Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort Review [toc] 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, features three swimming pools, an excellent restaurant, a spa and a kid's club, making it the perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation
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Where to stay in Phuket: Patong or Kata? [toc] Patong Beach and Kata Beach on Phuket’s west coast are two of the island’s most popular destinations. Both Patong and Kata have a lovely white stretch of sand, and there’s a good range of hotels, restaurants, water sports, and activities to choose from at each beach. Patong Beach is Phuket’s nightlife hotspot and has a much livelier atmosphere both day and
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A Rooftop Restaurant in Kata Noi Beach [toc] Sea in the Sky is a rooftop bar and restaurant located on top of Sea Galleri Hotel by Katathani in Kata Noi Beach, west coast of Phuket island. The rooftop is vast with a unique location that overlooks both the bay of Kata Noi on the left and Kata Beach on the right. The unmissable attraction of the rooftop is an immense
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What to do at Kata Night Market? [toc] Kata Night Market is not a very well-known market as it is rather hidden between a maze of buildings and small hotels in the middle of Kata Beach, roughly behind Club Med hotel. The market is surprisingly vast and already popular for serving all kinds of cheap food and dishes in a long line of tiny stalls. Kata Market works in a
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Where to stay in Kata Beach with a small budget? [toc] 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, there are cheap options that offer excellent value for money, especially if you are looking to spend the majority of your time exploring and enjoying the local area rather than staying at the hotel. In
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Where to stay in Phuket: Kata or Kamala? [toc] Phuket is a beach lover’s paradise with over 40 stunning beaches to explore. Two of Phuket’s more popular beaches, Kata Beach and Kamala Beach, are both known for their lovely stretches of soft sand and abundance of hotels, restaurants, and leisure activities. But while Kata and Kamala are both found along Phuket’s west coast, each beach has its own unique ambience
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A Hidden Cafe in Kata Beach [toc] Laem Sai Cup is another little cafe hidden on the hills of Kata Beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The cafe consists of several terraces made of bamboo connected by narrow staircases leading all the way to boulders in the sea. Guests can relax on those typical Thai square cushions, or lie down on colourful mattresses. Leam Sai Cup only serves a selection of
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A hidden restaurant above the ocean [toc] A Blanket & A Pillow is another little gem hidden in the trees above the rocky shores of Kata Beach. A Blanket & A Pillow consists of several bamboo terraces connected by uneven staircases. Customers sit in colourful bean bags or the Thai way: around a small round table on a small woven carpet. The excellent music selection adds to the atmosphere, especially
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A hidden gem in Kata Beach [toc] Green Heart Garden is a superb hidden restaurant perched high on the hills above Kata Beach and blessed with incredible panoramic views of the Andaman Sea. The restaurant is built with several vast wood terraces with bamboo furniture and is entirely surrounded by trees. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxing and the team is friendly. The menu at Green Heart Garden mostly consists of
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Surf an artificial wave at Kata Beach [toc] Super Surf Kata is an artificial wave sport in Kata Beach, the perfect way to learn the basics of surfing, wakeboarding or even kiteboarding without all the usual effort and often pain associated with extreme sports. Here anyone can give it a try in just a couple of minutes, and depending on your experience and natural balance, you will be surprised how
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Where to stay in Phuket: Kata or Karon? [toc] There are many beaches to choose from in Phuket, and picking the right beach to book your hotel will impact your holiday. Once you have done your research and narrowed it down to Kata Beach vs Karon Beach, the decision can become daunting. Both have their charm and atmosphere, so here is a list of the features for each to help
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Where to eat in Kata Beach? [toc] 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 dining is great for lunch or even breakfast, and a sunset dinner at one of the panoramic restaurants above kata Noi is a great way
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The SIS Kata Review [toc] The Sis Kata Hotel is a luxurious hotel in Phuket, located near the heart of Kata Beach and not far from the beach. This resort is the perfect destination for travellers looking for a relaxing and tranquil holiday, with the hotel's peaceful ambience and excellent facilities. The hotel features an impressive range of amenities, including a rooftop pool that offers panoramic views of the ocean,
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The Shore at Katathani Phuket Review [toc] The Shore at Katathani Phuket on Kata Noi Beach is one of Phuket's most exclusive and romantic hotels, 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, pool villas with jaw-dropping views, genuinely caring staff, an excellent restaurant, a good spa and countless small details that
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort Review [toc] Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is a budget-friendly hotel situated on the stunning Kata Noi Beach in southern Phuket. The hotel is built along a 450-meter sandy beach, providing guests with incredible sea views from many of its well-designed rooms. The hotel is large but manages to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for families or couples seeking a relaxing vacation. [caption
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An iconic beach bar in Phuket [toc] Ska Bar is a small but iconic Reggae bar built in the shade of an immense tree, right on the beach in Kata. This unique setting makes it a perfect spot to end your day on the beach, even if you are not a Reggae fan. The atmosphere is relaxing, the view of the bay beautiful, and while you can't really see the
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Great Thai food in Kata Beach [toc] Sugar and Spice is a popular and long-established restaurant in Kata Beach serving good Thai food at a reasonable price. The restaurant also offers a small cooking class on Saturdays. The restaurant is bright and colourful, with the shop front fully open on the street front, so there is no air conditioning. The staff is friendly and speaks English, calling in tourists as
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Sugar and Spice Cooking Class [toc] Khun Ohn offers free Thai cooking classes each Saturday morning at 11:30 am at her restaurant Sugar and Spice on Kata Beach. To boost customers' return after Covid, she started these free classes with the slogan, “You buy the meal, we show you how it’s made.” In other words, you pay for what you make and eat, but the lesson is free. Dishes are
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What to do in Kata Beach? [toc] Kata Beach is a beautiful beach on the west coast of Phuket island and one of the most visited beaches in Phuket after Patong Beach. Kata enjoys a lovely sandy bay with an incredibly blue sea and an iconic island standing in the ocean, making excellent sunset photos. The town stretches for 2 kilometres along the back road, but keep in mind that
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Prehistoric-themed mini golf in Kata Beach [toc] Dino Park in Kata Beach has been open for many years and is still a favourite spot for families and friends for some casual fun and competition after dinner. The golf course is a mix of Jurassic Park and Flintstones designs and was an instant hit from day one. Dinosaurs never get out of fashion. Dino Park is just near Kata centre's main
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