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Kata Beach Directory

What to Do and Where to Eat in Kata Beach

Kata Beach is one of the most popular beach areas in Phuket, with a compact town that makes it easy to walk between restaurants, shops, and the beach. The main road running parallel to the shore is lined with Thai and international restaurants, massage shops, minimarkets, and small boutiques. Side streets add more options, including local Thai food at lower prices than the beachfront spots. Kata Noi, the smaller bay just south, has a quieter feel with a few resort restaurants overlooking the water.

Kata’s dining scene covers a wide range: seafood restaurants with tables near the sand, Italian and Indian places along the main strip, rooftop bars with bay views, and simple Thai rice-and-curry shops where locals eat. The area between Kata and Karon also has restaurants along the connecting road. For nightlife, Kata is more relaxed than Patong, with low-key bars and live music rather than clubs.

Directory

Below is our directory of places we have visited in Kata Beach, including restaurants, attractions, shops and local businesses. We add new entries regularly. If you run a business in Kata, you can submit it for free using the button below.

Latest Entries for Kata Beach

Chanalai Garden Resort in Kata Beach

Chanalai Garden Resort

Chanalai Garden is a 4-star hillside resort built in terraces above Kata Beach. The views from the pools are the ... Read More
Kata Sea Breeze

Kata Sea Breeze Resort

Kata Sea Breeze is one of the bigger hotels in the Kata area, 330 rooms across five buildings. It's not ... Read More
Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach

Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach

Sugar Marina POP only opened in December 2024, so everything here is brand new. That alone puts it ahead of ... Read More
Kata Palm Resort

Kata Palm Resort

Kata Palm is a big 4-star resort with 276 rooms spread across tropical gardens in central Kata. The pools are ... Read More

Kata Beach Directory

The Shore at Katathani Phuket

THE SHORE at Katathani Phuket

The Shore at Katathani Phuket on Kata Noi Beach is one of Phuket's most exclusive and romantic hotels, probably one ... Read More
Kata Rocks

Kata Rocks Phuket

Kata Rocks is changing the face of luxury accommodation in Phuket. More than just a hotel stay, it's an unforgettable ... Read More
The Boathouse Restaurant Kata Beach

The Boathouse Restaurant

The Boathouse restaurant on Kata Beach serves Southern Thai and Western cuisine, both for lunch and dinner, while enjoying the ... Read More
Kata Night Market, Phuket Thailand

Kata Night Market

Kata Night Market is not a very well-known market as it is rather hidden between a maze of buildings and ... Read More
The Sundeck Phuket

The Sundeck Phuket

The Sundeck Phuket is a superb rooftop bar and restaurant in a fantastic location, high above the beautiful Kata Noi ... Read More
Tree Bay Clubhouse and Restaurant in Phuket

Tree Bay Clubhouse Phuket

Tree Bay Clubhouse, built on a hillside below the renowned Karon Viewpoint, is a two-storey restaurant offering breathtaking views of ... Read More
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort on Kata Noi Beach

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is an affordable 5-star hotel situated on the stunning Kata Noi Beach in southern Phuket. The ... Read More
Chopol's Plantation, near Kata Noi Beach in Phuket

Chopol’s Plantation Bar and Restaurant

Chopol's Plantation is a fantastic bar and Thai restaurant hidden high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach. The place is ... Read More
Green Heart Garden Kata Beach

Green Heart Garden

Green Heart Garden is a superb hidden restaurant perched high on the hills above Kata Beach and blessed with incredible ... Read More
Sugar and Spice Restaurant in Kata Beach, Phuket

Sugar and Spice Restaurant

Sugar and Spice is very popular for serving excellent traditional Thai food at the right price in Kata Beach. If, ... Read More
Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort in Phuket, Thailand

Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa

The Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort located near the heart of Kata Beach, on ... Read More
The SIS Kata hotel

The SIS Kata

The SIS Kata (which means Stay In Style) is a 4-star hotel with 124 rooms and suites, an immense rooftop ... Read More
Fira Beach Club - Panoramic Rooftop Bar over Kata Noi Beach in Phuket

Fira Beach Club

Fira Beach Club, located high above Kata Noi Beach in southern Phuket, is a new immense rooftop bar and restaurant ... Read More
The Commune Resto Bar in Kata Beach, Phuket

The Commune Resto Bar

The Commune Resto Bar is a popular seaside terrace bar perched above the rocks between Karon and Kata Beach. Despite ... Read More
Spice by Sugar and Spice Restaurant

Spice by Sugar and Spice Restaurant

Spice by Sugar and Spice is Khun Ohn’s second restaurant in Kata Beach. It’s 800 meters south of the first ... Read More
A Blanket & A Pillow in Kata Beach

A Blanket & A Pillow

A Blanket & A Pillow is another little gem hidden in the trees above the rocky shores of Kata Beach ... Read More
Super Surf Kata, an artifical wave flow

Super Surf Kata

Super Surf Kata is an artificial wave sport in Kata Beach, the perfect way to learn the basics of surfing, ... Read More
Sugar Shack Restaurant in Kata Beach

Sugar Shack @ Kata Beach

Sugar Shack is a popular local restaurant in the heart of Kata Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent ... Read More
Ska Bar Kata Beach & Kata Seafood Restaurant

Ska Bar Kata Beach & Kata Seafood Restaurant

Ska Bar is a small but iconic Reggae bar built in the shade of an immense tree, right on the ... Read More
Canopy Tree Bar

Canopy Tree Bar

Experience the ultimate poolside retreat at Canopy Tree Bar, where a relaxed lifestyle club vibe invites you to unwind and ... Read More
Oasis Spa Phuket

Oasis Spa Phuket

Thai spa chain with five branches in Phuket. The original is in Kamala, a short walk from the beach. Consistent ... Read More
Nai Harn Beach vs Kata Beach

Nai Harn Beach vs Kata Beach

Nai Harn Beach and Kata Beach are both on the southern part of Phuket. Both have beautiful white sand and ... Read More
Kata Palm Resort

Kata Palm Resort

Kata Palm is a big 4-star resort with 276 rooms spread across tropical gardens in central Kata. The pools are ... Read More
Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach

Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach

Sugar Marina POP only opened in December 2024, so everything here is brand new. That alone puts it ahead of ... Read More
Kata Sea Breeze

Kata Sea Breeze Resort

Kata Sea Breeze is one of the bigger hotels in the Kata area, 330 rooms across five buildings. It's not ... Read More
Chanalai Garden Resort in Kata Beach

Chanalai Garden Resort

Chanalai Garden is a 4-star hillside resort built in terraces above Kata Beach. The views from the pools are the ... Read More
Best Family Hotels in Kata Beach

10 Best Family Hotels in Kata Beach 🧸

Kata Beach is one of the best spots in Phuket for families with young children. The beach itself has calm, ... Read More
Rak Khun Bar above Kata Noi Beach

Rak Khun Bar

Rak Khun Bar is quite a new panoramic bar set above Kata Noi Beach, a bit simpler and relaxed than ... Read More
Baan Khao Soi in Kata Beach

Baan Khao Soi

Baan Khao Soi is a small restaurant, newly opened in Kata, committed to delivering across Phuket, authentic Northern Thai Food, ... Read More
Black Pearl Art & Bar in Kata Noi

Black Pearl Art & Bar

Black Pearl Art & Bar is one of those places you wouldn't find unless someone told you about it. We ... Read More
GoodBar Bar & Cafe in Kata Beach, Phuket

GoodBar Bar & Cafe

GoodBar Bar & Cafe delivers the authentic taste of Thailand with our signature Som Tum, a delicious and refreshing, spicy ... Read More
Orchidacea Resort, Kata Beach, Phuket

Orchidacea Resort

Hotel in Kata Beach ✓ Orchidacea Resort offers a comfortable and good-value stay in Phuket. It is just a 5-minute ... Read More
OZO Phuket, Kata Beach, Phuket

OZO Phuket

OZO Phuket is located just 150 metres from Kata Beach and sits directly opposite the popular Kata Night Market. The ... Read More
Sawasdee Village Phuket, Kata Beach, Phuket

Sawasdee Village Phuket

Sawasdee Village Resort & Spa is one of those places that feels a bit hidden, even though it’s right in ... Read More
Chanalai Romantica Resort, Kata Beach, Phuket

Chanalai Romantica Resort

Chanalai Romantica Resort is an adults-only boutique property located just a five-minute walk from Kata Beach on Kata Road. The ... Read More
Chanalai Flora Resort, Kata Beach, Phuket

Chanalai Flora Resort

A 4-Star Hotel Near Kata Beach Chanalai Flora Resort is a mid-range hotel about 250 metres from Kata Beach. We've ... Read More
The Boathouse hotel and restaurant

The Boathouse Phuket

Beachfront Hotel in Kata Beach ✓ The Boathouse Phuket is one of those rare hotels in Kata Beach with real ... Read More
Pamookkoo Resort

Pamookkoo Resort

Pamookkoo Resort is a lively family resort that is just 170 meters from Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand. The new 2019 ... Read More
Kata Beach Resort

Beyond Kata

Beyond Kata is a long-established hotel in Phuket. The location right on the beach in south Kata is fantastic. With ... Read More
Kata Rock Clubhouse in Kata Beach Phuket

Kata Rocks Clubhouse

Kata Rocks has only one restaurant serving Mediterranean and seafood cuisine, but with rooms so well designed for in-house dining, ... Read More
SIS Kata main restaurant

Twilight Sky at The Sis Kata

Twilight Sky is a vast, breezy poolside restaurant on top of The Sis Kata in Kata Beach, where guests can ... Read More
Kata Rocks Poolside

Infinite Luxury Spa at Kata Rocks

Kata Rocks is known for its minimalist design and ocean views. The spa follows the same aesthetic: clean, white, modern ... Read More
Laem Sai Cup Cafe in Kata Beach

Laem Sai Cup

Laem Sai Cup is another little cafe hidden on the hills of Kata Beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The cafe ... Read More
Pomodoro Italian Restaurant in Kata Beach

Pomodoro Italian Restaurant in Kata Beach

Pomodoro is an excellent and authentic Italian restaurant in Kata Beach, a great place to come and relax with your ... Read More
Baan Chom View Phuket

Baan Chom View Restaurant Phuket

Baan Chom View is one of the popular Thai restaurants hanging high above the beautiful beach of Kata Noi in ... Read More
Kampong Kata Hill

Kampong Kata Hill Restaurant

Kampong Kata Hill is a bit touristy with mixed reviews, but if you travelled that far to discover Asia and ... Read More
After Beach Bar Phuket on Kata Noi Beach

After Beach Bar

After Beach Bar Phuket is a very popular Thai restaurant perched high on a cliffside above Kata Noi Beach, on ... Read More
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Getting to Kata Beach

Kata is on the southwest coast, about 20 minutes from Patong via the coastal road and 20 to 25 minutes from Phuket Town via Chao Fa West Road. From Phuket Airport, the drive takes about 50 minutes. The Phuket Smart Bus stops in Kata along the west coast route. Parking is available along the beach road and in the side streets off the main strip.

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Your Kata Beach Travel Guide

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Willy Thuan

Willy Thuan

I arrived in Phuket in 1994 and have never left... After travelling through 40+ countries and working with Club Med and Expedia, I launched Phuket 101 in 2011 to share what I've explored, discovered and learned. Everything here comes from personal experience, with my own photography and videos from across Thailand.View Author posts