The Shore at Katathani is an upscale, 36-room villa hotel that caters mainly to couples and honeymooners. Its private location, tucked away in a cove along Kata Noi Beach, adds to the hotel's intimate, beachy atmosphere. Guests spend most of their time lounging beside their private plunge pools or in oversize daybeds facing the ocean at the main infinity pool. While the property, which includes a small spa and oceanfront restaurant, does not allow children under the age of 12, its sister property, Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, about a 10-minute walk along the beach, is family-friendly.
The Shore at Katathani is an upscale, 36-room villa hotel that caters mainly to couples and honeymooners. Its private location, tucked away in a cove along Kata Noi Beach, adds to the hotel's intimate, beachy atmosphere. Guests spend most of their time lounging beside their private plunge pools or in oversize daybeds facing the ocean at the main infinity pool. While the property, which includes a small spa and oceanfront restaurant, does not allow children under the age of 12, its sister property, Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, about a 10-minute walk along the beach, is family-friendly.
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
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
The upper-middle-range Chanalai Romantica Resort is true to its name: a romantic and intimate adults-only spot that caters to couples, many celebrating anniversaries or honeymoons. Decor throughout is gilded and exuberant, including the 65 guest rooms, which come outfitted with soaking tubs, bathrobes, and balconies, some with direct pool access. A pretty pool, a restaurant with alfresco seating, and a location a short walk to the beach also enhance its appeal. However, despite its emphasis on romance, the resort lacks a spa, which feels like an oversight given how many other resorts in the area provide couples massages and similar treatments. Those seeking a boutique experience with a spa could consider the Foto Hotel or the Yama Hotel Phuket.
The upper-middle-range Chanalai Romantica Resort is true to its name: a romantic and intimate adults-only spot that caters to couples, many celebrating anniversaries or honeymoons. Decor throughout is gilded and exuberant, including the 65 guest rooms, which come outfitted with soaking tubs, bathrobes, and balconies, some with direct pool access. A pretty pool, a restaurant with alfresco seating, and a location a short walk to the beach also enhance its appeal. However, despite its emphasis on romance, the resort lacks a spa, which feels like an oversight given how many other resorts in the area provide couples massages and similar treatments. Those seeking a boutique experience with a spa could consider the Foto Hotel or the Yama Hotel Phuket.
The 158-room Centara Kata Resort Phuket is a family-friendly complex located in the popular Phuket resort area of Kata Bay. There are plenty of facilities for all ages including three swimming pools (one of which is just for adults), an outdoor playground, and on-site spa. All rooms extend to an outdoor space and suites provide for (minimal) self-catering wet bars. Prices are definitely at the cheaper end for this type of hotel, but the property's lack of proximity to the beach is a bit of a compromise.
The 158-room Centara Kata Resort Phuket is a family-friendly complex located in the popular Phuket resort area of Kata Bay. There are plenty of facilities for all ages including three swimming pools (one of which is just for adults), an outdoor playground, and on-site spa. All rooms extend to an outdoor space and suites provide for (minimal) self-catering wet bars. Prices are definitely at the cheaper end for this type of hotel, but the property's lack of proximity to the beach is a bit of a compromise.
While the upper-middle-range Sugar Marina Resort- Surf does embrace a surfing theme -- wall-mounted boards are a frequent site -- the rest of its interiors are polished and chic. Its 76 rooms, done up in tasteful neutrals, have balconies plus enormous walk-in showers and separate soaking tubs. Guests are delighted with the free minibars, too. Features are limited, but pleasant, with an appealing pool, a cafe serving all meals, and a fitness center that even offers space to try out Muay Thai boxing. The location, a 10-minute stroll from the beach and surrounded by restaurants and shops, could be another big pro. However, guests do complain that the route to the sand involves passing a rather smelly canal. Travelers that appreciate this Sugar Marina's look could consider its sister "nautical" hotel, which also offers a different route to the beach.
While the upper-middle-range Sugar Marina Resort- Surf does embrace a surfing theme -- wall-mounted boards are a frequent site -- the rest of its interiors are polished and chic. Its 76 rooms, done up in tasteful neutrals, have balconies plus enormous walk-in showers and separate soaking tubs. Guests are delighted with the free minibars, too. Features are limited, but pleasant, with an appealing pool, a cafe serving all meals, and a fitness center that even offers space to try out Muay Thai boxing. The location, a 10-minute stroll from the beach and surrounded by restaurants and shops, could be another big pro. However, guests do complain that the route to the sand involves passing a rather smelly canal. Travelers that appreciate this Sugar Marina's look could consider its sister "nautical" hotel, which also offers a different route to the beach.
The upper-middle-range Sugar Marina Resort - Nautical presents a cheerful, sea-faring theme throughout, complete with a little lighthouse. Its 66 rooms showcase playful details like anchor-embroidered pillows, but they're also well-equipped with beach mats, bathrobes, and free minibar snacks -- a welcome perk. Every room also offers a furnished balcony and a soaking tub. An attractive pool, a restaurant serving all meals, and a tiny fitness center round out the on-site features; and its stellar location, walking distance to two beaches, adds even more appeal. On the downside, some past guests have complained that housekeeping can leave things less than spotless, and the small-scale hotel means its pool is small-scale, too. Travelers charmed by the boutique decor at this resort but looking for a bigger pool scene could consider Sugar Marina Resort - ART.
The upper-middle-range Sugar Marina Resort - Nautical presents a cheerful, sea-faring theme throughout, complete with a little lighthouse. Its 66 rooms showcase playful details like anchor-embroidered pillows, but they're also well-equipped with beach mats, bathrobes, and free minibar snacks -- a welcome perk. Every room also offers a furnished balcony and a soaking tub. An attractive pool, a restaurant serving all meals, and a tiny fitness center round out the on-site features; and its stellar location, walking distance to two beaches, adds even more appeal. On the downside, some past guests have complained that housekeeping can leave things less than spotless, and the small-scale hotel means its pool is small-scale, too. Travelers charmed by the boutique decor at this resort but looking for a bigger pool scene could consider Sugar Marina Resort - ART.
The 39-room Boathouse Phuket is a chic, upscale hotel located directly on Kata Beach, offering stellar ocean views from several areas and a location with easy walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shops. A small sea-view infinity pool is lovely, but it's often crowded and the surrounding loungers are typically taken. Other features include a nearby hot tub with adjacent seating, a beachfront restaurant serving excellent Thai and international fare, as well as free buffet breakfasts, and a bar with an adjacent wine cellar. Elegant rooms have sea views, rainfall showers, espresso machines, and free Wi-Fi, plus some add bathtubs and furnished balconies. Free jars of peanuts and cookies, as well as afternoon treats are added perks. Be aware that smoking is allowed in public areas. Families should consider the more kid-friendly Marina Phuket Resort.
The 39-room Boathouse Phuket is a chic, upscale hotel located directly on Kata Beach, offering stellar ocean views from several areas and a location with easy walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shops. A small sea-view infinity pool is lovely, but it's often crowded and the surrounding loungers are typically taken. Other features include a nearby hot tub with adjacent seating, a beachfront restaurant serving excellent Thai and international fare, as well as free buffet breakfasts, and a bar with an adjacent wine cellar. Elegant rooms have sea views, rainfall showers, espresso machines, and free Wi-Fi, plus some add bathtubs and furnished balconies. Free jars of peanuts and cookies, as well as afternoon treats are added perks. Be aware that smoking is allowed in public areas. Families should consider the more kid-friendly Marina Phuket Resort.
A pileup of rich colors and gold filigree, the upscale Kata Palm believes in gilding the lily. The main attraction is the undulating pool adorned with footbridges and fountains. It laps right up to ground-floor guest rooms and swim-up bars. The 184 rooms, outfitted in teak furniture and silk pillows, offer views or direct access to the pool from private terraces. The hotel's central location makes it easy for guests to walk to the beach, markets, and nearby restaurants, but it lacks ocean views. Those seeking a beachfront location and more amenities should consider the slightly pricier Kata Beach Resort, the more luxurious Boathouse, or the all-inclusive Club Med.
A pileup of rich colors and gold filigree, the upscale Kata Palm believes in gilding the lily. The main attraction is the undulating pool adorned with footbridges and fountains. It laps right up to ground-floor guest rooms and swim-up bars. The 184 rooms, outfitted in teak furniture and silk pillows, offer views or direct access to the pool from private terraces. The hotel's central location makes it easy for guests to walk to the beach, markets, and nearby restaurants, but it lacks ocean views. Those seeking a beachfront location and more amenities should consider the slightly pricier Kata Beach Resort, the more luxurious Boathouse, or the all-inclusive Club Med.
The mid-range Kata Sea Breeze may be a standard beach resort, but to kids and grateful parents it could very well become their favorite place in Thailand. Its four pools allow for splashing around in various environments, Family Rooms have curtained off bunkbeds for kids, and an (unsupervised) kids’ club is lighter and brighter than most of the competition. The 330 rooms aren’t memorable or stylish, but they’re cheery and pleasant. Aqua Pura Rooms in particular have broad ladders leading down to the pool, a easier entry for younger guests. An on-site restaurant, three bars, and a spa (rare for this pearl level) give more appealing extras. Families also appreciate the on-site activities, such as the movie nights where films are projected onto a big screen. The location is a five-minute walk from Kata Beach. For a family-oriented option in Patong, travelers could consider the Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong.
The mid-range Kata Sea Breeze may be a standard beach resort, but to kids and grateful parents it could very well become their favorite place in Thailand. Its four pools allow for splashing around in various environments, Family Rooms have curtained off bunkbeds for kids, and an (unsupervised) kids’ club is lighter and brighter than most of the competition. The 330 rooms aren’t memorable or stylish, but they’re cheery and pleasant. Aqua Pura Rooms in particular have broad ladders leading down to the pool, a easier entry for younger guests. An on-site restaurant, three bars, and a spa (rare for this pearl level) give more appealing extras. Families also appreciate the on-site activities, such as the movie nights where films are projected onto a big screen. The location is a five-minute walk from Kata Beach. For a family-oriented option in Patong, travelers could consider the Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong.
The 76-room Melody Phuket is a three-pearl property that has a boutique-hotel vibe, with fun musical influences found throughout. Clean and contemporary rooms are accented with printed music notes on the walls, and include sofa beds and free WI-Fi. All have furnished private balconies, with some leading directly into a private area of the hotel's pool. The pool also includes a bar, shaded children's area, and plenty sun-loungers. A fresh and airy on-site restaurant is decorated with quirky artwork and serves Thai and international meals throughout the day. Unfortunately, it's a bit far to walk to the beach. There’s a busy road nearby and other buildings surrounding the hotel, so travelers looking for quiet ocean views might try Boomerang Village Resort instead.
The 76-room Melody Phuket is a three-pearl property that has a boutique-hotel vibe, with fun musical influences found throughout. Clean and contemporary rooms are accented with printed music notes on the walls, and include sofa beds and free WI-Fi. All have furnished private balconies, with some leading directly into a private area of the hotel's pool. The pool also includes a bar, shaded children's area, and plenty sun-loungers. A fresh and airy on-site restaurant is decorated with quirky artwork and serves Thai and international meals throughout the day. Unfortunately, it's a bit far to walk to the beach. There’s a busy road nearby and other buildings surrounding the hotel, so travelers looking for quiet ocean views might try Boomerang Village Resort instead.