It had been quite a while since my wife's pregnancy and the subsequent birth of our son last year that we had a vacation and I was longing for one. I had Phuket in mind since I had been there earlier, and I absolutely love Thailand for its hospitality and courteous people. However, the challenge was travelling with our one-year-old. Since it was his first long vacation, we wanted to choose a place that was family friendly and provided amenities for babies. After some research, I came across the Sunwing Kamala Resort, offering Happy Baby Studios, designed specifically for babies and booked the same from 8th - 14th October 2026.
On our arrival, we were delighted to see that the room had the exact same amenities as promised while booking - it had everything that a 1-year-old might need. A high chair for feeding, a baby potty, a tub for bathing, a stroller, a cot with a mosquito net, toys, a diaper-disposal bin - you name it and you have it. My wife asked them for a sterilizer machine and got that as well, at a rent of 100 THB per night. The on-site restaurant, Som's Kitchen also prepared customized food for the baby as requested. We asked them to prepare some boiled rice,vegetables and chicken and blend it together and they made it perfectly. It was due to these amenities and the co-operation from the staff that our experience of travelling with our 1-year-old was made a lot smoother. For the 6 nights that we stayed there, Sunwing Kamala almost became our second home. For anyone looking to travel with a toddler in Phuket, the Happy Baby Studio is an amazing choice.
The resort also has 8 outdoor swimming pools, all well-maintained. They even have activities such as water aerobics from time to time. The breakfast buffet is expansive. With additions such as the Teens Lounge, Lollo and Bernie's Club, this resort is a great choice for families looking to travel with Kids.
Only thing I'd say is to add some more variety to the Room Service Menu. Also, one more thing to be aware of is that they charge 50 THB extra if your room service order is less than 500 THB. Also, they charge a security deposit of 2000 THB on arrival, which is refundable upon check-out. They clean the room daily but keep your towels on the floor if you want them changed.
The resort is right on the beach and has a nice restaurant - Fino's by the beachside. We had a grilled salmon with hollandaise sauce and lobster cream one day and it was delicious. Kamala Beach is a much quieter area as compared to the bustling Patong area but has it's fair share of shops, cafes and a 7/11 as well.
Overall, a great choice if you're looking to spend some time at a beachfront resort that is kid-friendly and at a quiet location, while not being too far from Patong. Note that they have scheduled round-trip/one-way shuttle buses leaving daily at 6:30 PM and 8 PM from the hotel for Jungceylong Mall, Patong and it takes about 30 mins to reach.
