10 Best Family Hotels in Kata Beach

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Katathani is a large 5-star resort occupying a prime stretch of Kata Noi Beach, the smaller and quieter neighbour to main Kata Beach. The resort has been here since 1990 and knows exactly what it’s doing. With 479 rooms spread across six wings, it feels like a small village. The Bhuri Wing faces the beach directly, while the Thani Wing sits slightly inland with garden views. Architecture blends Thai traditional elements with modern comfort.

The grounds are expansive with tropical landscaping, multiple restaurant options, and enough space that it never feels crowded even at full occupancy. Kata Noi Beach has shallower water than the main Kata, making it better for young children. You walk straight from the pool area onto the sand with no road to cross. The resort has won numerous family travel awards over the years and maintains consistently high standards.

What’s Great For Kids

Chang Noi Kids Club takes children aged 4-12 from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Kids under 4 can join with a parent. The team runs cooking classes, painting sessions, arts and crafts, and cinema evenings. The pool situation here is excellent. Six outdoor pools, three children’s pools, plus the Aqua Jungle Water Park with a lazy river, slides, and splash areas. The water park operates from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Room options include family suites, connecting rooms, and poolside rooms where you can watch the kids from your terrace. Six restaurants on-site with kids’ menus and high chairs available.

Good for: Families with children under 8 who want direct beach access and water park fun.

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Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa

The Novotel Kata Avista is a 4-star hillside resort perched above Kata Beach with panoramic views over the bay. The hotel has 150 rooms across several buildings that cascade down the slope, connected by pathways and stairs. The design is contemporary with clean lines and plenty of glass to capture those sea views. Being on the hill means you’re removed from the beach bustle, which creates a quieter atmosphere but also means you’re not walking distance to the sand.

The resort compensates with a free shuttle service running regularly throughout the day. The lobby and main pool area sit at the top with the best vistas, while rooms spread down the hillside. It’s part of the Accor group, so service standards are consistent and reliable. The property completed renovations recently, adding new water features for families.

What’s Great For Kids

Little Ocean Kids Club operates from 8:30 am until 9 pm, some of the longest hours you’ll find in Phuket. That evening stretch means you can have dinner without the children. The club takes ages 4-12, supervised, under 4 with a parent. Activities include morning kids yoga and dance, arts and crafts during the day, and movies from 7 to 9 pm. Saturday Family Fun Day runs at noon with face painting, balloon twisting, and mascot appearances.

They added a new Splash Pad water playground in 2025. The resort also has underwater scooters that kids can use in the pool, plus a VR games room with PlayStation and Xbox. Three pools plus a kids pool and toddler pool. Connecting rooms available. Free shuttle to Kata Beach.

Good for: Families who want evening childcare and appreciate hillside views over beachfront location.

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Pamookkoo Resort

Pamookkoo is a 4-star family resort with 512 rooms that opened in 2019. The design takes an ancient Mesopotamian theme that feels like stepping into an Indiana Jones adventure, from the explorer-style staff uniforms to the fort-like architecture. It’s part of Kata Group Resorts and sits about 170 metres from Kata Beach, a 5-10 minute walk. The resort was built specifically for families, with 220 of its rooms configured as family rooms with bunk beds. Most rooms overlook the central adventure pool and waterslides.

Family Rooms are 39 sqm with a king bed and a bunk bed, sleeping 2 adults and 2 children. Deluxe Pool Rooms on the ground floor have direct pool access from the balcony. Connecting rooms available. The resort mascot Totempo appears around the property. Family bungalows have 2 bedrooms with pool views. Standard family rooms with air conditioningare also available. Cots available on request. Read more

What’s Great For Kids

Kids World is a professionally supervised kids club for ages 2-12, located on the ground floor near the children’s pool. The two-storey facility has a nap area upstairs and toys, board games, videos, a playground, futsal, and ping-pong downstairs. A daily activity program is available at reception. Babysitting can be arranged for an extra charge.

The Pamookkoo Adventure Pool is the main attraction. The 3,000 sqm pool has three waterslides, including a four-storey high slide designed to look like an ancient fort entrance. A separate children’s pool has its own smaller slide. Lifeguards are present. Pool hours are 7 am to 6 pm, slides are 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Good for: Families wanting a purpose-built water park resort with one of the tallest waterslides in Kata Beach.

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Beyond Kata

Beyond Kata is a 4-star resort sitting directly on Kata Beach with 275 rooms. The hotel stretches along the beachfront, giving many rooms direct sea views. Architecture is modern Thai with low-rise buildings that don’t overwhelm the coastline. The atmosphere here is calmer and more relaxed than the larger mega-resorts. It suits families who want beach access without the theme park vibe of water slides and organised activities.

The lobby opens toward the sea, and you can walk from reception to the sand in under a minute. Kata Beach at this end tends to be less crowded than the southern section near the restaurants and shops. The resort went through renovations a few years back and rooms feel fresh and well-maintained. Staff get consistently good reviews for friendliness and helpfulness.

What’s Great For Kids

The kids club is free and supervised, taking children 6 and under. Babysitting is available for a fee. Two to three outdoor pools plus a children’s pool. The main pool has a swim-up bar for parents. Pool access rooms let you walk straight from your terrace into the water.

Family rooms, sea view options, and interconnecting rooms available. Beachside Ska Bar restaurant serves food with your feet practically in the sand.

Good for: Families wanting direct beachfront and a calm, unhurried atmosphere.

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Chanalai Garden Resort

Chanalai Garden is a 4-star hillside resort with around 170 rooms set in tropical gardens above Kata Beach. The property climbs the slope in terraces, with rooms at different levels connected by paths and stairs. Views from the upper floors and pool area look out over Kata Beach and the bay. The design mixes Thai and contemporary styles with plenty of natural materials and greenery.

It’s a mid-sized property that feels more intimate than the big beachfront resorts. The hillside location means you get those panoramic views, but you’ll need to walk down to the beach, about 2 minutes with a short road crossing. The resort attracts a mix of couples and families, leaning toward a quieter crowd. Rooms have balconies to enjoy the views, and the pool area catches good afternoon sun.

What’s Great For Kids

The kids club has dedicated staff. The club is supervised, though specific hours and age ranges aren’t clearly published. Babysitting available for a fee.Two large swimming pools with panoramic Kata Beach views, plus a dedicated kids pool and pool bar.

Family rooms have balconies. Connecting doors available between some rooms. Two restaurants on-site.

Good for: Families who want hillside views and a smaller, more personal resort feel.

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Kata Sea Breeze Resort

Kata Sea Breeze is a 4-star resort with 330 rooms, making it one of the larger properties in the Kata area. The hotel is located inland from the beach, about a 10-minute walk to the sand. What it lacks in beachfront location, it makes up for with pool facilities. The architecture is modern and functional rather than traditional Thai. Buildings are arranged around multiple pool areas, creating different zones throughout the property.

The size means there’s always a quiet corner to find, even during peak season. Rooms are spacious by Phuket standards, with the Sea Breeze category offering 44 sqm. The resort attracts families specifically because of the pool variety, which keeps kids entertained without needing to trek to the beach every day. It’s a good value for a 4-star property with this many facilities.

What’s Great For Kids

The kids club is free and supervised for children 6 and under. Games, activities, and entertainment available. Four outdoor pools is the main selling point here. Add a children’s pool, swim-up bar, and jacuzzi area, and you’ve got plenty of water options for the whole family.

Pool access rooms let you walk from your terrace straight into the water. Family rooms available with good space for luggage and beach gear.

Good for: Families who prioritise pool variety and don’t mind the 10-minute walk to the beach.

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Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach

Sugar Marina POP is a 4-star boutique hotel that only opened in December 2024. Everything here is brand new. The design takes a playful retro pop culture approach with bright colours, fun graphics, and a youthful energy throughout the property. There are 209 rooms across 12 different configurations, which is unusual for a hotel this size. The concept targets families and younger travellers who want something more interesting than a standard beach hotel.

Located about 500m inland from Kata Beach, it’s a 10-minute walk to the sand. The pool area serves as the social hub with a waterslide, splash zones, and a pool bar that hands out complimentary drinks around 4 pm. Being new means everything works properly and nothing looks tired. The property is in a convenient spot with restaurants and shops within easy walking distance.

What’s Great For Kids

The kids’ club is supervised with activities including karaoke. There’s also a separate children’s playroom and splash park area. One main pool with a waterslide plus a dedicated kids pool. The pool bar serves complimentary happy hour drinks at 4 pm.

Twelve different room types to choose from. Family rooms have interconnecting options. Pop Culture rooms feature bright colours and fun design themes.

Good for: Families who want a new hotel with personality and don’t need beachfront.

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Kata Rocks

Kata Rocks is a 5-star villa resort with 34 ultra-modern sky pool villas perched on the cliffs between Kata and Kata Noi beaches. This is not a traditional hotel. Each villa has floor-to-ceiling windows, a contemporary design with clean lines, and a private infinity pool that seems to merge with the Andaman Sea. The architecture won awards for its bold modern approach. Villas range from 1-bedroom (175 sqm) to 4-bedroom penthouses (nearly 700 sqm), all with full Italian kitchens including ovens, dishwashers, and washer-dryers. iPad controls manage lighting, temperature, music, and blinds throughout.

While many guests visit for romantic getaways, the resort welcomes families, particularly because the villas are so spacious. A family of four or five can spread out comfortably with separate living areas, a proper kitchen for preparing kids’ meals, and your own private pool where children can splash without disturbing other guests. The 1-bedroom villas sleep 2 adults plus 2 children under 6. The 2-bedroom villas work well for families with older children or two adults plus up to 4 kids. The 3 and 4-bedroom penthouses suit multigenerational trips or families travelling together.

There’s no beach access here. You’re on clifftop rocks. Three resort infinity pools compensate, including the main 35-metre pool. The on-site restaurant serves high-end contemporary cuisine with kids’ options available. The Infinite Luxury Spa uses Sodashi products.

What’s Great For Families

Good for: Families wanting ultra-luxury villa living with private pools, full kitchens, and space to spread out. There is no dedicated kids club, but the resort can arrange babysitting services on request.

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Kata Palm Resort & Spa

Kata Palm is a 4-star resort with 276 rooms spread across landscaped tropical grounds. The property is about 10 minutes walk from Kata Beach in a quieter area away from the main tourist strip. Design is traditional Thai resort style with low-rise buildings, palm trees, and plenty of greenery between structures. The resort has been operating for many years and knows its audience well.

It attracts families specifically because of the pool setup and the family room configurations. Three main pools include two lagoon-style pools at ground level plus a rooftop pool with a bar and views. The grounds are large enough to wander without feeling cramped. There’s an on-site spa, Thai cooking classes, and fruit carving lessons that families can do together. A free shuttle runs to the beach where the resort provides complimentary sunbeds and umbrellas.

What’s Great For Kids

The resort has a kids’ room that operates from 8 am to 8 pm, but it is unsupervised. If you want someone to watch your children there, you’ll need to hire a babysitter separately. Three outdoor pools plus three children’s pools. Two of the baby pools have shade coverage. Two swim-up bars serve food, drinks, and ice cream.

The Family Room fits 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child. It has one king or queen bed plus a bunk bed in the same room. Deluxe Pool Access rooms at 45 sqm have ground-level direct pool access from a private terrace. Connecting rooms also available.

Good for: Families who don’t need childcare but want excellent pool facilities and dedicated family room layouts.

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Sawasdee Village Phuket

Sawasdee Village is a 4-star boutique resort with around 100 rooms designed in traditional Thai architectural style. The property feels like stepping into a Thai village, with wooden structures, ornate details, and lush tropical gardens throughout. It’s quite different from the modern glass-and-concrete resorts elsewhere on Kata. The resort is about 1 km inland from Kata Beach, so you won’t be walking to the sand.

An hourly shuttle runs from 9 am to 6 pm to cover that distance. Kata Centre with its shops and restaurants is only 5 minutes walk away. The resort has won awards for its Baray Spa, which draws visitors specifically for treatments. The atmosphere is peaceful and romantic, appealing to couples as much as families. The standout feature for families is the villa accommodation with private pool access.

What’s Great For Kids

No kids’ club at this property. Three outdoor pools serve different room types. The main feature is a 150m canal-style pool with turquoise stone tiles. There’s a separate 150m children’s pool beside the Cabana area. Two poolside bars.

The Cabana Suite Pool Access (48 sqm) has a king bed and a daybed, sleeps 3, with direct pool access from your room. The Baray Villa (106 sqm) is the standout for families. It has a triple-pool setup: your own indoor dip pool, a private outdoor pool, and direct access to the main canal pool. Sleeps 4. Breakfast is cooked to order rather than buffet style. Thai cooking classes are available.

Good for: Families wanting boutique Thai atmosphere with private pool villa options.

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