Keemala celebrates its most recent win at the prestigious International Hotel Awards Ceremony, Asia Pacific region, where the resort was announced winner of Five-Star Small Luxury Hotel for Thailand. On the judging process, it is worth to note that the judges also ranked Keemala exceedingly high in the area of sustainability, as a result of the resort's extensive environmental commitment.

“This is a remarkable achievement for Keemala, and we feel honoured and grateful to receive this highly coveted award. This win is a testament to our guests for their appreciation of our brand ethos, and also to our associates for their passion and service mind in offering bespoke, yet sincere, experiences to guests,” says Ms. Nurat Atibaedya, Director of Sales & Marketing, who accepted the award on behalf of Keemala.

The International Hotel Awards is the only organisation to provide five-star accolades at an international level, and has been longstanding for recognizing the finest operations and rewarding excellence throughout the global hospitality industry. Held in Bangkok on 15 May 2019, the ceremony and grand gala dinner was attended by more than a thousand hospitality and travel industry professionals, interior designers, and leading property development and management groups.

Keemala, which opened in December 2015, is an award-winning, all-pool villa resort ideal for guests and couples looking for a rustic, yet lavishing, retreat from everyday life. The resort celebrated its 3rd Anniversary on 1 December 2018, and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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About Keemala:

Keemala, an all pool villa wonderland set in the woodlands of Kamala, Phuket, offers 38 villas and cottages and is proud to be part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Keemala embraces a cultural philosophy and brings it to life through distinctive design and experiences. The Keemala concept celebrates the culture of four fictitious ancient Phuket tribes, the 'Pa-Ta-Pea' (Earth), the 'Khon-Jorn' (Wanderers), the 'We-Ha' (Sky), and the 'Rung-Nok' (Nest) people. Keemala harnesses their ways of life and infuses them into the overall guest experiences. The spa treatments, holistic programs, gastronomic choices, activities and magical accommodation design all derive from the key attributes of the four tribes. Architecture by Thailand based company Architect Space, interior design by Pisit Aongskultong from Pisud Design Company and landscape created by Stone Design & Contractor Co., Ltd.