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7-Eleven (Phuket)
Convenience Store
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Best for
Buyers who want Patong’s convenience and a sea view, without living in it.
The coast
Kalim Bay: rocky and dramatic rather than a swimming beach.
Airport
About 45 minutes.
The feel
Elevated and quieter. A road of restaurants and condos above the water.
Right now in Kalim
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Loading conditions
Phuket runs a dry season from November to April and a green, wetter monsoon from May to October. It is warm all year - rain arrives in short heavy bursts rather than grey days.
- Airport: about 45 minutes
- Patong beach: about 5 minutes
- Kamala: about 10 minutes
- Phuket Town: about 30 minutes
- Nearest school: Kajonkiet/BCIS Patong, 10 minutes
Why people choose Kalim
Kalim occupies the headland immediately north of Patong, where the coast road climbs and the beach gives way to rock. That geography does two useful things: it puts a hill between you and Bangla Road, and it creates the elevation that makes the sea views here some of the most accessible on the island.
The result is a strip of condominiums and restaurants looking out over the bay, five minutes from everything Patong offers and comfortably removed from its noise. For buyers who want the amenities of a resort town without the reality of living in one, it is a well-judged compromise.
Where it sits
Kalim runs along the coast road between Patong and the headland towards Kamala. Patong beach is five minutes south, Kamala around ten minutes north and Phuket Town half an hour over the hill.
The airport is a long run at roughly forty-five minutes, which is the main practical drawback of this stretch of coast.
Explore Kalim
Everything we would actually point a client towards — restaurants, beach clubs, schools, clinics, markets and services — mapped and filterable.
Financial Services
Bangkok Bank – Cherngtalay Branch
Bank Branch
A full-service Bangkok Bank branch in Cherngtalay, near Laguna, offering everyday banking, currency exchange and account services for residents and property owners. One of Bangkok Bank's…
Health & Medical
Bangkok Hospital Phuket
Private International Hospital
Phuket's premier JCI-accredited private hospital, part of the BDMS network, offering 200+ beds and a full spectrum of specialties from cardiology and orthopedics to cosmetic surgery…
Beauty & Spas
Banyan Tree Spa Phuket
Luxury Day Spa
One of Asia's most celebrated luxury spas, Banyan Tree Spa Phuket pioneered the tropical garden spa concept in 1994 and remains a benchmark for holistic wellness…
Home Services
CBRE Thailand – Phuket Office
Villa & Property Management
CBRE's Phuket office, part of the global commercial real estate services firm, offering villa and property management, maintenance coordination and portfolio services for property owners across…
Professional Services
International Law Office Phuket (ILO-Phuket)
Legal Services
A Phuket-based law firm operating since 1999, providing legal services to foreign residents and property buyers including property/conveyancing law, company registration, visas and work permits.
Hotels & Travel
Kalima Resort & Spa Phuket
Luxury Resort & Spa
A 5-star hillside hideaway perched above Kalim village with sweeping panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and Patong Bay, just 2.5 km from Patong Beach. Features…
Real Estate
Knight Frank Phuket
Real Estate Agency
The Phuket office of Knight Frank, the international real estate consultancy, offering sales, leasing and villa/property management services across the island's prime areas.
Pets
Phuket Animal Hospital
Veterinary Clinic
A long-established full-service animal hospital in Wichit, near Phuket Town, offering veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and other pets. A well-known island-wide option for…
Public Services & Government
Phuket Immigration Cherngtalay (Blue Tree Branch Office)
Immigration Satellite Office
A convenient satellite office of Phuket Immigration located inside the Blue Tree lifestyle village, offering visa extensions, re-entry permits, and 90-day address notifications. Far quieter than…
Transportation
Phuket International Airport
Airport
Phuket's main international gateway (IATA: HKT), located in Mai Khao in the island's north. Serves direct international and domestic flights and is the arrival point for…
Local Services
Phuket Laundry Company Limited
Laundry Service
An established commercial laundry service that has served hotels and residents across Phuket for over three decades, offering pickup and delivery laundry/dry-cleaning for households and properties…
Arts & Entertainment
Phuket Old Town
Historic District / Cultural Landmark
A UNESCO-hopeful historic quarter of Sino-Portuguese shophouses, vibrant street murals, shrines, and heritage museums that make up Phuket's cultural soul. Expats and visitors can spend three…
Mass Media
The Phuket News
Local Newspaper
Phuket's leading English-language newspaper and news website, covering local news, events, jobs and classifieds for the island's expat and international community since 2007.
Event Planning & Services
The Wedding Bliss Thailand
Wedding & Event Planning
A Phuket-based destination wedding and event planning company operating since 2011, handling venue selection, design, logistics and full-service coordination for weddings and celebrations across the island.
Automotive
Toyota Pearl Phuket
Car Dealership & Service
A Toyota authorized dealer and service centre in Koh Kaew, offering new car sales, servicing and parts for residents and property owners across the island.
Religious Organizations
Wat Si Sunthon Temple
Buddhist Temple
Also known as Wat Lipon, this active Buddhist temple founded in 1792 is famous for its striking 29-metre golden Reclining Buddha mounted atop the main hall…
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Kalim in detail
A short history
Kalim was the quiet northern edge of Patong long before the resort town filled out, and its rocky shore meant it never attracted the beach development that swallowed the bay to the south.
As Patong’s land ran out and buyers began wanting views and distance, the hillside here filled with condominiums — which is now the dominant stock.
The coast
Kalim is not a swimming beach. The shore is rock and shingle with strong surf during the monsoon, and it is better known for sunset watching and seafood than for bathing. Patong’s sand is five minutes away for those who want it.
Eating and drinking
The coast road here carries some of the best-regarded restaurants in the Patong area, including long-standing seafood and fine dining spots with the bay below. Patong itself adds everything else within a five-minute drive.
Shopping and everyday errands
Patong covers it comprehensively — supermarkets, malls, pharmacies, banks and clinics are all within five to ten minutes.
Schools, healthcare and getting around
There are international schools in and around Patong roughly ten minutes away, with the larger international options towards Phuket Town. Patong has clinics and a hospital; the major private hospitals are around thirty minutes. A car or scooter is essential on these hills.
Did you know?
A hill between you and Bangla
Five minutes from Patong’s nightlife, and far enough round the headland not to hear it.
Sunsets are the local sport
The restaurants along this road exist largely because of the view west over the bay.
Big surf in the monsoon
Kalim’s rocky shore takes the full force of the south-west swell — spectacular, and not for swimming.
Kalim questions we actually get asked
Is Kalim too close to Patong?
That depends what you want. It is five minutes from everything Patong has, with a headland absorbing the noise. Most buyers here consider that the ideal distance.
Is there a beach?
Not for swimming — the shore is rocky with strong monsoon surf. Patong beach is five minutes away.
Can a foreign buyer own here?
The stock is heavily condominium, so foreign freehold is often available where the building still has capacity within its permitted allocation. We confirm this in writing for the specific unit.
Is it good for renting out?
Yes — sea view condominiums near Patong let well, particularly in high season. Occupancy is more seasonal than in areas with year-round services.
How is the traffic?
The coast road is winding and gets busy in high season, and the hill can be slow. It is a short distance that occasionally takes longer than it should.
Do I need a car?
A car or a scooter, yes — the gradients rule out walking for most daily trips.
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