We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Kata Beach, Thailand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Popular among couples. Set amidst a scenic tropical landscape, Malisa Villa Suites is located on Phuket's beautiful Kata Beach. It features a well-appointed spa and luxurious villas with a private swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi and MAC mini computers are available. The spacious villas at Malisa Villa Suites come with a kitchen and separate living area. Each villa is equipped with a flat-screen TV a DVD player and a safety box. En suite bathrooms feature a spa bath. Guests can work out at the fitness centre. Malisa’s spa offers a wide range of massage therapies and healthy treatments. The open-air Nanta Restaurant serves a fine selection of Thai and international dishes. Guests enjoy in-villa freshly prepared and cooked breakfast as well as daily replenished minibar. Villa Malisa Suites is a 15-minute drive from Patong Beach and a 30-minute ride from Phuket Town. Phuket International Airport is a 45-minute ride away.Show full description
Resort.Highly elegant. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. The Boathouse Phuket is located at Kata on Phuket's west coast. Boasting an outdoor pool, a restaurant, bar and a 24-hour front desk, It provides free WiFi and parking. The Boathouse Phuket come with both guestrooms and suites. Some units feature views of the Andaman Sea. All air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar, an expresso coffee machine as well as tea making facilities. There are also a working desk, a flat screen TV and and en suite bathroom. Guests at this hotel can relax at a swimming pool or engage in water recreations like surfing. The hotel offers beachfront Thai cooking classes and a tour desk. Arrangements can also be made for an airport shuttle, babysitting and dry cleaning. The seafront restaurant, Boathouse, is an award winning restaurant, serving local and international cuisines with matching wine choices from The Boathouse's wine cellar. Boathouse is a 60-minute drive from Phuket Airport and a 20-minute drive from the stunning sunsets at Promthep Cape.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT small luxury hotel in Kata Beach. It also has a highly rated breakfast and a great location.
Resort.Romantic. Charming. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. Beautiful sea views and 5-star beachfront living with private pools are offered at The Shore At Katathani, a luxurious resort along Kata Noi Beach. This adult-only hotel has a main infinity pool, pampering spa and free WiFi. Fitted with stylish wooden flooring, air-conditioned villas feature large clear glass doors which open up to a private sundeck. A flat-screen TV, minibar and bathroom with bathtub are available in all villas. The Shore At Katathani is a 20-minute drive from Patong Beach and a 50-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Airport transfers are provided at an extra charge. The resort conducts lessons such as fruit-picking, yoga and aqua aerobics. Serenity Spa features relaxing body massage, while the tour desk can help to arrange day trips. Offering delightful sunset views, The Harbour serves a variety of international cuisine and American breakfast. Cocktails and fresh fruit juice can be enjoyed at The Lighthouse.Show full description
Beautiful hotel with huge villas and gorgeous lush grounds. The hotel offers the best facilities - well-maintained lounge zones, few infinity pools, outstanding views, and a relaxing ambiance. Treat yourself in a SPA, it is amazing here!
Resort.Great views. A relaxing stay awaits at Kata Rocks where all villas offer unobstructed views of the Andaman Sea and a private plunge pool. Boasting a 35-metre infinity pool, this luxurious and modern resort also offers a spa and is located on a cape between Kata and Kata Noi Beaches. Ranging from one to four bedroom units, each elegant villa features a spacious living area, a fully-equipped kitchen and luxurious bathrooms. Free WiFi access is available. The private outdoor pool terrace comes with sun beds. An iPad is provided for guest entertainment and is also used as a control panel. Kata Rocks offers their guests a variety of services, including concierge services, laundry and babysitting. Guests may contact the 24-hour reception for assistance on local tours and car rentals. A fitness centre is available for those who wish to stay active. Local dishes and gourmet western favourites can be enjoyed at the restaurant or in the privacy of the villa. While the sun sets, guests can sip on house specialities, wines and other drinks that are served at the bar. The resort is a 10-minute walk from Kata Beach and 11.5 km from Jungceylon Shopping Centre in the heart of Patong. Phuket International Airport is a 47 km drive away.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Cosy rooms. Only 500 metres from peaceful Kata Beach, Kata Lucky Villas offers luxurious accommodation surrounded by tropical greenery. It features a spectacular outdoor pool, massage services and free parking. Free one-way shuttle service to Kata Beach, which is available from 09:00-17:00 hrs. The modern Thai-style units are well-appointed, featuring Wi-Fi access and cable TV. Private balconies have outdoor seating and views of the pool or surrounding greenery. A fridge and safe are provided for convenience. Guests can relax with massages by the large outdoor pool. A tour desk at Kata Lucky helps with travel arrangements. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide car and motor bike rental. All day dining is available at D’rice Kitchen. Room service is available.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Unique. Great interior design. Located in Kata Noi, Mom Tri's Villa Royale offers spacious suites with sweeping views of the Andaman Sea. Its 4-star facilities include a public beach, 4 swimming pools and free Wi-Fi. Modern Thai décor and wooden flooring feature throughout the elegant suites at Mom Tri’s Royale Villa. Each villa has a private balcony and seating area with a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a traditional Thai massage at Mom Tri’s Spa Royale, or go on a snorkeling trip. With a 24-hour front desk, the hotel also provides car rental services and free parking. Boasting an award-winning wine list, Mom Tri’s Kitchen serves Thai and international dishes. Refreshing beverages and live entertainment can be enjoyed at Veranda Bar. Villa Mom Tri’s Royale is a 5-minute walk from Kata Town and a 45-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.Show full description
This is likely one of the most beautiful, unique and authentic resorts in Kata Beach! WOW!
Resort.Great value. The Palmery Resort is located within 800 metre from Kata Beach. It offers modern air-conditioned rooms with direct pool access. The property is equipped with a sauna and a tour desk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The resort is 4 km from Karon Beach. It is 15 km from Patong Beach and 25 km from Phuket Town. Phuket International Airport is 45 km away. Rooms at The Palmery Resort are furnished with contemporary décor. Each room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box. A bathtub is included in an en suite bathroom. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with car rental and shuttle services. For guests’ convenience, the resort also has currency exchange, business centre and meeting facilities. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of international dishes at Blue Latan Restaurant.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find small luxury hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Kata Beach here: Kata Noi BeachPatak Road - Kata Beach
Resort.Charming. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Framed with ancient Thai sculptures, the luxurious Sawasdee Village boasts strong Arabian decor and exotic Thai artwork. Housing 2 outdoor pools and children's pool, it also has a spa and free internet. Surrounded by natural ponds and gardens, the luxurious guestrooms at Sawasdee feature rich wood furnishings and personal computers. Other facilities include a tour desk and a small on-site supermarket. Sawasdee Village provides a free hourly shuttle service to Kata Beach, which is a 10-minute walk away. Phuket International Airport is an hour’s drive from the hotel. It is a 20-minute drive from Patong Beach. Each is fitted with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and a minibar. Guests at Village Sawasdee resort can enjoy massage at The Baray Spa, relax in the hot tub, or take a Thai cooking class. Restaurant Sawasdee Thai Cuisine serves authentic local food, while Fork & Spoon specialises in international dishes and seafood. Relaxing drinks can be enjoyed at the Pool Bar.Show full description
The most charming, well designed and stylish small luxury hotel in Kata Beach. WOW!
Located on Kata Beach, Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa is set among green hills and offers sweeping sea views. The luxurious accommodation features spacious rooms with a balcony or terrace. The stylish rooms at Novotel Phuket Kata Avista overlook the sea, pool or garden. A DVD player with flat-screen television provides an easy way to unwind. Guests can enjoy a massage and body treatment at InBalance Spa or have a relaxing swim in the pool. Kids can play at the Kids area while adults can go on a hiking adventure or to beach. An ideal resort for families. Water Slide and Splash Pad available on site for families to enjoy. Fresh seafood, Thai, Asian and international dishes are served at the En Vogue. An extensive beverage list is also available. Room service and a breakfast buffet are offered. Enjoy refreshing drinks at Zing swim up Bar. Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa is just a 5-minute walk from Kata Beach. Shopping and entertainment areas are a 10-minute walk away. Karon Beach is just 3 minutes drive or 12 minutes walk away.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool swimming pool and a fitness centre, The Yama Hotel Phuket is a 5-minute drive from Kata beachfront. It offers an on-site restaurant and a bar. Guests enjoy free WiFi and can make use of the free shuttle services to the beach three times a day. The Yama Hotel Phuket is within 10 minutes’ drive from Dino Park Mini Golf and a Kok Chang Safari Elephant Trekking. Phuket International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Each stylish room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. They have a private bathroom with a bath tub, free toiletries and a bathrobe with slippers. Some rooms also offer sea views.Show full description
Resort.Comfortable beds. Great views. Set on a hill, Orchidacea Resort - Kata Beach offers views of Andaman Sea and Kata Beach. It provides air-conditioned rooms, a pool and fitness room. A free shuttle service to Kata Beach is offered 3 times daily. It is a 5-minute walk to Kata Beach and Kata Village Centre. By car, it will take 15 minutes' to lively Patong Beach, 25 minutes' to Phuket Town and 50 minutes' to Phuket International Airport. Most of Orchidacea's rooms have a balcony. They also come with satellite TV, minibar, tea/coffee maker and private bathroom with hair dryer. Select rooms offer views of the sea from the balcony. Guests can enjoy a traditional Thai massage by the poolside or have a drink from Papillo Pool Bar. The resort also provides a tour desk and laundry services. Orchidacea also has 3 restaurants offering international and Thai dishes served a la carte or as a buffet spread. Live music is also provided.Show full description
Resort.Nice style. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Located in Kata Beach and with Karon Beach reachable within 700 metres, Aurico Kata Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 700 metres of Kata Beach. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden. At the resort every room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with pool view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Each room has a kettle, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. All units include a safety deposit box. There is a kids' club for the children and guests can make use of the business centre. Speaking English, Thai and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Kata Noi Beach is 2.5 km from Aurico Kata Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus, while Chalong Pier is 6.3 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This resort has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Set in Kata Beach, 500 metres from Kata Beach, OZO Phuket offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast is available every morning at the property. OZO Phuket offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel, and car hire is available. Karon Beach is 600 metres from the accommodation, while Kata Noi Beach is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 44 km from OZO Phuket.Show full description
Resort.Popular among couples. Impiana's luxurious villas offer a private pool, personal butler service, and beautiful views of the Andaman Sea. The resort features a fitness centre, spa facilities, free Wi-fi and free parking. Located on Phuket's quiet Kata Noi Beach, guests can enjoy a sea cruise on a luxurious yacht or relax at the spa with a massage. Impiana's villas are stylish and have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, iPod docking station and Hi-Fi. They also come with a fully stocked mini bar, espresso coffee maker and safe. The Living Room offers outdoor dining and live music entertainment. It offers a blend of Asian and western food. Impiana Private Villas also has a wine cellar and a cigar bar. Impiana Private Villas offers a shuttle service to Patong Beach, a 10-minute drive away and Phuket Town, a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Resort.Great location. Situated on a prime beachfront location, Kata Beach Resort and Spa boasts spectacular views of the sandy Kata Beach and the turquoise Andaman Sea. The resort includes 3 restaurants, complete with a wine cellar and seafood dinners. Free WiFi is available in the lobby area. Leisurely afternoons can be spent lounging by one of the 2 swimming pools, with a pool bar and a sectioned children's pool. Recreation options include fitness centre, a private spa treatment at Kanda Spa and excursions organised by the tour desk. All rooms feature private balconies, air conditioning and cable TV with international language channels. There is also a minibar, a safety deposit box and free in-room coffee and tea. The en suite bathroom offers free toiletries and a bathtub or shower. Some rooms provide impressive beach front views of Kata Bay. Situated along Phuket's west coast, Kata Beach Resort and Spa is 10 km from lively Patong Beach and 50 km from Phuket International Airport.Show full description
Rooftop pool. Comfortable beds. Located next to the night market, Grand Kata VIP - Kata Beach in Phu Ket is 500 metres from the Kata Beach and 900 metres to the Karon Beach. Offering air-conditioned accommodation in Kata district, the property feature 2 swimming pools, a rooftop bar and garden, and daily breakfast at the on-site restaurant. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a cable flat-screen TV, coffee machine, an en suite bathroom free toiletries. Some rooms have a terrace. Guests can explore many local market, shops and dining options, as well as other entertainment options in the surroundings. Patong is a 15-minute drive from Grand Kata VIP - Kata Beach. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 45 km away.Show full description
Opened July 2023. Featuring a bar, L&P Guesthouse is located in Kata Beach in the Phuket Province region, 800 metres from Kata Beach and 1.5 km from Kata Noi Beach. The property is situated 2.3 km from Karon Beach, 5.3 km from Chalong Pier and 7.9 km from Chalong Temple. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Phuket Simon Cabaret is 9.4 km from the hotel, while Jungceylon Shopping Center is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 44 km from L&P Guesthouse.Show full description
Resort.Great location. Comfortable beds. Located a 5-minute walk from Kata Beach, Chanalai Flora Resort features 2 swimming pools with swim-up bars, a kid’s pool, 2 dining outlets and a kid’s club. Rooms feature Thai-style furnishings and a LCD cable TV. Each air-conditioned room features a private bathroom with luxury bathroom amenities, towels and hot and cold showers. Free WiFi is available. A safety deposit box, fully-stocked minibar and a flat-screen TV are available. The balcony offers views of the sea or Chanalai’s tropical gardens. The fitness room opens daily from 06:00 – 19:00 hrs. and comes fully equipped with a functional trainer, both garden and pool views and is fully air-conditioned. For families, babysitting services can be arranged for a surcharge and young children can spend their afternoons in the Kid’s Club located adjacent to the resort’s entrance. Sightseeing arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Bussarakum Restaurant serves breakfast and an extensive menu of Italian, sandwiches, burgers and a Kid meals throughout the day. The Al fresco Terrace Restaurant offers barbecue specials, an all-day dining menu and an extensive list of fine wine and refreshments. Chanalai Flora Resort is just 15 km from Phuket Town where Jungceylon Shopping Center and Bangla Street are located. Karon Beach is 2 km away, while Patong Beach is a 20-minute walk from the resort. Phuket International Airport is a 46 km away. Airport shuttle service is offered for guests’ convenience.Show full description
Resort. Restful beach holidays await at the award-winning Katathani Phuket, with 6 pools and 6 dining options. Located across from Kata Beach, it features a first-rate spa and tennis courts. For drinks and small bites, guests can head over to any of the 5 on-site bars.The resort also provides a 24-hour room service and conducts cooking lessons. Featuring private balconies overlooking landscaped grounds, Katathani’s spacious rooms are fitted with Thai-style furnishings and wooden flooring. Each comes with cable TV and a glass-walled bathroom. Enjoy soothing massages and treatments at Tew Son Spa after an active workout at either of the 2 fitness centres. Other leisure options include water sport facilities, a games room and library. Offering international fare, the 6 dining options at Katathani Phuket range from casual beachside barbecues to fine dining. It features a range of cuisines including traditional Thai, authentic Italian, fresh seafood and oven-baked pizzas. Katathani Beach Resort is an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport and a 15-minute walk from entertainment spots. Shuttle services to Phuket Town and Patong Beach are available.Show full description
Resort.Rooftop pool. Good breakfast. Overlooking the Andaman Sea, Chanalai Garden Resort is situated along Kata Beach in Phuket. It features 2 outdoor pools, 2 pool bars, a fitness centre and 2 on-site restaurants. Rooms at Chanalai Garden Resort are decorated in a modern Thai style. Each room is equipped with a 42-inch flat screen TV, a fully-stocked minibar and an individually controlled air conditioner. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower, complimentary toiletries and fluffy towels. They each come with a private balcony which overlooks the sea or the resort’s tropical garden. Facilities available at Chanalai Garden Resort includes an air-conditioned Kid’s Club fitted with toys, building blocks and is staffed daily from 08:00 – 17:00 hrs. Adults can get a good workout at the fully-equipped fitness room which features floor-to-ceiling windows with a section featuring sea views. For extra convenience, the on-site tour desk can arrange sightseeing trips to the attractions nearby. Airport transfers can also be arranged for an additional charge. Free parking is provided. Morakot Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and local and European fare for lunch and dinner. Spice Trail specialises in seafood and grilled dishes. Themed seafood buffet nights are also available on special days. Guests can enjoy cocktails at the Lobby Lounge. Chanalai Garden Resort is a 20-minute drive to Phuket Town and 47 km from Phuket International Airport.Show full description
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