Kata & Kata Noi Hotels and Resorts
Kata is one of Phuket’s better all-round beach areas. It has a good beach, plenty of restaurants, surf in season and enough life around it without feeling quite as wild as Patong. Kata Yai is the main beach most people mean when they say Kata Beach, while Kata Noi is the smaller, quieter beach just over the headland.
This page lists a useful range of Kata and Kata Noi hotels, from simpler budget stays through to larger resorts and high-end beachfront places.
Use the Agoda links to check current room prices, photos and availability before booking.
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I have listed a useful selection of Kata and Kata Noi hotels below, but not every place in the area. Use this search box to check more hotels, current prices and availability around Kata Beach.
Hotels Around Kata Yai Beach
Peach Hill Resort
(between Kata and Karon)
Peach Hill Resort sits in the area between Kata and Karon, which can be handy if you want to move between both beaches. It is a resort-style hotel rather than a tiny guesthouse, so it may suit travellers who want pools and facilities without going all the way into the higher-end beachfront price range.
The trade-off with this area is that some hotels are set on the hill or slightly back from the beach. Check the map carefully before booking, especially if you are travelling with small kids or anyone who is not enthusiastic about hills in the heat.
Location: Kata / Karon area, Phuket
The Beach Boutique House
(central Kata area)
The Beach Boutique House is a practical mid-range option in the Kata area. It can suit travellers who want to stay near Kata’s restaurants, shops and beach access without paying for one of the big beachfront resorts.
This kind of hotel can work well if you spend most of the day out at the beach, eating nearby or exploring the southern end of Phuket. Check the current room types and map position before booking, as Kata has a few small roads and walking distances can be a bit deceptive.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Kata Country House
(central Kata area)
Kata Country House is a good one to check if you like smaller, more relaxed accommodation rather than big resort blocks. It is close enough to Kata’s restaurants and beach area to be practical, while still feeling a bit more laid-back than some of the larger hotels.
This sort of place can suit couples, solo travellers or families who want a simple base in Kata. Check recent photos and room options on Agoda before booking, as smaller properties can vary quite a lot between room types and older garden-style sections.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Kata Poolside Resort
(close to Kata Beach)
Kata Poolside Resort is a handy mid-range option if you want to stay close to Kata Beach and the main village area. It is not trying to be a giant luxury resort, which can be a good thing if you prefer somewhere easy and manageable.
Kata is a good beach base during surf season, and staying close to the main beach area makes things simpler if you are planning to swim, surf, eat and wander around without relying on transport every time. Check current availability and room photos before booking.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Sugar Marina Hotel – FASHION – Kata Beach
(formerly listed here as Sugar Palm Resort)
Sugar Marina Hotel – FASHION – Kata Beach is the updated listing for the old Sugar Palm Resort entry. It is close to Kata Beach and suits travellers who want a modern mid-range hotel in a convenient location, without going into the full beachfront resort price range.
This is a useful option if location matters. Being near the beach and restaurants makes Kata much easier, especially if you are here during surf season and plan to come and go from the beach more than once a day.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Chanalai Romantica Resort – Adults Only
(formerly listed here as Tropical Resort)
Chanalai Romantica Resort is the updated listing for the old Tropical Resort entry. It is a boutique-style resort in Kata, better suited to couples and travellers who want something a bit more comfortable and styled than a simple budget hotel.
Kata is a good area for this sort of stay because you have the beach, restaurants and shops close by without needing to be in the middle of Patong. Check the current room types and policies before booking, especially if you are travelling with family, as some boutique hotels aim more at couples.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Chanalai Garden Resort
(formerly listed here as Tropical Garden Resort)
Chanalai Garden Resort is the updated name for the old Tropical Garden Resort listing. It sits around the Kata beach area and is a larger resort-style option with views and more facilities than the smaller hotels in town.
This can suit families or couples who want resort facilities and do not mind being slightly above or back from the beachfront. Check the map before booking, as some Kata hotels involve a bit of a climb. Views are nice, but your calves may have an opinion.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Orchidacea Resort
(Kata hillside / beach area)
Orchidacea Resort is set around the Kata hillside and beach area, so it can offer a quieter resort feel while still keeping Kata Beach within reach. It is a good one to check if you want something more than a basic room but do not need a luxury beachfront stay.
As with the other hillside-style Kata hotels, check the walk carefully. Kata looks compact on a map, but the roads and slopes can make a short distance feel less charming after a long beach day.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
BLU PINE Villa & Pool Access
(set back from Kata Beach)
BLU PINE Villa & Pool Access is a resort-style option set back from the main beach area. It can suit travellers who want a quieter base, more space and pool access style rooms rather than being directly on the beach road.
This is one to compare if you are happy to walk, use transport or spend more time around the hotel pool. If your priority is walking straight to the beach in two minutes, choose somewhere closer to the centre of Kata Beach.
Location: Kata Beach area, Phuket
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside
(hillside near Kata Beach)
Sugar Palm Grand Hillside is a modern hillside hotel near Kata Beach. It can be a good fit if you like a more contemporary hotel style and do not mind a steeper setting. The name gives you fair warning: hillside is not just there for decoration.
The location can be handy for Kata Beach and nearby restaurants, but check the exact room position and hotel layout before booking. Hillside hotels can be great for views, less great if you dislike stairs, slopes or walking back uphill after dinner.
Location: Kata Beach hillside area, Phuket
Metadee Resort and Villas
(resort and villa-style stay in Kata)
Metadee Resort and Villas is a more comfortable resort-style option in Kata, with a quieter feel than some of the hotels right on the main road. It suits travellers who want pools, garden space and a bit more of a resort holiday without being far from Kata village.
It is a good one to compare if you want something above a simple hotel but still want Kata restaurants and beach access within reach. Check the current room categories, as villa and pool-access style rooms can vary a lot in both layout and price.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Andaman Cannacia Resort & Spa
(hillside above Kata Beach)
Andaman Cannacia Resort & Spa is a hillside resort above Kata Beach. It can suit travellers who like views, pools and a quieter setting, but it is not the same as staying directly on the beachfront.
This is a good one to check if you are happy with a hillside location and want more of a resort atmosphere. If you plan to walk to the beach every day, look carefully at the map and reviews. Phuket hills are scenic, but they are not shy.
Location: Kata Beach hillside area, Phuket
Kata Palm Resort & Spa
(central Kata resort)
Kata Palm Resort & Spa is a larger resort option in the central Kata area. It is worth checking if you want a Thai-style resort feel, pools and more facilities, while still keeping Kata Beach and restaurants within reach.
This kind of hotel can work well for families or couples who want a comfortable resort without moving up to the highest beachfront prices. Kata’s main area is quite walkable once you are in the right spot, so the exact location is worth checking.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Alpina Phuket Nalina Resort & Spa
(set back from Kata Beach)
Alpina Phuket Nalina Resort & Spa is set back from the beach in the Kata area. It can suit travellers who want resort facilities and space, but do not need to be directly on the sand.
This is one to compare if you are happy to walk or use transport and want a larger resort base. Check current availability and photos carefully before booking, as older resort listings can change over time and some hotels may operate seasonally or under different management.
Location: Kata Beach area, Phuket
Beyond Kata
(formerly Kata Beach Resort & Spa – beachfront Kata)
Beyond Kata is the updated name for the old Kata Beach Resort & Spa listing. This is one of the main beachfront hotels on Kata Beach, so it is worth checking if you want to be right on the sand rather than a walk up the road.
The beachfront location is the big attraction here, especially if you are coming during surf season or just want an easy beach holiday. It will usually cost more than the smaller hotels set back from the beach, but the convenience is obvious once you are there.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Centara Kata Resort
(family-friendly resort in Kata)
Centara Kata Resort is a larger, family-friendly resort in the Kata area. It is worth checking if you are travelling with kids and want pools, facilities and an easier hotel setup than a smaller guesthouse can provide.
The resort is not directly on the beach, so check the walking distance before booking. For families, having facilities on site can make life easier, especially on days when nobody wants to organise anything more complicated than lunch and a swim.
Location: Kata Beach area, Phuket
Peach Blossom Resort
(between Kata and Karon)
Peach Blossom Resort is another hotel in the Kata and Karon border area. It can suit travellers who want to use both beaches and do not mind being slightly up from the main beach road.
This area is handy, but it is worth checking the walking route carefully. If you want to stay between Kata and Karon, it can be a good compromise. If you want the beach directly outside, choose a beachfront hotel instead.
Location: Kata / Karon area, Phuket
Sawasdee Village Resort & Spa
(boutique Thai-style resort in Kata)
Sawasdee Village Resort & Spa is one of Kata’s more atmospheric boutique-style resorts. It suits travellers who want something with more character than a standard hotel block, with a strong Thai design feel and a quieter garden setting.
It is not the cheapest option, but it can be a good choice if the hotel itself is part of the holiday rather than just somewhere to sleep. Check the current room categories, as this style of resort often has quite different room types and prices.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Hotels Around Kata Noi Beach
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
(beachfront Kata Noi)
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is the main large resort on Kata Noi Beach. It is a strong option if you want a proper beachfront resort holiday in a quieter setting than Kata Yai, with the beach right there and plenty of facilities on site.
Kata Noi is smaller and calmer than the main Kata Beach, so it can suit families, couples and travellers who want to stay put and relax. It is less convenient for nightlife and wandering around shops, but much better if you want a slower beach holiday.
Location: Kata Noi Beach, Phuket
The Boathouse Phuket
(formerly listed here as Mom Tri’s Boathouse)
The Boathouse Phuket is the updated listing for the old Mom Tri’s Boathouse Hotel entry. It is a well-known beachfront hotel on Kata Beach, with more of a boutique, polished feel than the larger family resorts.
This is a good one to check if you want a beachfront stay with a bit of character and do not need a huge resort. It sits in one of the best beach positions in Kata, so it is usually more about location and quality than bargain hunting.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
Malisa Villa Suites
(private villa-style stay in Kata)
Malisa Villa Suites is a higher-end private villa-style option in Kata. It can suit couples or travellers who want more privacy, space and comfort than a normal hotel room, while still staying close to Kata Beach and village.
This is not the sort of place you choose if you are only looking for the cheapest bed near the beach. It is better for a more relaxed, private holiday where the accommodation is part of the experience. Check current villa types and inclusions before booking.
Location: Kata Beach, Phuket
This is not every hotel in Kata or Kata Noi, just a useful selection across different price ranges and styles. If you want beach convenience, look closely at Beyond Kata, The Boathouse or Katathani. If you want better value, the hotels set back from the beach can make more sense. If you want views, expect hills. Phuket is generous like that.
Hotel names, brands, prices and photos change often, so use the Agoda links or the search box above to check current details before booking.