Where to stay in Kata Beach with a small budget?
Staying in a budget or cheap hotel in Kata Beach doesn’t have to be a compromise on your holiday quality. While affordability is key, cheap options offer excellent value for money, especially if you are looking to spend most of your time exploring and enjoying the local area rather than staying at the hotel. In Kata Beach, many cheaper hotels are located within walking distance of the beach, making it easy for travellers to take advantage of all the area offers.
Orchidacea Resort
Orchidacea Resort offers a comfortable and good-value stay in Phuket. It is just a 5-minute walk from the sands of Kata Beach. Room choices here range from a 22 sqm standard suite to family rooms with bunk beds for the kids, some with ocean views from the balconies. The resort has a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, a separate kids’ pool, a fitness centre, and poolside massage services.
There’s also a children’s playroom and table tennis to entertain the young. Guests can enjoy wining and dining on-site at the resort’s 2 restaurants and pool bar, and there’s a meeting room available for hosting a business function for up to 80 people.
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Kata Sea Breeze
Kata Sea Breeze is a 330-room resort near Kata Beach that provides a fun-filled stay for families, especially with its 4 swimming pools and playroom to enjoy. All the guest rooms have a bathtub, shower, and private balcony or terrace, while some have direct pool access. Larger suites can accommodate families of up to 4 and have kitchen facilities.
The resort offers poolside massage services, a pool bar, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Kata Sea Breeze is a budget-friendly event venue with a conference room and outdoor garden spaces for up to 250 guests. It is about 10 minutes by foot from the sands of Kata Beach and within easy reach of local shops and restaurants.
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Must Sea Hotel
Found in Kata Night Plaza, about a 5-minute walk to the beach, the Must Sea Hotel offers a comfy place for budget-minded travellers to Phuket. Each room has colourful surf-themed designs, with air conditioning and a choice of twin or double beds.
Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace with a pool or step outside the hotel to find plenty of dining and nightlife choices in the surrounding streets. This boutique hotel has a restaurant on-site and a tour desk for arranging sightseeing and transport. Note that there are only stairs to access the upper floors here, no lifts.
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Sugar Marina Resort
Sugar Marina Hotel is a vibrant boutique resort found near Kata Beach. Its nautical-themed design appeals to couples or friends seeking a stylish retreat at a good value. Rooms are spacious and bright, all with air conditioning and private balconies, with some rooms offering direct pool access.
The pool and pool deck offer plenty of space to relax and soak up the sun, while the resort’s Figure 8 restaurant is a good brunch spot with its chic vintage look and tasty dish and drink selections. Sugar Marina Resort is located along the road connecting Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach, with several local shops and restaurants within easy reach on foot.
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The Blue Pearl
Blue Pearl Kata Hotel is a small retreat in Kata Centre with 48 rooms, each uniquely designed in a nautical style. Some rooms feature a balcony or terrace, and family rooms for 4 are available. Guests can enjoy a dip in the hotel’s 3 swimming pools, which range in size from 8 to 20 metres, and a kids’ pool.
[*note that the pools are currently under renovation, but guests are given access to a pool at a nearby sister hotel] Location and good value for money are the highlights of this hotel, being found 250 metres from Kata Beach and nearby several local markets, shops and dining spots.
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Da Bungalows
Da Bungalows are a 3-star resort found just a few minutes’ walk away from the soft sands of Kata Beach. A range of room types are available here, from 20 sqm double rooms with balconies to larger family suites with sea-view balconies. All have air conditioning; some have rattan or wooden furnishings and extra beds for kids.
Da Bungalows offers a comfy escape for couples or families looking for a beach holiday on a budget. There’s a restaurant on the ground floor, while more dining choices and shops are an easy walk away.
Ibis Phuket Kata
Ibis Phuket Kata is a 258-room hotel great for budget-minded travellers who want to stay near the beach. Rooms range from the 20sqm standard size with double or twin beds to the family-sized room with a double bed and bunk beds for up to 4 guests. The hotel has a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, and 3 event rooms for meetings or banquets. The Ibis Phuket Kata is just a 10-minute walk away from the soft sands of Kata Beach and within easy reach of the resort town’s shops, markets, and restaurants.
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