It?s not every day that you come across a treetop hotel inspired by an enchanting, fictitious story.

Just in case you saw the opening photo and needed to be reassured: YES, the Keemala is a real place. This modern hotel nestled in the lush Kathu District in Phuket, Thailand seems like an scene from an enchanting storybook fairytale, and that?s because it was in part designed to be that way. The team behind the creation of Keemala divided the property into four different grounds for four different clans of fictitious ancient Phuket settlers, with each ground differing in architecture and lifestyle.

The ?Pa-Ta-Pea? clan inhabits the 16 Clay Pool Cottages and are characterized by their down-to-earth sensibility and connection to agriculture. Thus, a direct reflection, the interiors of the cottages are warm, sturdy, and earth-toned.
The ?Khon-Jorn? clan are explorers who led a nomadic lifestyle, so their 7 Tent Pool Villas were semi-permanent for easy transportability. Inside, forms of wildlife and textures inspired by their travels fill the rooms.

The ?We Ha? clan longed to be closer to the sky in the 7 Tree Pool Houses to observe the universe. Their homes are (seemingly) suspended from the high trees and have furnishings that follow suit by hanging from the ceiling.

Lastly, the ?Rung-Nok? clan, made up of creatives like artists, poets and musicians, enjoyed the finer side of life and indulged in luxuries like bathing in the moonlight. Thus, the 8 Bird?s Ne...