpected treat, and with its hillside location, probably pretty challenging. A small fitness center is nothing special but gets the job done with Life Fitness cardio machines and free weights. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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