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Where to Stay in Kata, Phuket

A smaller, scenic bay south of Karon, popular for its nice beach and surf-friendly waves in the wet season.

✦ The vibe

Laid-back, family-oriented, with a mix of budget and mid-range options; a bit more character than Karon.

👤 Best for

Families, couples, and beginner surfers.

🏨 Where to stay

Budget bungalows (800-2,000 THB) to mid-range hotels (2,000-4,000 THB); a few luxury villas.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable within the area; taxi to Patong 300-400 THB, airport minivan 350-450 THB per person.

📍 Nearby

Kata Beach, Kata Viewpoint

Best hotels in Kata

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Kata

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Where to Stay in Kata, Phuket

✦ The vibe

👤 Best for

🏨 Where to stay

🚇 Getting around

📍 Nearby

Best hotels in Kata

Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

Evason Phuket

Panwaburi Beachfront Resort

Phuket Emerald Beach

Princess Kamala

The Slate

By the Sea

Holiday Inn

Hotel Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort

Naithonburi Beach Resort

New Square Patong

Palmery Resort & Spa

Wabi Sabi Boutique Hotel

Zenseana

Aloha Residence

B2 Phuket Boutique & Budget Hotel

B2 Phuket Premier Hotel

Breezotel

DARA

Expat

In On The Beach

InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG

Kata Lucky villa

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