Where to Stay in Kata Noi Beach?
Kata Noi Beach is the lesser-known sister of Kata Beach, which is a stunningly beautiful beach with incredibly soft white sand. There are actually only two hotels really on the beach, Katathain Beach Resort and The Shore at Katathani, but there are quite a few at a short distance.
Who is Kata Beach For?
- Kata Beach is good for those who want everything nearby but find Patong too busy and overwhelming.
- It is ideal if you want to stay at a remote beach because you have no transportation.
- Everything is more or less within walking distance (unless you booked your hotel on the back road!).
What’s Good?
- Superb beach with beach chairs with umbrellas, drinks, food and massage available
- Good for first-timers
- Amazing sunsets
- Kata has a lot of restaurants, shops and hotels
- Easy to go around without a car or motorbike
- Lots of hotels in the cheap to mid-price range
What’s Not?
- It can get hectic during the high season.
- Narrow streets and permanent traffic make it pedestrian-unfriendly
- Lack of parking
- Only two hotels with beach views
| 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. |
Katathani Beach Resort
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is a fantastic choice for a relaxing getaway on Kata Noi Beach, one of Phuket’s most serene and beautiful spots. Stretching along 450 meters of soft, golden sand, the resort offers breathtaking sea views from many of its well-appointed rooms.
Despite its large size, Katathani manages to maintain a peaceful and laid-back atmosphere, making it ideal for families and couples alike. The resort features multiple pools, a variety of dining options, and easy access to the beach.
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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. |
Address: 14 Kata Noi Road, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 318 350
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 6
Restaurants and bars: 6
Distance to the beach: On the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 11.2 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 16.5 km
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The Shore at Katathani
One of Phuket’s most exclusive and romantic hotels is The Shore at Katathani on Kata Noi Beach, which is probably one of our best experiences on the island, too. 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 make the difference between just a regular ‘hotel stay’ in Phuket and a truly unforgettable holiday.
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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 |
Address: 14 Kata Rd, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 318 350
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 main pool + all pool villas
Restaurants and bars: 1
Distance to the beach: On the beach!
Distance to Patong Beach: 11.6 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 17.1 km
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Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is not just your regular hotel in Phuket. It was the private house of Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul, a famous artist and architect. Over 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 Villa Royale consists of two wings. Each room has a different design, shape, size, decoration, and flower name, such as ‘Dao-A-Dung’, ‘Fueng Fa’ and ‘Toey Talay’ in the original house.
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| Location | Kata Noi Beach, rocky hillside |
| Beach | Beach access down staircase. Overlooks Kata Noi Bay. Soft white sand, clear water. Panoramic Andaman Sea views. |
| Hotel | 5-star boutique hotel. Two wings. Each room uniquely designed, different size, decoration. Former private house of artist Mom Luang Tridhosyuth. |
| Facilities | 1 pool, 1 restaurant, 1 bar. Spa services. Personal attention. Boutique atmosphere. Hillside terraces. |
| What’s Around | Kata Noi Beach adjacent. Kata Beach short drive. Sunset restaurants on hills nearby. Shops, local restaurants accessible. |
| Who is it for? | Couples, art enthusiasts, boutique experience seekers. Not for families with children, standard hotel expectations, direct beach access. |
| Worth Noticing | Artist-designed boutique hotel. Each room uniquely different. Former private house converted. Rocky hillside location. Architectural heritage. |
| Price | Luxury |
Address: 12 Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Beach, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 318 350
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 main pool
Restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant and 1 bar
Distance to the beach: the beach is down a staircase
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.7 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 16.2 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; it’s a real photo playground, especially the famous umbrellas in the infinity pool.
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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 |
Address: 186/22 Kok Tanode Road Kata, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 370 777
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 (plus 1 in each villa)
Restaurants and bars: 2
Distance to the beach: 450 m from Kata Beach, 1 km from Kata Noi Beach
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.5 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 16 km
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Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi
Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi is a luxury city resort in Phuket, Thailand, spectacularly perched on the cliffs above Kata Noi Bay with stunning views of the Andaman Sea. The resort features 11 private villas, each tastefully decorated with modern furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that face stunning panoramic ocean views and beautiful sunsets. Originally conceived as a secret retreat for discerning visitors, the resort still maintains its founding principles of luxury, privacy, and personalized service.
Each villa boasts a private infinity pool at the cliff edge, butler service, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and luxurious amenities. The villas are available in the intimate 65m² Deluxe Private Pool Suites and the luxurious 260m² Two-Bedroom Royal Villas, each well-planned to offer comfort and maximum enjoyment of the environment. Some of the villas also offer ocean views and large outdoor living areas.
Guests indulge in local Phuketian cuisine in The Living Room restaurant, candlelit sunset meals in private spaces, and a villa barbecue. Villa spa treatments, airport transfers, and day trips to neighboring points of interest are arranged through the 24-hour personal service.
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| Location | Kata Noi Beach, clifftop |
| Beach | 1.1km to Kata Noi Beach. Clifftop location. Panoramic Andaman Sea views. Beautiful sunsets. Not direct beach access. |
| Hotel | 5-star luxury villas. 11 private villas. 65m² Deluxe Suites, 260m² Two-Bedroom Royal Villas. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls, butler service. |
| Facilities | Private infinity pools cliff-edge each villa. The Living Room restaurant. In-villa spa treatments. 24-hour personal service. Butler service. |
| What’s Around | Kata Noi Beach 1.1km. Kata Beach nearby. Clifftop isolation. Restaurants short drive. Day trips arranged. |
| Who is it for? | Couples, honeymooners, privacy seekers, luxury travellers. Not for families with children, beach proximity, budget conscious, group travellers. |
| Worth Noticing | Clifftop private villas. Infinity pools at cliff edge. Butler service. Originally conceived as secret retreat. Panoramic sunset views. |
| Price | Ultra-luxury |
Address: 10 Kata Noi Road Tambon Karon, Kata Noi Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 330 770
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 1 in each villa
Restaurants and bars: 2 restaurants
Distance to the beach: 1.1 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.6 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 16.1 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 |
Address: 210 Koktanod Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 330 181
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and bars: 2+1 Bar
Distance to the beach: 700 m
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.4 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15.9 km
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The SIS Kata
The SIS Kata is a stylish 4-star hotel just 300 metres from the south end of Kata Beach, a popular area known for surfing, beach bars, and seafood restaurants. The hotel features 124 modern rooms and suites, two swimming pools, a small fitness room, and a spa by Let’s Relax.
The highlight is the rooftop Crescent Infinity Pool with panoramic views over Kata Bay and Koh Pu Island. Guests can enjoy meals at the breezy Starlight restaurant or a romantic dinner on the Twilight Sky rooftop. With affordable rates and a great location, SIS Kata is a popular choice in Phuket.
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| Location | Kata Beach, south end |
| Beach | 300 metres to Kata Beach south end. Surfing area. Beach bars, seafood restaurants nearby. 1.3km to Kata Noi. |
| Hotel | 4-star stylish hotel. 124 modern rooms, suites. Contemporary design. Rooftop Crescent Infinity Pool. Affordable rates. Good value. |
| Facilities | 2 pools including rooftop infinity. Small fitness room. Let’s Relax Spa. Starlight restaurant. Twilight Sky rooftop dining. 4 bars. |
| What’s Around | Kata Beach 300 metres. Surfing area adjacent. Beach restaurants, bars within walking. Shops nearby. Kata Noi Beach 1.3km. |
| Who is it for? | Couples, value seekers, rooftop pool enthusiasts. Not for direct beach access, families with young children, extensive facilities. |
| Worth Noticing | Rooftop Crescent Infinity Pool with Kata Bay, Koh Pu Island views. Romantic rooftop dining. Good value. Popular choice. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Address: 255 Koktanod Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 609 555
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and Bars: 4
Distance to the beach: 1.3 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.5 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 16 km
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Chanalai Garden Resort
Chanalai Garden Resort is a modern Thai-style resort on Kata Beach on Phuket’s stunning southwest coast. It is a 4-star resort ideally located just under an hour from Phuket International Airport, close to the area’s stunning beaches and vibrant areas.
The resort is equipped with 209 cozy and well-furnished rooms with Thai modern designs that are each designed with the finest state-of-the-art facilities, including 42-inch flat TVs, a minibar, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a private balcony overlooking the Andaman Sea or tropical gardens. Guests enjoy great facilities, including two swimming pools outdoors with pool bars that provide refreshing drinks, and a fitness center well-equipped with ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows.
On-site food and beverage outlets include Morakot Restaurant, which provides a decent buffet breakfast and Thai and international cuisine for lunch and dinner, and Spice Trail, which offers grilled seafood dishes with themed buffet dinners in alternative instances. Other facilities include tour desk services for arranging tours, on-request airport pickups, and free parking for guests arriving by car.
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| Location | Kata Beach |
| Beach | 1-minute walk to Kata Beach. Soft white sand, good swimming conditions, beach chairs and umbrellas available. |
| Hotel | 4-star resort with 209 rooms. Modern Thai-style architecture. All rooms feature 42-inch flat-screen TV, minibar, balcony. Built 1993, renovated 2011. |
| Facilities | Two restaurants including Morakot Restaurant, two outdoor pools with pool bars, Kids’ Club 8am-5pm, children’s pool, 24-hour fitness centre with sea views, spa services available. |
| What’s Around | Shopping, convenience stores, Thai massage parlours, restaurants and street food within walking distance. Kata Night Market nearby. Dino Park mini golf short drive away. |
| Who is it for? | Families with children, couples. Good for those wanting beach proximity and facilities. Not for those seeking brand new luxury or complete isolation. |
| Worth Noticing | Just 1-minute walk to Kata Beach. Two rooftop swimming pools with panoramic sea views. Kids’ Club with soft floor and toys. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Address: 247 Kata Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 609 555
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants and Bars: 2 restaurants and 1 bar
Distance to the beach: 1.6 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.3 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15.6 km
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Sugar Marina Hotel – NAUTICAL
| Hotel Summary | |
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| Location | Kata, between Kata and Kata Noi |
| Beach | 1.1km to both Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach. Equal distance both beaches. Transport needed. Hillside location. |
| Hotel | 4-star themed hotel. Nautical design. Modern rooms. Clean, contemporary style. Air conditioning, modern amenities. Good value. |
| Facilities | 1 pool, 1 restaurant, 1 bar. Free WiFi. Free parking. Modern facilities. Clean, well-maintained. |
| What’s Around | Between Kata, Kata Noi beaches. Shops, restaurants within reach. Both beaches 1.1km. Central location for exploring. |
| Who is it for? | Budget travellers, couples with transport. Not for beach proximity, direct beach access, walking to beaches, families needing facilities. |
| Worth Noticing | Nautical themed design. Equal distance to two beaches. Modern, clean. Good value. Between Kata beaches. |
| Price | Mid-range |
Address: Kata-Sai Yuan Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 333 051
Range: 4-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and Bars: 1 restaurant and 1 bar
Distance to the beach: 1.1 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.4 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15.9 km
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Kata Sun Beach Hotel
| Hotel Summary | |
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| Location | Kata Beach area, Koktanod Road |
| Beach | 1.1km to Kata Beach. 1.1km to Kata Noi Beach. Inland location. Transport needed for beach access. |
| Hotel | 3-star hotel. Simple, budget accommodation. Basic rooms. Air conditioning, essential amenities. Clean, functional. Good value. |
| Facilities | 1 pool, 1 restaurant. Free WiFi. Free parking. Basic facilities. Clean, well-maintained. |
| What’s Around | Kata centre accessible. Shops, restaurants, bars nearby. Kata Beach 1.1km. Kata Noi Beach 1.1km. Convenience stores within reach. |
| Who is it for? | Budget travellers, backpackers, short stays. Not for beach proximity, luxury expectations, extensive facilities, direct beach access. |
| Worth Noticing | Budget-friendly. Simple, clean accommodation. Between Kata beaches. Basic but functional. Good for budget-conscious travellers. |
| Price | Budget |
Address: 188 Koktanod Rd, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100
Phone: 080 121 0120
Range: 3-star
Swimming pools: 1
Restaurants and Bars: 1 restaurant
Distance to the beach: 1.1 km
Distance to Patong Beach: 10.3 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 15.8 km
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