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13 BEST HOTELS IN KATA BEACH 🧳

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

  1. The beach is 1.5 km long, and only two hotels have direct beach access.
  2. Most hotels are located on the back road 100 metres parallel to the beach.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Kata Noi and Kata Beach are two distinct beaches. Kata Noi is located 2 kilometres south of Kata.

The Boathouse

The Boathouse Hotel Kata Beach

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 BeachBeautiful 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 Hotel5-star hotel, 38 rooms and suites, most with sea views.
The Facilities1 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.
PriceHigh

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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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Quick Jump to Kata Beach Pages

Kata Beach
Kata Beach, on the west coast of Phuket island, is one of the most visited beaches after Patong Beach. Kata enjoys a lovely sandy bay with an incredibly blue sea and an iconic island standing in the middle of the ocean, making excellent sunset ...
Kata Beach Restaurants
Kata Beach has many restaurants and places to eat, from modest street food to the most high-end dining experience in Phuket. You will be surprised by the level of cuisine and setting you can find in Kata Beach ...
Kata Noi Beach
Kata Noi Beach is a beautiful sandy bay and a perfect spot in Phuket if you want to be near the famous Kata Beach while staying away from the tourist crowds ...

Kata Rocks

Kata Rocks on Kata Beach

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 BeachKata Rocks is built on a rocky hillside, and the closest beach is 800 m.
The Hotel5-star resort with 34 immense Sky Villas with private pools, including 10 amazing penthouse suites.
The Facilities1 restaurant by the infinity pool is famous for its sunset views. 1 bar with an immense wine list.
What's Aroundnot 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.
PriceVery high
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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

Novotel Avista Resort on Kata Beach, Phuket Island



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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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Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the closest beach: 200 m
Distance to Patong Beach: 10 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15.9 km

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The SIS Kata

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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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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 in Kata Beach, Phuket



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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 kid’s 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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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

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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 Facilities1 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 AroundSome 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!
PriceVery high

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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 Center: 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 on Kata Noi Beach

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 BeachSuperb Beach: vast and beautiful with soft sand and clear water, not crowded.
The Hotel5-star hotel, 478 rooms, 218 of them are facing the sea but across the garden.
The Facilities6 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.

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Range
: 4-star
Swimming pools: 6
Restaurants and bars: 6
Distance to the Beach: On the beach!
Distance to Kata City Center: 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 in Phuket



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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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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



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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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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



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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 cuisine 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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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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