Where to Stay in Kata Beach?
Our Kata Beach hotels are located on one of the most beautiful beaches of Phuket, with just the right mix of restaurants, shopping and fun nightlife. Kata is a 2 km long bay of superb white beach and blue water. Not many hotels have the privilege of being right on the beach, so you should take advantage of it.
Of course, such a fantastic feature comes with a higher price tag, but think about it: You can walk from your room to the beach! (Note that this page combines Kata Beach and its little sister, Kata Noi Beach, as just a kilometre separates them.)
The geography of Kata Beach
- The beach is 1.5 km long, and only two hotels have direct beach access.
- Most hotels are located on the back road 100 metres parallel to the beach.
- There are two city centres to Kata Beach: the old one is at the north end, and the new one, which is now busier and has many restaurants and shops, is at the south end (around Beyond Resort Karon).
- Club Med hotel occupies the entire central part of Kata beachfront but has no direct beach access, and you have to cross a small street to reach the beach.
- Kata Noi and Kata Beach are two distinct beaches. Kata Noi is located 2 kilometres south of Kata.
| Update: Songkran Festival is on April 13 to 15 this year. If you are planning to visit Phuket in April, book early. Hotels in Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala, and Bangtao fill up fast during this period, some hotels are already fully booked. |
Hotels in Kata Beach – by Types
The Boathouse
The Boathouse is one of the only two hotels in Kata Beach having direct access to the beach. And what a beach! This long-established hotel is relatively modest in size but offers eight different room types, all facing the sea. The Boathouse is also home to ‘The Boathouse Wine and Grill’, one of the best restaurants on the island, with an award-winning wine cellar and amazing sunsets over the Andaman Sea. Read more
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| The Beach | Beautiful large beach: Kata Beach is a superb and vast beach on the west coast of Phuket. Beach can be very busy during high season and good for surfing in low season. |
| The Hotel | 4-star hotel, 38 rooms and suites, most with sea views. |
| The Facilities | 1 swimming pool, 1 large restaurant with an impressive wine cellar. |
| What's Around? | Plenty of restaurants and shops around the hotel. Surfs schools are available next to the hotel when waves are strong enough during low season. |
| Who is it for? | A right choice for couples or friends. |
| Worth Noticing | Parking is limited, and the access street is very narrow. |
| Price | High |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.2 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15.2 km
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Kata Rocks
Kata Rocks is changing the face of luxury accommodation in Phuket: more than just a hotel stay, it’s an unforgettable holiday experience. The hotel is on a hill at the south end of the superb Kata Beach, and from up there, every Sky Villa offers fantastic views of the Andaman Sea.
Kata Rocks’ design is beautiful, and it’s fun to go around to take photos, especially the iconic umbrellas in the infinity pool. We had to wait a long time to experience this resort because of its growing popularity, but the day finally arrived. Read more
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| The Beach | Kata Rocks is built on a rocky hillside, and the closest beach is 800 m. |
| The Hotel | 5-star resort with 34 immense Sky Villas with private pools, including 10 amazing penthouse suites. |
| The Facilities | 1 restaurant by the infinity pool is famous for its sunset views. 1 bar with an immense wine list. |
| What's Around | not much around but Kata Beach has a lot of restaurants and shops just 500 m away. |
| Who is it for? | Perfect for couples who can afford the rate and want to enjoy the privacy of their pool villa and the luxury of a desiu |
| Worth Noticing | Very expensive but the interior design of each villa is amazing, as well as the size. |
| Price | Very high |
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 (plus 1 in each villa)
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: 800 m
Distance to Patong Beach: 11 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15 km
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Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa
The Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort located near the heart of Kata Beach on the west coast of Phuket. The resort is surrounded by greenery, with views of the Andaman Sea from the upper floors; it features three swimming pools, an excellent restaurant, a spa and a kid’s club, making it the perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and tranquillity at a reasonable price. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach, hillside near town centre |
| Beach | 5-minute walk to Kata Beach with free shuttle. 500m to Karon Beach. White sand, good swimming conditions. |
| Hotel | 5-star resort with 143 rooms, 42-87 sqm. All rooms feature private balconies with sea, pool or garden views. Family rooms and Family Suites available. |
| Facilities | Three swimming pools including kids pool with splash pad, Little Ocean Kids Club 8:30am-9pm, VR games room, En Vogue Restaurant, Canopy Tree Bar, InBalance Spa, 24-hour fitness centre. |
| What’s Around | Kata Night Market 400m. SC Plaza, restaurants including Two Chefs and Pad Thai Shop, beach bars, tailors, minimart, cafes within walking distance. |
| Who is it for? | Families with young children, couples wanting quieter Kata area. Not for those wanting beachfront location or vibrant nightlife. |
| Worth Noticing | Kids Club operates longest hours in Phuket, 8:30am-9pm. Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2024. Views of Andaman Sea from upper floors. |
| Price | Mid-range |
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The SIS Kata
The SIS Kata (which means Stay In Style) is a 4-star hotel with 124 rooms and suites, an immense rooftop swimming pool, and a restaurant overlooking the south of Kata Beach on the west coast of Phuket Island. The hotel is very popular in Kata Beach, with modern rooms and well-designed facilities at a very affordable rate. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | 16-minute walk to Kata Noi Beach. 5-minute drive to Kata Beach. Hillside position 300 metres up from the beach. |
| Hotel | 4-star adults-only resort, 12+ years. 124 rooms with balconies. Some rooms feature private jacuzzis and jacuzzi pools on terraces. |
| Facilities | Two pools, including the Crescent infinity pool with sunset views. Let’s Relax Spa, 24-hour gym. Dawn Til Dusk restaurant, three bars. |
| What’s Around | 7-Eleven next door. Kata town restaurants and shops are within a 10-minute walk downhill. Dino Park Mini Golf is 1.8 km away. |
| Who is it for? | Adult couples, LGBTQ+ travellers. Not for families with young children or those unable to manage steep hills. |
| Worth Noticing | Located on steep hill requiring uphill walk. Many stairs to access rooms. LGBTQ+ friendly, IGLTA certified. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and Bars: 4
Distance from the beach: 300 m
Distance to Patong Beach: 23 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15 km
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Chanalai Flora Resort
Chanalai Flora Resort is found just a short walk from the sands of Kata Beach on a hillside location with sea views. Ideal for couples and families, the resort has 2 swimming pools, a kids’ pool, a fitness centre, and a kids’ club with many games and activities to try.
Though they could easily walk to many good dining choices nearby in Kata, guests could enjoy dining in and enjoying some cocktails at the resort’s 2 restaurants and pool bar. Rooms have elegant Thai design accents, and each has spacious balconies with sea, pool, or garden views. Being within such easy reach of the beach, Chanalai Flora Resort is a good-value choice for Kata Beach. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | 5-minute walk to Kata Beach. Also, 2 km from Karon Beach. Beach shuttle available. |
| Hotel | 4-star family resort. 144 rooms with Thai-style furnishings, balconies with sea or garden views. Family rooms available. |
| Facilities | Two pools with swim-up bars, a kids pool, and a kids club. Fitness centre, two restaurants. Barbecue nights, live entertainment. |
| What’s Around | Kata Shopping Plaza, restaurants, bars nearby. Walking distance to shops, cafes, and night market. |
| Who is it for? | Families with children, couples. Not for those wanting a beachfront location or ultra-modern facilities. |
| Worth Noticing | Family-friendly with dedicated kids’ club and children’s pool. Two swim-up pool bars for convenience. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: 250 m
Distance to Patong Beach: 10 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 14.9 km
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The Shore at Katathani
The Shore at Katathani is one of the best hotels on Kata Beach, and it is probably one of our best experiences on the island. The hotel combines all the ingredients effortlessly for a perfect escape: a location right on a beach, villas with jaw-dropping views, genuinely caring staff, an excellent restaurant, a good spa and countless small details that make the difference between just a regular ‘hotel stay’ and a truly unforgettable holiday.
The location always impresses first, right on and above the secluded beach of Kata Noi, a superb white sandy bay that has remained unspoiled because it’s not on any main road. Most villas offer views of this bay; you never get bored with it, so make sure you book a sea-view villa! The villas are magnificent, designed to take full advantage of these unique panoramas, with evident attention to small details. Read more
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| Location | Kata Noi Beach |
| The Beach | Superb beach: Direct access to Kata Noi, one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. |
| The Hotel | A 5-star resort, 50 villas, all with private infinity pool, and sea views from your bed! |
| The Facilities | 1 restaurant/bar by the beach with a great setting for breakfast, an excellent spa, fitness, and even a panoramic wedding chapel at top of the hotel hill. Guests can also enjoy the restaurants at the Katathani Resort next door. |
| What's Around | Some Thai restaurants and shops in the street nearby plus many sunset restaurants on the hill above the hotel. Kata Beach is a short drive away. |
| Who is it for? | Perfect for couples who can afford the rate and want to enjoy the privacy of their pool villa, with views and a superb beach. |
| Worth Noticing | Quite expensive and always fully booked, so book early! |
| Price | Very high |
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 main pool + all pool villas
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the Beach: On the beach!
Distance to Kata City Centre: 2.5 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 17 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 13 km
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Katathani Beach Resort
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is one of our favourite hotels in Kata Noi, one of the most beautiful beaches in the south of Phuket. Built along 450 meters of a perfect sandy beach, these well-designed 479 rooms (all non-smoking) offer many rooms with sea views. Katathani Resort features a spa, six restaurants and 5 bars, some right on the beach.
The resort consists of two wings: the Katathani wing offers mostly Sea View Junior Suites, and next to Katathani, the Kata Bhuri Wing may not have sea views but has cheaper rooms and an immense pool. Katathani Resort has no less than six swimming pools! Read more
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| The Beach | Superb Beach: vast and beautiful with soft sand and clear water, not crowded. |
| The Hotel | 5-star hotel, 478 rooms, 218 of them are facing the sea but across the garden. |
| The Facilities | 6 restaurants, 4 bars, 6 swimming pools, spa, Kids Club, fitness. |
| What's Around? | Several local restaurants, some convenience stores and shops are just behind the hotel. Don’t miss the panoramic restaurants on the hill above the hotel. |
| Who is it for? | Suitable for everyone who want an amazing beach and is not interested in shopping or nightlife, especially families! |
| Worth Noticing | There are 2 wings: the Thani Wing and the Bhuri Wing: only the Thani wing is facing the sea, so choose wisely! |
| Price | A bit pricey in high season. |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 6
Restaurants and bars: 6
Distance to the Beach: On the beach!
Distance to Kata City Centre: 2.5 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 17 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 13 km
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Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is not just your regular hotel; it was the private house of Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul, a famous artist and architect better known in Thailand as ‘Mom Tri’, a descendant of King Mongkut Rama IV. Almost two decades ago, Mom Tri converted his summer house into this surprising boutique hotel built on a rocky hillside overlooking the beautiful waters of Kata Noi Beach.
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale consists of two wings. In the original house, each room had a different design, shape, size, decoration, and flower name, such as ‘Dao-A-Dung’, ‘Fueng Fa’ and ‘Toey Talay’. We stayed several times at Villa Royale; each was a different room and experience. One of the suites even came with its en-suite wine cellar built inside the rocky cliff, which was initially filled with a large selection of excellent crus. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | Direct private path to Kata Noi Beach. Headland location between Kata and Kata Noi with stunning sea views. |
| Hotel | 4-star boutique. 42 individually designed suites by Thai architect Mom Tri. Each suite is unique with Thai decor, wooden flooring, and modern amenities. |
| Facilities | Four pools, including a saltwater pool. Award-winning Mom Tri’s Kitchen restaurant, Veranda Bar. Spa Royale with traditional Thai massage. |
| What’s Around | 5-minute walk to Kata town restaurants and shops. Multiple dining options nearby. The Boathouse Hotel is adjacent. |
| Who is it for? | Couples, honeymooners, design enthusiasts. Not for budget travellers or families seeking children’s facilities. |
| Worth Noticing | Historic property, personal creation of a royal family member. Restaurant a bit expensive. |
| Price | Luxury |
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 2+1
Distance to the Beach: On the beach!
Distance to Kata City Center: 2 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15.5 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 11 km
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Chanalai Romantica Resort
Chanalai Romantica Resort is an adults-only (ages 12+) hotel and a great place for couples to enjoy a romantic holiday in Kata Beach without spending a fortune. This boutique resort has 65 rooms, all spacious suites featuring a view or access to the large swimming pool at the centre.
Each room has such romantic amenities as a large bathtub, king-sized beds, and furnished balconies or terraces. Guests could try the resort’s Stardust Restaurant for upscale dining and evening BBQs, as well as a special romantic dinner for 2 by request. Chanalai Romantica Resort is found just behind the Club Med, about a 5-minute walk from the sands of Kata Beach. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | 5-minute walk to Kata Beach. 8-minute walk. The Central Kata location is near shops and restaurants. |
| Hotel | 4-star adults-only resort, 18+ years. 65 rooms with Oriental Arabic decor. Pool access rooms are available. Modern amenities. |
| Facilities | Pool with swim-up bar. Stardust Restaurant, barbecue nights. Fitness centre, spa services. Tour desk. |
| What’s Around | Central Kata Road location. Restaurants, bars, shops, and a night market are all within walking distance. Kata Shopping Plaza is nearby. |
| Who is it for? | Adult couples, romantic getaways. Not for families with children or party crowds. |
| Worth Noticing | Adults only, 12 years minimum age. Romantic packages and proposal arrangements available. Intimate boutique setting. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the Beach: 500 m
Distance from the airport: 47.1 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 9.5 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 15.7 km
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Sawasdee Village Phuket
Sawasdee Village Phuket is a 4-star resort that offers a tranquil oasis in Kata Beach. Its unique design exudes opulence with eye-catching features at every turn, such as intricate wood carvings, Thai murals, rich silks, and mythological statues. There’s a lovely ‘starlight’ swimming pool, jacuzzi and children’s pool for all guests, while those staying in Cabana and Oasis Suite enjoy exclusive use of a 150m canal pool with waterfalls.
The resort’s Baray Spa is acclaimed for its treatments and plush design, which are fit for royalty, and it offers Thai cooking classes. Sawasdee Village is located about 800 metres from Kata Beach, with a free hourly shuttle service for guests to and from the beach every day. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach, central location just off main road |
| Beach | 10-minute walk to Kata Beach, 800-900m distance. Free hourly shuttle service provided. White sand, good swimming conditions. |
| Hotel | 4-star resort with 92 rooms. Traditional Thai décor with intricate wood carvings, Thai murals, rich silks. 40 Garden Deluxe rooms, 14 Baray Villas with triple pool access. |
| Facilities | Four pools including 150m canal pool with waterfalls, children’s pool, two poolside bars, Baray Spa, fitness centre, Sawasdee Thai Cuisine restaurant, Fork & Spoon restaurant, Thai cooking classes. |
| What’s Around | 7-Eleven nearby, restaurants, massage parlours, shops, pharmacies, money changers all within walking distance. Central Kata location. |
| Who is it for? | Couples, families wanting traditional Thai atmosphere and spa focus. Not for those wanting beachfront location, modern design, or party atmosphere. |
| Worth Noticing | Award-winning Baray Spa, Top 50 Spas in Paradise. Unique Thai architectural design with lotus ponds, waterfalls. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 4
Restaurants and bars: 2+1 Bar
Distance to the Beach: 900 m
Distance to Phuket Town: 9.4 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 16 km
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OZO Phuket
OZO Phuket is a colourful resort found about 150 metres from Kata Beach. OZO is well set up for families with its large swimming pool, kids pool, splash park, waterslides, and games room with a pool table. Rooms here are stylish and bright, with a choice of twin or king beds and interconnecting rooms available to offer a 2-bedroom family suite.
Beyond dips in the pools, guests could try the resort’s family cooking class or book a package that includes a hotel stay plus tickets to Andamanda Waterpark or the Siam Niramit cultural show. OZO also has a fitness centre, bar, restaurants, and a small meeting room. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | 150 metres, 5 minute walk through back gate to Kata Beach. White sand bay, good swimming. |
| Hotel | 4-star, 255 rooms. Modern design, colourful, family rooms with bunk beds available. Interconnecting rooms for families. |
| Facilities | Three pools with waterslides, splash park, kids’ pool. Fitness centre, games room with billiards. Two restaurants, poolside bar. |
| What’s Around | Kata Beach 150 metres. Kata Night Market directly across street. 7-Eleven, Watson’s nearby. Restaurants within walking distance. |
| Who is it for? | Families with children, couples. Not for those wanting luxury amenities or beachfront location. |
| Worth Noticing | Excellent family facilities including waterslides, splash park. Thai cooking classes available. Andamanda Waterpark packages offered. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 3
Restaurants and bars: 1+1 Bar
Distance to the Beach: 450 m
Distance to Phuket Town: 8.8 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 15.6 km
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Orchidacea Resort
Orchidacea Resort is found up in the hills a short distance away from Kata Beach. Among the first hotels to open in Kata Beach, built in the 1980s, the 154-room Orchidacea has endured and evolved into a contemporary Thai escape with a huge Olympic-sized swimming pool, jacuzzi, and spa among its offerings.
There’s also a children’s pool, a kids’ playroom, a gym, and meeting rooms, plus 2 restaurants serving Thai and international dishes. Rooms are each elegantly furnished with 5 room types to choose from, the most coveted being the premier suites set higher up the hill with panoramic sea views. Found at the south end of Kata Beach, Orchidacea Resort is 200 metres from the sands of Kata Beach and 800 metres from Kata Noi Beach.
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | 200 metres to Kata Beach, 800 metres to Kata Noi. Free shuttle service three times daily. |
| Hotel | 4-star hillside resort, 154 rooms. Built 1980s, renovated. Premier suites higher up with panoramic sea views. |
| Facilities | Two pools with Jacuzzi corner, kids’ pool. Three restaurants, pool bar. Fitness centre, poolside massage, children’s playroom. |
| What’s Around | Kata centre short walk. Shops, restaurants, bars, night market walking distance. Between Kata and Kata Noi beaches. |
| Who is it for? | Families, couples. Not for those wanting beachfront access or those with mobility issues. |
| Worth Noticing | Hillside location offers spectacular sunset views over Andaman Sea. Good value. Meeting room for 80 people. |
| Price | Budget to Mid-range |
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 2+1 Bar
Distance to the Beach: 700 m
Distance to Phuket Town: 10.4 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 15.8 km
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Beyond Kata
Beyond Kata is a long-established hotel in Phuket. The location right on the beach in south Kata is fantastic. With 275 rooms, this is not a small hotel, but the situation is unique if you want to get the best of everything. On the one hand, there is a fantastic beach, on the other, there are plenty of restaurants and shops where you can have fun after the sun. Kata Beach Resort has two pools, two restaurants and a spa. Read more
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | Direct beachfront access on Kata Beach. White sand, clear water, busy in high season, surf schools low season. |
| Hotel | 4-star beachfront, 275 rooms. Contemporary design, all rooms with balconies facing ocean. Pool access rooms available. |
| Facilities | Two pools with swim-up bar, kids’ section. Kanda Spa, fitness centre. Three restaurants, beachfront bar, wine cellar. |
| What’s Around | On Kata Beach. Restaurants, shops, bars directly behind hotel. Street food stalls nearby. Water sports on beach. |
| Who is it for? | Families, couples wanting beachfront. Not for those seeking modern luxury or boutique atmosphere. |
| Worth Noticing | One of only two hotels with direct beach access on Kata. Live music nightly. Popular wedding venue. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 3
Distance to the closest beach: on the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 10 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15 km
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