Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort
Since closing its doors in May this year the Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort has undergone a refurbishment program to freshen up the existing buildings of the property, add the new Grand Wing which includes 139 additional rooms plus and upgrading of the Food and Beverage outlets.
It will re-open again as a 4 star property on 16 October 2009.

Following is the current status of works and expected status at 15 October 2009 and when final completion date of all parts will be;

 

Area	Status at 25 Aug 09	Status at 15 Oct 09 (Re-opening date)	Expected completion date
Rooms	70%	90%	1 Nov 09
Pools	70%	100%
Gardens	5%	80%	15 Nov 09
Pathways	0%	90%	15 Nov 09
Lobby	65%	90%	1 Nov 09
Lobby Bar	60%	100%
The Grand (Restaurant)	50%	80%	15 Nov 09
The Beach (Restaurant)	85%	100%
Pool Bars	50%	100%
Lounge Bar	80%	90%	15 Nov 09
Business Centre	60%	100%

 

The end result for this resort will be a new improved property boasting;

347 Rooms
4 swimming pools
2 swim-up pool bars
2 restaurants
2 bars
Outdoor massage
Excursions & tour services
Conference rooms shared with Sunwing Resort-Kamala Beach (1st room sized 8 m x 5 m, 2nd room sized 8 m x 5.25 m and the 3rd room sized 14 m x 24 m with maximum 225 people theatre style)
24 hours air-conditioned lobby

Sunwing Resort, Kamala Beach - 'The Ultimate Family Resort in Thailand!'

Located adjacent to the Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort, the Sunwing Resort, Kamala Beach will be a fully contained 4 star family resort with its own restaurants, entertainment programs and a host of activities for all ages. This fabulous resort is due for soft-opening on 16 October 2009 and will include all of the fun, adventure and luxury that families want most – elevating the family holiday to world-class standards on the unspoiled Kamala Beach of Phuket.

 

Area	Status at 25 Aug 09	Status at 15 Oct 09 (Re-opening date)	Expected completion date
Rooms	80%	80%	15 Nov 09
Pools	70%	100%
Gardens	5%	80%	15 Nov 09
Pathways	0%	90%	15 Nov 09
Lobby	65%	90%	1 Nov 09
La Tasca Bar	60%	100%
Fino Restaurant	80%	90%	15 Nov 09
Pool Bar	50%	100%
Gym	75%	100%
Stage	50%	85%	1 Nov 09

At Sunwing Resort, Kamala Beach, enjoy this world-class family resort in a great location and great value. Genuinely warm and intimately inviting, this laid-back hideaway will inspire you to do it all, or nothing at all. It is the perfect escape yet not too far from the bustling nightlife of Patong!

The Sunwing Resort, Kamala Beach will be a 289 room family resort and will include the following highlights;
7 adult pools plus 1 children's pool
1 swim-up pool bar
1 Lime Bar
2 restaurants
Family entertainment during the day and night
Miniland and Play & Chat House
Table tennis
Pool tables
Minimarket
Fitness room
Aerobic room
Outdoor massage
Excursions & tour services
On site fully licensed clinic
3 conference rooms - (1st room sized 8 m x 5 m, 2nd room sized 8 m x 5.25 m and the 3rd room sized 14 m x 24 m with maximum 225 people theatre style)
24 hours air-conditioned lobby and help desk

About the Ocean Resort Group
Ocean Resort Group opened its first resort on October, 1978 in Karon beach, Phuket. Today known as Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort it is situated on the hillside among the coconut groves overlooking Karon beach and Karon lagoon. Since then it has opened another 3 resorts in Phuket including the Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort - an award winning beach resort superbly located on the beautiful Kamala beach, on the west side of Phuket Island; Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa with it's spacious rooms with private balconies and stunning Andaman sea views.

 

The most recent property to open was the Sunwing Resort & Spa, Bangtao Beach. This resort is the ultimate upscale family resort located right on beautiful Bangtao beach. Due to it's success the 5th resort is scheduled to open in September 2009 and will also be branded as Sunwing - the Sunwing Resort, Kamala Beach aimed at both the family and couples markets. With this new resort the group is creating more than 1000 job opportunities throughout Phuket and the southern provinces of Thailand.