18points · on 2 of 2 lists: Phuket 101 and Tripadvisor
The InterContinental is laid out around the Traibhumikatha, an old Thai text of three realms, with a design story by Thai National Artist Prayad Pongdam. The Beach Wing on Kamala Beach stands for the ocean and the Mountain Wing for heaven and the human world, and an underground gallery of local art joins the two. Children have the Planet Trekkers kids club and five pools, while hom serves a fermentation-led tasting menu in the Sawan Pavilion, among tiered spires and lotus ponds.
“the bathtub was one of the biggest I ever sat in!”
Google review
“The club lounge is excellent, with a great high tea offering”
a Google reviewer
13points · on 2 of 2 lists: Phuket 101 and Tripadvisor
The Happy Baby Studios at Sunwing sit on the ground floor behind a gated terrace that locks, and come with a cot, high chair, stroller, baby bath and potty. There are nine pools, one of them down in front of the beach, plus several waterslides, and children eat free with a paying adult at every meal after the included breakfast. Lollo and Bernie put on shows for the children, the kids club has its own mini theater, and all the chicken and meat served at the resort is halal.
“It is very child-friendly, making it a perfect choice for families.”
Google review
“The massage service is outstanding, and the massage therapists are incredibly kind and professional.”
a Google reviewer
11points · on 2 of 2 lists: Phuket 101 and Tripadvisor
Sunprime Kamala Beach is an adults-only resort with direct access to Kamala Beach, and two of its four pools sit on the beachfront. Two swim-up bars serve the pools, and its two restaurants, one by the pool and one by the sea, look out over the ocean. Yoga and fitness classes come free of charge every day, and live music plays on some evenings.
“The grounds and rooms are immaculate, the rooms are huge, and the bathrooms up to the highest western standards.”
a Google reviewer
“The beach is beautiful and staffed with life guards during the day.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Named on 2 lists, but in the top 10 of only one, so under the two-list rule it counts as a one-list place.
“The property is beautiful, room service is great, and the food quality is consistently strong.”
a Google reviewer
Fourth, with 4 points from 2 lists.
“The hotel is located literally right next to the beach, which is also great for swimming or even surfing!”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Both the indoor and outdoor swimming pools were excellent.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
Only 2 published lists exist for this question.
- Phuket 101 · March 2026
- Tripadvisor · October 2026
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We read every independent published best-of list we can find for the question. Each list gives 10 points for first place, 9 for second, down to 1 for tenth, and 5 points to each place on a list with no order. Points are added up. A business must be in the top 10 of at least two lists to be ranked. Rankings are never sold. Full method.
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