Kata Beach Phuket

Kata Beach is the biggest of two beaches called Kata which are Kata Noi and Kata Yai (Noi means small, Yai means big). By the way the smallest of Phuket's three main tourist beaches Kata is different in appearance and style from Karon or Patong. The beach itself is broad and curving, and structures bordering it are lowโ€“rise. The waters are perfect for swimming and at the north end is a coral reef with many varied corals and fishes which stretches out toward Poo Island. about 1/2 km off shore.ย� Facilities for every price range include hotels, bungalows, tour companies, restaurants, bars and clubs. There is regular bus service to and from Phuket Town during daytime.

The pleasant bay of Kata just a few minutes south of Karon Beach entices and charms many visitors with its white sands and clear waters.

Very popular with families, Kata is an all round favourite due to its spectacular palm-lined beach, great restaurants, lively but not raucous nightlife and varied accommodation options - all close to the beach. From May to October surfers flock to catch Kata's waves and from November to April the beach is alive with sunseekers.

Kata is split into two focal areas: Kata Centre, which is at the northern end close to Karon and Kata South, home to several resorts. The Club Med takes up most of the beach road, resulting in a shaded footpath that makes for a pleasant stroll. Continuing on through the village, visitors will find an abundance of shops to browse in, from souvenir and ready-to-wear outlets, to 7-Elevens and local mini-marts, to name-brand fashion stores. There are also plenty of dive shops and tour operators to assist those looking to explore beyond the beach.

Kata Beach has an incredibly good range of accommodation and as the whole of Kata is close to the beach, the longest walk you could possibly have to it is about ten minutes. This is the beach of choice if you are swimming with small children because it remains shallow for about thirty meters from the shoreline. Koh Poo (crab Island, maybe because its shape), the small island off the north end, has a lively coral reef that is excellent for swimming and snorkeling. Mask and fins can be rented on the beach for about 100 baht. If you stroll to either end of the beach you will find many little places that offer tasty Thai food.


Kata beach is the one of the few places in Phuket that has absolute beachfront hotels (no road in between) and many people's favourite beach in Phuket. Stunningly beautiful with surfing from May to October, from November to April surfing is replaced by snorkeling and sunbathing and other watersports. The beach is palm lined and fairly busy but never too crowded to be annoying.

In the high season, yachts moor just offshore, adding to the ambience and the sunsets here are some of the best in Thailand. Restaurant lined or tree lined, there's a perfect spot for everyone at Kata.

Nightlife is now quite active in Kata Centerย� a large choice of restaurants and bars open their doors all day, but it looks more lively at night. Choice of food is large, from Scandinavian, Indian, Pizzerias or English, but of course seafood and Thai food restaurants as well. Many bars are still in the old "phuket way", with girls calling you when you walk down the street, but lately some more original bars opened with a friendly cozy style, like the "Cafe del Mar". Shop till you drop with hundred of souvenir shops, tailors and dive shops opened till late. Kata is a small village, half way between the hyper active nights of patong beach and some other remote beaches.

The Club Med Complex dominates this scenic beach, but it is open to the public, serving every evening a different buffet and a show performed by the staff. One of the most popular hotel in Kata, further down the street, is the Boathouse, consisting of two sections: the main hotel with a renown restaurant, and the amazing Mom Tri's Villa Royale. Newly open and already popular is the Jiva Resort, an excellent value for money, just opposite of Club Med.

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Kata Noi Beach
South of Kata is Kata Noi, a smaller beach with only a few hotels and little other development. The beach is superb. Many fish inhabit the rocks and corals along the beachless shoreline stretching south. To get there take the narrow beach road up over the hill from Kata.

Here is separated by a small headland from the larger beach, this charming little bay is nestled up against lush emerald green jungle covered mountains. Quiet and convenient, this tranquil little piece of paradise is one of the nicest places to stay on the island. There is a small coral reef at the south end but caution must be taken, because of the steeper drop off from the shore than at Kata Yai and because this beach is affected more by rough weather. Only one hotel is open on this beach is the Kata Thani Resort.