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Originally Posted by Limitbreak
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The trip is still 6 months away and we're only in the beginning stages of planning so everything is still subject to change. Done a little more research and seems like there isn't much to do in Kamala. Patong looks more lively with bars/restaurants. Ideally we're looking for a flat that's in/near a town that's got a beach so whenever we're done with grinding we can just go out and enjoy ourselves.
The place is called Kamala Falls. Its located just past the top of the mountain, going from Kamala to Patong (so not at all where the map on the webpage indicates).
The pricee seems in line with the general market, if time schedule is February and forward.
Its a fairly newly built complex, but the location is a but weird. You're forced to either take overpriced taxis, wherever you go, or ride a motorbike, which sucks, if you've been out for some beers.
A taxi to Patong would run you $10-$20 each way, depending of time of day. Probably $5 to and from Kamala. They might have some shuttle buses or in-house taxi service to Kamala, dont know.
I would guess Kamala have about 30 bars (and probably more I dont know about). Closes at 2pm, but you can always find some bar where you can keep going. No night or strip clubs.
The selection of restaurants is obv very small compared to Patong, but still a wide selection of both Thai and European food.
You got your supermarkets, but other than that shopping is non-existent except for tourist-crap.
Kamala is more a sleepy family holiday town, so you get a lot more action in Patong, but the downside is constantly having touts trying to sell you a suit, hookers shouting at you from across the road, heavier traffic, and a non-stop supply of ignorant tourists. Furthermore the beach in Patong isnt all that great.
So it all comes down to your preferences.