Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus

Staff were fantastic, food was good, room cleaned daily. Lots of steps and uphill walking to rooms, however vehicles on offer if you requested.

The staff were all so friendly, and made us feel very comfortable. We were travelling with a 6 month old and they made our stay very easy. Mr Park and Ms May were particularly friendly and made the effort to greet us every day. The views from every part of the resort are just incredible. It is breathtaking wherever you look, the lush gardens and the traditional style architecture feels like real thailand! It's nice and secluded away from the hustle and bustle of the beaches, but close enough to pop down to the beach for a quick swim. The room was spacious and comfortable, with all of the necessities. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely visit again.

We’ve had the pleasure of staying in many 5-star hotels around the world, but nothing has ever come close to our experience at Ayara Kamala. This wasn’t just a beautiful hotel—it was a place filled with heart, warmth, and the kind of care that stays with you long after you leave. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like family. The ladies at reception were absolutely wonderful—so warm, kind, and genuinely sweet. We truly loved them, and we only wish there was a way we could repay their kindness. Every interaction with them was so special, and they made us feel right at home from day one. The staff, across the board, were exceptional. Everyone was so attentive and helpful, to the point where we found ourselves in awe more than once. Housekeeping was amazing—our room was always spotless and refreshed with such care. Every day, they left us cute cookies and a rose in our room, which felt like such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. On top of that, they decorated our bed and prepared a beautiful spa bath for us upon arrival. These little touches made the experience even more special and memorable. Even the drivers were incredible. Not only were they always punctual and polite, but they remembered our room number every time without us ever saying a word. It’s those little touches that made us feel truly cared for. There were so many moments of kindness during our stay, but one that really stood out happened one evening while we were playing pickleball. A staff member came running down from reception—not to ask us to quiet down, as we initially feared given the late hour—but simply to bring us cold bottles of water. She had seen us playing and, entirely unprompted, went out of her way to do something so thoughtful. It was a small gesture, but one that completely took us by surprise. We hadn’t asked, we hadn’t expected it—and that’s exactly what made it so touching. It was the kind of selfless act that captures the true spirit of Ayara Kamala.

Views from the resort are awesome, nice and quiet, peaceful and a sense of switch off. Feels like this place has a ton of opportunity to really make it something next level. If you are willing to accept slower service and a bit rough around the edges, it really is such a beautiful place to stay.

We very much enjoyed breakfast as well as the friendly staff. Special shout out to Guitar who is especially friendly and accommodating. The room was spacious and very clean. We very much enjoyed the sound bar which allowed our music to be even more special. There was always a car to take us to our room whenever we needed it. We ended up eating at the restaurant more often than we thought we would since meals were well prepared and beautifully presented. The massage at the Spa was exceptional and worth the price even though more expensive than massages near the beach.