Beachfront Hotel in Kata Beach ✓
The Boathouse Phuket is one of those rare hotels in Kata Beach with real beachfront access. In fact, there are only two hotels here where you can step straight onto the sand. I’ve always liked the location, right at the southern end of Kata, with uninterrupted sea views and the sound of the waves all day long.
The hotel first opened in 1989 and was given a careful renovation in 2017, keeping the intimate, boutique feel that regulars loved. It’s not a large property — just 39 rooms and suites — which makes it feel more personal than many of the big resorts around Phuket. Rooms are nicely designed, some with direct beach views, others a little more tucked back. You get all the comforts you’d expect these days: espresso machine, good air con, flat-screen TV, fast Wi-Fi, and a balcony to enjoy the sea breeze.
The real highlight for me is the Boathouse Restaurant. You can’t miss it — it’s set right above the beach with an open view of the bay. The food is excellent, with a strong focus on Southern Thai dishes using fresh local ingredients. They also serve international favourites if you feel like a change. It’s one of those places where I’d happily come even if I wasn’t staying at the hotel, just to enjoy lunch or sunset drinks by the sea.
For a small hotel, there’s still a good choice of facilities: an outdoor swimming pool facing the ocean, a 24-hour gym, and even cooking classes if you want to learn how to prepare Thai food. The team can also help you organise airport transfers, island tours, or boat trips, and I’ve always found the service here genuinely warm and friendly.
Boathouse is ideal if you want a more personal beachfront stay in Kata, with easy access to the sand and sea. It also suits couples looking for a quiet break, or food lovers who enjoy a great meal with a view. It gets popular in the high season, so I’d recommend booking early if you want a seafront room.
Hotel Summary & Guests Score |
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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 |
The Boathouse Info
Location: Kata Beach
Address: 182 Koktanod Rd, Tambon Karon, Kata, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 330 015
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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