Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
by the TopOfHotel team
Hyatt Regency is a wraparound Andaman view and a real sunset at a 5-star price you can actually swing — the draw is the big infinity pool and the sea, far more than the shore out front, which is pebble and not swimmable.
Hyatt Regency is a wraparound Andaman view and a real sunset at a 5-star price you can actually swing — the draw is the big infinity pool and the sea, far more than the shore out front, which is pebble and not swimmable.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort took the position that tops the lot in Kamala — the resort clings to a high hill above the beach, so every room gets a private balcony with a full-on view of the Andaman. The 200 rooms and suites are done in modern, muted blue-grey-and-white tones that nod to the sea, with generous floor space from 50 sqm up, soft king beds, and marble bathrooms with a rain shower and the nicely scented, good-quality Pharmacopia amenities. Real reviews on Trip.com (8.6/10) mostly praise staff who are sharp at remembering guests' names and faces and quick to send a buggy. Some rooms in the newer building, renovated in 2024, are nicer than the older block — ask at check-in for a sunset-view room and you will get a lot more out of the stay.
Food and amenities
The heart of Hyatt Regency is the Olympic-size infinity pool aimed straight at the Andaman, one of the most photographed pools in Kamala. The edge looks like the water pours off into the sea below, and the evening is the golden hour, when orange and pink light bounces off the surface and stops you to take a photo. The main dining is at The Pool House, serving Western and Thai food beside the pool; The Vault, the signature restaurant set in the resort's old strongroom from its Hilton days; and the Regency Club Lounge for suite guests, with free canapés and drinks. Another highlight is Casa Boho, the newly opened rooftop bar with a Moorish-Mexican feel, inventive drinks and bartenders who mix a stylish glass — the most talked-about spot in the resort. The gym is open 24 hours and the spa runs Thai-inspired treatments. Overall score 9.0/10.
Location and getting there
Kamala is the middle-of-the-island spot a lot of people rate as the best value, sitting between Patong and Surin. Patong is just 8 km away, a 15-minute drive to Bangla Road, but Kamala itself is far quieter — no parties, no nightclubs — so you sleep without noise. The resort is up on the hill with a great view, but you need the internal buggy because it is a long way from the lobby to the rooms and the climb is steep. Kamala Beach, about 1 km from the resort, is 2 km of white sand with gentle surf, much better for swimming than the pebble shore out front. Phuket airport is 25 km away, a 35-minute drive, and a taxi to the resort runs about $23-29.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. First, the shore in front of the resort is not swimmable — it is pebble and rock along the hill, not the white sand many picture. For sand you take a buggy down to Kamala Beach, 1 km away; the resort runs a free shuttle every 30 minutes, but it does cost a little time, and anyone expecting to walk from their room onto sand may be disappointed. Second, the resort sits high on a wide hill, with the farthest rooms about 300-500 metres from the lobby up a steep path — small kids, older guests and wheelchair users will lean on the buggy the whole time, and at peak it can be a 10-15 minute wait. Third, prices inside the resort run high — meals are about $23-43 a head and Casa Boho drinks are roughly $10-17 a glass. On a budget, rent a car and eat local food in Kamala about 500 metres away.
Our take
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort sells the Andaman view and the sunset more proudly than anywhere else in Kamala. A starting rate around $100 is strong value next to other big-brand 5-stars on the island. If the trip in your head is soaking in the infinity pool while the sun drops over the Andaman, sipping a fun drink at Casa Boho, and not minding the short ride down to the beach, this lands beautifully. But if you expect to step from your room onto sand, or you are a family with very young kids who want them in the resort water all day, something like Katathani or Centara Grand Karon is probably a better fit. Overall we give it 9.0/10 — best for couples and families with older kids who want a major brand, a fine view, and a price still within reach.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The Olympic-size infinity pool faces the Andaman head-on and is one of the most photographed pools in Kamala, with the edge looking like it spills into the sea below. Late afternoon, when the orange-pink light hits the water, is the moment everyone stops to shoot.
- Staff service scores 8.8/10 on Trip.com — reviewers single out how well the team remembers guests by name and face, and how fast they send a buggy when you call.
- Breakfast is varied, fresh and well-rated by guests, and the resort pulls an overall 9.0/10.
- Every one of the 200 rooms and suites has a private balcony looking out over the Andaman, with rooms running 50 sqm and up, king beds, and marble bathrooms with a rain shower and good-smelling Pharmacopia amenities.
- Kamala is quieter than Patong — no party scene, no nightclubs, so you sleep undisturbed — yet Patong is only 8 km away, about a 15-minute drive to Bangla Road when you do want the noise.
- The shore directly below the resort is pebble and rock running along the hill, not the white sand many people picture, so it is no good for swimming or lying out. For sand you take a buggy down to Kamala Beach about 1 km away; the resort runs a free shuttle every 30 minutes, but it costs you a little time, and if you expected to walk from your room straight onto sand, this is not the place.
- The resort sits high on a wide hillside, with the farthest rooms about 300-500 metres from the lobby up a steep climb. Small children, older guests and anyone in a wheelchair will depend on the buggy the whole time, and at peak hours the wait can run 10-15 minutes.
- Prices inside the resort run high — meals are about $23-43 a head and drinks at Casa Boho are roughly $10-17 a glass. On a tighter budget you can rent a car and eat local food in Kamala, about 500 metres away.
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Insider Tips
- A sea-facing room costs about $43-57 more, but the sunset view every evening makes it worth it.
- Hit Casa Boho at sunset — the drinks are pricey but the setting earns it.
- If you want to swim in the sea, take the resort's free buggy down to Kamala Beach, a 5-minute ride.