14, Kata Noi Road, Karon, Thailand | (888) 905-8267
Beachfront location facing the pristine Kata Noi Beach
Six attractive pools located throughout the resort, some looking out on the ocean
Loads of children's activities including a supervised kids' club with scheduled classes
Six restaurants serving a variety of cuisine, all with kids' menus
Six bars, some offering daily happy hour specials
Plenty of activities, including tennis, billiards, cooking classes, sunset sails, and snorkeling trips
A small spa with rooftop massage stations and a Jacuzzi overlooking the beach
Daily shuttle service to Patong and Phuket
On-site health clinic
Rooms in the Bhuri Wing are dated and in need of renovation
The resort is large, requiring lots of walking to get
around
The location is somewhat isolated, far from shops and
restaurants
During Monsoon season, the waves
at Kata Noi Beach are large, great for surfing, but not for swimming
Wi-Fi available only in the lobby and Internet center
On a prime seaside location along a quiet stretch of Kata Noi Beach, this 479-room luxury resort looms large, with six pools, bars, and restaurants across the grounds. Spacious suites in the Thani Wing face the Andaman Sea, but other rooms in the Bhuri Wing are looking tired and need renovation. Catering to families and couples, Katathani is jam-packed with recreational activities, a beachfront spa, a fitness center, a Kids' Club, and other features. But it's somewhat isolated
from any other entertainment in the area. Those seeking a livelier atmosphere might
Scene
A sprawling family-friendly property with several pools and dining options fronting the beach
The Katathani Phuket's lobby makes a stately first impression, with walls clad in panels of
warm teak wood and soaring ceilings accented in gold flowers dotted around a huge brass
Winding concrete pathways bordered by palm trees and green manicured
While the resort attracts a variety of guests, it's
Location
Facing the white sand of Kata Noi Beach, a 60-minute drive from the Phuket International Airport, and a 20-minute drive to Patong
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is located on the Southwest
coast of Phuket Island in secluded Kata Noi Bay, directly facing the lovely Kata Noi Beach and a
- 20-minute drive to Patong Beach
Rooms
Quality can vary, depending on your room's location
The resort's rooms are split between its two distinct wings. The Bhuri Wing, located farther back in the garden section of the resort, encompasses the smallest
and most affordable Superior and Deluxe Rooms. Ranging in size from 390 to 430
By contrast, the Thani Wing is pricier, but closer to the beach and more recently renovated. Its one- and two-bedroom
Features
Oodles of children's activities, a small spa and fitness center, and six restaurants and bars
As a family-focused resort, Katathani has a stunning amount of kids' activities. The Kids' Club hosts supervised classes in beading, cooking, and Thai-kite making, among others; and it provides a ball-pit, playground, and a small mountain of toys. There are also four shallow kiddy pools and on-site games for all-ages, like billiards, table tennis, a putting green, and pentaque.
For adults, a sunny, well-equipped fitness center with
Six on-site restaurants serve a variety of cuisine, from authentic Phuket-style dishes to Italian to grilled seafood and Mediterranean fare. And drinks are available at the resort's six bars, most of which have happy hour drink specials.
Daily shuttles deliver guests to Patong or Phuket for shopping and exploring, but most people seem to stay put, either pursuing the on-site activities or settling into lounge chairs near their pool of choice.
Beach
An unblemished white-sand strip
Free from the clutter of beach-club cabanas and lounge chairs, this beach offers pure white sand, rolling blue waves, and little else. That peaceful view can be seen from the resort's Thani Wing rooms, the spa's rooftop, beachfront pools, some restaurants, and several other areas.
Pools
Six sunny pools on the grounds and four attached kids' pools
Aside from the beach, the resort's main attraction is the six pools dotting the grounds. Blue-bottomed, free-form pools bordered by palm trees, lounge chairs, and beige patio umbrellas invite guests to loll the day away. The most popular pools run right up to the beachfront, letting guests float in calmer waters while gazing at ocean waves. The kids' pools give families a chance to splash around in shallower waters.