Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Local beach boffins will tell you that
Laem Singh
, just north of Kamala, is one of the best
capes on the island. Walled in by cliffs, there is no road access so you have to park your
car (40B) or motorbike (20B) on the headland and clamber down a narrow path, or you
could charter a long-tail (1000B) from Hat Kamala. It gets crowded.
Phuket Fantasea
OFFLINE MAP
THEATRE
GOOGLE MAP
( 0 7638 5000;
www.phuket-fantasea.com
;
admission with/without dinner 1900/1500B; shows 7pm & 9pm
Wed & Fri, 9pm only Sat-Tue)
This US$60 million cultural theme park is located just east of Hat
Kamala. It's where the colour and pageantry Thai dance is combined with a state-of-the-
art light-and-sound system of Vegas quality. Now add a herd of elephants. All of this
takes place on a stage dominated by a full-scale replica of a Khmer temple.
Kids will be especially captivated by the spectacle, but it is over-the-top cheesy and
cameras are forbidden. They recommend you arrive an hour before showtime.
Sleeping & Eating
Clear House
( 0 7638 5401;
www.clearhousephuket.com
;
121/2, 121/10 Th Rimhaad, Hat Kamala; r 1300B; )
Shabby
chic with a mod twist, white-washed rooms have pink accent walls, plush duvets, flat-
screen TVs, wi-fi and huge pebbled baths. This place just feels good.
HOTEL
$$
Layalina Hotel
( 0 7638 5942;
www.layalinahotel.com
; r incl breakfast 5500-7700B; )
Nab one of the split-
level suites with very private rooftop terraces at this small boutique hotel for romantic
sunset views over white sand and blue sea. The decor is simple, Thai and chic, with
fluffy white duvets and honey-toned wooden furniture.
HOTEL
$$$
Cape Sienna Hotel
( 0 7633 7300;
www.capesienna.com
; 18/40 Moo 6, Th Nakalay; r 5400-13,050B; )
This flashy,
romantic hotel dominates the southern headland and offers magnificent azure bay views
HOTEL
$$$
