Kata Beach Phuket

Kata Beach Phuket or otherwise known as Kata Bay, is just a few minutes south of Karon Beach.

Kata Yai Beach, Yai meaning big; is 2 km long and has the most amazing fine white sand, which gently slopes away into the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea. The beach is fringed by casuarina trees, under which you will find vendors selling drinks, food, souvenirs and body massages.

Sunbeds are available and can be hired from the vendors for around 100 baht, but you will have to be early as there are only two rows of beds and they fill quickly during the dry season.

Kata Beach is one of the best beaches in Phuket and popular travel destinations for families and kids beach vacations. A much safer beach than Karon or Kata Noi. Towards the northern end of the beach there is a small Island called Koh Pu (Pu Island) which offers some great snorkelling, with a spectacular coral reef with lots of colourful fish to be seen. Kata is a popular beach as it is more relaxing than Patong, it is often busy but never as crowded.

Visitors come here to enjoy the natural beauty, fun beach activities and facilities that Kata Beach Phuket has to offer. Every year during December when the seas are flat, Kata Bay will become a parking lot for over a hundred yachts that are here to compete in the King's Cup Regatta.

Beach Fun Activities on Kata Beach Phuket

If you are after beach fun activities, Kata Beach offers some of the best. Such as sailing, jet-skis, banana boat rides, parasailing, windsurfing and hobi cats. Some of the best snorkeling in Phuket can be had at the rocks at the northern and southern ends of the beach during high tide. Kata Beach is also one of the best surfing beaches on the Island mainly around the southern end of the beach. If surfings not for you or the kids, try boggie boarding.

All of the equipment needed for these activities as well as surfboard and boggie board hire and lessons are available. In the late afternoon you will find soccor and volleyball games on the beach, you are welcome to join in on the fun.

Shopping

Kata Beach Phuket is an easy walk from Karon Beach, along the way you will find handicraft shops and stalls selling elephants, cushion covers, cheap jewelry, DVD's, CD's, sunglasses, billabong shirts, billabong shorts and bikinis. Towards the southern end of Kata there is Kata Plaza which is a tarpaulin covered market, here you can buy more billabong shorts and shirts, shoes, fake watches and sunglasses.

Remember to haggle it is expected.

Just over the hill from Karon at the northern end of Kata is a T Junction, which is just down from Starbucks here you will find an air conditioned fixed price store called Udomagg, this shop is heaven for shoe lovers, they also have a large variety of handbags, wallets, suitcases and handicrafts.

If you are looking for genuine sportswear head to the Adidas and Nike Outlet that is located opposite the Kata Beach Resort Phuket on Kata Road, it is open daily from 10.00am to 11.00pm.We were amazed at how many Opticians there are in Kata, so if you are looking for some nice genuine frames maybe it is worth while checking out the prices. As you could imagine there is also lots of tailors throughout the Island, with many located in Kata. Make sure that you get a couple of quotes and always bargain with them to get the best price and remember to allow time for fittings.

Mini -Marts, 7 Elevens and pharmacy's are scatterd throughtout the area, so don't worry if you forget to pack things like panadol or in our case cafergot, which is a migrane medication. And what's even better you don't need to have a prescription to buy it and it is much cheaper than we get at home.

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Restaurants and Eating Out In Kata Beach Phuket

Kata has a large selection of restaurants. Most are reasonably priced, especially around Kata Centre. You will find cuisines from all over the world and there is no shortage of Thai restaurants in Kata.

Some of the best restaurants in Kata Beach we found were the Two Chef's Restaurant here you can enjoy juicy steaks, Thai food, fresh seafood and Mexican specials.

Horn Grill is located opposite Kata Beach Resort, serving imported Australian beef and lamb, seafood and Thai food. For a romantic evening and superb food make your way to Mum Tri's Boathouse, located on the beach, my favorite from the menu was the grilled Whole Sea- Bass. Mali Seafood Restaurant is located in front of the Sugar Palm Kata Resort.

Kata Beach Phuket Accommodation

Not only is Kata Beach one of the most popular travel destinations for families, it is also a perfect location for couples who are looking for romantic honeymoon travel destinations. Kata Beach has some excellent accommodation choices, from guesthouses and apartment to rent. To hotels, resorts, and luxury villas.

Club Med occupies the area closest to the beach, in the streets back from the beach there are lots of small hotels and guesthouses that look quiet nice. Closer to the beach area you will find some lovely budget hotels and five star resorts.

Kata Beach also has an impressive range of villas, these include privately owned luxury villas Phuket has for rent.

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Budget Hotels

Another great priced resort for families is the Kata Beach and Spa Resort Phuket, set in a great location right on the beach towards the southern end of Kata, this resort is looking good for our next trip, location, location, location...........

There are some great five star resorts in Kata one that we didn't mention on the Five star resort page that is definetly worth mentioning is Malisa Villa Suites Hotel Phuket.

Kata Beach Nightlife

The nightlife in Kata Beach Phuket is very laid back and relaxing. As Kata mainly attracts couples and families the bar scene is a lot quieter than Patong or Karon, although there is still a good selection of bars. Most of these bars can be found around Taina and Patak Roads.

A popular bar for catching the latest live sports from around the world and enjoy a friendly drink is Duke's Sports Bar in Taina Road.

At the southern end of Kata Beach Phuket you will find a popular nightspot called the Ska Bar, here you can listen to some reggae and hip hop. The bar stays open until late and if you are lucky you may get to see the bar staff do their nightly fire show. If you are looking for a pool table the Mellow Bar has one and a collection of music including Jazz, Blues and R'n'B.

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Overall Kata Beach Phuket is a great family friendly beach in Phuket.

How to get there

From Karon drive south along the beach until you get to an intersection, turn right into Pak Bang Road.

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